16 citations
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June 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A 17-year-old boy with Temporal Triangular Alopecia successfully grew new hair after a hair restoration surgery using follicular unit transplantation.
12 citations
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June 1999 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair restoration surgery can effectively increase pubic hair density, with patient satisfaction and natural results largely depending on the chosen hair pattern and graft design.
10 citations
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January 2010 in “International Journal of Trichology” Synthetic hair fibers for hair restoration were controversial in 2009 due to health risks and lack of support from the International Society of Hair Restoration.
8 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Hair restoration techniques have improved but still rely on limited donor hair, with new methods like cloning and gene therapy being explored.
7 citations
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July 2014 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Different ethnic hair traits must be considered for successful hair restoration surgery to achieve natural-looking results.
6 citations
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October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” Eyebrow restoration using FUE is effective with careful planning and technique.
5 citations
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July 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The book is a useful, illustrated guide for beginners in hair transplantation, but may be too basic for experienced surgeons.
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.
3 citations
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January 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery established a curriculum in 2005 to standardize knowledge and skills for treating hair loss, emphasizing it as a multidimensional specialty.
1 citations
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July 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Splitting one hair follicle into two can help regrow hair with a 50% to 70% success rate, useful when donor hair is limited.
1 citations
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April 1995 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” The Mercedes incision is a new hair restoration technique that creates a more natural look and has a high success rate.
July 2024 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” Careful planning and accurate diagnosis are crucial for successful hair restoration surgery.
Modern hair restoration techniques can effectively treat hair loss and provide natural-looking results.
June 2008 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery created a standard curriculum in 2008 to guide doctors in diagnosing and treating hair loss effectively.
February 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Math skills are crucial for planning and executing successful hair restoration surgeries.
January 1996 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair restoration can effectively treat hair loss.
December 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The letter discusses a disagreement about the definition of the "frontal area" in hair restoration surgery and questions the effectiveness of treatments like finasteride and minoxidil on this area.
November 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Hair restoration techniques have evolved from large punch grafts to microfollicular unit transplants, with future advancements potentially including hair cloning.
June 1997 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” The book "Color Atlas of Hair Restoration Surgery" provides useful information on hair restoration techniques, though some methods discussed may cause scarring.
July 2021 in “Medical journal, Armed Forces India” Using platelet-rich plasma in hair restoration surgery significantly improves hair density after 6 months and is safe to use.
Hair restoration is advancing with new treatments and needs collaboration across fields for effective, evidence-based care.
5 citations
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July 1999 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Unsatisfactory hair restoration results can be significantly improved with strategic hair redistribution and new donor hair placement, despite previous surgery challenges.
January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that there are various causes and treatments for hair loss, with hair transplantation being a notable option.
Hair restoration surgery has improved to transplant hair in natural groupings, but it's labor-intensive and can't fully restore normal hair density.
January 2019 in “Georg Thieme Verlag eBooks” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy can effectively treat various hair loss conditions, improve hair count, thickness, and density, and potentially speed up results when combined with surgical techniques.
13 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Alternative treatments show promise for hair growth beyond traditional methods.
10 citations
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May 2014 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Hair transplantation using PLFUT is effective for eyebrow restoration with natural-looking results and no scarring.
8 citations
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March 2014 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Specialized techniques are needed for hair restoration in individuals with curly Afrocentric hair due to unique challenges.
6 citations
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March 2003 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Dr. Dominic A. Brandy developed successful techniques to fix unnatural looks caused by old hair restoration methods, and using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil can help control hair loss in most men.
5 citations
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February 2010 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” The document concludes that understanding hair loss and considering medical treatments like minoxidil and finasteride before surgery is important, especially for young patients with rapid hair loss, and that hairline design varies among different ethnicities.