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    GlossaryFlap Surgery

    surgical technique moving tissue with blood supply to another area

    Flap surgery, also known as a flap procedure or flap operation, is a type of surgical technique used to repair or reconstruct areas of the body, often involving the transfer of living tissue along with its blood supply from one part of the body to another. In the context of hair restoration, it involves moving a section of scalp with healthy hair growth to a bald or thinning area to improve hair density and coverage.

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      much-hyped research compound targeting prolactin receptor in scalp

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      growth factors taken from your blood and injected into your scalp to stimulate hair

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      research compound made to degrade androgen receptors in scalp

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      technique to inject very small amounts of beneficial chemicals into the scalp

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      Has Technology Killed the Flap?

      research Has Technology Killed the Flap?

      June 1997 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery”
      Scalp flaps are still a valuable hair loss treatment because of their benefits.
      Modern Hair Restoration Surgery

      research Modern Hair Restoration Surgery

      23 citations , March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology”
      Hair restoration surgery techniques have evolved, with focus on patient selection and realistic goals, and future advancements may include cloning and gene therapy.

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