As hair transplants become more popular, new challenges faced by both patients and practitioners have driven innovation in Follicular Unit Excision (FUE). One such challenge is that Traditional FUE procedures involve shaving the donor area to make it easier for the practitioner to harvest the grafts. Many people seeking hair
For patients of African descent, hair loss can feel like an especially isolating journey. Many are told that Follicular Unit Excision (FUE) is not an option for them. Afro-textured hair grows in unpredictable angles and comes in tightly curved follicle structures. This results in a high transection rate, making it
This black male patient was just too young to be worried about thinning hair. Balding at 22 wasn’t something he thought he would face. But it was apparent his hair was disappearing and that his male pattern baldness was only going to intensify. His hairline was balding and the mid-scalp
Traction alopecia is a hair loss condition caused by constantly pulling on the hair. Eventually, this tension creates permanent damage to the hair follicles. Traction alopecia can occur in men and women of all ethnicities. But it is often seen in black females due to culturally tight hairstyles such as braids,
Patients of African descent often have trouble finding hair loss solutions because of the tightly curled nature of their hair. Such was the case for this patient. As he began to experience hair loss, he underwent a strip surgery at another clinic to mask loss at his hairline. The surgery
UPDATE: Unlike SMP, trichopigmentation is not permanent and only lasts 1-3 years. However, SMP is vulnerable to the Tyndall effect, while trichopigmentation is more realistic-looking. SMP Tattoo Mistake Fixed By FUE Surgery In African American Patient — Before and After Prior to his FUE hair transplant, this African Amercian patient
Article Updated August 2022 Conventional basic FUE hair tools are limited when comes to people of African Descent. In this demographic group, these basic FUE tools may work if the skin is rather soft and the hair curl is not severe. In other words, without specialized tools, a black patient
Article Updated August 2022 For patients with tightly curled hair—in particular, people of African descent—conventional FUE treatments can spell disaster. In order to find a better solution for his African American patients, Dr. Umar invented a brand new tool – the Dr.UPunch Curl. Instead of using a rotary motion, it
