Synthetic hair implants can cause scalp cancer years later.
169 citations
,
January 2020 in “Burns & Trauma” Platelet-rich plasma speeds up skin wound healing.
36 citations
,
March 2023 in “Bioengineering” Barbed sutures improve surgical outcomes and efficiency but are limited by cost and strength issues.
19 citations
,
April 2021 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” SVF cell transplantation improves skin regeneration safely.
January 2023 in “Medicines” Micronized-gingival connective tissues are safe and may help regenerate soft tissue around dental implants.
May 2015 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” A new method using bands and finger sheaths from gloves to manage hair during surgery is effective, quick, and reduces hair damage.
July 2014 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Hair follicles stored in a special medium and certain types of grafts have higher survival and growth rates after transplantation.
July 2014 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Hair follicles stored in a special medium had the highest survival rate, and "plucked" follicles and follicular units showed better growth after transplant.
50 citations
,
November 2010 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Botox increased hair count in men with baldness and might work by improving scalp blood flow.
9 citations
,
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.
28 citations
,
July 2011 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” A patient had skin tissue death at the hair removal site after a hair transplant, which was treated with surgery.
February 2026 in “BMC Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Induced pluripotent stem cells could improve chronic wound healing but face safety and effectiveness challenges.
25 citations
,
November 2008 in “Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Radiofrequency and scalpel incisions have similar clinical outcomes for upper eyelid surgery.
3 citations
,
June 2022 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” Both endoscopic and pretrichial open forehead lifts effectively elevate eyebrows long-term with high patient satisfaction.
3 citations
,
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
,
October 2023 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open” Nanofat injections before hair transplantation improve eyebrow restoration in burn scars.
1 citations
,
January 2020 in “The Egyptian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” PRP or nanofat injections improve scar tissue quality but don't significantly boost hair transplant results for scarring hair loss.
2 citations
,
July 2025 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery” Hair follicles can improve wound healing and reduce scarring.
March 2020 in “QJM: An International Journal of Medicine” SVF and PRP improve hair loss, but SVF causes more side effects.
11 citations
,
May 2019 in “BioMed Research International” Hair transplantation effectively treats scalp scars with high success and patient satisfaction.
4 citations
,
January 2009 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” Surgery for scar-related hair loss on the scalp and eyebrow was successful in 75% of patients.
June 2017 in “JPRAS Open” Hair transplant was successful on a bald area after skin graft surgery.
March 1997 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” A new hair transplant method showed promising results and a study found how deep a CO₂ laser can penetrate skin.
September 2025 in “Universal library of medical and health sciences.” Permanent makeup can effectively restore lip shape and color after tissue loss, improving appearance and well-being.
10 citations
,
May 2007 in “Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry” Tattoo markers help place ear prostheses easily and improve acceptance.
May 2014 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” The book is highly praised as an essential resource for plastic surgeons, despite minor gaps.
36 citations
,
December 2012 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Injecting platelet-rich plasma (PRP) can increase hair growth rate and density in male pattern baldness.
21 citations
,
February 2015 in “Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery” Negative pressure wound therapy is effective for skin grafts in cats.
9 citations
,
September 2017 in “Nanoscale Research Letters” Graphene oxide helps deliver a skin healing agent over time, improving skin and hair follicle regeneration.
8 citations
,
January 2015 in “Scars, burns & healing” Hair transplantation effectively treats burn scar alopecia, improving self-esteem and confidence.