14 citations
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May 2011 in “Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America” Burn reconstruction is crucial for improving long-term outcomes for burn survivors.
10 citations
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January 2007 in “Dermatologic Surgery” New scalp surgery technique results in thinner, less visible scars.
A wavy two-layer closure in hair transplants makes scars nearly invisible for most patients.
1 citations
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January 2010 Redistributing existing hair is the best solution for scalp alopecia.
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November 2008 in “Hair transplant forum international” Using a special knife helps improve hairline scars from surgery.
September 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” 31 citations
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May 2018 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery” An algorithm was created to simplify lip reconstruction after surgery.
3 citations
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May 2024 in “Diseases of the Colon & Rectum” Adding platelet-rich plasma does not improve healing of certain fistulas.
March 2025 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” The hydrogel scaffold improved skin flap healing and reduced inflammation.
1 citations
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October 2021 in “PubMed” A woman had temporary hair loss after scalp surgery, which is a rare but self-healing condition that surgeons should recognize to avoid wrong treatment.
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September 1990 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
1 citations
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January 2018 in “Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery” The new surgery method successfully healed the patient's nasal wound without complications.
May 2013 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” The authors clarified their surgical technique to prevent complications and improve dental implant outcomes.
1 citations
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July 2007 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Hair grafts improved the look of a man's leg after an accident and the patient was happy with the results.
13 citations
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March 1998 in “Journal of Biomedical Materials Research” Island grafts can help study skin regeneration separately from other healing processes.
August 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Dr. George A. Farber recommends using follicular unit transplantation for hair restoration because it gives a more natural look and has fewer problems compared to the older miniflap technique.
19 citations
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January 2014 in “Facial plastic surgery” Dermabrasion improves skin appearance by removing the top layer to promote healing.
20 citations
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January 2001 in “Journal of Cutaneous Laser Therapy” Occlusive dressings speed up skin healing after CO2 laser resurfacing.
September 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” 20 citations
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January 2008 in “BJU international” Split-thickness skin grafts are a good alternative for urethral reconstruction when buccal grafts can't be used.
5 citations
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September 2016 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Feily's method, which delays grafting for 24 hours to improve blood flow, successfully prevented scalp necrosis in three hair transplant patients.
March 2003 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Dr. Dominic A. Brandy shared methods to fix aesthetic problems from old hair restoration techniques, using methods like follicular unit grafting and scalp removal, which helped patients look more natural after surgery. He also suggested using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil to control hair loss in most men with baldness, especially those who had flap surgery.
August 2004 in “Journal of the American College of Surgeons” Dermagraft and Dermalogen had a lot of granulation, while Alloderm, Integra, and ADM had good blood vessel growth for skin healing.
2 citations
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March 2010 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” A simple, safe, and cost-effective method using adhesive drapes effectively removes hair from scalp grafts, reducing infection risk.
11 citations
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March 2023 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Epidermal stem cells improve skin graft survival by promoting early blood vessel formation.
9 citations
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December 1984 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Layered suture closure for hair transplant donor sites results in smaller scars and easier future harvesting but takes more time and may temporarily increase hair shedding.
April 2023 in “Authorea (Authorea)” Hair transplantation can improve scars after removing a rare skin cancer.
5 citations
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July 2019 in “Atlas of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics” Tissue expansion for head and neck reconstruction has good blood supply and doesn't need capsule removal, but expect temporary hair loss with normal growth resuming after 6-8 months.
6 citations
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July 2017 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” The document concludes that individualized reconstruction plans are essential for improving function and appearance after head and neck burns.
5 citations
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January 1985 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Flap surgery is effective for treating male baldness, offering immediate results with dense hair growth.