23 citations
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March 2019 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open” BMI is not a significant predictor of complications after gender-affirming penile inversion vaginoplasty.
22 citations
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March 2021 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Ultrasound is a useful, non-invasive tool in dermatology for diagnosing skin conditions and guiding treatments, but it has some limitations.
20 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of skin cancer” Most people with basal cell carcinoma on their head or neck were 60-70 years old, and it often came back even after being fully removed, especially in certain areas and types.
16 citations
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January 2017 in “Archives of Medical Science” Sorafenib after liver surgery may increase survival for some liver cancer patients.
15 citations
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July 2016 in “Urologic Clinics of North America” Finasteride and dutasteride are effective for long-term treatment of enlarged prostates but have sexual side effects and a risk of high-grade prostate cancer.
14 citations
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July 2009 in “Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery” Hair restoration techniques like follicular unit transplant surgery and follicular unit extraction are effective, with ideal graft placement density between 20-30 units per cm². Medications like Minoxidil and Finasteride can help maintain and regrow hair.
10 citations
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July 2019 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Facial hair transplantation has improved to give natural-looking beards and eyebrows with proper technique and patient care.
10 citations
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June 2007 in “Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” A man's rare tumor caused unusual nerve-related symptoms that improved after surgery.
9 citations
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January 1995 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” New suturing technique with wider intervals and shallow stitches helps prevent scalp scars and promotes hair growth.
7 citations
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October 2018 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” The hairline lowering surgery with bone tunneling suture fixation is safe and effective, with high patient satisfaction.
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Megasessions in hair transplant can cover more area or increase density but need a skilled team and careful planning, and have both benefits like less downtime and risks like lower graft survival.
5 citations
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June 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair restoration for East Asians should consider their unique characteristics like head shape, hair thickness, and hair density, and use modified procedures and treatments to minimize scarring and maintain hair density.
5 citations
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November 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair transplant surgery is a good cosmetic solution for people with little or no pubic hair, especially to boost their self-esteem.
5 citations
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November 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Pubic hair transplant surgery is an effective and permanent treatment for pubic hair loss.
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August 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Actual harvested hair follicles were fewer and differed in type from estimated, with older patients and those with multiple transplants needing more careful planning.
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July 2013 in “ISRN Urology (Print)” Finasteride may reduce bleeding after TURP, but more research needed.
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January 2013 in “Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Combining liposuction with laser ablation effectively reduces underarm odor with minimal side effects.
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February 1954 in “Journal of the American Geriatrics Society” Steroid hormones can help treat aging issues and improve health in elderly people.
January 2025 in “Annals of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery” Removing the thymoma improved the patient's alopecia areata, suggesting a possible link between the two.
July 2024 in “Bozok Tıp Dergisi” Platelet-rich plasma treatment shows early improvement in femur head avascular necrosis.
September 2017 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open” Some migraine sufferers had no more headaches after getting a hair transplant.
September 2006 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Hair transplant surgeries can be improved by preserving follicles in a special solution, and surgeries done at outpatient facilities are more profitable than those at hospitals.
September 2006 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Outpatient aesthetic and reconstructive surgeries are about equally profitable in Academic Health Centers and Ambulatory Surgery Centers when time is considered, but dedicated surgery centers are generally more profitable.
September 2006 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The SGAP flap effectively treats large sacral pressure sores with good results and minimal complications.
November 1995 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The concentric mini-micrografting method is effective for extensive baldness, creating a natural look and efficiently using donor hair.
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July 2012 in “Endocrine Connections” Mitotane changes steroid breakdown, affecting cortisol availability.
January 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” The meeting established common practices for hair restoration surgery.
December 1990 in “PubMed” Topical 17 alpha-propylmesterolone increases hair cell growth in androgenetic alopecia.
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January 2019 in “Climacteric” Oophorectomy lowers testosterone and estrogen levels in both premenopausal and postmenopausal women, with postmenopausal women still producing significant testosterone.
July 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” To prevent thinning in the donor area, harvest less than 50% of the original hair density in repeat hair transplants.