19 citations
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February 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” The article concludes that microvascular free flaps, especially the latissimus dorsi flap, are recommended for large scalp reconstructions, and hair transplantation offers high survival rates and excellent aesthetic results.
1 citations
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January 1998 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery” Hair transplantation using micro- and minigraft megasessions is safe, effective, and provides natural results with high patient satisfaction.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Micrografts are useful for healing wounds, regenerating bone and periodontal tissues, and improving hair transplantation outcomes.
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.
10 citations
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December 1999 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The technique of using a skin and hair graft from behind the ear successfully reconstructed a large eyebrow defect with good cosmetic results.
June 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The commentary suggests that using a single-scar technique for hair transplants can give good cosmetic results, but some surgeons hesitate to use it despite ways to address their concerns.
June 2002 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Using a microscope during hair transplants cuts damage to follicles in half and could improve hair growth.
1 citations
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March 1985 in “Head & neck surgery” Hair-bearing punch grafting effectively repaired damage from artificial hair implants.
1 citations
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July 2021 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” The new triangular flag-shaped design for incisions in hair transplant surgery provides better hair alignment and cosmetic appearance without extra scarring, especially for patients with specific hair directions.
December 1994 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Understanding the scalp's blood flow and using delay techniques can improve the success of hair restoration surgeries.
3 citations
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December 2013 in “Annals of plastic surgery” The new hair transplant method improves results and reduces surgery time.
6 citations
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March 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” The Graft Quality Index grades hair transplant grafts to predict placement difficulty and surgery results.
29 citations
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September 2019 in “Stem Cells International” The PRF/micrograft spray-on skin method effectively healed massive and chronic burns quickly.
The treatment successfully integrated hair follicles into a dermal template, showing new hair growth and blood vessel formation.
October 2021 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” New techniques in hair restoration surgery can lead to better hair alignment.
March 2021 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” A man unhappy with his old hair restoration got a new, natural-looking hairline using a combination of follicular unit extraction and punch graft reduction.
November 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Cutting hair follicles into pieces for transplantation results in poor growth and thinner hair, and the technique is more invasive than previously thought.
November 2022 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” Hair transplant technique can be used to treat thin scars after skull surgery.
84 citations
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January 1990 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Skin grafting can help repigment vitiligo, but it's less effective for widespread cases due to the Koebner phenomenon.
3 citations
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July 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Ahmad's sharp scissor technique reduces hair follicle damage without taking more time.
8 citations
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Using microscopes in hair transplants reduces follicle damage.
2 citations
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January 1985 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” The paper concludes that for natural-looking hair restoration, it's important to create an irregular hairline, use appropriately sized and angled grafts, and ensure a snug fit between grafts and recipient sites.
January 2015 in “D-Scholarship@Pitt (University of Pittsburgh)” Diabetic patients' stem cells make vascular grafts more prone to clots, but new methods may improve grafts.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” Improving donor scar appearance in hair transplants involves careful technique and addressing factors like tension, scalp elasticity, and patient habits.
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.
July 2021 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Using lasers and fat grafting before hair transplant improves hair growth on scarred skin.
December 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery”
1 citations
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February 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Using a 30°-sapphire blade at a lower angle causes the least injury in hair transplants.
10 citations
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May 2012 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” Beard hair can effectively hide hair transplant scars.
September 2010 in “Hair transplant forum international” Graft coordinators are becoming more important in hair transplant procedures.