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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Why Standard Tools Fail

Afro hair is tightly curled underneath the skin, and the follicles curve in a way that’s hard to see or follow with regular FUE tools. Most standard punches are straight and can’t adapt to this curvature, so they cut through the follicles instead of removing them intact. This is what’s called a transection, and it renders the graft unusable. When surgeons attempt FUE with these conventional devices, the results are often discouraging: high transection rates, poor graft survival, and patients left feeling hopeless about restoring their hair density.

Dr. Sanusi Umar’s Solution To Afro Texture FUE

Designed with inclusivity in mind, the Dr.UGraft Zeus system adapts intelligently to different hair and skin types, including tightly coiled, Afro-textured follicles, reducing the risks that have historically excluded these patients from FUE procedures

The device includes intelligent presets for:

• Afro-textured hair
• Straight or wavy hair
• Beard and body donor hair
• Long hair FUE

The system efficiently covers all FUE scenarios by providing adjustable torque, rotational speed, and movement dynamics. These work in tandem with an advanced hybrid smart punch to optimize follicle harvesting for different skin and hair types. Other standard devices don’t have these custom modes, and, combined with a sharp punch, they more often transect coiled Afro hair. The Dr.UGraft Zeus device is the only all-purpose device capable of performing FUE on textured hair, making it a particularly useful tool for African descent patients who want to undergo hair transplant surgery.

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Proven Results Backed By Numbers

An independent study by Dr. Umar found that the Dr.UGraft Zeus device yielded consistent results across African descent patients who underwent FUE with it. Less than 10% of the follicular units extracted were broken and transected, whereas standard FUE tools with sharp punches can have a transection rate of up to 80% on coiled, Afro-texture hair.

An Inclusive Tool For All Hair Types

As the inventor of the Dr.UGraft® Zeus system, Dr. Umar has not only demonstrated his expertise in hair transplant surgeries, but he has also made the procedure more inclusive to traditionally underserved communities, particularly African descent patients, whose physical characteristics, heritage, and gene mixing have made them a particularly challenging group for FUE. By embracing the diversity of hair types, including those traditionally labeled “too difficult,” Dr. Umar has created a pathway for healing, confidence, and inclusion.

If you have Afro-textured hair and practitioners told you that hair transplants are not an option, it is time to explore the possibilities with Dr. UGraft Zeus. Fill out our online consultation form and discover a treatment designed for you.

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

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His balding hair took a toll on his self-esteem. But this young gentleman was determined to find a real solution. After researching remedies, tricks and hair tinctures that promised hair regrowth, he was determined to find a way to save his hair. Unfortunately, nothing showed promise. 

Besides his age and the stage of his hair loss, this young man also had to consider the ethnic needs associated with hair transplantation performed on individuals of African descent, a group who faces much higher transection (i.e. hair follicle damage) rates, compared to other demographics.

Tired of experimenting with topicals and pharmaceuticals, Earnest decided he would get a hair transplant. After another in depth search for a hair transplant surgeon, he stumbled upon Dr. Sanusi Umar, also known as Dr. U. 

After learning about his successful hands-on-experience, performing hair transplant procedures on black men and women, this young patient knew that the Dr.U Hair and Skin Clinic was the place to go,  where he could achieve his personal vision for an age-appropriate hairline, temples and overall growth.

VIDEO – Hair Transplant for Young Black Los Angeles Male In His Twenties

In this video, Dr.U takes viewers through the planning and process of this hair transplant procedure. Learn more about how his Dr.UGraft Zeus technology was used to produce this patient’s life-changing results.

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Before Photos – Young Black Male Patient With Androgenic Hair Loss

The patient arrived at Dr.U’s clinic with a distressing state of hair loss. He hoped to resolve the following areas affected by the early onset of male pattern baldness:

• hairline recession
• receded temples
• sparse thinning which pervaded the top of his scalp

Below are photos taken before his procedure with Dr.U. The patient wants to achieve a more youthful looking hairline, temples and coverage which would be more aligned with his age group.

The top of the patient’s head shows significant and unwanted sparseness which he wanted to resolve through a hair transplant procedure specialized for black male patients.

The temples on both the right and the left side show considerable hair loss which contributed to a much older looking appearance.  According to Dr.U, these regions are an important detail for creating the right framework for the patient’s face.

Procedure Photos – Dr.UGraft Zeus, An All-In-One System For a Black Male Hair Transplant

Conventional FUE hair transplants offer a “one for all” approach that just doesn’t work for everyone. Regular punches are likely to incur the risk of damaging curved-shaped Afro-textured hair follicles. Many hair transplant doctors believe that this unique hair follicle type is not compatible with generic cylindrical FUE punches which are more suitable for harvesting straight hair and can actually damage the curled hair follicle during an extraction.

And certainly strip surgery using a scalpel is not an option. This type of procedure leaves a linear scar on the back of their head. Patients feel self-conscious about this and often attempt to hide it by wearing their hair long. However, since most black men prefer closely cropped or short hair styles, there is no way to  hide the exposed scar.

According to Dr.U, hair follicle shape is not the number one reason behind the high graft transection rates which commonly occurs in black patients. After years of conducting hair restoration procedures for patients of all races, Dr.U discovered that greater-than-average skin thickness is actual leading factor  responsible for unsuccessful hair transplant graft extractions in black patients.Based on his own observations, he noticed that patients of African descent tend to have varying degrees of thick dermal tissue on their scalp. A generic FUE punch, which relies on just set of rotational settings, will experience great difficulty penetrating the obstinate scalp dermal surface layer, characteristic in most black men and women. 

The photos below show the regions he hoped to fill in using scalp donor grafts harvested using Dr.UGraft Zeus.

Dr.U uses his Intelligent punch along with his Dr.UGraft Zeus system to extract any and all types of hair follicle grafts, including those derived from men and women of African descent. Both these components combined overcome the issues of skin thickness and hair follicle curvature which are characteristics particular to this demographic.

Dr.U and staff members ensure the careful harvesting of hair follicles extracted from black patients to achieve minimal to zero transection during procedures.  Below are close-up photos depicting these uniquely shaped donor hair grafts.

              Tightly curled Afro textured hair grows from hair follicles which have a uniquely curved structure

Dr.U is shown at work performing hair transplant graft extractions. His Intelligent punch is designed to be responsive to different skin thickness terrains, including the dense scalp environments found in patients of African origin.

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The Technology of Dr.UGraft Zeus

The Dr.UGraft Zeus console is designed with multiple touch-screen presets to accommodate multiple types of skin thickness levels. This revolutionary concept developed by Dr.U, resulted from many years of direct observation to determine the best punch performance parameters to successfully harvest grafts for different patient ethnic groups.

This technology removes the guesswork out of punch extractions to handle the varying different contexts and skin terrains that surgical practitioners are likely to encounter when performing FUE hair transplant surgery.

Dr.UGraft Zeus offers black hair transplant patients a reliable approach and protocol for anticipating a the growth-yield that they set out for. No longer do men and women of African descent need to be reliant on any form type of hit-or-miss surgery. They can patiently await their results, confident that they are on the right track towards a fuller head of scalp hair.

The Zeus Hair Transplant For 20 Year Old Black Male Patient

Dr. U’s goal was to provide him with a natural looking appearance of fullness for the top of the head, hairline and temples.The advanced and Intuitive FUE feature set of the Dr.UGraft Zeus hair transplant technology system produced the lowest possible transection rate with optimal yield at the very end [1]. 

 In total Dr. U, using UGraft Zeus extracted 3003 grafts. He used the finer hairs, 957 grafts from the nape for the mid scalp and the rest he spread out evenly through the frontal scalp, the hairline and other parts of the mid scalp. 

Before and After Photos – Dr.U’s  Hair Transplant Procedure For Young Black Male in Los Angeles

Dr.U observed the remaining pattern of hair growth on the patient’s head. From this information, he was able to infer crucial placement details such as  natural looking distribution points and orientation angles. During the insertion phase, Dr.U inserted each donor graft to conform to these design patterns. He also utilized finer nape hair to render a natural looking soft and nuanced outer edge for the patient’s hairline and temples.

The patient’s new hairline, top coverage and temples produce a remarkable difference in the overall youthfulness of his appearance.

For many patients, it is not always possible to utilize the maximum donor quantity. Instead, the best course of action would be to make the most of a conservative number of grafts to achieve the closest approximation to the appearance of having full coverage.

Learn more about Dr.U’s specialized extractions and graft insertions  which helped this black male patient attain an amazing image makeover.

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Frequently Asked Questions

I am a black male and already had a strip surgery. I do not like my scar. What can I do to get rid of it?

It is possible to use Follicular Unit Extraction to harvest and transplant a set of additional grafts along the scar line. They would need to be inserted far more closely (i.e. greater square area densities) compared to the rest of the hair on your scalp. This helps to ensure the best possible coverage of the scar tissue. Again, as discussed earlier, having higher skin thickness is a major risk factor to consider for patients of African descent. This issue contributes to higher transection (i.e. hair follicle damage) rates. Unsuccessful extractions would then lead to various issues such as poor growth and fewer available donor grafts which may be needed for future hair transplant surgeries. This is why it would be important for black patients to consider undergoing procedures performed using highly specialized technology such as the Dr.UGraft Zeus system which accounts for the variable of skin thickness in individuals of African origin.

Why is the Dr.UGraft Zeus system better than other FUE approaches for black people?

The Dr.UGraft Zeus is designed to overcome both the issues of skin thickness and curled hair follicles which exist in patients of African descent. The technology is used to power Dr.U’s Intelligent punch. Both components are designed with these unique characteristics in mind. Black male and female patients can confidently await their anticipated growth instead of taking chances on hit-or-miss Follicular Unit Extraction procedures.

Can the Dr.UGraft Zeus be used for women of African descent who are losing hair?

Although the patient featured in this case study is male, the Dr.UGraft Zeus can most certainly be used to perform successful hair restoration surgeries on black females. To qualify as a candidate (whether male or female), a patient would need to have a sufficient quantity of long-term and permanent donor hair follicle grafts. In many cases, black women who are suffering from traction alopecia would eligible to undergo a Dr.UGraft Zeus hair transplant procedure.

References

[1] Umar, Sanusi MD, Comparative Study of a Novel Tool for Follicular Unit Extraction for Individuals with Afro-textured Hair, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open: September 2016 – Volume 4 – Issue 9 – p e1069

Further Reading

Learn how a hair transplant patient with shock loss was able to restore his hair loss by opting for a Dr.UGraft Zeus procedure

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Best Traction Alopecia Treatment in Los Angeles by Dr. U

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Photos of Santa Monica Patient Before Her Bald Edges Treatment

Traction alopecia, also known as tension alopecia, or loss of hair edges as well as bald edges develops as thinning or empty margins around the sides of the scalp. These regions are also sometimes called “edges”.

The loss of edges is depicted in these patient photos before her surgery.

For a long time, she tried to cover the bare areas with longer sections of hair. But eventually, she decided on a more permanent solution by choosing a Dr.UPunch Curl FUE hair transplantation.

Procedure Photos of the Dr.UPunch Curl As the Best Treatment for Traction Alopecia

Hair restoration in women is only feasible if healthy donor follicles can be harvested. In most cases of female traction alopecia, surgery can offer the hope of renewed growth.

However, there has always been major barriers to performing successful hair transplants for African American patients. Like other ethnic groups, this demographic has two surgical methods to choose from.

The strip surgery technique uses a scalpel to remove the skin from the back of the head to derive donor grafts. However, it is not the best approach for African American women who are likely to develop large, raised keloid scars.

Follicular Unit Extraction is the other alternative. This hair transplant technique uses tiny punches to remove donor hair. General versions of these devices have a circular radially rotating cutting end, which works best on straight hair follicles. The curved grafts found in black patients is not very compatible with this basic design. Cylindrical punches struggle to follow the tortuous angle of growth, which results in transection of the graft.

According to Dr. Umar (also known as Dr. U) an even bigger challenge in performing FUE hair transplants on black patients lies in the thickness of their skin dermis layer. This thickness means the tissue attachments to follicular unit grafts are stronger.

Dr. Umar’s Method – Using the Dr.UGraft System for Black Female Hair Transplant

To solve these issues, Dr. Umar invented a highly specialized non-rotary punch called the Dr.UPunch Curl. It is designed to cut around the curvature of black hair follicles. It can also penetrate even the thickest skin dermal tissue. In more challenging cases this device can be counted on as the best treatment for traction alopecia. This is due to the Dr.UPunch Curl’s sharp, two-pronged curved tip. Used with a plunging motion, this innovative punch follows the curves of tightly coiled hair follicles. Watch the animation below to see how it works.

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For some black patients, the blunt Dr.UPunch hybrid rotary punch is sufficient for removing curled follicles and penetrating the dermis. For other patients of African descent, this device may still produce higher transection rates. In such instances, the Dr.UPunch Curl should be used instead. This instrument can be used for all black patients to achieve very low transection rates of less than 10%.

In this case of this female black patient, Dr. Umar first applied his rotary punch before switching to the Dr.UPunch Curl

Black Female Hair Transplant Before and After Photos:

Here are photos of this patient before and after her hair transplant procedure, performed with the Dr.UPunch Curl . Dr. Umar used this technology to extract healthy hair follicles from the lower part of her scalp. He then inserted these grafts into the empty, thinning edges of the patient, around the sides of her head.

Video:  Dr.UPunch Curl Achieves Traction Alopecia Regrowth For African American Patient

Watch this video of the patient’s procedure to learn more about her surgery and personal experience with traction alopecia.

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Update September 2018: The patient above continued to see improve with her hair transplant results as her edge grew back in. Take a look at her updated results in the video below:

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FAQ: Best Treatment for Traction Alopecia

Can traction alopecia be reversed?

Earlier signs of traction alopecia can easily be reversed. Individuals would simply have to change their hairstyles to stop the tension on their hair.  This would also allow the hair follicles to heal and prevent permanent forms of hair loss. Topical application of minoxidil may also be effective in early stages of traction alopecia.

What are some ways I can grow my edges back from traction alopecia?

Hair transplant procedures can help with regrowth in advanced forms of traction alopecia. Earlier stages of TA will benefit from safer hair styling practices. The use of minoxidil can also help in the early stages of the condition.

When do I need to choose surgery for my traction alopecia treatment?

If hair cannot possibly regrow in the hair loss areas, then the follicles have been permanently damaged. In these situations, surgery will be the best way to transplant new follicles in order to see improvement.

Have more questions about the best treatment for traction alopecia? Use the “Ask Dr. U” button below to send your inquiry.

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Further Reading – Surgical Bald Edges Treatment

Read Dr. Umar’s publication, featured in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, about the use of his non-rotary punch on black patients.

Meet a male black patient who underwent a Dr.UPunch Curl hair transplant

Learn more this African American male whose hair transplant procedure was performed with the Dr.UPunch i

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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.

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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

Learn more about this patient’s overall hair transplant experience and his outcome by watching this video:

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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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SMP Tattoo Mistake Fixed By FUE Surgery In African American Patient — Before and After

Prior to his FUE hair transplant, this African Amercian patient resorted to using scalp micropigmentation to compensate for his receding hairline and temples.

Bad African American Scalp Tattoos: Before Photos

Before the patient visited our clinic, he had undergone a scalp micropigmentation (SMP) procedure by another practitioner. The patient was unhappy with the results of his SMP for two reasons:

1. The pigment was placed in his receding temples, resulting in a noticeable difference in texture between the treated area and his natural hair.
2. The pigment was deposited deeply in the skin, resulting in the Tyndall effect, in which the pigment turns blue or green.

Overall, this caused his SMP to look extremely unrealistic. The patient had originally sought out scalp micro-pigmentation because as an African-American, he didn’t believe he was a candidate for a hair transplant. Unhappy with his appearance, he scheduled an appointment with Dr. Umar to explore his options for repairing his botched tattooed hairline.

Botched Tattooed Hairline Repair: Dr.UGraft Procedure Photos

Dr. Umar used his patented, dulled Dr.UPunch Rotor to perform an FUE hair transplant on the patient. Because the patient is African-American with curly hair, he would not be a suitable candidate for a traditional FUE hair transplant, which can only be performed on patients with straight or wavy hair. However, the patented Dr.UPunch tool allows for FUE on all hair types. Dr. Umar filled in the patient’s hairline and improved overall hair density with 1375 grafts.

Bad Hair Tattoo Before and After Repair Photos

These photos, taken 11 months after his procedure, show the patient’s results. Dr. Umar was able to use his Dr.UGraft Revolution system to perform a bad hair tattoo repair on the patient, and the patient was ecstatic with the results.

Dr.UGraft Patient Results Video: Bad Hair Tattoo Repair for Pasadena, Los Angeles Patient

For more bad hair tattoos before and after repair pictures, watch the video below.

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This case is a great example of how a Dr.UGraft FUE hair transplant can be used to repair a bad hair tattoo. Dr. U and his Dr.UPunch Rotor produce amazing results on patients with curly hair, as demonstrated with this patient.

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Frequently Asked Questions – Dr.UGraft Bad Hair Tattoo Repair

What is the cost of repairing a bad hair tattoo?

The price of repairing a bad hair tattoo is dependent on various factors. When consulting with Dr. Umar, you will discuss the number of grafts as well as the amount of needed trichopigmentation.

What are the pros and cons of hair tattooing?

Hair tattoo procedures are performed by tattoo artists and permanent makeup specialists. While a hair tattoo is less expensive than scalp micro pigmentation (SMP), the results will not be as realistic. For the most realistic results, a patient must undergo SMP or trichopigmentation by a hair loss specialist. Many patients who resorted to hair tattooing instead of having the more realistic scalp micro pigmentation have had unnatural-looking outcomes that required fixing.

What is the difference between hair tattooing, scalp micropigmentation, and trichopigmentation?

Hair tattoos, scalp micropigmentation (SMP), and trichopigmentation vary in the gauge and design of the needles, the pigment used, and the application technique. Tattoo artists perform hair tattoos with the same needles used for traditional tattoos, which are too large and round to properly mimic the appearance of hair. Additionally, hair tattoos use traditional tattoo pigment, which is prone to turning blue or green in a result called the Tyndall effect. Trichopigmentation and SMP use smaller needles specially designed to create the appearance of individual hairs. SMP and trichopigmentation differ on the types of ink used and the depth of the pigment placement. SMP is permanent but vulnerable to the Tyndall effect, while trichopigmentation only lasts for two years but is more realistic-looking.

Who is a good candidate for trichopigmentation?

Not everyone is a good candidate for trichopigmentation. Trichopigmentation is ideal for those who want to shave or buzz their hair but still have the appearance of naturally full hair. This is a popular procedure for those who do not want to undergo full hair restoration, want to cover a previous hair transplant scar, or to cover areas affected by alopecia. Trichopigmentation can be the “icing on the cake”, complementing a hair transplant procedure. Trichopigmentation works well for those with dark hair but doesn’t work on red, blonde, grey, or white hair. The procedure is not ideal for those who want to wear their hair in longer hairstyles or to fill in receding temples.

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Further Reading:

• Read about another case that combined scalp micropigemtation with UGraft FUE to give denser looking coverage and repair a linear scar of hair transplant surgery

References

1. Tyndall effect – Wikipedia. En.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyndall_effect. Published 2022. Accessed July 29, 2022.

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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 has a low chance of success and a high chance of graft damage using traditional FUE hair transplant methods. Fortunately for patients of African descent, Dr. Umar has invented a tool called the Dr.UPunch Curl which has recorded universal success in performing FUE in black men and women. It is indeed the best tool for FUE hair transplant for black men and women.

As an experienced hair surgeon, Dr. Sanusi Umar has studied many of these failed transplants which resulted from damaged grafts. Obviously, when damaged grafts are grafted, patients would observe little to no hair growth. Dr. Umar has invented and patented a new device called the Dr.UPunch Curl. To date, the Dr.UPunch Curl is the first instrument of its kind that can boast successful transplants in all black men and women. Thus, the hair transplant field has come to recognize the Dr.UPUnch Curl as the best tool for Fue hair transplant for black men and women.

The patient profiled here has benefited from the unique attributes of the Dr.UPunch Curl. After trying another clinic that espouses expertise in performing FUE in African hair, he experienced dismal results with poor growth. In his research, Dr. Umar found that round-tipped rotary FUE punch resulted in very high transections. He developed the Dr.UPunch Curl to address this issue and has done so with astounding success. Dr. Umar first demonstrated the success of the Dr.UPunch Curl in a peer-reviewed publication in the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open Journal.

FUE Hair Transplant for Black Men: Patient History

This Los Angeles patient of African American descent experienced scarring hair loss due to a condition that originated during childhood. The hair loss manifested in the frontal area of the scalp, making it especially noticeable.

The patient first underwent one basic FUE hair transplant utilizing the conventional FUE punch at another clinic. Though the clinic is experienced in performing FUE hair transplants in African American patients the procedure did not succeed, resulting in poor growth. Why did the procedure fail? In Dr. Umar’s experience, African-descended individuals possessing thick scalp skin and tightly curled hair follicles would experience a high graft damage rate if traditional basic FUE tools are utilized. After the failure, this patient resorted to scalp micro-pigmentation ( SMP ) to camouflage his hair loss. Still unhappy with SMP results, the patient needed a new solution. He then visited Dr. Umar’s Los Angeles office to find a lasting treatment.

The Dr.UGraft Solution: Black African Hair Transplant using the Dr.UPunch Curl – Procedure Photos

After conducting a biopsy to rule out a potential ongoing infection or inflammatory scalp condition, Dr. Umar conducted an FUE test using the Dr.UPunch Rotor (rotary dull punch). Dr. Umar found that with rotary punches, the graft damage rate was unacceptable. Dr. Umar then deployed his patented Dr.UPunch Curl, which he invented specifically for performing FUE hair transplants for black men. Using this tool, Dr, Umar can transplant any manner of hair follicle regardless of the curliness, thickness, or toughness of the skin. Using the Dr.UPunch Curl, Dr. Umar extracted a total of 2,320 grafts in a two-stage procedure: 1600 grafts were used during the first stage, while 800 grafts were used in the second stage. Thus establishing that Dr.UPunch Curl tool is the best tool for FUE hair transplant for black men having succeeded where conventional and even advanced rotary-punch-based tools could not.

Dr.UGraft FUE Hair Transplant for Black Male Before and After Photos

Dr. Umar used the 2,320 tightly curled grafts successfully extracted by Dr.UPunch Curl tool to fill in the patient’s hairline and frontal area of the scalp. Nine months after his procedure with Dr. Umar, the patient had finally found solace. His hair now appears natural and full. Dr. Umar expects that the patient will continue to experience further improvement. Further growth continues up until the 12th to 18th month after surgery, according to Dr. Umar. During this continued growth, the patient’s hair will thicken and populate the scalp in a uniform manner. The patient felt totally pleased with the results of the procedure with the Dr.UPunch Curl tool, and no longer has a need for hair loss concealers.

Patient Results VIDEO: Best FUE Tool for Black African Hair Transplant in Los Angeles

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Frequently Asked Questions – Best Tool for FUE Hair Transplant for Black Men

What makes the Dr.UPunch Curl tool able to perform a successful FUE hair transplant for black men?

Dr. Umar developed the Dr.UPunch Curl tool specifically for performing black African hair transplants. It can navigate tightly curled, Afro-textured hair as well as different skin thickness without damaging grafts.

Why did another African Hair FUE specialized clinic fail this patient?

Most FUE procedures use conventional FUE tools which cannot tackle the challenges posed by African hair, which includes tight curliness and thicker scalp skin. FUE procedures using tools other than the Dr.UPunch Curl often results in a high graft damage rate. If a surgeon performs the procedure with damaged grafts, the surgery will result in dismal growth.

Often, a failed FUE procedure would cause many clinics to offer the patient the dreaded strip method of hair transplant. That notorious procedure entails cutting a strip of flesh from the back and sides of the head, resulting in a large linear scar. This complication poses risks for black men in particular, who frequently desire a shorter haircut. The linear strip scar forces the patient into a lifelong futile search for ways to eliminate the scar and can have a disastrous effect on appearance. For this reason, black men should avoid strip surgery at all costs.

Since conventional FUE punches (round tipped rotary punches) can achieve success in 30-40% of black patients in whom the scalp skin is very soft or the curliness is mild, the chance of success is at best a hit and miss proposition. In such a scenario, Dr. U recommends that the providers not in possession of Dr.UPunch Curl should first perform a test procedure before committing the patient to a complete surgery session. Sadly, the story in many patients is that damaged grafts are grafted and not surprisingly, the yield 9-12 months later is poor. Dr. Umar is seeing an increasing number of Afro-textured-haired patients who after having FUE at African hair experienced clinics end up with very dismal growth. This high incidence tells to the lack of proper tools by these clinics. Unfortunately, patients are often convinced of African hair FUE expertise by misleading results garnered from strip surgery patients or the 30 – 40% subset of that population in whom conventional FUE tools have worked. This is the story of the patient presented on this page. Dr. Umar invented the Dr.UPunch Curl that can successfully extract viable grafts from any and all patients with kinky or curled African-type hair by FUE for this reason.

Advisory for Black Men and Women Seeking FUE Hair Transplant: Patients contemplating having an FUE hair transplant at any clinic and that have tightly curled hair on account of African heritage, should be wary. Unless the clinic possesses the Dr.UPunch Curl, patients should demand a test procedure and insist on seeing their grafts to verify their integrity. Dr. Umar laments that he has seen far too many sad stories of patients who expended so many resources into an FUE procedure at “black hair FUE specialized” clinics, only to have no growth. It is the reason he researched and invented the Dr.UPunch Curl which has thus far shown universal success in extracting intact grafts in people of African descent.

How much does a black male hair transplant cost using the Dr.UPunch Curl?

The cost of a black male FUE hair transplant using the Dr.UPunch Curl varies from patient to patient. First, Dr. Umar will consult with a patient about a black African hair transplant using the Dr.UPunch Curl tool to develop a plan of treatment. Cost depends on the number of grafts and a patient’s goals for hair restoration.

Why have African American celebrities like Lebron James not taken advantage of this breakthrough in black male hair transplant?

Ironically, most celebrities do not have the time to conduct their own research on the best hair transplantation methods and surgeons available. Typically they entrust their managers to seek out a solution for something as important as hair surgery. Because of this, you can bet that the client’s best interests are not always the top priority. Oftentimes, patients that do their own due diligence can find better solutions than the hired help.

With the Dr.UGraft method and Dr.UPunch Curl tool, all patients and specifically African Americans can receive a successful hair transplant surgery that can not only restore hair but repair previously failed procedures. Athletes like Lebron James are much better suited to explore all of their options before going under the knife.

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Further Reading:

• Learn about the Dr.UGraft Advanced FUE System
• Another amazing hair restoration result by Dr. Umar

References

1. Gallagher G. Scalp micropigmentation: Benefits, side effects, before & after pics. Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/health/beauty-skin-care/scalp-micropigmentation. Published May 29, 2019. Accessed August 9, 2022.
2. Umar S. Comparative Study of a Novel Tool for Follicular Unit Extraction for Individuals with Afro-textured Hair.

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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 uses a plunging action to extract and transplant hair grafts. In essence, Dr. Umar has perfected a procedure for linear scar-free black hair restoration for all African hair using Dr.UPunch Curl FUE.

Linear Scar Free Black Hair Restoration in Los Angeles- Before Photos:

Before visiting with Dr. Umar, this patient wanted to have FUE surgery to avoid the scarring customary in other hair surgeries. He suffered from hair loss and a receding hairline. 

Unfortunately, the patient had very tightly curled hair, which deemed him a poor candidate for basic FUE. With this hair type, the use of rotary punch (dull and sharp) would result in a high graft damage rate.

The Solution – FUE Afro-textured hair transplant surgery Before and After Photos:

In order to avoid scarring and unsatisfactory results from basic FUE, Dr. Umar deployed his new invention the DrUPunch Curl. Unlike other devices, Dr. Umar designed this non-rotary tool specifically to harvest grafts of tightly curled hair. The comparison photo below shows how this precise procedure resulted in a natural-looking hairline.

To restore and strengthen this patient’s hairline, Dr. Umar transplanted 1600 grafts during two surgery sessions. The DrUPunch Curl allowed for precise harvesting with a transection rate below 5%. The photo below shows that the patient received no visible lasting scars from this procedure.

The added hair on top blends in naturally and gives the patient a fuller head of hair. These results would not be possible with strip surgery, as strip surgeries always result in heavy, visible scarring.

Black Male Hair Transplant Before and After – Patient Results Photo:

This patient had regained a full head of hair and balanced hairline, enjoying the uniform coverage—not patchy spots like he had before.

This patient says if he had a choice to do it all over again he would definitely choose to go with a Dr.UPunch Curl Dr.UGraft FUE –“100%!” Patients should always beware of clinics offering FUE for African hair that do not have Dr.UPunch Curl. Only the Dr.UGraft FUE can restore hair in patients, regardless of hair type, with such precision and natural-looking results.

Black Male Hair Transplant Before and After Results in Video: Dr.UPunch FUE Works for All Black Hair Transplant African Patients

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Linear Scar Free Black Hair Restoration – Frequently Asked Questions:

How much does a black male hair transplant cost (FUE vs strip)?

The cost of FUE with the Dr.UGraft varies from patient to patient depending on the number of grafts needed to restore hair. For patients that have financial considerations, Dr. Umar can develop a plan that will minimize the cost while still resulting in thick, natural-looking hair. Because of the amount of time needed to extract kinked African type hair by FUE, fewer grafts are extracted per session when compared to straight or wavy hair extraction sessions typically. For these reasons, expect African-type hair FUE to be a bit more expensive when compared to that of straight or slightly wavy hair.

Strip surgery which is invasive and replete with many disadvantages, is a faster procedure requiring less technical skills, less time, or equipment. For that reason, it comes out cheaper than FUE in general.

What is the success rate of FUE in Afro Textured hair without Dr.UPunch curl?

In FUE surgeries on African type hair that do not use the Dr.UPunch curl, the success rate in transplanting afro-textured hair is extremely low. it is typically less than 40%. Many doctors refuse to even perform the procedure, citing the low success rate. This is because of the tightly-wound nature of afro-textured hair, which other transplant tools cannot successfully extract. Dr. Umar designed the D.rUPunch curl precisely to treat patients with tightly wound hair, making it the best surgical option available.

Dr. U is always faced with patients that have had failed FUE from clinics that have presented as experts in African Hair FUE. In these clinics, a few of the FUE successes (4 out of 6) are shown and sometimes the results of patients who had strip (linear scar causing) surgery are misrepresented as FUE results. The result is 6 out of 4 patients who go to these clinics end up with damaged grafts and very poor results. Often by the time Dr. U sees these patients, their donor has been wasted unnecessarily. For this reason, beware of clinics offering FUE for African hair that do not have Dr.UPunch Curl. Ask your FUE doctor what type of tools he has for performing FUE in African type hair. If they do not have DrUPunch Curl, insist on having a small FUE test before committing to a major surgery.

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References

1. En.wikipedia.org. 2022. Afro-textured hair – Wikipedia. [online] Available at: <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afro-textured_hair> [Accessed 23 August 2022].

Further Reading:

• The Dr.UPunch Curl unit is the last frontier of FUE hair transplantation and you can learn more about this revolutionary device here.
• An article in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal by Dr. Umar providing an overview of the Dr.UGraft in people with Afro-textured hair.
• Hair Transplant for Black Men – Dr.UGraft Curl Los Angeles

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Basic FUE procedures currently utilize round tipped rotary punches to score grafts around the hair follicle. This approach is only reliable when it comes to extracting straight or slightly wavy hairs. The majority of patients who possess tightly curled or Afro-textured hair are often told they are not good candidates for basic FUE. This is why Dr. Umar performs Advanced FUE transplantation using his patented Dr.UGraft system. With this revolutionary device, even the most tightly curled hair can be transplanted reliably with minimal transection. In this post, a patient’s case is examined in which Dr. Umar performed an African American Curly hair Dr.UGraft FUE using 1400 grafts.

Dr.UPunch Curl, Best Tool For FUE Hair Transplant for Black Men In Los Angeles

This patient of African-American descent experienced scarring hair loss due to a condition that originated during childhood. The hair loss manifested in the …

Universally There Are Two Types of FUE Procedures:

Basic Follicular Unit Extraction only allows the back and sides of the head to be used as donor hair. Only relatively straight hair is used reliably for basic FUE transplantation. It’s not good for body hair extractions and patients with tighter hair curls.

Advanced Follicular Unit Extraction makes it possible for more difficult areas like the nape, peri-auricular areas, facial hair, and all body hair to be used in addition to the back and sides of the head.

Dr. Umar uses his Dr.UGraft system for advanced FUE procedures which allows for a wider area of the head to be used for harvesting. You can learn more about the advantages of the Dr.UGraft FUE here. 

Using regular FUE hair transplants procedures in African American patients proves to be difficult because of the following factors:

• Tightness of the curl of the hair
• Skin thickness
• Hair follicle connective tissue sheath to outer root sheath connection

Dr. Umar’s solution: UPunch Curl Addition to the UGraft System. 

Dr. U has overcome most of the negative factors that limit results for the regular FUE procedures by using the Dr.UGraft system for FUE hair transplantations. His revolutionary device the Dr.UPunch Curl does not involve any rotary motion, instead, a plunging action is used. With this device more precision is possible and better quality grafts are harvested. An image of the device in action can be seen below.

Dr. U’s invention of the Dr.UPunch Curl is a culmination of specialized research and years of experience in the field of hair transplantation. It is the first invention that is specifically designed for tightly curled Afro-textured hair FUE.

African American Curly Hair Dr.UGraft FUE Using 1400 Grafts : Before The Surgery. 

In the image below a patient is shown with unsuccessful outcomes after he went to a different African American FUE clinic. The rotary punches used in this conventional FUE transplantation caused a very high transection.

In this particular case, the patient had a history of childhood cicatricial alopecia. This scarring condition caused the hair loss seen in the image.

A typical FUE procedure implements round tipped rotary punches which are not an optimal technique for tightly curled hair. Implementing the normal FUE approach for an African American hair transplant can have a limiting impact on factors like:

1. Growth rate or yield
2. Versatility in the type of hairs that can be extracted
3. Wound healing

This is why Dr. U created the UPunch curl in addition with the UGraft system that has worked successfully in all Afro-textured hair transplants. This microscopic procedure is very successful because the incisions are highly targeted and extractions are done with a specialized plunging motion. Hair growth is stronger and thicker after a transplant using UPunch Curl. In the example below, you can explore the results of Dr. Umar’s recent African American Curly hair UGraft FUE using 1400 grafts.

African American Curly Hair UGraft FUE Using 1400 Grafts – The Surgery

After an initial consultation and a review of this patients medical history, Dr. U performed a UGraft FUE surgery. The patient in the images was not suffering from male pattern baldness therefor Dr. U was able to realize that conventional rotary punches would not work. As a result, Dr. U was inclined to use his patented Dr.UPunch Curl that allowed for the  extraction of tightly curled Afro-textured hair. Below is an image captured during this innovative procedure of an African American curly hair UGraft FUE using 1400 grafts.

The image above shows how the FUE surgery is done with the highest precision possible even though the hair is tightly curled. The UPucnch Curl is specifically designed for treatment which cannot be performed using basic FUE.

African American Curly Hair UGraft FUE Using 1400 Grafts – The Results

Below is an image of the patients hairline after he underwent an African American curly hair UGraft FUE using 1400 grafts. A year later, the patient’s hairline is thicker and his bald spot is now unnoticeable.

This minimally invasive technique leaves tiny wounds that are cosmetically insignificant. Unlike with the strip surgery method which leaves noticeable scars.The incisions made with the UPunch Curl are so small that all signs of the procedure are nonexistent within a year.

During the patients FUE procedure, Dr. U successfully extracted 1400 grafts using the UPunch Curl. The harvested hair grafts were applied to the scarred areas in order to facilitate a full head of hair. The patient ended up very happy and excited about his new stronger hairline.

With UGraft FUE even the tightest Afro-textured hair can be treated efficiently and consistently. 

Highly satisfactory results within a year of surgery! 

The implanted hair shafts will go through a phase of shedding until about the eighth week after surgery. Typically, your Dr.UGraft FUE hair transplant will begin to manifest new hair growth by 3.5 to four months, maxing out at 12 months

In this case, cicatricial alopecia was the primary cause for the patient’s hair loss. He suffered from chronic scarring on the front, top and back of his skull. This ongoing biological condition made normal hair growth impossible. But after the Dr.UGraft FUE using 1400 grafts, his hairline has recovered nicely.

Just like with the front bald spot, the back of the head has accepted the grafted hair with perfect results. In the image below you can see the patients full head of hair a year after Dr. Umar performed the surgery.

Notice that unlike with the strip surgery method or the rotary punches, an African American curly hair UGraft FUE using 1400 grafts resulted in a much more natural look. For black men and women with tightly curled hair, the Dr.UPunch Curl along with the UGraft system has been successful in 100% of FUE transplantations.

African American Curly hair UGraft FUE Using 1400 grafts – Result in VIDEO

A year after the procedure this patient shows no signs of a hair transplant surgery, leaving him with a thick hairline and full head of hair. The video below includes more information on this specific case and his treatment process.

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