2 citations
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August 1994 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” The article concludes that hair transplantation is advancing, but a reliable way to ensure complete tumor removal is still needed.
15 citations
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September 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” The "open punch" technique for hair transplantation can help reduce damage to hair grafts and may be especially useful for beginners and in cases with curly hair.
12 citations
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February 2007 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Hair transplantation techniques have improved over 12 years, with follicular unit grafting providing more natural results and potential future advances in automation and genetics.
10 citations
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June 2001 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” Splitting single-hair grafts seems to improve perceived hair fullness without affecting growth, intact grafts grow slightly better, and the Mantis microscope is clear but slower without reducing damage to grafts.
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.
May 2026 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” The new hair restoration technique shows promise for quick, appealing results with minimal recovery time.
1 citations
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January 2010 Redistributing existing hair is the best solution for scalp alopecia.
June 2026 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” Scalp necrosis is a rare but serious complication of hair transplantation that requires early detection and treatment.
January 2011 in “Hair transplant forum international” Doctors should ensure grafts are well-prepared and correctly placed.
October 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Staged hair transplantation on free flaps effectively restores hair and improves satisfaction for patients with scalp reconstruction.
August 1999 in “Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery” In 1999, surgical hair restoration improved a lot, making hair look more natural with fewer procedures, thanks to better scalp treatments and a new method called follicular-unit hair grafting.
March 1985 in “Head & Neck Surgery” Hair transplantation improves life quality by addressing scars, aging, and genetic flaws, but is limited by the availability of the patient's own hair for donation.
16 citations
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April 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The place where hair is transplanted can change its growth rate and length but not its thickness.
5 citations
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May 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A hair restoration technique was introduced that mixes different types of hair groupings to reduce procedure time, limit damage, and potentially increase hair density, suggesting more hair can be transplanted than previously thought.
January 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” Hair restoration surgery involves transplanting hair from one part of the head to another to treat baldness.
August 2018 in “Analysis of the application of various variants of bone plasty in victims with intraarticular fractures (Transplantology)” Follicular microautotransplantation effectively improves scalp scars and enhances quality of life.
28 citations
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July 2013 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” Hair follicle transplantation can hide scars but often needs more than one surgery for better results.
5 citations
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July 1999 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Unsatisfactory hair restoration results can be significantly improved with strategic hair redistribution and new donor hair placement, despite previous surgery challenges.
January 2010 in “Springer eBooks”
7 citations
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August 2015 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Scalp-to-scalp skin grafts quickly heal and hide well under regrown hair, making them good for repairing large scalp defects.
Preserving intact follicular units improves hair transplant success.
12 citations
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June 2012 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair transplantation effectively treated a woman's patchy hair loss when other treatments failed.
September 2021 in “Hair transplant forum international” Synthetic hair implants can cause infection and scarring, so safer options like follicular unit excision are recommended.
8 citations
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January 2003 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Hair transplants using follicular unit grafting and a strategic design can give great results even for men with severe hair loss.
June 1997 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Reharvesting hair from donor sites using punch and strip methods can provide more hair for transplants and improve scar appearance.
4 citations
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January 1989 Using topical minoxidil before and after hair transplant surgery helps improve hair growth.
February 2025 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair transplantation is the best method for restoring hair, especially for genetic hair loss.
Hair restoration helps transgender patients achieve desired gender appearances.
6 citations
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August 2024 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Recipient site necrosis is a rare but serious complication of hair transplants, often linked to smoking, diabetes, and hypertension.
5 citations
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September 2000 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Lower hairlines using the rule of thirds can be used in hair transplants due to improved techniques.