4 citations
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August 2008 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” The flap effectively sealed leaks and served as a barrier, with minor complications, for anterior skull base surgery.
May 2007 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” The Frechet flap technique effectively hides scalp surgery scars with good results and minimal issues.
February 2019 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A wavy two-layer closure in hair transplants makes scars nearly invisible for most patients.
January 1995 in “Surgical technology international” Using consecutive transposition flaps can manage gaps in hair growth after multiple hair loss surgeries.
January 2025 in “Bioengineering” Combining PRS with TAFR is promising for treating complex fistulas, with most patients achieving long-term healing.
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.
2 citations
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November 2020 in “International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery” The nasolabial flap is a reliable option for reconstructing oral defects in early cancer patients.
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.
June 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery”
October 2022 in “Indian journal of anatomy and surgery of head, neck and brain” The nasolabial flap is effective for repairing the mouth in patients with oral submucous fibrosis.
May 2004 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” Muscle-only free flaps for skull coverage have more long-term complications than composite flaps.
16 citations
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July 2017 in “Journal of American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus” The modified Crawford technique resulted in less lagophthalmos and better cosmetic outcomes for patients with lateral droop.
December 2015 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Double trichophytic closure effectively repairs thin scalp scars, reducing financial burden.
12 citations
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February 2017 in “Graefe s Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” Gore-Tex is effective for severe congenital ptosis, with the open approach better for no lid crease and the closed approach better for a preserved crease.
July 2019 in “Dermatologic Surgery”
12 citations
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January 1978 in “The Laryngoscope” Using a scalp flap for hair transplantation gives denser, faster results than older methods, but it's complex and needs careful planning.
March 2026 in “Panacea Journal of Medical Sciences” The technique successfully reconstructed a functional neo-vagina with 100% survival and patency, but lacked mucus secretion.
2 citations
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October 2010 in “Springer eBooks” Using cheek skin and cartilage grafts for nose reconstruction after skin cancer surgery can maintain shape and function but may require multiple surgeries and hair removal in men.
July 2021 in “SBV Journal of Basic Clinical and Applied Health Science” Single-layer closure is as effective as multiple-layer closure, with shorter surgery time and lower cost.
6 citations
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November 2008 in “Hair transplant forum international” Using a special knife helps improve hairline scars from surgery.
28 citations
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May 1998 in “Skin Research and Technology” Scalp flaps are stiffer than skin from other body areas, which helps in planning reconstructive and cosmetic head surgeries.
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.
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.
1 citations
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December 2015 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Double trichophytic closure effectively treats thin scalp scars and reduces patient costs.
6 citations
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March 2003 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Dr. Dominic A. Brandy developed successful techniques to fix unnatural looks caused by old hair restoration methods, and using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil can help control hair loss in most men.
6 citations
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June 2016 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” Reconstructing lower face gunshot injuries with a fibula and scalp flap is effective and gives good long-term results.
July 2003 in “Hair transplant forum international” The document's conclusion cannot be provided because the document is not available for parsing.
16 citations
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October 2021 in “Techniques in Coloproctology” Using SVF enriched with PRP in surgery for certain fistulas is effective and safe.
De-epithelialization reduces complications in subcutaneous skin flap procedures.