January 2007 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A new scalp surgery technique leads to significantly thinner scars.
36 citations
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March 2023 in “Bioengineering” Barbed sutures improve surgical outcomes and efficiency but are limited by cost and strength issues.
September 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” Changing the direction of cuts can make it easier to put in implants.
4 citations
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February 2017 in “Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Double-layer scalp wound closure is better than single-layer closure after strip hair transplant surgery.
April 2024 in “arXiv (Cornell University)” STITCH improves suture accuracy and efficiency, especially with human help.
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.
7 citations
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March 2017 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” The new Mercedes flap variant effectively closed medium-sized scalp defects in a single operation with good cosmetic results and no complications.
20 citations
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February 1991 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Scalp flaps are used for reconstruction, considering factors like inelasticity, hair growth, and blood supply, with techniques adapting to age-related changes in vascularity.
8 citations
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July 1984 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” A new suturing technique for hair transplant donor sites leads to better scarring and allows more grafts to be taken.
May 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery”
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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.
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.
March 2019 in “Dermatologic Surgery”
2 citations
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September 2003 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” The document concludes that hair from the forehead can be used to reconstruct eyebrows.
2 citations
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January 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Poliglecaprone 25 is better than steel staples for hair transplant surgery, causing less discomfort and finer scars.
September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Björnstad syndrome causes twisted hair from birth.
37 citations
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September 2014 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Combining microsurgery with craniofacial reconstruction improves aesthetic results and reduces harm to the area where tissue is taken from.
November 2025 in “Interdisciplinary materials” The new silk suture with silver and curcumin helps heal wounds faster and fights bacteria.
July 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Using a cotton-tipped applicator as a base for cutting sutures helps make them a uniform length and reduces the risk of skin cuts.
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.
6 citations
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November 2008 in “Hair transplant forum international” Using a special knife helps improve hairline scars from surgery.
1 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of gastrointestinal & digestive system” The new bariatric surgery SAGI PGP is effective for weight loss and diabetes control with few complications.
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.
January 2022 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” Choose the simplest, most fitting scalp reconstruction method for each patient's unique needs.
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.
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.
March 2026 in “Advanced medical journal” The technique is practical and safe but needs more research for long-term benefits.
December 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Human amnion/chorion membrane and umbilical cord grafts may help heal scalp wounds with exposed bone.
7 citations
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November 2018 in “Plastic Surgery” The Mitek Microfix QuickAnchor is effective and safe for endoscopic brow lifts.
April 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” The approach improves scalp surgery results by tailoring techniques to defect size and location.