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GlossaryTissue Expansion

surgical method to grow extra skin using an implanted expander

Tissue expansion is a surgical technique used to grow extra skin for reconstructive purposes. A balloon-like device called an expander is inserted under the skin near the area that needs repair and gradually filled with saline over time, causing the skin to stretch and grow. This method is commonly used in procedures to repair skin damaged by burns, trauma, or surgery, and can also be used in hair restoration for conditions like alopecia.

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research Macrophages are necessary for skin regeneration during tissue expansion

44 citations , January 2019 in “Journal of Translational Medicine”

Macrophages are essential for successful skin growth in reconstructive surgery.

research Tissue Expansion and Serial Excision in Scar Revision

25 citations , January 2001 in “Facial Plastic Surgery”

Both tissue expansion and serial excision are effective for scar revision in the head and neck area.

research Tissue Expansion in Cicatricial Alopecia

14 citations , May 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology”

Tissue expansion is an effective treatment for certain types of hair loss, providing immediate coverage with hair-bearing skin.

research Tissue Expansion in the Head and Neck

5 citations , July 2019 in “Atlas of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics”

Tissue expansion for head and neck reconstruction has good blood supply and doesn't need capsule removal, but expect temporary hair loss with normal growth resuming after 6-8 months.

research Clinical Experience With Tissue Expansion

5 citations , July 1988 in “Facial Plastic Surgery”

Tissue expansion is a useful method for reconstructive surgery with good results and room for further enhancement.

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community Increased adipose tissue (being overweight) in males may increase likelyhood of finasterde side effects

in Research/Science 29 upvotes 1 year ago

Being overweight may increase finasteride side effects due to higher aromatase activity converting testosterone to estradiol. Maintaining a healthy weight could reduce these side effects.

community Hair theory Scar tissue and Verteporfin

in Chat 25 upvotes 2 years ago

A user suggests that deeper microneedling with Verteporfin injections might help regrow hair in areas with scar tissue, alongside a DHT blocker. Another user explains that hair loss might be due to reduced Wnt/β-Catenin signaling and suggests that treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and microneedling could potentially reverse it.