12 citations
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Choose hair restoration surgery candidates carefully and plan treatments for a natural look and future hair loss.
The document is a detailed guide on skin conditions and treatments for dermatologists.
May 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” 20 citations
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January 2008 in “BJU international” Split-thickness skin grafts are a good alternative for urethral reconstruction when buccal grafts can't be used.
2 citations
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March 2010 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” A simple, safe, and cost-effective method using adhesive drapes effectively removes hair from scalp grafts, reducing infection risk.
21 citations
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August 1991 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Using tissue expanders and hyaluronidase in scalp reduction surgery allows for more scalp removal and easier surgery.
1 citations
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January 1996 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” The tumescent technique makes hair micrografting more comfortable and efficient.
5 citations
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September 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Dr. Russell Knudsen's system classifies hair grafts by class, shape, and size for clearer communication in hair restoration surgery.
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.
11 citations
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June 1999 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” The best hair transplant method depends on the desired look; faster techniques may not give better results or save money.
December 2024 in “Frontiers in Surgery” Waxing and epilation might help wound healing, but more research is needed.
July 2014 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The document concludes that rib-sparing techniques in breast reconstruction have limited benefits, sentinel lymph node biopsy is needed for desmoplastic melanoma, certain hair preservation methods improve graft survival, partial turbinectomy effectively reduces nasal obstruction, nipple shields with irrigation may reduce capsular contracture, and thicker malignant melanomas have a higher risk of non-skin cancers.
July 2014 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The document concludes that rib-sparing techniques in breast reconstruction have limited benefits, sentinel lymph node biopsy is needed for desmoplastic melanoma, certain hair preservation methods improve graft survival, partial turbinectomy effectively reduces nasal obstruction, nipple shields with irrigation may reduce capsular contracture, and thicker malignant melanomas have a higher risk of non-skin cancers.
5 citations
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September 2017 in “PubMed” A new type of amniotic tissue graft improves wound healing better than other grafts.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” Combining old and new methods is effective for repairing large scalp defects.
5 citations
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February 2022 in “Animals” Sodium sulfide slows wound healing, while electric shaving is the safest for preoperative hair removal.
8 citations
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December 1996 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Both ASR I and ASR II are effective scalp reduction techniques, with ASR I creating finer scars and ASR II removing more bald area and reducing stretch-back.
1 citations
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July 1999 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The article discusses how to fix bad results from hair restoration surgery, with different doctors suggesting methods like adding more grafts, moving transplanted hair, or using smaller grafts.
4 citations
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December 1992 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” The modified S pattern for scalp reduction is effective for removing more bald scalp and hiding scars in hair restoration.
45 citations
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Using sharp tools and the right techniques in hair transplant surgery leads to less damage to hair follicles.
14 citations
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May 2004 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” Composite flaps are better than muscle-only flaps for long-term skull coverage.
2 citations
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May 2010 in “Hair transplant forum international” Different hair restoration techniques like follicular unit extraction, scalp reduction, and body hair transplantation can improve results for patients unhappy with their initial surgery, but they also have potential risks.
September 2025 in “Cellular and Molecular Biology” Intraoperative corticosteroids reduce swelling, and early care lowers folliculitis risk in hair transplant donor sites.
January 2019 in “Srpski Arhiv Za Celokupno Lekarstvo” The technique improved hair transplant success and patient satisfaction by matching hair growth direction.
12 citations
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February 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The document concludes that choosing the right biopsy site is crucial for accurate alopecia diagnosis, and combining methods can improve results.
8 citations
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April 2023 in “Advanced materials” Using blood-based implants improves skin healing and reduces scarring.
6 citations
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July 2015 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Feily's method prevents scalp necrosis in dense hair transplants by allowing time for blood flow to return before grafting.
13 citations
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June 2016 in “Journal of neurological surgery” Using L-PRF membranes for skull base surgery might help healing, but more research is needed.
January 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” The document suggests that for better patient satisfaction in hair transplants, high-quality photos are needed, and using a narrow donor strip might lead to fewer grafts and dissatisfaction, but filling the scar with FUE grafts and using tranexamic acid can improve results.
11 citations
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Tissue expanders effectively repair large scalp defects and restore a natural-looking scalp.