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 major limitations. This patient ended up with a harsh, pluggy outer edge in his hairline, which he tried to keep hidden by constantly keeping his front hair layers combed forward. This all changed when he discovered the work of Dr. Umar, who offered him a unique new solution, a hairline reconstruction using leg hair.

Dr.U Shows What Happens When Leg Hair Is Transplanted Into the Hairline

Learn more about this patient’s experience here- https://dru.com/hair-surgery/beverly-hills-patients-hairline-reconstruction-using-leg-hair-makes-hair-transplant-history-2/ Sign up for a free consultation with Dr.U here – https://dru.com/hair-surgery/free-consultation/ TITLE: What Happens When Leg Hair Is Transplanted Into the Hairline This patient of Dr.U made hair transplant history as the world’s very first patient who received leg hair follicle grafts for a hairline restoration procedure.

Repair Bad Hairline Transplant – Before Photos:

The hairline serves as a framework that plays a significant role in how others perceive facial attractiveness. During in-person encounters, unusual details like hair clustering (i.e., plugginess) will quickly be noticed and understood as an obvious sign of surgery.

Photos of the patient before his Dr.UGraft hairline reconstruction using leg hair reveal the undisputable pluggy appearance. This resulted from taking naturally occurring clusters of hair from the back of the head, where hair tends to be the thickest.

Fix Pluggy Hairline – Procedure Photos:

To repair the patient’s bad hairline transplant, it was necessary to select finer, softer hairs to replace the thicker ones taken from the back of the head. Such hairs could only be sourced from regions outside the typical donor extraction areas of the scalp. One option is to use nape hair. However, an even better choice is to perform the hairline reconstruction using leg hair, a much closer match for recreating the soft, feathery edge of the hairline.

Both leg and nape hair exit the skin at very sharp angles. Surgeons who use regular straight FUE punches can rely on this cue to guess where the actual hair follicle is. However, when it comes to non-head hair, the angle of the follicle is usually very different from the hair. Therefore, orienting the punch along the same trajectory as the emerging hair will result in a severed (and therefore unusable) graft.

However, with a suitable extraction device, it is certainly possible to perform a hairline reconstruction using leg hair to harvest an abundant quantity of donor grafts that would last long term in the recipient area.

Dr.UPunch i  offers a safe and effective way to harvest leg hair

Dr. Umar designed his very own advanced FUE extraction technology to overcome the specific structural barriers that stand in the way of harvesting healthy, robust hair transplant grafts – whether they are taken from the head or body.

The features of his Dr.UPunch i (The intelligent Punch) device make hair angulation a non-issue. Even if the surgeon positions the instrument along the same angle as the emerging hair, they won’t run the risk of severing the follicle itself. This is due to the flared punch end. It presents a dull, non-threatening surface facing the graft as the cutting edge rotates away from the follicle.

Furthermore, the textured threading inside and outside the punch grips onto the surrounding tissue. The grip creates a gentle upward pull as the attachments around the follicle are cut away. This balanced pull, combined with the safety of the flared hybrid punch, allows this technology to safely harvest all types of hair found on the head and body.

Creating a Natural Looking Hairline –Before and After Results Photos of Beverly Hills Patient

To fix the pluggy hairline, Dr. Umar extracted 1000 grafts for this patient’s hairline reconstruction with leg hair. These follicles were implanted into the outer 1 cm margin. The actual design of the hairline took into consideration the proper height placement on the face. Additionally, Dr. Umar created an outer edge consisting of a central widow’s peak and a single small widow’s peak on either side.

Here are before and after photos showing the patient’s outcome at the 2-year mark following his surgery.

Dr.UGraft Hairline Restoration Using Leg Hair – The World’s First In Hair Transplant History

This patient’s case was featured in a JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) publication entitled, The Transplanted Hairline – Leg Room For Improvement. His surgery represents the world’s first hair transplant procedure where leg hair follicles were used as grafts for hairline restoration.

For the longest times, experts have viewed the long-term survival of leg hair with skepticism. However, the patient’s before and after images above, along with follow-up reports and publication in JAMA, confirm that leg hair can most certainly offer a viable choice to serve as healthy and robust hair transplant grafts for natural-looking hairline detail.

Video: Dr.UGraft   to Reverse Poor Hairline Restoration Results

In the video below, the patient discusses his experience, outcome, and overall feedback about his hairline reconstruction using leg hair, two years after his operation. He is happy to be able to get out of the shower, comb his hair straight back, put in some product, and not have to think about his hair for the rest of the day. He reports that he no longer has to experience up and down looks from other people as their gaze moves from the hairline to the eyes.

Because he is no longer self-conscious about his hairline, he has even chosen to wear his hair in a ponytail.

Additionally, he reports that no one suspects he has had any cosmetic surgery. And when he does reveal he’s had a hair transplant, people are amazed at the results.

Furthermore, he reveals the status of his leg donor areas which healed exceptionally well.

9-year follow-up after hairline reconstruction with leg hair

Nine years after the patient’s hairline repair surgery with Dr. Umar, he sent in pictures to show that his hairline created with leg hair continued to show strong signs of healthy growth and longevity.

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Frequently Asked Questions – Dr.UGraft  Hairline Reconstruction Using Leg Hair

Which is better for hairline reconstruction, leg hair, or nape hair?

Both types of hair are good options for hairline reconstruction. Since leg hair tends to be finer in caliber, these follicles are ideal for the hairline edge. If these grafts are not an option, then your FUE surgeon can consider nape hair.

Will I have lasting scars if I get leg hair extractions for my hairline?

The answer to this question depends on the type of FUE punch extraction used. Smaller punches would obviously create more minor wounds. But rendering them unnoticeable requires a more advanced design where the punch creates specially shaped wound cavities that allow the skin to heal without visible signs of redness or raised tissue. These capabilities are made possible through the uniquely engineered features of the Dr.UPunch Rotor intelligent.

What causes pluggy hairlines?

Pluggy hairlines are caused by large-sized punches when they are used to extract follicular units with multiple hair follicles. This creates an unmistakable clustered look that people refer to as plugs.

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Further Reading

Read the New York Times report on Dr. Umar’s use of leg hair for creating more natural-looking hairlines.

Find out what the Hollywood Reporter has to say about leg hair transplants for hairline restoration. 

Meet a patient who transformed his receding hairline using nape hair harvested with the Dr. UPunch i

References

1. NCI Dictionary of Cancer terms. National Cancer Institute. https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms/def/hair-follicle. Accessed August 10, 2022.
2. (PDF) The Transplanted Hairline Leg room for Improvement. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/221848886_The_Transplanted_Hairline_Leg_Room_for_Improvement. Accessed August 10, 2022.

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Body Hair Transplantation results – BHT – FUE hair transplantation

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Hair Restoration With 10,000 Grafts-Before Photos

In punch graft excision, large-diameter punches, between 3 and 6mm are used to remove circular grafts of scalp tissue containing numerous hair follicles. These not only create unnatural looking, pluggy clusters, but also leave very large, obvious empty, pale-colored dots in the donor area, often referred to as black and decker punch scars. Here is a photo of the patient shown before his Dr.UGraft repair procedure performed by Dr. Umar with a stippled pattern of punch graft scarring shown on his scalp.

Flap surgery is another procedure considered to be outdated within the field of modern hair restoration. It is intended to create an instant hairline by excising a narrow ribbon of skin from the sides of the scalp where hair is still growing plentifully. The end of this narrow section (i.e. the flap) still remains intact to preserve its blood supply.

The outermost region of the hairline affected by recession is removed through excision as a linear area to be replaced by the flap from the side of the head.

Here is a photo showing the hairline scar created by flap surgery on the same patient.

Here is another photo shown before the patient’s body hair transplant for repairing a depleted donor scalp. This image also depicts the donor regions affected by punch graft excisions, along with continued hair loss in the crown as well as a strip scar from a previous FUSS (Follicular Unit Strip Surgery) operation.

This patient’s previous hair restoration attempts all ended in failure. His donor grafts did not survive long term, leaving him with continued signs of hair loss. With hardly any hair to provide coverage, his scalp was marked by egregious and highly visible scarring. He required a body hair transplant for impossible repair since he no longer had sufficient supplies of head hair to improve his ravaged condition.

Dr.UGraft Body Hair Transplant For Repairing A Depleted Donor Scalp – Procedure Photos:

Repurposing body hair as hair transplant grafts requires the use of more specialized punches compared to the general FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) devices used for harvesting head hair. Conventional punches have a basic, straight cylindrical configuration. Furthermore, their inner lining is smooth. While these characteristics are sufficient for extracting head hair, they pose serious problems when harvesting body hair.

Hair that grows on body surfaces tends to emerge from the skin at very small, sharp angles. Below the skin, the hair bends and changes direction. These factors make it difficult for a hair transplant practitioner to accurately pinpoint the exact location of the follicular unit. They rely heavily on the visible part of the hair, above the skin, in order to align their punch. However, following this trajectory will not account for the change in direction of the hair, below the surface, or the actual position of the follicle. Therefore, when the punch is pushed downward into the skin along this direction, it is likely to slice through the graft.

Dr. Umar, the inventor of Dr.UGraft   devices has re-imagined the design of typical FUE punches to include highly advanced features engineered to overcome these issues. His Dr.UPunch i   is designed with patented texturing on both the inner and outer surfaces of the punch. This solves the limitations of a smooth inner lining by enabling the device to actually grip the tissue surrounding the follicular graft unit. The texturing along with the rotation of the rotary punch creates a unique dynamic as the graft is pulled upward, separating it from its anchoring attachments as it is being scored. 

With this capability, the angle of the visible hair does not matter as the punch maintains its hold on the tissue and automatically guides itself down to the follicle in order to safely extract it. 

Thus, the Dr.UPunch i   solves the issue of variances in hair angles. Due to this ability, it serves as a dependable tool for harvesting large quantities of head hair. 

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Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles Patient Undergoes Hair Restoration With 10,000 Grafts

For this patient’s procedure, Dr. Umar harvested a donor pool entirely of non-head hair, consisting of 10,000 grafts. 2000 were derived from the beard area. And 8000 grafts were sourced from the abdomen, chest, arms, legs and thighs.

Besides being able to address the challenge of body hair angulation, the Dr.UPunch   is also built with other highly intelligent features that work together to prevent common forms of graft damage. These include graft torsion and twisting, air drying and mechanical injuries due to punch misalignments. This overall system of technology features is, therefore, able to produce healthier, better quality grafts capable of thriving long term to produce the coverage that patients depend on. 

Attaining the necessary quantity of grafts comprised of one aspect of this patient’s procedure.  The insertion phase was also a necessary component. This part of the surgery is concerned with using the donor graft supply to replicate natural patterns of hair growth. To achieve this, Dr. Umar carefully studied the patient’s pre-existing hair to determine the correct angles, directions, and orientations of the newly transplanted hair. He then created graft insertion slits which reflected these details.

Here is a photo of the patient’s hairline right after his procedure, after the grafts were inserted into the recipient area slits.

Not only does the Dr.UPunch   consider safer extractions for sharply angled body hair, but it is also deliberately built to form smaller, specially shaped wound cavities. These configurations make it possible for the skin to heal without noticeable signs of redness or scarring. Below is a photo of the patient shown on the day of his procedure, right after his donor extractions on the abdomen, arms, legs and thighs. 

Dr.UGraft Body Hair Transplant For Impossible Repair – Before and After Photos of Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles Patient

Without the ability to harvest body hair, this patient would have had to spend the rest of his life with the scars and poor coverage left by his previous hair restoration surgeries. By just six months after his surgery, life-changing cosmetic improvements started to become apparent as the body donor hair grafts showed excellent signs of growth.  Here are before and after photos illustrating these changes on different regions of the patient’s head at this point.

Body Follicles Repair Flap Surgery Hairline Scar

This patient initially thought that a flap surgery was the answer for his hairline recession. However, the procedure left a permanent linear scar on his forehead. And in the long term, the overall results did not benefit the patient in any way. Additionally, the outcome of this operation was severely undermined by continued hair loss,  failed growth and scarring from past surgeries.

Dr. Umar selected softer hair from the patient’s abdomen and chest to create a natural looking hairline and temples, covering the flap surgery hairline scar. Beard hair helped to supply much of the needed volume in this area and on other areas of the head.

Non-Head Hair Follicles Repair Punch Graft Hair Restoration Scars

The dotted, stippled appearance on top of the patient’s head was the result of punch graft excisions. Body hair grafts made it finally possible to conceal this scarring, helping the patient achieve greater levels of confidence and peace of mind through a more normal looking coverage.

Body Hair Grafts For Covering Strip Scarring and Crown Hair Loss

Crown hair loss, scarring from strip surgery, and punch excisions also benefitted from this patient’s hair restoration with 10,000 grafts of follicles from the body. Dr. Umar succeeded at recreating the crown whorl by relying on cues provided by the existing hair remaining on the scalp. Here is a close-up view of this reconstructed area, with continued improvements expected past the six-month point, when these photos were taken. Whereas the patient started his procedure with a bald crown, at just six months, he now has the appearance of natural looking thinning in this area.

At the 9-12 month point, continued growth and even better coverage are expected to take place.

Whereas head hair usually takes 12-18 months to fully manifest, the results of a body hair transplantation surgery usually become optimal at just nine months following the procedure, according to Dr. Umar. Continued improvements have been known to develop for up to two years.

Although this patient’s procedure is considered large volume, requiring the use of 10,000 grafts, he continues to be left with an ample supply for future needs, should he decide to improve
his density.

Video: Dr.UGraft Body Hair Transplant For Impossible Repair

In this video, Dr. Umar shares more details about this patient’s body hair transplant surgery. The patient described his procedure as “fantastic,” exceeding his expectations. He explained, “I was initially looking for improvement. This was the best I could have possibly imagined.”

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Frequently Asked Questions – Dr.UGraft Body Hair Transplant For Repairing A Depleted Donor Scalp

After a Dr.UGraft body hair transplant, is it possible for donor hair from areas like the beard, abdomen, and chest to develop new characteristics such as color and texture? Or will this hair continue to display the same traits as before?

Hair follicles will continue to hold the same DNA codes as in their original location. For a body hair transplant, hair from areas like the torso, chest, and beard will continue to behave and appear as they did before. However, it is possible for DNA sequences to change due to new environmental factors. In some patient cases, it is possible for body donor hair to take on more similar textures as head hair. But these instances are usually the exceptions.

If I have enough head hair left, can these grafts be used for my Dr.UGraft hair transplant repair? Or is it necessary to use body hair grafts for my donor supply?

When enough quantities of head hair are available, grafts from the scalp are prioritized. However, if additional quantities are needed, then the head hair will be combined with hair follicle grafts from other sources. The decision to use head hair alone or to combine these grafts with body hair will depend on the number of donor hair grafts needed to produce your desired end coverage.

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FURTHER READING

Read more about body hair transplant surgery and FUE donor wound healing 

Meet another patient who underwent a body hair transplant to repair botched hair restoration outcomes

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This patient underwent two surgeries with Dr. U. to fix his pluggy hairline and fill in his bald crown. In total, the body hair transplant allowed for the use of 14,000 beard, chest and head hair grafts.

Body hair transplant, Hairpiece Problems, toupee problems – A permanent solution

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Repair a Botched Hair Transplant Outcome – Before Photos:

Before coming to see Dr. U, this patient struggled with the aftermath of a botched hair transplant that was performed by a different doctor. He was not eligible for additional hair transplants at conventional clinics due to his depleted donor supply.  Therefore, his only option was to wear a hairpiece which he no longer wanted to do.  From his experience, the patient discovered that using toupees to cover up poor results is inconvenient and not the best long-term solution.

Here are photos before the patient’s procedure showing his pluggy hair and continued baldness in the crown which he tried to keep hidden.

Many patients are led to believe that strip surgery produces better quality grafts (thus better growth) without the use of tiny punches. In this case, the patient had to deal with no hair growth yield and highly visible scarring on top of it all due to his previous procedure.

Dr.UGraft Hair Transplant 14,000 Grafts -Procedure Photos:

The patient wanted to repair a bad hair replacement surgery outcome that included a pluggy hairline and bald crown and highly visible strip scars. In 2 separate surgeries, Dr. U used Dr.UGraft and a total of 14,000 grafts from the chest, beard, and head to complete this repair.  The design advantages of the Dr.UPunch i make it possible to consistently extract hair from all body areas to safely acquire large supplies of healthy, robust grafts that can thrive long term.

The Dr.UGraft technology made it possible to precisely harvest donor grafts for this patient’s BHT to repair a botched hair transplant outcome.

These devices are engineered to help Dr. U ensure successful body hair transplant outcomes. This is done through features like the hybrid flared punch of the Dr.UPunch i which cut away from the graft as it faces a dull, non-threatening surface, and a water irrigation system which hydrates the follicles as a form of protection from desiccation due to air exposure. These capabilities allow doctors to bypass the top factors that lead to damaged, unusable grafts.

Dr.UGraft Surgery to Fix Pluggy Hairline & Fill In Bald Crown – Before and After Results Photos:

After 2 successful surgeries with Dr. U, the patient was ready to say goodbye to his hairpiece and enjoy having real hair growth. The Dr.UPunch i  body hair extraction device,  allowed Dr. U to fix the patient’s pluggy hairline, fill in his bald crown, and conceal his strip scarring, making it possible to achieve the abundant coverage that would replace his use of the toupee once and for all. For the first time in 14 years, he did not need to worry about wearing a toupee and hiding the unsightly results of his previous surgery.

The actual results exceeded the patient’s expectations. He expressed that he was totally satisfied with the 2 life-changing procedures performed by Dr. U. His outcome, made possible with Dr.UGraft technology has given him a new sense of freedom from not having to worry about using a hairpiece.

Video: Dr.UGraft Hair Transplant 14,000 Grafts

Dr. U implemented the Dr.UGraft system in order to successfully perform a hair transplant with 14,000 grafts that achieved this patient’s objective to repair a botched hair transplant outcome.

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Frequently Asked Questions – Repair a Botched Hair Transplant Outcome.

What are the causes of no hair growth yield after a hair transplant procedure? 

No hair growth yield can be a result of air exposure to the grafts during extraction. The exposure causes grafts to dry up and become less likely to grow. No hair growth yield can also be caused by mechanical damage due to human error when using surgical instruments.  Common human errors include misaligning punches when trying to extract the grafts and causing damage due to the use of forceps. In order to lower the chances of making these mistakes, Dr. U created the Dr.UPunch i  tool with specific features to overcome mechanical issues.

When does a Dr.UGraft body hair transplant use chest hair for donor grafts?

Chest hair for donor grafts is used when the head donor has been depleted either for from natural balding or previously attempted procedures. It is softer than beard hair and can be blended with these grafts to supplement the overall graft count and also to help render a more natural looking overall texture in the patient’s final coverage as it is blended in with the other types of hair The use of chest hair is made possible by the Dr.UGraft system, which allows harvesting of hair from almost anywhere on the body.

When does a body hair transplant use beard hair for donor grafts?

The beard area is used to help expand the patient’s overall graft count in cases where head hair is not enough to achieve the desired level of coverage (e.g. severe baldness and extreme hair transplant repair cases) Beard grafts are often implemented along with other body hair like head, chest and nape hair in order to complete a transplant.

Why is the Dr.UGraft technology a necessary tool for extracting as many as 14,000 grafts?

The Dr.UGraft family of devices includes the rotary, Dr.UPunchi which uses a subtle pulling action that uproots the graft as it cuts around the follicle. With this pulling action, the Dr.UGraft technology allows the removal of grafts with hair growing at any angle. Cutting away from the follicle which faces a dull surface is a feature that ensures the grafts safety during the extraction process. And since body hair tends to grow at very sharp angles, regular cylinder punches would just slice through the graft. So in order to extract 14,000 grafts, the doctor needs to rely on the Dr.UGraft technology and the use of body hair.

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Further Reading

Learn about the unethical practice of hair procedures being performed by non-physicians and the risks it poses to patients

Read about a man who got a 1980s pluggy doll’s hair transplant and how it was fixed by Dr. Umar using 5000 grafts.

Prevent hair procedure disasters by learning about FUE hair surgery ethics and who is actually qualified to perform surgery

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Plastic surgery would not be able to make the deformities on the patient’s scalp disappear. The scars and ridging from failed hair restoration attempts are now permanent. The only way for the patient to feasibly regain a normal appearance would be to cover and correct the mistakes resulting from hair transplant surgery gone wrong.

This patient turned to Dr. Umar in Los Angeles, who has developed a worldwide reputation as the best hair restoration repair doctor. He is the inventor of patented, advanced FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) technology called Dr.UGraft , which includes unique features engineered to overcome the challenges of removing body hair for long-term survival as grafts. Through this approach, patient cases like this could benefit from abundant graft counts and renewed forms of coverage.

Article Update August 2022

Why Do Hair Transplants Go Wrong?

Hair transplantation is a complicated surgical process. An inexperienced hair transplant surgeon is one of the primary reasons hair transplants go wrong.

An unqualified hair transplant surgeon can result in several risks, such as:

1. Surgical complications
2. Scarring
3. Infections

What About Graft Placement?

Another essential factor to consider is graft placement. Graft placement will determine the final appearance of the patient, and if this stage is not done with proper care, the procedure can fail to result in a botched hair transplant.

For example, inexperienced hair transplant doctors may overestimate or underestimate the safe donor site of the patient, resulting in a hair transplant outcome that does not look natural.

Overharvesting, for example, can cause significant damage to the patient donor zone and a noticeable unwanted cosmetic appearance.

What can be done about a bad hair transplant?

Fortunately, if you have had a botched hair transplant, you have come to the right place as Dr. Umar is known internationally for his groundbreaking work in hair transplant repair.

Hair transplant repair is a hair transplant process that is more complicated than regular hair transplantation as there are many new patient factors to consider, such as the extent of the damage of the patient’s last lousy hair transplant and the scarring that may have occurred, and more.

Using advanced self-invented FUE technologies, such as the Dr. UGraft Zeus FUE System, Dr. Umar can often transplant body hair for patients with bad hair transplants with not traditionally enough accepted “safe donor area” behind the head. This results in a much more improved and natural-looking head of hair, as seen in the patient before and after detailed below.

VIDEO: Body Hair Transplant by Dr. Umar Saves Botched Hair Transplant Case

Body hair transplant Repair- Hair transplant disaster reversal by BHT and FUE – Sanusi Umar MD

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Hair Transplant Disasters and Botched Scalp Surgeries – Before Photos:

The series of hair transplant disasters and the deformities remaining from his scalp manipulation surgeries rendered this patient’s scenario the worst hair transplant repair case in the world when he came to see Dr. Umar for help.

His previous procedures included:

• Multiple strip hair transplant procedures
• Double flap surgery is intended for hairline restoration and to enable the use of a hairpiece
• Scalp reduction

To the patient’s dismay, each attempt ended with a failed hair restoration result. The end effect of the surgeries compounded as an overall cosmetic nightmare. His grafts did not survive to produce the expected coverage. He was left with permanent scarring and scalp disfigurement. Like other victims of hair transplant surgery gone wrong, he was plagued with an exhausted donor supply, leaving him with no resources left for repair. Furthermore, the poor technique resulted in a pluggy hairline [1] and abnormally angled hair grouped as an island patch on his head.

New Hope For Failed Hair Restoration –  Dr.UGraft Procedure Photos:

Although he was disqualified for conventional hair transplant surgery repair due to his lack of head donor hair, he was suitable as a candidate for Dr. UGraft’s body hair transplantation.

Harvesting body hair as donor grafts for repair has long been considered a logical treatment approach for patients like this. But this idea is fraught with challenges in real life.

Unlike head hair, body hair grows out of the skin at sharper angles. Hair transplant doctors rely on these angles to align their punches accordingly. However, this tends to be an inaccurate cue for the actual position of the follicle. And as a result, regular straight punches are more likely to slice straight through the graft [2].

Dr. Umar reimagined the basic standard design of FUE punches to develop his revolutionary rotary punch, the Dr.UPunch i. Its innately intelligent features make it possible for the punch to follow the course of the follicle and cut around it (instead of through it) as a reliable mechanism for producing the desired quantity of large, healthy, viable grafts.

Additionally, the Dr.UPunch i takes into account the long-term wound healing results of the donor areas. The unique flaring of the punch tip creates the right wound cavity shape needed for the best skin healing results. When the wound closes, the harvested body donor areas are left flat, without noticeable signs of visible scarring or redness.

Hair Transplant Disasters Reversed With Dr.UGraft Body Hair To Head Transfer – Before and After Results Photos:

Thanks to Dr. Umar’s breakthrough technology and revolutionary approach to achieving new levels of coverage for donor-depleted repair cases, this patient could finally experience the turning point he had been waiting for. The ample coverage made possible with body hair grafts allowed this patient’s case to fully transition from a hair restoration horror story to an inspirational success, offering new hope for others who had suffered similar adversities.

VIDEO: Pasadena, Los Angeles Patient, Prevails Over Hair Transplant Disasters Through The Best Hair Restoration Repair Doctor

Watch this video to learn more about this patient’s incredible hair restoration journey. See how body hair transplantation made it possible for him to beat the odds and regain an average-looking coverage.

Body hair transplant Repair- Hair transplant disaster reversal by BHT and FUE – Sanusi Umar MD

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Frequently Asked Questions – Preventing or Overcoming Hair Transplant Disasters

What is the success rate of hair transplant surgery?

Many patients hope to prevent the odds of disastrous hair restoration outcomes by understanding the actual success rate of these procedures. However, this question depends on how the word success is defined. Successful outcomes are challenging to quantify since the overall end appearance will depend on how the patient views their results, which can be pretty subjective. However, the concept of success can also be described as graft survival. This is much easier to quantify and has been estimated as 95 to 98% overall. However, this range will not necessarily apply to each patient. There is the risk that some individuals may experience much lower survival rates. This potential is much higher in the hands of less experienced surgeons.

Now that hair restoration has come a long way, does this mean that ruined hair transplant procedures are becoming more of a thing of the past?

It may seem that new techniques and advances in hair restoration surgery would improve the quality of results for patients. However, techniques and technology depend on the surgeon’s skills to render the best possible outcomes for patients. In fact, according to the ISHRS, there is now a new breed of botched hair transplant outcomes. This is occurring due to the growing number of doctors from unrelated specialties trying to get into the field of hair transplantation. Their lack of experience results in different types of errors compared to the older generation of repair due to outdated surgeries. Outcomes being seen in recent patients include poor growth, a depleted donor, poorly planned hairlines, inappropriate hair angulations, bad FUE scarring, strip scarring, and bad SMP.

What can be done to avoid choosing the wrong hair transplant doctor or procedure to avoid the types of disasters seen in this patient?

First, prospective patients must be keenly aware of their reasons for wanting to consider a particular hair transplant surgeon. Although hair loss can feel frightening and erode one’s self-esteem, rushing to get the surgery done as fast as possible or as cheap as possible are two ways that can undermine one’s decision-making processes. When choosing the right surgeon, it’s essential to take the time to view examples of their past work. This includes looking at before and after photos and video footage and seeing the bigger picture of the patient’s story, such as their original objectives and how the surgeon could meet these aims.

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Further Reading

Learn more about FUE hair surgery ethics, who can perform this surgery, and what questions to ask. 

Read more about the dangers of hair surgery medical tourism and what to consider before considering a lower-cost procedure in another country.

Discover what the ISHRS has to say about the emergence of a new wave of lousy hair transplantation results.

References

1. “Image Collection: Skin Problems.” MedicineNet, MedicineNet, 22 June 2022, www.medicinenet.com/image-collection/spider_veins_picture/picture.htm. Accessed 2 Aug. 2022.
2. “Hair.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 3 June 2019, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hair.

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Los Angeles FUE Hair Transplant in AFrican American results – Before and After

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Hair Loss in Black Men – Before Photos of Pasadena, Los Angeles Patient Treated with the Dr.UPunch i

This patient from Pasadena, Los Angeles wanted Dr. Umar to repair the mistakes made from his past two hair transplant surgeries. These images show the minimal growth in the patient’s hairline as well as the highly visible permanent scar before treatment by Dr. Umar.

After his direct personal experience with two past surgeries, this patient fully realized that a successful hair transplant repair in African American patients requires more specialized tools and methods. He felt very optimistic when he found Dr. Umar who designed his very own extraction devices with specially designed features that are capable of safely harvesting follicles in more challenging types of cases.

Dr.UGraft  Procedure Photos – Successful Hair Transplant Repair in African American Male Patient

Dr. Umar used his patented Dr.UPunch i  device to create a donor pool of 1200 grafts to restore the hairline and conceal the patient’s scar. When performing extractions for patients of African descent, Dr. Umar first uses his rotary punch, the Dr.UPunch i on a small number of hair follicle grafts. If the transection rate is 10% or higher, the Dr.UPunch Curl is then used instead.

However, in the case of this particular patient, the Dr.UPunch i  served as an excellent tool for harvesting the targeted donor supply of 1200 grafts. Although this individual is of African descent, with a tightly curled hair, the rotary Dr.UPunch i was highly successful because it is nuanced to perform better than conventional FUE sharp punches in this scenario. Furthermore, the Dr.UPunch i  was sufficient for cutting through the dermis and anchoring attachments without the need to apply excessive force.

The Dr.UPunch i  is a hybrid rotary punch with a flared outer punch edge. The purpose of the flaring is to combine the benefits of a sharp and dull punch into a single structure. A dull, curved surface faces the follicular unit which is by far, a much safer scenario compared to exposing the graft to a sharp edge. Furthermore, in a flared punch configuration, the actual cutting edge points outward and away from the hair follicles as an added safety measure.

The Dr.UPunch i connects to The Dr.UGraft central console component which controls a water system powered by a foot pedal feature to deposit fluid onto the grafts in order to prevent them from being exposed to the air. This contributes to bulkier, more hydrated grafts that are then able to survive long-term and produce the expected growth yield.

Successful Dr.UGraft Hair Transplant Repair in African American Male Patient: Before and After Photos

Ten months after surgery, the Pasadena patient had a full head of natural looking hair. Dr. Umar reconstructed his hairline while rebuilding his temple points. He then used the remaining grafts to increase the density of coverage on the patient’s crown and to conceal the scar from his strip surgery. The patient can even wear a short-cut hair style without the scar showing, or without showing any signs of hair loss.

The photos below highlight the contrast. The patient’s happy expression speaks for itself!

VIDEO: Dr.UGraft FUE For Black Patients – Repair Case for Strip Scar and Hairline Recession

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Frequently Asked Questions: Successful Hair Transplant Repair in African American Man

What are the factors affecting the cost of hair transplantation for African Americans?

With any patient undergoing treatment with the Dr.UPunch Curl, cost depends on the number of grafts used to restore hair. If finances pose a major obstacle for patients considering hair restoration with the Dr.UPunch Curl, Dr. Umar can develop a more conservative treatment plan that will minimize cost while improving natural-looking hair coverage.

How long does it take to recover from surgery with the Dr.UPunch Curl for receding hairlines in black men?

A non-invasive procedure, the Dr.UGraft requires no hospitalization and only local anesthesia. Immediately following surgery, the incisions crust over, with this scabbing sloughing off in about a week’s time. Wounds heal in about a month, with new hair growth beginning thereafter. In general, it takes about a year for transplanted hair to reach full growth.

Dr. U is a pioneer in the world of FUE hair transplant in patients with Afro-textured hair; to send your questions about the procedure to him directly, feel free to do so using the button below:

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Further Reading:

• Information regarding FUE transplant and Dr.UGraft
• Read about the capabilities of UGraft mentioned in the New York Times
• Meet another black male patient who underwent a successful FUE procedure using the  Dr.UPunch Curl

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The female patient from Hollywood turned to Dr. U because she was unhappy with her short and thin eyelashes. She was considering an eyelash surgery in order to improve the overall fullness and length of her lashes. After some research, she decided to have the procedure done with Dr. U, who is a recognized expert in eyelash hair transplantation. For this procedure, Dr. U implemented the Dr.UGraft; which is an optimal method for successful eyelash transplantation.

How Longer Eyelashes With Leg Hair Were Achieved For This Los Angeles Patient

This patient from Los Angeles was able to get the long eyelashes of her dreams thanks to leg hair and Dr.UGraft technology. To learn more about Dr. Umar’s …

Before the Transplant of Permanent Eyelashes

Before turning to Dr. U, this patient had to worry about the constant maintenance of her eyelashes. She always felt like she needed to cover up for her hair’s lack of fullness with mascara.

Instead of dealing with fake eyelashes that are a hassle and can fall off, she wanted eyelash hair transplantation which would require much less of a maintenance regimen and result in permanent eyelashes.

Eyelash Hair Transplantation Using Dr.UGraft Process

In order to achieve the most natural-looking results, Dr. U implemented the use of leg hair for the patient’s eyelash transplantation. The patented Dr.UGraft allows for finer leg hair to be used instead of the usual thicker scalp hair. Leg hair requires less maintenance and grows at a much slower rate, similar to eyelashes.

During the procedure, specialized needles were used to extract and transplant leg hair that closely resembles eyelashes. Roughly 30 follicles were grafted to each upper eyelid.

Eyelash surgery before and after photos:

The patient was one of the first people to have leg hair used in an eyelash hair transplantation. When compared to head hair, the leg hair is shorter, finer, and more closely resembles the original eyelashes. The patient was feeling good about the results within a month of the procedure. Around that time, she noticed her eyelashes were starting to grow longer and she was already receiving compliments from her friends. 

3 months after her eyelash hair transplantation with Dr. U, the patient saw a noticeable difference in the length and fullness of her permanent eyelashes. The eyelash surgery before and after photos above and below highlight the versatility of the patient’s new, permanent eyelashes. They can be left alone for a fuller, natural look or styled and curled for a more bold, dramatic effect. 

In this patient, we found for the first time that you will have to trim less frequently when leg hair is used in an eyelash transplant. Normally when the patient curls the eyelash from head hair, they spring right back out of the curl and require perming (done in salons) to stay curled. With the use of leg hair, there is no need to perm the eyelashes to keep them curled once a curler has been applied.

Her advice to anyone considering this procedure is “Just do it, the results come in fast!”

Video: Dr. U Completes an Eyelash Hair Transplantation

This was one of the first leg hair to eyelash hair transplantation done in Los Angeles. Dr. U’s experience and the meticulous nature of the Dr.UGraft method allowed for successful results. This patient from Hollywood was very pleased that she spoke to Dr. U and learned about this option.The patient said that the surgery did not take long and there wasn’t much healing involved. As a result, her eyelashes are now longer and fuller. 

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Eyelash Transplant FAQ

What is the eyelash hair transplant process like?

Since an eyelash hair transplantation with Dr.UGraft is a non-invasive procedure, no heavy sedatives are required. The patient remains awake during the surgery, simple painkillers and anesthesia help keep the nerves relaxed. Then the surgeon makes tiny incisions on the eyelid along the edge of the border. The grafts are placed into each opening, resulting in permanent eyelashes that can withstand frequent styling. While developing your treatment plan, Dr. Umar can minimize the number of in-office visits, cutting down your travel needs. 

What is eyelash transplant recovery like?

Following an eyelash transplant, one can expect to be able to continue everyday activities as normal. Exposure to direct sunlight should be avoided and sunglasses need to be used for at least 3 weeks after the surgery. During the same 3 week period, do not use mascara and avoid getting your eyelashes wet. Medications, both oral and topical will be provided and should be used for a few weeks following the surgery or as directed by Dr. U. Each individual will be provided with their unique instructions during their consultation.

What are the pros and cons of eyelash implants?

The eyelash transplant process only takes 1-2 hours and is considered outpatient surgery. The implants will continue to grow, just like your natural eyelashes, and are permanent.  Therefore, you will need to remember to trim them. Depending on which doctor performs the procedure, cons can include eye infections, ingrown hairs, swelling, bruising, and some physical pain. There’s also a chance that the patient accidentally misplaces grafts due to itching, causing failed growth. 

If I don’t have the right leg hair, is there another kind of surgery to help me get longer lashes?

When looking at surgical eyelash implants, nape hair can be considered as an alternative as well as any other hair on the body that might match the look of eyelashes. It is important to look for the proper length and curvature in order to mimic the natural look of lashes.

Is Latisse good for eyelash regrowth? Or is surgery a better option?

Latisse is a prescription drug that can actually cause your real lash hairs to grow. However, it needs to be used on an ongoing basis to maintain your results. The monthly expense can be costly. Furthermore, the daily application may seem like an inconvenience over time. Surgery, however, does offer a permanent solution. Patients enjoy that they end up with permanently long lashes as if they were born with them.

When I Google the question, how to make your eyelashes grow back, I often see articles about using homemade remedies, like using castor oil, aloe vera oil, and lemon juice. Do these tips work?

Although the notion of DIY remedies may seem appealing, there is no concrete evidence that they actually work. Effective results can be documented through side-by-side images that show a clear and significant difference before and after the treatment. In order to avoid situations where damage has been done to the lashes and therefore requires regrowth, it would be important to avoid unhealthy practices, such as the consistent use of eyelash extensions.

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Further Reading

Learn more about how the Dr.UGraft FUE system works to safely remove hair follicle grafts from all over the body for procedures like eyelash transplantation and head hair restoration 

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After extracting donor hair from the patient’s nape, Dr. Umar used this hair to give this patient the thicker, fuller eyelashes she hoped for. Continue below to see the patient’s excellent eyelash implant results and additional critical information regarding eyelash transplants.

Article Update July 2022:

Pros and Cons of Eyelash Transplant

Before opting for an eyelash transplant procedure, consider the pros and cons of an eyelash transplant:

Eyelash Transplant Pros:

1. The procedure can create longer, fuller eyelashes
2. Done correctly, new lashes should last a lifetime
3. Done successfully, it can rid the need for lash extensions and the dangers that come with them
4. Any post-procedure scarring is minimal and, if it occurs, is generally invisible to the naked eye

Eyelash Transplant Cons:

1. Not all transplanted hair will survive, but this can depend on the expertise of the operating surgeon and the way the eyelash is transplanted
2. It May take some time to see the full effect of new lashes – up to a year to see full results
3. Depending on what type of hair is transplanted (if the hair has a good and permanent curl similar to natural eyelashes), some curling or trimming may be needed. This can be avoided if the surgeon can find a suitable type of hair that works well with the patient’s natural eyelashes.
4. This is a rarely done procedure. Only a few surgeons in the world are experienced in this procedure.

Fortunately, if you are looking for an eyelash transplant, you have come to the right place.

Dr. Umar is known as one of the leading eyelash transplant surgeons in the world due to his experience and success with the procedure, as shown below, and due to his self-invented UGraft Hair Transplant System, a leading FUE hair transplant device that makes FUE hair transplant for body hair, including eyelashes, much more feasible.

Before Eyelash Implant Surgery with Dr.UGraft

This patient came to Dr. Umar because she experienced that eyelash extensions were too expensive, difficult to maintain, and caused her to lose more lash hair. A surgical restoration would add more density to the sparse and thinned appearance without the constant use of products.

How To Get Thicker Eyelashes: Dr.UGraft Eyelash Implant Surgery Process

While traditional eyelash extension surgery takes hair from the scalp and subsequently leads to an unnatural appearance, Dr. Umar’s body hair transplant (BHT) method takes thinner hair from other parts of the body, giving patients a more authentic look. For this patient, he used nape hair, which grows slowly and is much more refined.

Dr. UGraft’s Eyelash Implant Surgery For Longer Thicker Eyelashes: Before and After Photos

Three months after the procedure for longer eyelashes, the patient reported being “very happy” with her thicker, fuller eyelashes. Additionally, she said that her eyelashes were more even and natural looking. She started using less mascara and feeling confident about her appearance. Most importantly (other than the occasional trimming), the patient didn’t have to do a lot of maintenance to achieve her desired appearance.

Patients Results Video:  Procedure For Longer Eyelashes With Nape Hair

Learn more about this patient’s journey into eyelash transplantation by watching this video and listening to her feedback.

Eyelash Transplant Results – Fuller & Longer Lashes with Dr. U Skin & Hair Clinic

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This case demonstrates that if you want thicker, longer eyelashes, you don’t have to use artificial hair or solely rely on makeup products. If you want to know how to get thicker eyelashes and learn more about the  Dr.UGraft eyelash implant surgery, schedule a consultation with Dr. Umar today!

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Eyelash Implant Surgery Using Nape Hair FAQ:

How much does the Dr. UGraft eyelash implant surgery cost?

Unlike hair transplants, where the cost is determined per graft, eyelash transplant surgery is a more delicate and precision-based procedure and therefore has a flat fee. Clinics generally charge between $5,000 and 10,000 for eyelash implant surgery. The cost of Dr. Umar’s eyelash implant surgery is priced very competitively.

What’s the difference between the Dr.UGraft eyelash extension surgery and eyelash extensions?

While eyelash extensions may seem like a cheap and easy solution, they, unfortunately, have many drawbacks, including pulling out your natural lashes, infections, inflammation, and becoming misshapen without proper grooming. An eyelash extension surgery (eyelash implant procedure) is a permanent and natural solution using your REAL hair and requires minimal maintenance.

How often should I do maintenance on my eyelashes if I get eyelash extension surgery?

The maintenance requirement after eyelash extension surgery (eyelash implant surgery) depends on where Dr. Umar extracted your grafts from. If he utilizes hair from your legs, you will need to trim your eyelashes once every three to four weeks. However, if he uses hair from your head, you will trim your eyelashes once every one to two weeks.

Is a surgical lash enhancement procedure a more permanent alternative to eyelash extensions?

Unlike transplanted hair, eyelash extensions need to be maintained year-round. Due to natural lash growth cycles and water damage, the extensions require touch-ups every 6-8 weeks. Since extensions are applied with adhesives, you can lose them or wash them off without notice. A surgical lash enhancement is a much more permanent solution because your natural hair is transplanted using the Dr.UGraft,

How does the cost of surgery compare to the cost of new eyelash treatments?

New eyelash treatments like extensions and Latisse are ongoing costs for the user. Both options require constant use/maintenance to be effective. Extensions need touch-ups every 6-8 weeks due to everyday wear and tear and water damage. And Latisse needs to be used daily, which will be relatively expensive in the long run. Surgery, on the other hand, provides permanent results after completion. With surgery, the patient gets to enjoy their natural transplanted hair without worrying about future costs of the upkeep. In the long run, the cost of surgery is much less when compared to the ongoing costs of extensions or medication use.

If I want to hold off on surgical eyelash enhancement procedures, will natural home remedies like green tea or applying castor oil help me get longer eyelashes?

Natural remedies like green tea or castor oil have not been proven viable options. There’s simply no evidence to support that these remedies have any benefits for stimulating hair growth. However, Dr. U can achieve permanent results with a lash enhancement procedure.

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Further Reading:

Please read about this patient who received the eyelashes of her dreams using leg hair harvested with Dr.UGraft instrumentation

Learn about eyebrow restoration procedures for males using the Dr.UGraft method

Read the research behind the use of leg hair grafts and FUE hair transplantation

More information on eyelash transplants [1]

References:

1. How eyelash transplants work & why they can be risky – realself. RealSelf.com. https://www.realself.com/surgical/Eyelash-transplant. Accessed July 19, 2022.

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Hair Transplant Nightmare Ends Thanks to Beard and Body Hair | Dr U

Many people, (like the patient shown here) mistakenly think that hair transplantation is a simple, straightforward process, transferring follicles from one area to another. However, there are numerous details to consider for the whole picture. And when overlooked, results can be disastrous, requiring additional and expensive repair procedures to fix these errors.

Can a Dr.UGraft Hair Transplant Really Work? Before Photos of Patient Needing A Bad Hair Transplant Repair:

Despite having a depleted donor head donor supply, this patient still hoped to achieve the appearance of a full head of hair to cover the poor growth yield and other mistakes of his past surgeries. He was relieved to know that unlike the tools and techniques of other FUE clinics, the Dr.UGraft extraction technology made it possible to restore an entire head of hair through the use of other donor areas on the body.

The photos below show the patient’s hair loss state prior to treatment by Dr. Umar.

Dr.UGraft Hair Restoration Scar and Bad Hair Transplant Repair Procedure Photos

After meeting with the patient, Dr. Umar recommended a custom approach using his advanced FUE  Dr.UGraft hair transplant reparative surgery using 11000 Dr.UGrafts.

Dr. Umar selected donor hair grafts from the head, nape of the neck and the beard region on the patient. Because of the extensive work needed to fix the bad hair transplant, Dr. Umar also recommended dividing the overall hair restoration procedure over several surgery sessions for the best results. The inserted grafts would restore hair to the head, rebuild the hairline and temple region and cover the linear scarring from previous hair transplants.

Dr. Umar Restores Entire Head of Hair Using the Dr.UGraft  Method – Before and After Photos of Redondo Beach Patient

Seven months after his final surgery, the patient felt wonderful about his new head of hair. Dr. Umar used the nape grafts to create a soft, natural looking hairline, while the beard grafts created density and thickness at the crown. They also camouflaged his scar from the previous surgery. Even better, the Dr.UGraft  left no visible hair transplant scar, even in the donor regions. The patient couldn’t “be happier” with the results!

This image shows the noticeable change in coverage.

Patient Results Video: Dr.UGraft Bad Hair Transplant Repair by Dr. Umar in Los Angeles

This video features Dr. Umar discussing the procedure as well as the patient’s feedback. There are also additional images of the patient, before and after his surgery.

If you are considering hair transplantation and would like to speak to Dr. Umar about your hair loss concerns, schedule a free consultation today.

Dr.UGraft Hair Transplant Reparative Surgery- Frequently Asked Questions:

How does the Dr.UGraft system compare to other FUE systems for bad hair transplant repair procedures? 

Dr.UGraft  technology is specially designed to extract all types of hair follicles from the scalp and body areas. If a patient has abundant quantities of thick beard and/or body hair, they can benefit from extra reserves of donor hair for their surgery. In cases where head hair grafts are very limited, additional donor grafts make it possible to create fuller, more comprehensive forms of coverage. Other FUE systems use standard punch tools which are only adequate for extracting head donor hair.

Is a body hair transplant necessary for concealing a hair restoration scar?

Not necessarily. If you still have sufficient quantities of scalp hair, it may be possible to create your donor pool for repairing your scar using head hair only.  Body hair may be considered in cases where more grafts are needed to conceal the scar and achieve your coverage goals.

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Further Reading:

• Learn how even a severely bald, Norwood 7 case can be reversed using body hair grafts
• Read more to understand how the advanced features of the Dr.Ugraft technology work to safely harvest head and body hair grafts

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Norwood 6 FUE Results Using Dr.UGraft for Pasadena, Los Angeles Patient: This patient came to Dr. Umar with a Norwood 6 level baldness and wanted a restored hairline. While traditional FUE surgery only extracts follicles from the head, Dr. Umar’s Dr.UGraft advanced FUE hair transplant surgery utilizes hair from all over the body, making it an excellent treatment for Norwood 6 level baldness. Using his Dr.Ugraft  Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) surgery method, which extracts hair from non-head hair areas like the beard, nape, and chest,  Dr. Umar was able to restore the patient’s hair loss to an NW0 level over the course of three surgeries, each taking  15,000 grafts, 5,000, and 5,000 respectively.   Over a span of four years, the Norwood 6 FUE surgeries using the Dr. UGraft BHT (body hair transplant) could reverse the patient’s state of severe baldness. 

Impossible hair restoration using Body hair transplant for severe baldness – 25,000 grafts

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Before Norwood 6 Dr.UGraft FUE  Hair Transplant Surgery

The Norwood 6 stage is considered to be severely bald. He had experienced a great deal of hair thinning and shedding,  making standard FUE surgery ( which relies only on a head donor ) an inefficient and unrealistic option.  Since Dr.UGraft advanced FUE Norwood 6 hair transplant by Dr. U can remove additional hair follicles from all over the body using highly specialized extraction technology, Dr. Umar was able to help the patient restore his thinning hair.

Here are images of the patient’s Norwood 6 hairline and the top of his head before Dr.UGraft’s surgery.

Norwood 6 FUE Using BHT (Body Hair Transplant): Dr.UGraft  Procedure Photos

To restore the patient’s hairline from an NW6 to an NW0, Dr. Umar performed three-body hair transplant surgeries from the head, nape, chest, and beard area to extract a total of 25,000 grafts.

• first procedure: 15,000 grafts
• second procedure: 5,000 grafts
• third procedure: 5000 grafts.

Other parts of the body, such as the face, chest, and legs, can often provide vast quantities of viable grafts that are thicker, less prone to shedding, and can give patients the natural look they desire.

When a copious number of follicular units can be harvested from body areas ( like the beard and chest ) using Dr.UGraft, restoring a Norwood 6 level hairline to a Norwood 0 state becomes extremely feasible. 

Dr. Umar invented a groundbreaking, advanced FUE hair transplant technology referred to as the Dr.UGraft surgical system. This instrumentation’s cutting-edge features are astutely designed to safely and successfully remove all types of follicles from the scalp, beard donor regions, and different areas of the body.

Watch this video to learn how the rotary punch of the Dr.UGraft system goes above and beyond the standard FUE punches to extract a wider variety of hair types to meet the needs of typical to very challenging hair transplant cases.

Norwood 6 Before and After Dr.UGraft Surgery For Pasadena Patient

Four years after the three Dr.UGraft BHT surgeries, which transplanted a total of 25,000 graft hairs to the patient’s scalp, the patient reported being happy and satisfied with his restored hairline.

Over four years, the patient’s grafted beard hair softened and began mimicking characteristics of head hair. The results of Norwood 6 FUE, Dr.UGraft surgery, demonstrate how BHT is an excellent option for patients who have depleted head hair follicles.

Dr.UGraft  Patients Results in Video: Norwood 6 FUE Hair Transplant for Pasadena, Los Angeles patient

The final results show how the hairline and temples frame the patient’s face:

This case demonstrates the benefits of undergoing Norwood 6 FUE using Dr.UGraft BHT surgery. Over the span of three surgeries, the patient restored his hairline and regained his confidence. Watch this video to learn more about his procedure and listen to the commentary by Dr. Umar himself and the patient.

If you are at an NW 6 level baldness or any level of hair loss and want to reverse the signs of hair loss and thinning, schedule a consultation with Dr. Umar today!

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Norwood 6 FUE Using BHT With Dr.UGraft –  FAQ

How many grafts for Norwood 6 FUE are needed to reverse my baldness fully?

As a very general estimate, you can take the Norwood 6 stage and multiply the 6 by a factor of 1500.  However, as you can see from the patient mentioned here, every individual undergoing Norwood 6 FUE surgery is unique. The number of grafts will depend on individual factors such as your head size, hair thickness, texture, and hair-to-skin color contrast.

There’s no standard or objective answer to how many grafts are needed for a Norwood 6 hairline. During a patient’s first consultation with Dr. Umar, he will determine how many grafts he will extract to give them a fuller, healthier-looking head and more defined hairline.

I am interested in a Norwood 6 hair transplant to Norwood 3. Is this possible?

A Norwood 6 to Norwood 3 hair transplant is certainly possible. The Dr.UGraft BHT method allows patients to restore their hairline to whichever level in the Norwood hairline scale they desire.

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Further Reading:

Learn about a severely bald Norwood 7 patient who successfully reversed his hair loss with the help of body hair grafts

Read about another severely bald FUE case using BHT(body hair transplant) to repair multiple failed surgeries that attempted to reverse his baldness. 

References

1. Umar S. Hair transplantation in patients with inadequate head donor supply using nonhead hair: report of 3 cases. Ann Plast Surg. 2011;67(4):332-335. doi:10.1097/SAP.0b013e318209a61a

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In this case, 8 years after the original  FUE hairline revision, hair loss continued to affect the areas behind the transplanted hairline. 

Progressive Hair Loss and Advanced UGraft FUE Hair Transplant In Los Angeles

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Planning Your Dr.UGraft Hair Restoration Before Photos:

In this case, the patient realized early that he wanted to treat his male pattern baldness and continue to enjoy a full head of hair. He was convinced that no other factor in life impacts a male’s confidence more than baldness.

This patient’s initial 3200 Dr.UGraft transplant was a success.

However, this initial surgery for the hairline was not a permanent solution. His results did not last forever because of continued natural hair thinning past the transplanted hairline.

8 years after his first hair transplant, the natural depletion became slightly evident because his original hair was receding away from the newly created one. In the image below, Dr. U deliberately combs and exposes the areas that are starting to show signs of the patient’s hair loss.

When purposely highlighted,  continued hair loss is beginning to show along the original hairline. The departure between the more recent surgically transplanted hair and older hairline will become more evident as time passes. A FUE hairline revision can blend the two areas in order to maintain the patient’s full head of hair.

Dr.UGraft  FUE Hairline Revision From 8 Years Ago And Today:

The patient continued to have sufficient quantities of donor head hair to fulfill the goals of his hairline restoration. And he was still a good candidate for the long-term use of nape hair to soften the edge of his final hairline to create the most natural-looking results possible.

Progressive hair loss and natural thinning can be expected in the years following an early hairline transplant. Although his temple points and crown were robust, he needed to strengthen his hairline and the back of his head.

The patient’s transplanted hairline continues to remain as it did 8 years ago. Furthermore, no one except his family is aware he has had an FUE hairline revision.However, hair loss is starting to manifest behind the hairline margin, although it is not apparent from these photos.

According to the patient, undergoing his initial procedure with Dr. U was one of the best decisions of his life. He is reminded of his life changing improvement every time he sees his two brothers who both suffer from receding hairlines.

With a touch up he can continue to enjoy a natural full head of hair.

Video: Dr.UGraft FUE Hairline Revision 

This video shows the effect of progressive hair loss for a patient who earlier underwent a successful 3200 Dr.UGraft hair transplant with Dr. U. 

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Frequently Asked Questions – Dr.UGraft FUE Hairline Revision.

If I want to get a hair transplant at a young age, how can I finance my surgery?

When planning your hair restoration it is definitely important to consider the costs and various ways of payment. Different ways to finance your surgery include credit cards, financing companies or just saving.

When planning your hair transplant in your 20s, will a doctor be able to know when to anticipate another surgery?

Every individual case is different and patients can experience exceptions to general rules. However, Dr. U has dealt with various patients and is usually able to give rough estimates based on the rate of hair loss. Dr. U can also perform his Shave Test to look at the distribution and pattern of hairs on the back of the patient’s head to see if they are likely to reach severe baldness. He uses this information to plan out future procedures, whether this entails using head hair alone or body hair grafts.  A hair transplant at a young age will not slow down the progressive hair loss you may experience in the future. So most patients should reasonably expect one or more surgeries in the future.

What do most clinics consider to be the best age for a hair transplant?

There isn’t a best age for a hair transplant, but usually most clinics do not recommend this procedure for individuals younger than 25 years old.  However, a more experienced hair transplant surgeon like Dr. U can look more closely at individual cases and create feasible long term strategies using his Shave Test diagnostic test and his ability to harvest large quantities of body hair when needed for the donor supply.

Dr. U specializes in restoring the confidence of even very young patients looking to dramatically improve coverage in the hairline or crown of the head. If you’ve got any questions that haven’t been addressed in this article, you can send them to the doctor himself and find the answers you seek:

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Further Reading

Read about this patient’s experience with hair transplant surgery at the age of 26

Learn about long term patient satisfaction with nape and peri-auricular hair when used for hair transplant grafts, a study by Dr. Umar published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal

Read about this young patient who underwent an FUE repair procedure with Dr. U after his failed strip surgery

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