The Challenges of Long-Hair FUE

Despite long-hair FUE’s appeal, performing this procedure can be very challenging. Long-hair FUE procedures use traditional notched or slotted punch tools, but they often require high manual precision and can increase the risk of hair shaft breakage during extraction. The hair is also prone to breakage during the extraction process.

Dr. Sanusi Umar Addresses Long-Hair FUE with His Patented Dr.UGraft® Zeus Device

This is why Dr. Sanusi Umar felt compelled to advance the field of long-hair FUE. He invented the Dr.UGraft® Zeus Device, a FUE device that performs long-hair FUE without the use of recessed punch tools. The device makes use of the Intelligent Punch, an all-purpose punch patented by Dr. Umar. It features a flared, frustoconical cutting tip designed to accommodate a wide range of follicle types, including long, curly, and textured hair. 

Meanwhile, the Zeus Console is a compact, portable device that offers preset FUE modes. This makes it adaptable to any hair or skin type. Due to the design of the Dr.UGraft® Zeus Device, it is the only all-purpose device capable of performing FUE on textured hair, including type 4c Afro hair. It is the most versatile and inclusive option for dermatologists and hair transplant surgeons.

According to a global, peer-reviewed study published by Dr. Umar, the use of the Dr.UGraft® Zeus system resulted in a low graft transection rate (GTR), a low shaft breakage rate (SBR), a quicker procedure speed, and a higher surgeon adoption rate compared to recessed punch long-hair FUE devices. 

A Solution For Celebrities and Influencers

Celebrities and influencers are always under public scrutiny, and every little move they make is judged online. While there’s nothing controversial about getting a hair transplant, it can still become fodder for the rumour mill. Since the Dr.UGraft® Zeus Device can harvest longer hairs without breakage, longer hairs can be transplanted into the problem area and can disguise swelling and wound healing. 

A Discreet Option for Executives and Professionals

High-level executives meet with different clients, business owners, stakeholders, and colleagues. While they’re not necessarily in the limelight the way celebrities are, they still need to look professional. They usually can’t get that much time off work, too, especially when they have such demanding schedules. The Dr.UGraft® Zeus Device can give these professionals discreet results. This allows them to jump back into work meetings, client presentations, and business dinners.

A Sensible Choice For Women

According to the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, 87.3% of hair transplant procedures in 2022 were performed on men. Meanwhile, only 12.7% were performed on women. Shaving one’s head to harvest grafts might not be an option for women. Since the Dr.UGraft® Zeus Device can harvest long hair, hair transplant surgery has become a viable option for women suffering from different types of alopecia. 

An Inclusive Invention For Afro-Textured Hair

The device has minimal assist navigational (MAN) ability. The punch self-navigates and adjusts its trajectory in real-time to correct misalignments, reducing the risk of follicle transection and shaft breakage. The MAN ability has made the Dr.UGraft® Zeus successful among patients of African descent with type 4 hair textures. They are a challenging group when it comes to traditional FUE. 

Follicular unit excision often yields inconsistent results in patients of African descent and those with afro-textured hair. Innovations in standard FUE often leave these communities behind. Factors like hair texture and skin thickness lead to low or inadequate graft yields. Dr. Umar tackled these problems head-on when he factored in these conditions when inventing the Dr.UGraft® Zeus, and an independent study by him showed consistent access in African-descent patients who underwent FUE using the device, with less than 10% of follicular units showing breakage or transection.

Long-Hair FUE Done Right With The Dr.UGraft® Zeus System

By developing an all-purpose FUE device through the Dr.UGraft® Zeus, Dr. Umar has shown how understanding patient pain points and prioritizing inclusivity can lead to innovation and advancement in FUE technology. Today, the Dr.UGraft® Zeus is the most advanced tool for performing Long-Hair FUE across all hair types. This includes 4c afro-textured hair.  “I’m not the inventor of the technique,” he acknowledges. “I invented the best technology for the technique. It is a system that is now widely used as the premium tool for performing the procedure by doctors globally. I have also published the most compelling peer-reviewed global multicenter study on the subject.”

For individuals who need long-hair FUE done right, Dr. Umar, as the inventor of the Dr.UGraft® Zeus is the expert to see. To schedule a consultation, fill out the Dr. U Skin and Hair Clinic online consultation form. 

Individual results may vary. This story reflects a sample size of patients who have gone through hair transplant surgery with the Dr.UGraft® Zeus system. Consult with a physician for personalized advice.

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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. After numerous failed transplants, he found Dr. Sanusi Umar, who used his expertise and cutting-edge tools to help Jon achieve a restored hairline and density.

When Traditional Hair Transplants Aren’t Enough

Our patient was desperate to bring back a full head of hair. He had undergone multiple hair transplant procedures that had failed, so his doctors referred him to Dr. Umar, an expert and innovator in follicular unit excision (FUE). Upon the first examination and testing, it was discovered that Jon suffered from perifollicular infundibulo-isthmic lymphocytic infiltrates and fibrosis (PIILIF). This inflammatory scarring condition attacks hair in an autoimmune fashion.

He likely had this undetected condition throughout his previous hair transplants, which is why each surgery resulted in suboptimal results. This left him still bald and with a depleted supply of donor hair from the sides and back of his head. Before even considering a hair transplant again, Jon was treated for the PIILIF, and Dr. Umar used his experience and technology to harvest donor grafts from elsewhere on the body.

Turning To Body Hair Transplantation

Despite the complexity of Jon’s case, Dr. Umar believed a solution was still possible. He proposed a unique approach: performing a FUE hair transplant using body hair from the beard and stomach.

FUE on regions other than the scalp poses its problems, which make hair more prone to transection:

• Hair grows at different angles
• Each strand can have its own unique texture and curl pattern
• Different areas of the body have different skin thickness

It’s limitations like this that influenced Dr. Umar to develop and invent the UGraft Zeus device.

UGraft Zeus: A Game-Changer in Body Hair Extraction

Unlike other FUE devices, the UGraft Zeus is an advanced, all-purpose FUE device that offers practitioners different modes and settings, depending on the area from which they are harvesting grafts. Each mode automatically adjusts torque, rotational speed, and movement dynamics to optimize follicle harvesting for different skin and hair types.

The device is also designed to promote optimal skin healing and minimize scarring due to:

• The punch shape, which dilates the skin rather than cutting a hole
• Fluid-assisted extraction, which reduces trauma
• The ability to adjust to different skin thickness
• The way it creates small, collapsible wounds that close faster

Jon’s Improved Hair Coverage Post-Surgery

Using the UGraft Zeus system, Dr. Umar was able to harvest grafts from Jon’s beard and stomach area, totalling about 12,000 grafts. Each graft was transplanted onto the scalp, and Jon now has improved hair density, length, and a newfound sense of confidence. The donor areas, as well, only have minimal scarring thanks to the UGraft Zeus system.

Now, Jon is satisfied with the results and happy about how Dr. Umar provided him one last shot at restoring his hairline, despite all the failed attempts that weighed on him. “I wanted to see what we could do,” he said. “And it’s been a remarkable transformation because I had very, very little hair on top.”

You Can Overcome Male Pattern Baldness, Too

If you’ve been told you’re not a candidate for hair restoration due to limited donor hair, previous transplant failures, or scarring, know that you still have options. At Dr. U Hair and Skin Clinic, we specialize in treating challenging cases using body hair transplantation, UGraft technology, and a deeply personalized approach. Like Jon and our other patients who have undergone hair transplant surgery, you can take the first step in your hair transplant journey by filling out our free online consultation form to be reviewed by Dr. Umar.

Watch the Jon’s transformation here:

Individual results may vary. This story reflects one patient’s personal experience undergoing follicular unit excision (FUE) with Dr. Umar. Consult with a qualified physician for personalized advice.

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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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FUE hair restoration using head and body hair transplant – uGraft by Dr Umar

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Before Photos of Diffuse Hair Loss in Beverly Hills Patient

Here are images showing the patient’s hairline recession and diffuse hair loss in the frontal scalp. His crown displays a much greater extent of baldness.

Procedure Photos of 10,000 Grafts Hair Transplant with Beard Hair

Dr. Umar expected this patient to reach a state of severe baldness. Therefore, the donor hair remaining on the scalp was not enough to achieve the type of coverage that he most wanted.

However, with a Dr.UGraft Follicular Unit Extraction hair transplant, it is possible to expand the donor supply to 10,000 grafts by harvesting body hair.

Dr. Umar removed hair follicles on the patient’s face and neck to reach this quantity. With 10,000 grafts, the patient would be able to achieve global restoration and the luxury of having a low, aggressive hairline. On the other hand, with conventional approaches that only use head hair, patients will have to settle for conservative hairlines.

The Dr.UGraft rotary punch has specialized engineering that allows the device to safely remove non-head hair. These hairs tend to grow at much sharper angles. When surgeons use regular, cylindrical Follicular Unit Extraction punches, they can only direct these devices along the same straight trajectory. However, below the skin, the hair angle will change. So using a basic FUE punch will cut through the entire graft.

The Dr.UGraft rotary punch has a patented graft grip, pull and score feature. It grabs the tissue around the outside of the hair follicle. Therefore it is not important to follow the changing angles of the hair with the punch in order to reach the actual graft. Once the gripping is in place, the device will then score around the follicular unit as it is being pulled up into the punch lumen. This feature allows surgeons to reliably harvest large numbers of body hair follicles to achieve better thinning hair transplant results and overall coverage for patients. 

Dr. Umar removed a combination of head and beard hair. Each graft was carefully placed according to specific directions, angles, and orientations in order to recreate natural patterns of growth. Blending hair and beard hair ensures a more seamless integration with the surrounding areas.

Low Hairline, Global Coverage and a Dr.UGraft Crown Hair Transplant Before and After Results

Below are side by side comparison photos which show a drastic improvement in the patient’s appearance. His Dr.UGraft thinning hair transplant results reveal fuller coverage and a low, youthful hairline. Also, the beard hair appears indistinguishable from his head hair.

Video – A Dr.UGraft  Hair Transplant For Low Hairline and Diffuse Hair Loss Using 10,000 Grafts

Watch this video to learn more about this patient’s surgery and hear what he has to say about his procedure.

FAQ – Dr.UGraft  Thinning Hair Transplant Results

When will I be able to see the results of a thinning hair transplant using body hair?

The timeframe for seeing results will generally be the same, whether head or body hair is used. New growth starts to become apparent at three to four months. Many patients can start grooming their hair at ten months. And the final stages of growth and maturity starts to manifest at about 12-18 month following the procedure.

What causes hair to thin as opposed to shedding completely?

In most cases, a person’s genetics will dictate whether they experience thinning or the complete loss of hair. Thinning tends to result as the follicle miniaturizes at a much slower rate while retaining some ability to produce new hair strands.

Are there cases where other types of body hair can be harvested instead of beard hair for a thinning hair transplant

Certainly, other types of body hair can be harvested. Dr. Umar considers the quantity and quality of hair and how well these factors will contribute to coverage and the naturalness of the final results.

To learn more about undergoing a hair transplant procedure for global thinning, or achieving a low, aggressive hairline, schedule a complimentary online consultation to speak to Dr. Umar.

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Further Reading

Read Dr. Umar’s publication featured in Annals of Plastic Surgery on the use of nonhead hair for patients with inadequate head donor supply

See another example of Dr. Umar’s work in restoring a bald crown

Learn about another patient of Dr. Umar who wanted to correct the appearance of sparse hair

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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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After past hair transplant attempts, this patient from Sydney, Australia was left with continued signs of baldness along with visible scarring. He sought the best doctor who can repair strip surgery mistakes. His previous procedures had depleted much of his head donor supply.  This included two failed surgeries, a strip procedure and an FUE transplant performed in Australia. With not enough hair transplant donor grafts, he had far fewer resources to cover both the scars and the empty, thinned areas of this scalp. He made the decision to travel all the way from Australia to Los Angeles because he was convinced that Dr. Umar had the right solution for overcoming his pressing challenges. 

Clearly, additional follicle grafts were needed to meet his goals. However, most hair transplant surgeons are only equipped with very standard tools and methods that are capable of safely extracting head hair. Yet, in situations where scalp hair is not sufficient,  beard hair, when available can help to supplement the donor supply to produce the needed coverage.

Dr. Umar developed his own advanced FUE extraction devices, which include the Dr.UPunch i to safely and successfully harvest these unconventional grafts so that they can survive and produce long-term growth in the recipient areas.

Because of this specialization, this patient placed his confidence in Dr. Umar for a pivotal Dr.UGraft procedure to repair past surgery mistakes, conceal strip scars and overcome the challenges of not enough hair transplant donor grafts and no growth after strip surgery.

total hair restoration for a buz cut using Body Hair Transplants: FUE hair restoration

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Sydney, Australia Patient’s Before Photos: No Growth After Strip Surgery

After two failed strip surgeries, this patient had a depleted hairline, temples, and crown. Plus the linear scarring was quite visible on the back of his head and very difficult to hide. The patient was very unhappy with how these mistakes affected his appearance. Here are photos that show these issues before his surgery with Dr. Umar.

Solving the Issue of Not Enough Hair Transplant Donor Grafts – Dr.UGraft Procedure Photos:

Dr. Umar used his patented technology, Dr.UPunch i   to harvest a total of 13,000 donor grafts from the beard and the head and repair Follicular unit Strip Surgery mistakes.  Two separate sessions were conducted. 7000 grafts were harvested during the first procedure and 6000 grafts were attained in the second session.

Unlike head hair, beard and other types of body hair will grow at rather sharp angles. Regular FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) instruments are used by descending the punch tip at the same angle as the visible hair. While this approach is sufficient for straight head hair that grows at about ninety degrees, these types of punches will cut through the graft when the hair is angled.

The Dr.UPunch i    is designed to grip the tissue around the follicles. Regardless of the hair angle, this allows the flared end of the punch to then cut around the graft,  instead of through it.   Here is how Dr. Umar’s technology works.

Dr. Umar inserted the donor grafts to cover the scar tissue and fill in the areas of thinning and hair loss to produce the desired coverage that the patient wanted.

Surgery to Conceal Strip Scars and Repair Strip Surgery Mistakes – Before and After Results Photos:

The ability to conceal strip scars from two procedures and restore youthful coverage was a feat that most clinics would have considered impossible. Therefore, this patient’s 13,000 graft body hair transplant surgery by Dr. Umar really exceeded his expectations. Here are before and after photos that show this patient’s remarkable transformation.

Video: Buzz Cut After A Dr.UGraft Hair Transplant

After undergoing strip surgery, most patients feel they have no choice but to wear their hair long in order to hide the scars. The notion of wearing a buzz cut after a hair transplant seems to be quite idealistic in these cases.

For this patient, Dr. Umar was able to acquire an abundant number of grafts to insert into the strip scarring. Taking a very detailed approach, he makes sure to blend the linear area with the surrounding areas.   As a result, the strip scar tissue is no longer noticeable or apparent to onlookers, even with a short buzz cut.

The shortness of this hairstyle helps to minimize the appearance of bald areas, especially for patients with darker hair tones. The empty areas of the scalp appear to be less noticeable. By contrast, with a strip scar, patients have no choice but to wear longer hair lengths in order to keep it hidden. However, longer hair, especially when it is paired with continued baldness, as in the case of this patient contributes to a more aged-looking appearance. The effect of the shorter and longer hair lengths is quite apparent in this patient’s before and after photos.

Watch this amazing video to learn more about his hair transplant victory.

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Frequently Asked Questions – Repair Strip Surgery Mistakes 

Would SMP help me conceal strip scars if I want to wear a buzz cut after a Dr.UGraft hair transplant?

At first, the idea of using of ink pigment to simulate shaved hair might seem like a good way to camouflage strip scar tissue. However, when there is actual hair surrounding the region, most people can notice a difference in texture.  The strip scar would maintain a smooth appearance And the surrounding hair (even when cut short) would produce a contrasting texture.  Most people would be able to detect that ink was used. Therefore, SMP used strictly on the linear scar would not do the best job of hiding it.

Why do many strip hair transplant doctors tell patients that their method produces better quality grafts?

These specialists make the argument that technicians can examine the strip under a microscope. Therefore, they have the ability to carefully cut around each graft so that more of the tissue sheath around each follicular unit remains intact. According to this view, when tiny FUE punches are used, doctors have to guess where the follicle is. And furthermore, with these punches, there is a greater chance of slicing outer layers of the follicle’s tissue sheath and damaging their ability to survive long term.

The actual reality, however, is that strip surgery actually does not guarantee better growth yield. This patient’s case is a very good example. Using Follicular Unit Extraction, Dr. Umar has treated many individuals who had suffered from poor strip surgery outcomes.

Can other types of hair from the body be used instead of beard hair for a repair procedure?

Dr. Umar’s instrumentation is versatile enough to navigate the course of any type of hair, whether from the head or body. Therefore, grafts can be harvested from areas like the torso, back and even the arms and legs. Head hair, when available is prioritized. Beard hair is often used due to the quantity of hair that can be made available on the sides of the face as well as the neck. Other areas may be considered depending on the quantity needed as well as the various levels of softness that may be desired for more realistic detail.

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Further Reading:

Learn more about body hair transplantation and patients who have benefitted from the procedure here 

Meet another patient who triumphed over past failed strip surgery with the ability to wear a short buzz cut afterward

References

Jewell T. Fue hair transplant: What to expect, cost, pictures, and more. Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/health/cosmetic-surgery/everything-to-know-about-a-fue-hair-transplant. Published July 14, 2020. Accessed August 11, 2022.

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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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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.

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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.

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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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This patient had suffered for years. Norwood 7 baldness had plagued his self-esteem, inflicting a constant feeling of embarrassment upon him. He’d used a toupee for some time to conceal his bald head but never felt satisfied. The toupee had become a source of embarrassment itself. He also did not want to shave his entire head. Instead, he thought that a hair transplant procedure would be the best course of action.

However, at the Norwood 7 stage, there was not enough hair remaining to produce noticeable improvements in his coverage. According to Dr.U, attempting to harvest grafts from these areas would leave behind depleted and thinned patches on the scalp, a phenomenon referred to as donor overharvesting.

This patient, therefore, decided to rely on Dr. U’s Dr.UGraft Zeus system for help. The technology’s ability to safely harvest non-head hair from the beard areas made it possible to transform this patient from a Norwood 7 to a Norwood 3 hair loss status.

Severe baldness restoration by hair transplant with uGraft – Dr Umar

In this video, Dr Umar restores a extreme bald state using his uGraft techniques by adding head adnbeard hair combination to the vast area of baldness. This patient is now rid of his hairpiece. He had been told there is nothing anyone can do for him.

Dr.UGraft Norwood 7 Hair Restoration in Los Angeles: Before Photo

Because of the patient’s baldness severity, he scored a 7 on the Norwood Scale—Dr. Umar recommended multiple non-head hair procedures to restore the patient’s coverage [1]. Dr. Umar consulted with the patient to develop a treatment plan and brief the patient on the results.

The below images show the extent of his NW 7 baldness.

Dr. UGraft Norwood 7 FUE Transplant Procedure Using 10500 Grafts

Dr. Umar recommended 10500 Dr.UGrafts to restore the patient’s hair. The transplants would take place over two surgeries to ensure the best results. Dr. Umar then selected the head and beard areas [2] to provide the Dr.UGrafts and focused on thickening the hair on the crown and restoring a natural-looking hairline.

Dr. UGraft Norwood 7 Hair Transplant Before and After Photos:

Six months after his second procedure, the patient had a thick head of hair at the crown and a restored hairline to boot. The patient felt relief at the natural hair that had regrown on his head thanks to the Dr.UGraft FUE and said goodbye to his old toupee once and for all. The patient also began to look ahead to the future. Though Dr. Umar had restored his hair, the severity of the patient’s baldness had dictated that he would retain a high forehead and some erosion of the hairline at the temples. The patient decided he wanted even more hair and consulted with Dr. Umar to plan Dr. UGraft FUE further. The patient felt determined to have a full head of thick, dense, natural-looking hair. After seeing the results of the Dr.UGraft procedure, the patient knew his dream could one day come true.

The photos below highlight the restored hairline and crown.

Norwood 7 Hair Transplant Result Video: How to Restore Severe Hair Loss with the Dr.UGraft Method

The following video shows this patient’s Norwood 7 hair transplant result, derived through Dr.UGraft FUE. It shows successful restoration from a Norwood 7 to Norwood 3 hair loss status.

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This case shows that body hair transplants are an effective treatment for severe baldness (Norwood 7) and that beard hair is a viable and reliable donor source.

Norwood 7 Frequently Asked Questions:

Is there such a thing as Norwood 8? If so, is Norwood 8 FUE hair restoration possible?

In this case, some would consider the patient to report a Norwood 8 as it is an extreme case of baldness. For those that support the existence of an NW 8 classification, the answer as to whether an NW 8 hair restoration is possible is yes. This patient is an excellent example of how it can be done using Dr. UGraft’s solutions for efficiently utilizing diverse hair donor resources. This can only be achieved consistently with the revolutionary tools and systems of Dr. UGraft’s tool kit and processes. As described, this case accomplished a restoration from classical Norwood  7 to Norwood 3. But many argue it is a case of a Norwood 8 to Norwood 3 hair restoration.

I’ve been told in the past that I don’t have sufficient donor hair to undergo an FUE hair transplant. Can Dr.UGraft help me?

Yes, in all likelihood. The versatility of Dr.UGraft allows Dr. Umar to perform body hair transplants, thus dramatically expanding the donor pool. This allows Dr. Umar to rebuild ahead of full, natural-looking hair using various sources from all over the body, not just the head. Dr. Umar uses a sense of skill and artistry to reconstruct a head of hair for the best look possible.

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References

1. Umar Sanusi. Hair transplantation in patients with inadequate head donor supply using non-head hair: report of 3 cases. Ann Plast Surg 2011; 67(4):322–5.
2. Umar Sanusi. Use of body hair and beard hair in hair restoration. Facial Plast Surg Clin N Am 2013;21(3):469–77

Further Reading:

• More information on hair loss, including the Norwood Scale.
• Another case of Dr.UGraft FUE curing severe baldness.

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