2 citations
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January 2016 in “Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery”
This article reviews methods for restoring the temporal peaks of hair and highlights a technique that produces variable density for a more natural look, but reports no new clinical results.
7 citations
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March 2002 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal”
This article describes techniques for hairrestoration surgery, including using intradermal sutures for donor area closure and employing the retroauricular ellipse from a facelift as a donor site, but reports no new clinical results.
Scalp flaps in hairrestoration surgery provide immediate results, prevent temporalhair loss, offer great density, and allow for large hair re-allocation, making them a popular choice, especially in Asian countries.
15 citations
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May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America”
This article describes a technique for improving the aesthetic results of surgical hairrestoration by recycling plug grafts into smaller grafts, which can be combined with other procedures like scalp lifting and reductions.
Temporal peaks are crucial for a natural-looking hair transplant, but they are challenging to achieve due to the need for precise angles and appropriate hair thickness. Many users emphasize the importance of finding a skilled surgeon and using finasteride to maintain hairline stability.
A 35-year-old male shared his hairrestoration journey, starting with minoxidil and finasteride, which improved his hairline and crown, followed by a hair transplant in November 2024. He stopped finasteride to conceive, experienced some shedding, and is now considering switching to dutasteride while continuing minoxidil.
A user shared their positive experience with a hair transplant journey over 10 years, involving 3000+ grafts and regular use of minoxidil and finasteride. Other users commented on the hairstyle and suggested alternative treatments like SMP or hairpieces.
The user had two FUT hair transplants with 4,600 grafts for increased density, costing about $11,000 each, and has been using oral minoxidil and finasteride for over five years without side effects. The results are natural-looking with no visible scarring, and the user finds the procedure valuable despite the cost.
AMP-303, a new injectable treatment for androgenetic alopecia, showed promising results in increasing hair count and density with minimal side effects. The treatment demonstrated significant hair regrowth and durability, offering new hope for those with hair loss.
Hair transplantation moves DHT-resistant follicles from a donor area (back and sides of the scalp) into thinning or bald areas. The transplanted hair is generally permanent, though surrounding native hair can keep thinning.
What are my options for hairrestoration?Your options for hair restoration include surgical methods like FUE and FUT, and non-surgical treatments like PRP and medications.