May 2004 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” Muscle-only free flaps for skull coverage have more long-term complications than composite flaps.
10 citations
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May 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Technique effectively reconstructs large scalp defects with minimal hair loss and visible scarring.
1 citations
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August 2023 in “International Journal of Surgery Case Reports” Using titanium mesh and thigh tissue is effective for complex scalp reconstruction.
9 citations
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June 2014 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” The method for sideburn reconstruction was safe and effective, giving natural-looking hair with minimal scarring.
May 2007 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” The Frechet flap technique effectively hides scalp surgery scars with good results and minimal issues.
16 citations
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July 2006 in “International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” The triple rotation scalp flap technique successfully reconstructed a man's scalp with natural-looking hair growth and minimal scarring.
1 citations
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May 2015 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The Sacred Heart Bilobed Flap is a surgical method for repairing small scalp defects with local flaps, relying on scalp elasticity and hair regrowth to hide any imperfections.
1 citations
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December 2024 in “Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery”
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May 2005 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery” The Juri Temporo-Parieto-Occipital Flap is a good option for scalp reconstruction and hairline restoration with a natural look, despite some risk of necrosis and scarring.
1 citations
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June 1979 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Doctors successfully rebuilt a sideburn using skin and hair from near the ear in one surgery.
1 citations
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June 2001 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” The Anchor Flap is an effective, quick treatment for severe baldness but requires skilled surgeons and careful patient selection.
August 2025 in “Journal of IMAB - Annual Proceeding (Scientific Papers)” The A-T advancement flap is a safe and effective method for scalp reconstruction after basal cell carcinoma removal.
1 citations
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June 2024 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open” A super thin DIEP flap can effectively reconstruct scalp defects with good skin coverage and contour.
1 citations
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May 1999 in “Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” Patients with mandible reconstruction had better quality of life and function than those with soft-tissue reconstruction.
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May 2012 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” Submental tissue is good for repairing mouth area skin with minimal scarring and good cosmetic results.
Scalp flaps in hair restoration surgery provide immediate results, prevent temporal hair loss, offer great density, and allow for large hair re-allocation, making them a popular choice, especially in Asian countries.
17 citations
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May 2013 in “Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America” The document concludes that careful surgical methods and choosing the right materials are key for successful scalp, skull, and frontal sinus reconstruction.
3 citations
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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.
3 citations
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December 1987 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Understanding facial anatomy and aesthetics is key for good functional and cosmetic outcomes after tumor removal surgery on the forehead and eyebrow.
8 citations
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March 2009 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” The "flying-wings" scalp flap technique is a simple, safe, and effective way to reconstruct large areas of scalp loss in children.
Additional surgeries are often needed to fix facial issues in patients with orofacial clefts.
January 2018 in “Journal of Cleft Lip Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies” The FUE technique can effectively restore moustaches in patients with cleft lips and alopecia, with few complications.
May 2013 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” The authors clarified their surgical technique to prevent complications and improve dental implant outcomes.
1 citations
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January 2025 in “Head & Neck” The snail flap technique is an easy, reliable, and hair-preserving method for scalp reconstruction, especially good for elderly or frail patients.
March 2003 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Dr. Dominic A. Brandy shared methods to fix aesthetic problems from old hair restoration techniques, using methods like follicular unit grafting and scalp removal, which helped patients look more natural after surgery. He also suggested using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil to control hair loss in most men with baldness, especially those who had flap surgery.
Local flaps are effective for covering small to large scalp and forehead defects with good cosmetic results.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery” The new surgery method successfully healed the patient's nasal wound without complications.
January 1995 in “Surgical technology international” Using consecutive transposition flaps can manage gaps in hair growth after multiple hair loss surgeries.
18 citations
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May 2017 in “Head & Neck” Free tissue transfer is highly effective for fixing exposed implants after skull surgery.
The treatment improved facial structure and corrected bite issues in patients.