September 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Using a microfoam plaster on the forehead helps prevent eyelid swelling after hair transplant surgery.
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October 2014 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Tanshinone IIA helps protect tissue from low oxygen damage by activating certain cell pathways.
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July 2024 in “Nanomedicine” Stem cell-derived vesicles improve blood vessel growth in limbs.
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January 2015 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Both sutures and staplers are equally effective for hair transplant donor area closure, but staplers are faster and easier to use.
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February 2017 in “Graefe s Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” Gore-Tex is effective for severe congenital ptosis, with the open approach better for no lid crease and the closed approach better for a preserved crease.
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November 2020 in “Frontiers in Surgery” L-PRF may help bone growth and healing, but more research is needed.
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March 2023 in “Materials” The GNP crosslinked scaffold with antibacterial coating is effective for rapid wound healing and infection prevention.
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May 2017 in “Hair transplant forum international” Using implanters in hair transplants can improve outcomes and cause less damage to hair follicles.
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June 2023 in “Journal of Visualized Experiments” A new 3D-printed microscope stage makes long-term imaging of live tissue easier and more accessible.
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August 2025 in “Bioengineering” Combining FTSC with TSN6 peptide greatly improves wound healing.
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January 1989 in “British Journal of Plastic Surgery” Leaving non-absorbable sutures in for 6 months reduces scar stretching and width.
Surgeons should evaluate new technologies critically, offer a range of services including non-surgical options, and be aware of marketing influences to meet patient needs and maintain a successful practice.
April 2024 in “Journal of applied cosmetology” Using hyaluronic acid fillers in the temple area of the face can improve looks but has risks, so choosing the right technique and product is important for safety.
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December 2024 in “Journal of Functional Biomaterials” Advanced platelet-rich fibrin improves healing and reduces pain in oral surgery.
Using hair gel is an effective and patient-friendly way to keep hair out of the way during ear surgery.
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November 2018 in “Aesthetic plastic surgery” The new filler effectively and safely improves tear trough deformity long-term.
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September 2010 in “PLoS ONE” The PIRL laser cuts tissue with less damage and scarring than traditional methods.
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February 2018 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” The KD spreader makes hair transplants safer and easier, especially for beginners, by reducing damage to hair follicles.
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January 2015 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” Smart biomaterials that guide tissue repair are key for future medical treatments.
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December 2024 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” The hydrogel improves burn healing by promoting tissue growth and reducing inflammation.
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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.
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June 2025 in “Chemical Engineering Journal” The hydrogel helps heal seawater-immersed wounds by reducing infection and inflammation.
February 2026 in “Biomaterials” BOOST is a promising, easy-to-use treatment for diabetic foot ulcers that improves healing by reducing inflammation and promoting blood vessel growth.
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August 2018 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” The technique effectively repairs skin after tumor removal, maintaining appearance and function without complications.
September 2022 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Baricitinib helps with severe hair loss, negative-pressure therapy lowers hernia recurrence, tranexamic acid reduces bleeding, robot-assisted breast surgery may improve outcomes, and acellular dermal matrix could decrease breast reconstruction complications.
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December 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” Cell transplantation faces challenges in genitourinary reconstruction, but alternative tissue sources and microencapsulation show promise.
September 2018 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” A new earlobe repair method using cartilage grafts showed high satisfaction and no re-splitting.
November 2024 in “Burns & Trauma” Skin organoids help improve wound healing and tissue repair.