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More East Asians are accepting and getting facial plastic surgery, with a focus on natural-looking results and using both surgical and nonsurgical methods.
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3D bioprinting in plastic surgery could lead to personalized grafts and fewer complications.
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Biopolymers are increasingly used in cosmetics for their non-toxicity and skin benefits, with future biotech advancements likely to expand their applications.
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Biomimetic cell membrane-coated scaffolds significantly enhance tissue regeneration by mimicking natural cellular environments.
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5 / 253 resultscommunity My Delusional Hope - This page becomes irrelevant in 2030s
People are hopeful for a permanent hair loss solution by the 2030s, considering options like hair cloning and treatments like pp405. Synthetic hair transplants have been attempted but are not effective long-term.
community M26 - 9 months after hair transplant! AMA
A user who underwent a hair transplant in Istanbul to reduce balding, and the discussion of various treatments such as finasteride and growth hormone for preventing further hair loss.
community Why is it that low testosterone causes hair loss as well? How can I be balding?
The conversation discusses the confusion over low testosterone potentially causing hair loss, with users sharing personal experiences and knowledge about hair loss treatments like Finasteride. Some users suggest that hair follicle sensitivity to DHT, not testosterone levels, is the key factor in balding, and others discuss the side effects of hair loss medications.
community No, Finasteride as a treatment for MPB was not an "accident"
Finasteride was intentionally developed to treat BPH and later approved for male pattern baldness (MPB) due to its 5AR inhibition effects. The delay in MPB approval was due to concerns about off-label use for female hirsutism and the prioritization of treating a more debilitating condition.
community I'm gonna be bald by 20 and I'm not even exagerrating. Wtf do I even do?
A 16-year-old is experiencing early male pattern baldness and is considering using Minoxidil now and Finasteride after turning 18. Another user shared a positive experience with topical Minoxidil and Finasteride, noting improvement in hair thickness and no side effects.