10 citations
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August 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Successful eyebrow restoration can be done using careful hair transplant techniques and choosing the right patients.
7 citations
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October 2011 in “International Surgery” In 2011, hair restoration was a specialized field in plastic surgery, using techniques like "Ultrarefined follicular unit hair transplantation" to minimize scarring and promote hair growth, with future treatments like stem cell therapy and hair cloning still being tested.
6 citations
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May 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery” FUE can be successfully done on African-American hair by using larger punch tools and careful techniques to reduce hair damage.
5 citations
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October 2013 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” Hair transplant improves with regenerative medicine and FUE technique.
4 citations
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January 2020 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Keloid scars can form after hair transplant surgery and should be prevented and treated early.
3 citations
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October 2023 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open” Nanofat injections before hair transplantation improve eyebrow restoration in burn scars.
3 citations
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June 2023 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” The 2-step surgery effectively treats stable follicular vitiligo with high patient satisfaction and no major complications.
3 citations
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June 2020 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Dense-packing follicular unit extraction is a safe and effective way to treat extensive scarring alopecia.
3 citations
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April 2020 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Beard hair transplantation is generally satisfying, requires 250-800 grafts, uses FUE to avoid scars, needs careful planning, has some risks, and hair regrowth starts after 4-6 months.
2 citations
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July 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Hair restoration can enhance a facial plastic surgery practice with careful patient selection and detailed follow-up.
1 citations
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January 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The SAFE System may reduce hair transplant transection rates but has been critiqued for not being as minimally invasive as claimed.
August 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hairline transplants improve forehead appearance and satisfaction in East Asian women.
May 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Images and Medical Case Reports” Hair transplants can trigger a rare scarring hair loss that is hard to treat.
December 2023 in “Перспективи та виклики теоретичної медицини” Following transplantation guidelines improves patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes in hair transplants.
FUE successfully restored hair growth in a patient with alopecia from Hansen's disease.
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.
A hair transplant using hair from the back of the head and pubic area was successful in creating a feminine hairline for a male-to-female transgender person.
January 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” Hair transplant surgery can successfully treat hair loss at the back of the neck.
Hair transplantation can effectively restore hair in stabilized hair loss cases.
Understanding hair follicle structure and techniques improves hair restoration outcomes.
41 citations
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” FUE provides minimal scarring and quick recovery in hair transplantation, and surgeons not using it may lag in technology.
28 citations
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Body and beard hair can be used for hair restoration in severely bald patients, but the technique is complex and costly.
27 citations
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November 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Follicular Unit Extraction is a less invasive hair transplant method with potential for natural results but has challenges like longer surgery time and higher cost.
16 citations
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October 2008 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The new powered hair transplant method is faster and damages fewer hairs than the manual method.
15 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” The modified Direct Hair Transplantation method is effective for treating baldness with better graft survival and less damage than standard techniques.
14 citations
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March 2019 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair transplantation can help transgender patients affirm their gender identity.
13 citations
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August 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Using normal saline in vertical extraction for hair transplants reduces donor area injury more than acute extraction.
13 citations
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January 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Experienced hair transplant surgeons suggest a limited number of hair follicles can be used for transplants, and recommend conservative methods to avoid scarring and depletion.
7 citations
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January 2019 in “Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” A forehead-supporting chair improves comfort and results in hair transplant surgery.
5 citations
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September 2012 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) hair transplant is less invasive, leaves no scars, and has quicker recovery times, but it's more time-consuming and challenging. Automation helps speed up the process and improve graft survival, reducing the need for traditional strip surgery.