January 2012 in “Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd. eBooks” Various surgical methods for hair restoration, like scalp reconstruction and tissue expansion, have been developed, but follicular unit transplant remains the most common procedure for correcting pattern baldness.
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January 1999 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The researchers reported that using extenders during scalp reductions increased effectiveness by 30 to 86% and prevented "stretch-back" in subsequent procedures.
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January 2011 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This review discusses various surgical methods for treating baldness and reports no new results, focusing instead on the evolution and current roles of these techniques.
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December 1997 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This text provides contact information and no new research findings are reported.
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September 1995 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” This study found that prolonged acute tissue expansion notably increased the amount of scalp tissue removed during scalp reduction surgery in three patients.