Dr. Sanusi Umar Pioneers Long-Hair FUE Advancement with Dr.UGraft® Zeus™ Technology
As hair transplants become more popular, new challenges faced by both patients and practitioners have driven innovation in Follicular Unit Excision (FUE). One such challenge is that Traditional FUE procedures involve shaving the donor area to make it easier for the practitioner to harvest the grafts. Many people seeking hair transplants may still want to […]
VIDEO: Read This If Your Hair Loss Treatment or Hair Transplant Has Stopped Working. What Science Shows
A new publication from Dr. U identifies a subclinical inflammatory and early fibrotic scalp pattern that can coexist with androgenetic alopecia, influence outcomes, and change how we plan treatment and hair restoration for hair loss and pattern baldness. If this sounds like you, this article is for you: If you are doing “all the right […]
A Scar Would Be Nice: Anwar Hopes for Complete Removal of the Folliculitis Decalvans Mass
Dr. Umar has performed a biopsy, which has enabled him to map the exact borders of the folliculitis decalvans lesion. Dr. Umar is ready to begin the scalp surgery operation. The question is, is Anwar emotionally ready for a different outcome? Is he sure he wants to try for a cure again?
Scalp Micropigmentation vs. Head Tattoo: Which Is Right for Your Hair Loss Journey?
In recent years, tattooing the scalp has emerged as a bold cosmetic choice for individuals experiencing hair loss. But while artistic head tattoos may offer visual impact, they don’t replicate the natural anatomy of hair growth. For patients seeking a realistic, refined appearance, Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP) provides a medically grounded alternative that simulates actual hair […]
Why Standard Hair Transplants Fail Afro Hair and How Dr. Umar’s Innovation Restores Hope
For patients of African descent, hair loss can feel like an especially isolating journey. Many are told that Follicular Unit Excision (FUE) is not an option for them. Afro-textured hair grows in unpredictable angles and comes in tightly curved follicle structures. This results in a high transection rate, making it challenging to harvest grafts for […]
After Failed Hair Transplants and No Donor Hair Left, Jon Found a Life-Changing Solution with Dr. Umar
During a hair transplant, the practitioner takes grafts from a donor area, typically the back of the scalp. But what happens when this area has an insufficient number of hair follicles to harvest? This was the case for Jon, who wanted to overcome male pattern baldness while having a minimal donor supply to work with. […]
What is Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia (FFA)?
What is Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia (FFA)? FFA, also known as cicatricial Alopecia, is a form of scarring alopecia (hair loss) characterized by hair recession on the forehead and sideburns. One might experience hair loss in other areas, such as the eyelashes, eyebrows, and pubic regions. FFA is primarily linked to hormonal changes and is very […]
Understanding Forms of Alopecia
What is Alopecia? Alopecia is a collective medical term used to describe conditions characterized by unusual hair loss. Alopecia is not a contagious disease. Specialists have linked several types of Alopecia to lifestyle, genetics, environmental factors, and, in some cases, psychological factors that result in hair pulling. There are two classifications: non-scarring and scarring forms […]