July 2014 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The document concludes that rib-sparing techniques in breast reconstruction have limited benefits, sentinel lymph node biopsy is needed for desmoplastic melanoma, certain hair preservation methods improve graft survival, partial turbinectomy effectively reduces nasal obstruction, nipple shields with irrigation may reduce capsular contracture, and thicker malignant melanomas have a higher risk of non-skin cancers.
July 2014 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The document concludes that rib-sparing techniques in breast reconstruction have limited benefits, sentinel lymph node biopsy is needed for desmoplastic melanoma, certain hair preservation methods improve graft survival, partial turbinectomy effectively reduces nasal obstruction, nipple shields with irrigation may reduce capsular contracture, and thicker malignant melanomas have a higher risk of non-skin cancers.
March 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combining surgery with growth factor injections effectively improves hair regrowth and scar management in Pseudopelade of Brocq.
January 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Serial Excision Technique improves appearance and quality of life for cicatricial alopecia patients.
November 2023 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Follicular Unit Excision (FUE) is a popular, less invasive hair restoration method with high patient satisfaction when done correctly, despite some complications from untrained practitioners.
1 citations
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January 2001 in “Acta Archaeologica Academiae Scientiarum Hungaricae” FUE is a less invasive hair restoration method that avoids visible scars and reduces recovery time.
2 citations
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January 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” Using human recombinant hyaluronidase in donor strip harvesting may improve the procedure.
15 citations
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September 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” The "open punch" technique for hair transplantation can help reduce damage to hair grafts and may be especially useful for beginners and in cases with curly hair.
January 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Follicular unit extraction can effectively treat a specific type of vitiligo.
March 2021 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” A man unhappy with his old hair restoration got a new, natural-looking hairline using a combination of follicular unit extraction and punch graft reduction.
4 citations
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December 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Mesotherapy for hair loss can cause temporary forehead swelling.
4 citations
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April 2000 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The document suggests fixing common hair transplant issues by combining artistic principles with plug reduction, recycling, and additional micrograft transplantation, while also potentially using arnica to help with post-operative swelling.
April 2026 in “SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología” Punch-based techniques in dermatologic surgery are effective for hair restoration but have variable results for other conditions.
6 citations
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January 2011 in “Journal of veterinary medical science” Using a video otoscope effectively treated ear infections in dogs.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” Proper technique in strip hair transplantation minimizes complications.
November 2024 in “BMC Surgery” Follicular unit extraction is an effective and minimally invasive treatment for male hair loss.
2 citations
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November 2020 in “The American journal of dermatopathology/American journal of dermatopathology” Sweat duct differentiation in trichilemmal cysts is very rare and can be successfully removed with surgery.
April 2020 in “The Egyptian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Both follicular unit extraction and scalp expanders effectively treat secondary cicatricial alopecia, with scalp expanders leading to quicker and denser hair growth.
5 citations
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January 2021 in “Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology” A rare eyelid tumor was successfully diagnosed and removed, highlighting the need for careful examination.
October 2022 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” A special blood test helped find the overactive ovary in a teen with PCOS, and removing that ovary improved her condition.
15 citations
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August 2002 in “British Journal of Ophthalmology” Intralesional cidofovir might be a viable alternative treatment for certain conditions.
December 2024 in “Journal of General-Procedural Dermatology & Venereology Indonesia” Coix seed extract helped resolve onycholysis in an elderly woman.
January 2007 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A new scalp surgery technique leads to significantly thinner scars.
October 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Hair loss due to scarring can be treated by reducing inflammation, removing scar tissue, and transplanting hair. The Follicular Unit Extraction technique is effective but requires skill and time. Future focus should be on scar-less healing methods.
2 citations
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February 2023 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia”
25 citations
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November 2008 in “Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Radiofrequency and scalpel incisions have similar clinical outcomes for upper eyelid surgery.
20 citations
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January 2006 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” Tumescent liposuction is safe and effective for different cosmetic surgeries if done within recommended limits.
4 citations
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September 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” FUE megasession effectively treats severe hair loss with natural-looking results in one operation.
1 citations
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May 2015 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The Sacred Heart Bilobed Flap is a surgical method for repairing small scalp defects with local flaps, relying on scalp elasticity and hair regrowth to hide any imperfections.
3 citations
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May 2013 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A newborn girl had a rare case of salivary gland tissue on her chest, which was safely removed.