The Most Influential Publications Regarding Hair Transplantation: A Bibliometric Review

September 2024 in “ Aesthetic Plastic Surgery ”

Juan J. Lizardi, Dylan Treger, Savannah C. Braud, Tanya Boghosian, Rawan El, Sinan Jabori, Seth R. Thaller

hair transplantation Follicular Unit Transplantation Follicular Unit Extraction FUT FUE

TLDR Hair transplantation research needs more high-level evidence.

This bibliometric review evaluates 260 significant publications in hair transplantation, focusing on the 50 most cited, which were cited a total of 1,341 times. It highlights the contributions of influential authors like Bernstein and Rassman and the evolution of techniques such as Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) and Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE). The United States, particularly institutions like Cornell and Columbia University, leads in impactful research. Despite advancements, there is a lack of high-level evidence, with only 10% of top articles providing Level II evidence and none offering Level I. The review underscores the importance of FUE and suggests it will remain a focal point in future research, while emphasizing the need for more high-level evidence-based studies.

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research A New Universal Follicular Unit Excision Classification System for Hair Transplantation Difficulty and Patient Outcome

4 citations , June 2022 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology”

The new SFS Scale predicts hair transplant difficulty using hair and skin types, with thick skin and coily hair being hardest to work with.

research Norman Orentreich, The Father of Hair Transplantation

4 citations , August 2017 in “JAMA Dermatology”

Norman Orentreich pioneered hair transplantation, improving techniques over time for more natural results.

research Follicular Unit Extraction Hair Transplantation with Micromotor: Eight Years of Experience

17 citations , May 2015 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery”

FUE hair transplantation using a micromotor is effective and gives natural results with few complications.

research Characteristics of Robotically Harvested Hair Follicles in Koreans

23 citations , September 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

The robotic hair restoration device had a high success rate and was faster than manual methods for Korean patients.

research Follicular Unit Transplantation for the Treatment of Secondary Cicatricial Alopecia

3 citations , January 2014 in “Plastic surgery (Oakville. Print)”

Hair transplant surgery is a safe and effective way to treat hair loss from scarring in Chinese patients.

research Robotic Hair Restoration: ARTAS System Review

31 citations , November 2013 in “Dermatologic Clinics”

The ARTAS robotic system for hair restoration is efficient with fewer cuts than manual methods, but it's limited to certain hair types and can still leave scars.

research Hair Follicle Transplantation on Scar Tissue

28 citations , July 2013 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery”

Hair follicle transplantation can hide scars but often needs more than one surgery for better results.

research Use of Hair Grafting in Scar Camouflage

19 citations , August 2011 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America”

Hair grafting is a key method for improving scars, especially in areas with hair, by transplanting hair to hide the scar while maintaining its original characteristics.

research Improved Hair Restoration Method for Burns Using Partial Longitudinal Follicular Unit Transplantation

20 citations , December 2010 in “Burns”

PL-FUT is an effective hair restoration method for burn victims with minimal scarring and high patient satisfaction.

research Follicular Unit Extraction Hair Transplant

29 citations , January 2010 in “PubMed”

FUE hair transplants offer minimal scarring and are good for short hairstyles but are time-consuming and can be costly.

research Effects of Finasteride (1 mg) on Hair Transplant

30 citations , March 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

Finasteride improves surrounding scalp hair and increases hair density after hair transplant.

research Follicular Unit Extraction: Minimally Invasive Surgery for Hair Transplantation

153 citations , August 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is a less invasive hair transplant method with minimal scarring, suitable for about 60% of patients, especially those needing fewer grafts and quicker recovery.

research Dissecting Microscope Versus Magnifying Loupes with Transillumination in the Preparation of Follicular Unit Grafts

25 citations , August 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

Dissecting microscopes give more and better quality hair grafts than magnifying loupes.

research Follicular Transplantation: Patient Evaluation and Surgical Planning

29 citations , September 1997 in “PubMed”

Follicular transplantation can greatly improve hair restoration if done with detailed planning and patient evaluation.

research The Aesthetics of Follicular Transplantation

67 citations , September 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

The document concludes that good cosmetic outcomes in hair transplantation depend on the surgeon's artistic skill and careful planning.

research Follicular Transplantation

72 citations , September 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

Careful planning and patient counseling can lead to excellent hair transplant results, often in one or two sessions.