4 citations
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November 2015 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Using tissue expanders for scalp reconstruction in patients with extensive Aplasia Cutis Congenita is effective and has minimal complications.
4 citations
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January 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Improve skin paddle appearance after head and neck reconstruction using tissue expansion, rearrangement, and flaps.
31 citations
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May 2018 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery” An algorithm was created to simplify lip reconstruction after surgery.
5 citations
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November 2021 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma is a safe and effective treatment for female hair loss.
5 citations
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December 2011 in “Canadian Journal of Plastic Surgery” Hair grafts can successfully reconstruct a beard on reconstructed jaw skin, improving appearance and patient satisfaction.
2 citations
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February 2021 in “European Journal of Plastic Surgery” The Fibonacci 'snail' flap heals faster and looks better than skin grafts for scalp reconstruction.
2 citations
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September 2003 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” The document concludes that hair from the forehead can be used to reconstruct eyebrows.
March 2007 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery” A new method was developed to create better skin models for healing and reconstruction.
July 2014 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The rib-sparing technique in breast reconstruction may lead to more complications without reducing the need for further surgery.
July 2014 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The rib-sparing technique in breast reconstruction may lead to more complications without reducing the need for further surgery.
5 citations
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July 1988 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Tissue expansion is a useful method for reconstructive surgery with good results and room for further enhancement.
2 citations
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April 2014 in “International Wound Journal” The V-Y-S plasty is a safe and effective one-stage method for repairing medium to large scalp defects.
1 citations
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November 2002 in “Neurosurgery Clinics of North America” The article concludes that cranial reconstruction should aim for the best aesthetic result, using various techniques tailored to individual needs and conditions.
13 citations
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June 2016 in “Journal of neurological surgery” Using L-PRF membranes for skull base surgery might help healing, but more research is needed.
2 citations
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January 2024 in “American Journal of Translational Research” Younger age, good nutrition, low anxiety, better scar care, and fewer infections lead to better cosmetic results after facial reconstruction.
2 citations
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May 2015 in “PloS one” Hair follicle pores help cell survival and growth, even after radiation.
15 citations
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May 2015 in “Photomedicine and Laser Surgery” Low-Level Laser Therapy may help with flap survival and burn scar healing, but not with venous ulcers or hair loss, and more research is needed.
58 citations
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Different methods of preparing Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) can affect wound healing and hair regrowth in plastic surgery. Using a kit with specific standards helps isolate PRP that meets quality criteria. Non-Activated PRP and Activated PRP have varying effects depending on the tissue and condition treated. For hair regrowth, Non-Activated PRP increased hair density more than Activated PRP. Both treatments improved various aspects of scalp health.
April 2017 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” Fetal scalp cells have more regenerative genes than adult cells, and decellularized muscle matrix is better for muscle repair than commercial alternatives.
6 citations
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August 2020 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery” Home practice solutions using simple materials can help maintain microsurgical skills during lockdowns.
3 citations
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February 2024 in “Journal of Medicine and Life” FUE is an effective method for restoring hair and improving quality of life after burns.
6 citations
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April 2025 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” Biomaterial characteristics can influence macrophages to promote healing and improve tissue regeneration.
5 citations
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February 2017 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Improve chin and perioral scars with surgery, resurfacing, and other therapies, tailored to each patient.
1 citations
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February 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The basement membrane matrix helps rebuild hair follicles faster and more effectively.
31 citations
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January 2021 in “Experimental Dermatology” Skin organoids are a promising new model for studying human skin development and testing treatments.
4 citations
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November 2003 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” Hair from the head was successfully used to restore pubic hair, with additional procedures suggested for more natural results.
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.
1 citations
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January 2010 Redistributing existing hair is the best solution for scalp alopecia.
April 2018 in “Deleted Journal” Skin grafts are a common, minimally invasive way to close wounds in dogs, but better methods are still being sought.
August 2018 in “Chinese journal of plastic surgery” Buccal mucosa grafts work well for urethroplasty in rabbits.