22 citations
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October 2011 in “Bone” Androgens affect bone and fat cell development differently based on the cells' embryonic origin.
14 citations
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September 2015 in “Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery” Surgical removal of abnormal fat pads fixed the woman's eyelid issue caused by likely silicone injections.
14 citations
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August 2014 in “Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism” A low-starch/low-dairy diet may help overweight women with PCOS lose weight and improve metabolism, but more research is needed.
14 citations
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October 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Fat transplantation can help regrow hair lost due to scleroderma.
13 citations
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June 2019 in “Case reports in dermatology” Fat injections in the face can cause hair loss.
13 citations
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February 2017 in “Science” Turning scar-forming cells into fat cells can reduce scarring.
9 citations
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June 2020 in “Cell stem cell” Skinny fat cells help wounds heal faster by releasing fatty acids.
8 citations
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February 2020 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Adding cells to fat grafts improves hair regrowth in early baldness, but effects lessen over time.
8 citations
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November 2010 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Fat transfer can be effective for soft tissue trauma if the patient is chosen carefully and the procedure is done correctly.
6 citations
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July 2018 in “JAMA facial plastic surgery” Injecting minced fat into the facial artery can cause severe eye problems and death, more so than other fat types, and larger amounts increase these risks.
6 citations
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June 2018 in “Journal of Stomatology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” Nanofat grafting is better for delicate areas and combining it with lipofilling might improve hair loss treatment.
5 citations
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January 2024 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum” Proper management and preventative measures can reduce serious adverse events from deoxycholic acid injections for fat reduction.
5 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” Fat, bone, and the brain are interconnected in regulating energy and health.
4 citations
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July 2023 in “Experimental Dermatology” Fat grafting reduces scar fibrosis but may slow skin healing.
4 citations
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February 2023 in “International Journal of Stem Cells” The FTO gene hinders stem cells in hair follicles from becoming pigment cells.
4 citations
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September 1977 in “Lipids” Gerbils on a fat-deficient diet had altered fatty acid levels, hair loss, reduced sperm, and lower body weight.
3 citations
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March 2023 in “Cell Biology International” Stem cell-enriched fat grafts improve facial hyperpigmentation better than conventional grafts.
3 citations
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December 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Fat injections can help regrow hair in stubborn hair loss cases.
2 citations
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June 2020 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Fat grafting before hair transplant may improve hair growth in scarring alopecia.
2 citations
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September 2019 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The two-step procedure of fat grafting followed by hair grafting improves scalp and facial scar correction.
1 citations
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March 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” Using one's own fat may help treat hair loss.
1 citations
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April 2023 in “Preprints.org” SEFFI is a safe and effective anti-aging treatment with few complications.
1 citations
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June 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” Fat may help skin health and repair, but more research is needed.
January 2026 in “The Operating Room Global Journal” Imaging-guided techniques improve safety and outcomes in regenerative aesthetics, but more research is needed for standardized guidelines.
Erythropoietin overexpression disrupts hair growth and fat formation in mice.
A high fat lard diet may protect against skin fibrosis and affect hair growth.
March 2024 in “Middle East Fertility Society Journal/Middle East Fertility Society Journal ” PCOS patients have more central body fat, which can be effectively measured using DEXA.
January 2024 in “The Egyptian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Fat injection is more effective than PRP for improving post-burn facial scars.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” Autologous fat grafting for facial regeneration is widely used but lacks evidence on the best methods.
November 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Fat transplants using a patient's own fat can rejuvenate and repair tissues effectively.