Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) transplant is an ever-evolving procedure. Over 30 years ago, Follicular Unit Strip Surgery (FUSS) was considered to be the golden standard for hair transplants. However, advancements in FUE methods, combined with the advent of new, innovative punch tools, quickly determined the latter to offer several advantages.
Wigs & Hairpieces Post Hair Transplant Surgery: Wigs and hairpieces are often used to cover signs of hair thinning and balding in both men and women. They are also referred to by other terms such as hair systems, toupees, prosthetics, and non-surgical hair replacement. Patients of Dr. U (Dr.Umar), whether
Traction alopecia is a hair loss condition caused by constantly pulling on the hair. Eventually, this tension creates permanent damage to the hair follicles. Traction alopecia can occur in men and women of all ethnicities. But it is often seen in black females due to culturally tight hairstyles such as braids,
Article Updated August 2022 This Beverly Hills patient had undergone several hair transplant procedures that involved strip harvesting, mini grafts, and micrograft implantation into the hairline starting in the early 1990s. Although these methods were regarded as being state of the art for their time, they were undoubtedly fraught with
Article Update: In April of 2021, Dr. Umar, AKA Dr. U, published a groundbreaking medical publication outlining a new AKN classification system. The study, titled “A Retrospective Cohort Study and Clinical Classification System of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae,” is the first AKN classification system to hit the world and can be
Los Angeles Young Age Hair Transplant Results | See How New Dr.UGraft FUE System Qualifies Most Young Adults: A young adult generally refers to individuals aged between 20 and 39. However, in the language of hair transplants, the young age is between 18 and 24. Hair loss is generally considered
The New Dr. UGraft Sonic Hair Transplant: Dr. Sanusi Umar, a pioneer in FUE hair transplant based in Los Angeles, has followed up on his previous breakthrough for afro-textured hair (the manual Dr.UPunch Curl™) with yet another innovation. This time, he has harnessed the power of ultrasonic frequencies for the
Article Updated August 2022 This Redondo Beach, Los Angeles patient wanted to get rid of a single, faint line on the left side of her face which had developed from years of smiling. Although the wrinkle appears to be very minor, it was still bothersome to her because it was
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