3 citations
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March 1994 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Using a tungsten needle for scalp reduction surgery improves healing, reduces hair loss, and lessens scarring.
8 citations
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June 2001 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” Use shallow cuts, small tissue removal, careful suturing, and keep the area moist to reduce scarring in hair transplants.
September 2004 in “Atlas of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics” Hair restoration surgery techniques can effectively treat scalp deformities and have evolved to provide natural-looking results.
May 2026 in “European Burn Journal” The scalp is a safe and effective donor site for skin grafts in children with burns.
June 2024 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” Hair transplantation on a reconstructed scalp can effectively improve hair growth and appearance.
10 citations
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January 2011 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Surgical methods for hair loss are less common than hair transplants but still useful, especially for scarring hair loss.
5 citations
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November 2017 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Transverse scalp biopsies are more accurate for diagnosing non-cicatricial alopecia, but examining both types is best for accuracy.
1 citations
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May 2015 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The Sacred Heart Bilobed Flap is a surgical method for repairing small scalp defects with local flaps, relying on scalp elasticity and hair regrowth to hide any imperfections.
June 2025 in “Journal of General-Procedural Dermatology & Venereology Indonesia” Serial excision effectively removed a large scalp lesion with minimal scarring and no hair loss.
October 2010 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” In 2010, Marco Toscani's team introduced a new scalpel for hair transplants that cuts parallel to hair follicles, reducing hair loss and improving on previous methods.
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.
December 2025 in “Голова и шея.” The (bi)eyebrow approach is better for frontal sinus injuries, reducing scarring and complications.
9 citations
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February 2013 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The article explains how to rebuild parts of the head and face and how to transplant hair to cover scars, highlighting the need for careful planning and choosing the right method for each patient.
September 2024 in “Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica” The modified forehead lift technique is effective and safe for alopecia patients, with good aesthetic results.
9 citations
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November 2009 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Cutting scalp biopsies in consecutive slices improves diagnosis of hair loss conditions.
November 2019 in “Neuro-oncology” Rind-based techniques can lower scalp radiation dose and reduce hair loss in brain cancer treatment.
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.
January 1981 in “Springer eBooks”
6 citations
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July 2013 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” Using thigh skin, doctors successfully rebuilt a woman's scalp after removing a large tumor, with no tumor return after 8 months.
The hairline can reliably guide neurosurgical planning.
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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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Treat the front and middle scalp before the vertex in hair transplants, aim for good density, use non-surgical options for young people, and customize treatment for natural results.
June 1997 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Scalp flaps are still a valuable hair loss treatment because of their benefits.
January 2012 in “Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd. eBooks” Various surgical methods for hair restoration, like scalp reconstruction and tissue expansion, have been developed, but follicular unit transplant remains the most common procedure for correcting pattern baldness.
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.
1 citations
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May 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international”
3 citations
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August 2018 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” The technique effectively repairs skin after tumor removal, maintaining appearance and function without complications.
7 citations
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September 2017 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Occipital donor sites for skin grafts heal faster, hurt less, look better, and have fewer complications than femoral sites.
March 2026 in “Advanced medical journal” The technique is practical and safe but needs more research for long-term benefits.
July 2005 in “Hair transplant forum international”