June 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic medicine” A good hair transplant is judged by various factors including cosmetic appearance, hair angles, complication signs, and donor scar consideration.
May 2022 in “Hair transplant forum international” Hair restoration should include the parietal eminence area for better balance in frontal and lateral profiles and to improve the head's contours.
December 2025 in “Journal of Surgery Research and Practice” Accurate positioning in female hairline transplants creates a natural, feminine look.
4 citations
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January 2018 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Hair transplantation successfully treated hair loss in a patient with Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome.
8 citations
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April 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Michael L. Beehner proposed a standardized way to describe balding areas on the scalp to help hair restoration experts communicate better.
April 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Michael L. Beehner proposed a standardized naming system for balding scalp areas to help hair restoration surgery.
October 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Including the parietal eminence in hair transplants improves scalp appearance and balance.
March 2017 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Transplanted hair follicles can resist hair loss from an autoimmune condition better than natural hair.
3 citations
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April 2011 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Different women have various natural hairline shapes, and understanding this is important for designing hair transplants.
March 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” A man experienced skin death after a hair transplant, likely due to poor blood supply related to his smoking habit.
1 citations
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January 1993 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Surgical hair restoration has improved since 1959, with new techniques like minigrafts, micrografts, and scalp reductions creating more natural hairlines and reducing bald skin, despite some risks and potential for scarring.
2 citations
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Treat the front and middle scalp before the vertex in hair transplants, aim for good density, use non-surgical options for young people, and customize treatment for natural results.
8 citations
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January 2008 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Hair transplantation for men has improved, offering natural, lasting results, and may be enhanced by certain medications and future technologies.
3 citations
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August 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Topical nitroglycerin spray effectively prevents scalp necrosis in hair transplant patients.
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.
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September 2016 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” The new hair follicle harvesting technique improves hair transplant results and makes the procedure quicker and easier to learn.
July 2008 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Proper planning for hair transplants is crucial for natural results, with careful patient selection and strategic graft placement being key factors.
7 citations
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April 2015 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Nursing” Hair transplantation can effectively restore a natural-looking hairline when properly planned and executed.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Dermoscopy” A dermatoscope is important for evaluating hair transplants and managing patient expectations.
9 citations
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April 2000 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The document concludes that appearance can be significantly improved after one hair restoration correction procedure, but often multiple operations are needed for the best results.
9 citations
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July 1992 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Scalp reduction surgery can effectively treat male pattern baldness when tailored to the patient and performed with care to minimize complications.
1 citations
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July 2017 in “Hair transplant forum international” Scalp laxity, elasticity, and glidability are important in hair transplants and can predict scar width at the donor site.
4 citations
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June 2022 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” The new SFS Scale predicts hair transplant difficulty using hair and skin types, with thick skin and coily hair being hardest to work with.
2 citations
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April 2023 in “Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” The phototrichogram is better for measuring hair thickness.
August 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hairline transplants improve forehead appearance and satisfaction in East Asian women.
June 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair transplants are better for severe hair loss, while scalp micropigmentation suits those with denser hair.
22 citations
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January 2017 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Body hair transplants can treat baldness but differ from scalp hair and need more research on long-term results and side effects.
June 2023 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” The PRECISE scale helps estimate how many grafts are needed for hair transplant based on the severity of hair loss.
May 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Most nonbald men's multi-hair follicles are naturally positioned perpendicular to a line from the scalp's crown, which is important for natural-looking hair transplants.
153 citations
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August 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is a less invasive hair transplant method with minimal scarring, suitable for about 60% of patients, especially those needing fewer grafts and quicker recovery.