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.
85 citations
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March 2002 in “Body & Society” The document concludes that cosmetic surgery is still mainly a practice for women and the gender gap in this field is expected to continue.
81 citations
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June 2014 in “American Journal of Men's Health” Finasteride can cause lasting sexual, emotional, and cognitive issues, with varying severity.
56 citations
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November 2016 in “Aesthetic surgery journal” The document concludes that the effectiveness of platelet rich plasma in aesthetic surgery is unclear due to inconsistent reporting and lack of objective measures in studies.
38 citations
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February 2012 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Facial rejuvenation surgery has evolved to yield natural results with low complication rates, and more men and older patients are choosing this surgery.
19 citations
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October 2012 in “Frontiers of Hormone Research” Lifestyle changes are the first step in treating infertility in PCOS, followed by medications like clomiphene and metformin, and then surgery if needed.
15 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of cell science & therapy” Using a patient's own tissue for micro-grafts may effectively treat non-healing leg ulcers and relieve pain.
14 citations
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September 2018 in “JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery” Hair loss greatly lowers perceived health in both genders, and hair transplant surgery notably improves this.
14 citations
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February 1999 in “The BMJ” Cosmetic surgery is more popular and cost-effective, but outcomes depend on the surgeon's skill and all procedures have potential complications.
7 citations
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January 2019 in “The Aging Male” Post-finasteride syndrome's existence is uncertain; more research needed.
6 citations
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May 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The article concludes that using the single-scar technique for hair transplants can result in a more attractive scar and that concerns about the technique can be managed with proper methods.
4 citations
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May 2007 in “Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America” Understanding gender differences and individual patient characteristics is essential for optimal cosmetic surgery outcomes.
4 citations
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July 1992 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Skin surgery has significantly advanced since 1950, with improvements in chemical peels, hair restoration, lasers, and Mohs surgery, and the development of less invasive techniques and specialized training.
3 citations
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June 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Biofibre hair implant is a safe, effective treatment for baldness with 95% patient satisfaction.
2 citations
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January 2022 in “Aesthetic surgery journal. Open forum” Aesthetic surgery can worsen depression and anxiety, especially in those with existing mood issues.
2 citations
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December 2019 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Microneedling with platelet-rich plasma helps dog hair regrow faster than microneedling alone.
2 citations
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July 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Hair restoration can enhance a facial plastic surgery practice with careful patient selection and detailed follow-up.
1 citations
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November 2024 in “Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Hair sutures are effective, eco-friendly, and cost-efficient for surgery.
1 citations
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February 2020 in “International Surgery Journal” Medical students lack awareness of plastic surgery's full scope, and more education is needed.
1 citations
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February 2017 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” Men are getting more beard transplants to look better and follow fashion trends.
1 citations
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February 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Deep Plane Fixation in scalp surgeries allows for more tissue removal with less tension, leading to better healing and less scarring.
November 2025 in “Journal of Disease and Public Health” Post-COVID-19 syndrome is complex, affects 5%-10% of people, and requires better research and global collaboration for treatment.
February 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” Reinfection patients had more physical complications, while initial infection patients had more mental health issues.
December 2023 in “Health Information Jurnal Penelitian” Post-COVID syndrome causes long-lasting symptoms like fatigue, breathing issues, and anxiety.
August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that using micropore tape on an 18-gauge needle can control depth in hair restoration surgery, reducing scalp trauma and complications.
February 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Nonshaven follicular unit extraction is a highly satisfactory method for restoring pubic hair.
August 2017 in “Otolaryngology” Using a buffering solution and applying Platelet-Rich Plasma improves hair graft survival in hair restoration surgery.
April 2017 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Most patients with Lichen planopilaris improved with acitretin, but treatments often didn't work well; preventing infection in skin surgery is important, and bupivacaine might be a better anesthetic.
Follicular unit grafting is a procedure used to treat hair loss, where small hair grafts are placed into the scalp, with future treatments likely to involve smaller incisions and cell-based therapies.
August 2014 in “Plastic Surgery” Dr. WP Unger suggested that traditional strip harvesting might be better for hair transplants than Follicular Unit Extraction due to higher hair survival rates and less risk of a patchy look at the donor site.