Threading Through Time: Hair Sutures in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Suturing has been a pillar of plastic surgery since its very foundation. From ancient civilizations to modern practices, hair sutures have resurfaced as vital material for wound closure and tissue approximation. This study aimed to explore the historical evolution and application of hair sutures, pa...

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Published in:	Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Main Authors:	Shrinit Babel, Binu Prathap Thomas
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Japan Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2025-04-01
Subjects:	history plastic surgery reconstruction surgical flaps sutures cosmetic surgery
Online Access:	https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jprs/4/2/4_2024-0015/_pdf/-char/en

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