September 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” A young man with severe neck and beard burns was successfully treated, restoring neck movement and improving skin appearance.
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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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.
25 citations
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January 2001 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Both tissue expansion and serial excision are effective for scar revision in the head and neck area.
6 citations
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June 2016 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” Reconstructing lower face gunshot injuries with a fibula and scalp flap is effective and gives good long-term results.
9 citations
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June 2014 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” The method for sideburn reconstruction was safe and effective, giving natural-looking hair with minimal scarring.
8 citations
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March 2009 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” The "flying-wings" scalp flap technique is a simple, safe, and effective way to reconstruct large areas of scalp loss in children.
4 citations
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January 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Improve skin paddle appearance after head and neck reconstruction using tissue expansion, rearrangement, and flaps.
2 citations
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June 2019 in “Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery” The pedicled temporoparietal fascial flap is a reliable and versatile option for reconstructive surgery in the head and neck area.
1 citations
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January 1997 in “European journal of plastic surgery” Tissue expansion can fix scalp issues from hair implants.
4 citations
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January 2009 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” Surgery for scar-related hair loss on the scalp and eyebrow was successful in 75% of patients.
August 2025 in “مجلة جامعة الحضارة للبحوث التطبيقية والإنسانية” Tissue expansion effectively corrects post-burn and traumatic scars with high patient satisfaction and low complications.
December 2002 in “Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology-head and Neck Surgery” Manage hair loss from trauma with scalp expansion, advancement flaps, and hair transplantation.
26 citations
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July 2006 in “Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery” New techniques in scalp reconstruction have improved cosmetic results and reduced complications, especially for large defects.
June 2024 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” Hair transplantation on a reconstructed scalp can effectively improve hair growth and appearance.
20 citations
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February 1991 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Scalp flaps are used for reconstruction, considering factors like inelasticity, hair growth, and blood supply, with techniques adapting to age-related changes in vascularity.
January 2024 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery/Indian journal of plastic surgery” The flap advancement technique effectively treats severe scalp skin conditions, preserving hair and improving appearance.
June 1997 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Scalp flaps are still a valuable hair loss treatment because of their benefits.
10 citations
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May 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Technique effectively reconstructs large scalp defects with minimal hair loss and visible scarring.
18 citations
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March 2018 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” The superficial temporal artery flap is a reliable method for reconstructing complex facial defects with minimal complications.
1 citations
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February 2007 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The volumes provide comprehensive guidance on aesthetic and reconstructive head and neck surgery.
January 2022 in “International Microsurgery Journal” This method effectively reconstructs scarred penopubic junctions after surgery.
February 2024 in “Frontiers in physiology” Hair follicle stem cells help skin heal and grow during stretching.
5 citations
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July 1988 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Tissue expansion is a useful method for reconstructive surgery with good results and room for further enhancement.
2 citations
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January 2017 in “Recent clinical techniques, results, and research in wounds” Using tissue expanders with galeotomies for post-burn alopecia is faster and has fewer complications.
50 citations
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May 1999 in “Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery” Microsurgical reconstruction effectively covers complex scalp defects but doesn't improve survival for cancer-related cases.
19 citations
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February 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” The article concludes that microvascular free flaps, especially the latissimus dorsi flap, are recommended for large scalp reconstructions, and hair transplantation offers high survival rates and excellent aesthetic results.
1 citations
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December 2017 in “JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery” Artificial hair implantation using scaffolds is possible and PHDPE is more biocompatible than ePTFE.
17 citations
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May 2013 in “Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America” The document concludes that careful surgical methods and choosing the right materials are key for successful scalp, skull, and frontal sinus reconstruction.
1 citations
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November 2002 in “Neurosurgery Clinics of North America” The article concludes that cranial reconstruction should aim for the best aesthetic result, using various techniques tailored to individual needs and conditions.