March 2026 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma speeds up wound healing after hair transplant surgery.
13 citations
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September 2015 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Transplanting hair from the nape and around the ear to the hairline and temples generally satisfies patients and looks natural.
April 2025 in “ALEXMED ePosters” Combining nanofat with FUE improves scar appearance and function better than FUE alone.
25 citations
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August 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Dissecting microscopes give more and better quality hair grafts than magnifying loupes.
November 2024 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” More grafts and longer surgeries increase the risk of hair loss in the donor area after FUE hair transplants.
7 citations
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June 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A new hair transplant method combines individual and group follicles for better results and efficiency.
June 2025 in “Medical alphabet” The HFE hair transplant method is effective, safe, and provides natural-looking results with quick recovery for men with hair loss.
April 2020 in “The Egyptian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Both follicular unit extraction and scalp expanders effectively treat secondary cicatricial alopecia, with scalp expanders leading to quicker and denser hair growth.
December 2023 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The skin-responsive device improved beard and body hair transplant success and increased surgeons' willingness to perform the procedure.
November 2023 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Beard hair is the best for body hair transplants, but the procedure is hard and should be done by experts.
March 2025 in “Bulletin of the Medical Institute of Continuing Education” FUE hair transplant is the best surgical treatment for hair loss, offering natural and lasting results.
October 2023 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” FUE hair restoration is generally safe but can have complications, especially if done by untrained individuals.
83 citations
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The research found that for a typical hair density, about 11 square centimeters of donor scalp is needed to get 800 hair grafts for transplantation.
June 2020 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal (Print)” Adding Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to hair transplants can speed up recovery and increase hair density, but it doesn't help with androgenic alopecia.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” FUE effectively corrects poorly designed hairlines in men with androgenetic alopecia.
June 2024 in “Journal of Dermatology & Cosmetology” The FUL hair restoration technique is better for aesthetics and causes less scarring.
2 citations
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May 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Hair follicles can survive for a few days before transplant but are less viable over time.
August 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Dr. George A. Farber recommends using follicular unit transplantation for hair restoration because it gives a more natural look and has fewer problems compared to the older miniflap technique.
4 citations
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June 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The edge out punch is a tool that lowers the chance of damaging hair follicles during hair transplant surgery.
April 2019 in “kufa Journal for Nursing sciences” FUE hair transplant is effective and safe for treating hair loss.
March 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Effective hair removal is crucial for better cosmetic results in forehead flap reconstruction, with laser hair removal being the preferred method.
10 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Narrower donor strips and special closure techniques in hair transplants lead to smaller scars and happier patients.
1 citations
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July 2001 in “Hair transplant forum international” The conclusion compares the effectiveness of different hair transplant techniques.
December 2024 in “Likarska sprava” Both FUE and DHI techniques are effective for eyebrow transplantation, with high patient satisfaction.
November 2018 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that hair transplant methods are often selected for provider convenience over patient benefit, highlighting the need for less invasive techniques and careful physician involvement for better results.
June 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic medicine” Eyebrow transplants use hair from the scalp or pubic area, with blonde hair looking more natural, and can leave scars depending on the method used.
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.
October 2020 in “Springer eBooks” Hair restoration has evolved to use follicular units for more natural results, moving away from older methods like large plug grafts and scalp reductions.
39 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Injecting platelet-rich plasma during hair transplant surgery improves hair regrowth rate, speeds up skin recovery, and enhances hair quality.
7 citations
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology” Hair transplant can cause hard-to-treat keloids in some patients.