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research Bidirectional Barbed Sutures for Wound Closure: Evolution and Applications
Bidirectional barbed sutures are effective and can reduce surgery time, with a low infection rate and potential cost savings despite being more expensive.
research Absorbable versus Nonabsorbable Sutures to Prevent Postoperative Stretching of Wound Area
Nonabsorbable sutures cause less wound stretching and scarring than absorbable ones.
research Conventional Suture Material versus Staplers in the Closure of Donor Area in Hair Transplant. Which is Better?
Both sutures and staplers are equally effective for hair transplant donor area closure, but staplers are faster and easier to use.
research A New Suture for Hair Transplantation
Poliglecaprone 25 is better than steel staples for hair transplant surgery, causing less discomfort and finer scars.
research Surgical Pearl: The cotton-tipped applicator as a suture scissors stabilizer in cutting suture
Using a cotton-tipped applicator as a base for cutting sutures helps make them a uniform length and reduces the risk of skin cuts.
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5 / 8 resultscommunity Why Is Only Tressless Talking About Verteporfin? Healing Wounds With Zero Scarring Has Gargantuan Implications For All of Medicine. So What Gives?
The potential of verteporfin to heal wounds without scarring; however, despite its promising preclinical trials and coverage from a major media outlet, there is still no official clinical trial result and the drug has only garnered attention from hair loss communities.
community Why I really believe the tension theory is the cause of MPB
The conversation discusses the tension theory as a cause of male pattern baldness (MPB), suggesting that scalp tension and reduced subcutaneous fat layer contribute to hair loss. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, scalp massages, and Botox.
community Two months of minoxidil 5mg only!
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically the use of minoxidil and the potential addition of finasteride. The user has seen some progress with minoxidil but is hesitant about finasteride due to possible side effects, while others suggest combining both for better long-term results.
community Dr. Bloxham's Verteporfin Trial
Dr. Bloxham's trial is testing verteporfin on hair transplant patients to see if it can improve hair regrowth in treated areas. People are discussing the potential for follicle regeneration, expected results timeline, and concerns about side effects like cancer.
community 6 month post-transplant, Dr Carman MD surgeon
A user shared their positive experience with a hair transplant performed by Dr. Timothy Carman, using 1100 grafts via FUT surgery, and reported satisfaction with the results and minimal scarring. The user continues to use minoxidil and finasteride for hair maintenance.