Retrograde alopecia, characterized by hair loss extending from the nape area to the sides of the head, presents a unique challenge. The absence of a classification for such advanced hair loss levels prompts questions about Norwood 8 and the potential for solutions in groundbreaking cases.

The Patient’s Struggle and the Journey to Restoration

Craig, a patient of mine whose journey mirrors that of the iconic Homer Simpson, faced the challenges of severe NW 7 baldness and retrograde alopecia. His quest for a solution led him to the revolutionary UGraft Zeus FUE device, known for its precision and versatility. Craig’s discovery of this device marked a turning point in his pursuit of hair restoration.

The Revolutionary FUE Hair Transplant Surgery

The success of Craig’s restoration lies in the innovation of advanced FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) technology, particularly the UGraft Zeus. This all-purpose FUE device, capable of body hair transplantation, played a pivotal role in the groundbreaking surgery. Unlike traditional FUE methods, the technique allowed graft extraction from various body areas, expanding the donor pool for a more natural outcome.

The Temple Points Restoration

The meticulous extraction of donor hairs from various body areas, including the patient’s head, beard, chest, abdomen, and forearms, ensured comprehensive coverage. What sets this case apart is the successful restoration of temple points, a feat often deemed insurmountable in severe baldness cases. With precision and artistic expertise, we were able to breathe life back into these temple points, which framed the patient’s face and yielded a natural, more youthful appearance.

The Unprecedented Milestone

This case represents the first-ever complete hair restoration for an individual with severe Norwood 7 pattern baldness compounded with retrograde alopecia (Norwood 8). Beyond bringing joy to Craig, it extends hope to countless others facing seemingly insurmountable hair loss challenges.

Saying Goodbye To Severe Baldness: The Story Of Craig Part 1 of 2

For a Free online consultation form: https://dru.com/hair-free-consultation/ Schedule a VIDEO CONSULTATION using this link: https://doxy.me/druhairandskin In this video, we follow the journey of Craig, who got tired of using a hairpiece to address his very severe baldness. He wanted a credible-looking global scalp coverage that is permanent.

Reflections on Hair Transplantation Advances

The success of this case underscores the remarkable strides made in hair transplantation techniques. It reflects the unwavering dedication of experts who push the boundaries of what was once considered unattainable, and I’m honored to be contributing to those strides as well. As technology advances and innovation continues to flourish in hair restoration, we can anticipate more incredible transformations, restoring confidence and self-esteem to countless individuals worldwide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What causes retrograde alopecia?

Retrograde alopecia is another form of hair loss associated with Androgenetic alopecia (AGA), resembling the typical male pattern hair loss. However, it showcases mitigating factors beyond DHT and is not characterized by inflammatory hair loss. You can read more about it here.

How is body hair transplantation different from using head hair?

The two are fairly similar, but BHT presents its own challenges. Body hair may have different texture and curvature compared to scalp hair. As a result, most FUE devices are not equipped to harvest from the body. The Ugraft Zeus is one of the few FUE machines available that allows for successful graft harvesting from different body areas. 

Further Reading

The Enigma of Retrograde Alopecia: Understanding Symptoms and Unveiling Its Mysteries

Hair Transplant Disasters Solved By Dr.UGraft Using Body Hair Grafts

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Defining Retrograde Alopecia: A Closer Look at Symptoms

Retrograde alopecia (RA) is characterized by a unique pattern of hair loss, particularly around the hairline at the neck and temples. Key symptoms include gradual thinning, halted hair growth in the affected area, and localized loss at the back or side of the head, potentially extending to the occipital region.

RA is closely connected to Androgenetic alopecia (AGA), resembling the typical male pattern hair loss. However, it differs from AGA as it involves factors beyond DHT and is not an inflammatory hair loss condition.

Distinguishing Features and Misconceptions: Retrograde Alopecia vs. Other Hair Loss Conditions

Spotting retrograde alopecia is challenging because it looks like other types of hair loss. Its unique location at the back or side of the head distinguishes it from conditions such as alopecia areata or some types of scarring alopecia.

Unlike the commonly used Norwood (NW) Scale for measuring male pattern baldness, retrograde alopecia doesn’t fit in. It needs specific recognition and labeling, especially when combined with severe NW 7 or Norwood 8.

One Man’s Battle with Retrograde Alopecia

Dealing with severe NW 7 baldness and retrograde alopecia, the patient faced years of struggle to find a solution. Despite setbacks, he had limited options.

“I waited a considerable amount of time to see if the technology would get to a level that would work for me. My condition was so extreme that nothing out there existed, so my search was at least ten years before I decided to do something. Because why do something unless it’s got a high probability of success?” 

However, he found hope with the UGraft Zeus FUE device, known for its precision and versatility. I had the privilege of using this technology to restore his hair, making him the first documented case of retrograde alopecia recovery. The patient was extremely impressed with the coverage he achieved.

“… this had the highest probability [of success], and the probability manifested in the results. I’m happy. This is quite an impressive result, I’d say.  I would do it again”, he reported in his testimonial. 

An important aspect of RA is the loss of hair in the temples, which this patient experienced. Remarkably, we successfully restored his temple points through FUE surgery, a usually challenging task in severe baldness cases. This framing of his face resulted in a natural, more youthful appearance.

Scalp Preparation: A Fundamental Step for Successful Hair Transplants in Retrograde Alopecia Treatment

Preparing the scalp before a hair transplant is crucial for the best results in treating RA. Before the procedure, we concentrate on nourishing and stimulating the scalp, boosting blood circulation, and improving overall skin health. These actions create an environment that supports the successful integration of transplanted hair follicles.

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Bridging the Knowledge Gap and Advocating Recognition

Retrograde alopecia, with its distinct symptoms, is noticeable in hair loss. Recognizing its nuances is vital for accurate diagnosis and personalized treatments. It’s crucial to advocate for its inclusion on the Norwood Scale to ensure individuals dealing with it get the attention and customized solutions they need in their journey to regain confidence and hair.

Notable Mention: Homer Simpson – an Example of Fully Progressed Retrograde Alopecia

Homer Simpson is a well-known case of RA, showing hair loss at the temples and the back of the head. This iconic character illustrates how RA is portrayed in popular culture, highlighting its significance and influence.

In a world where characters like Homer Simpson visually represent RA, real-life cases provide a deeper understanding of its challenges. Our patient was approaching the level of baldness seen in the famous cartoon character. Fortunately, he found a solution to halt that progression and treat his existing hair loss.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is retrograde alopecia a common condition?
Retrograde alopecia, though not widely recognized, is prevalent in the general population. This is mainly because it isn’t categorized and labeled in major systems like the Norwood Scale.

Are there specific risk factors or predispositions associated with the development of retrograde alopecia?

Although the exact causes of retrograde alopecia are not apparent yet, we know it’s not an inflammatory condition and that there is more going on in the scalp than sensitivity to DHT. 

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Dr.UGraft Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) hair transplant

The Dr. U Hair Cinic not only met the basic expectations of this surgery but also exceeded them. The patient was ecstatic with his outcome, especially after he received feedback that confirmed how undetectable his results were.

Dr.U’s Incredibly Undetectable Hairline Restoration Astonishes Los Angeles Patient – 3500 Grafts

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Can Hair Transplants Look Natural – Before Photos of Torrance Patient

Despite the patient’s time and finances in his first surgery performed with the strip method, most of his grafts failed to grow.

This left him with continued hairline recession and empty sparseness on his top scalp and crown. Also, he was left with a sizeable linear strip scar on the back of his head.

After these disappointments, many people might wonder if hair transplant surgery can produce such incredible outcomes that others would attribute to just having good genes.

However, skepticism was not the case for this particular patient. After learning about Dr.UGraft, he felt a strong sense of certainty about being able to achieve a positive outcome.

The Dr.UGraft Undetectable Hairline Transplant Procedure

The Dr.UGraft System was used to extract a total of 3500 grafts, according to the following breakdown:

• 1226 grafts from the head and nape
• 2293 grafts from the beard region

The patient’s previous surgery had exhausted much of his remaining head hair. Beard’s hair was able to expand his donor supply. Nape hair was also applied to reflect the soft caliber of hair found on the outer edge of natural hairlines.

Harvesting nape and non-head hair require more specialized extraction technology.

Hair shafts from these grafts tend to grow at much smaller, sharper angles and shift direction beneath the skin.

The visible part of the hair becomes an unreliable cue when using a general cylindrical FUE punch to trace a straight path to the actual graft without inflicting damage to it.

To solve this issue, the Dr.UGraft technology is designed to accurately self-navigate the course towards the follicle, regardless of hair angulation.

The intuitive features of this instrumentation also prevent typical surgical injuries to the grafts, which then contribute to poor yield.

This form of problem-solving engineering makes it possible to extract healthy, unharmed grafts at scale consistently.

Dr.U skillfully and precisely created insertion slits for the grafts based on natural occurrences to reflect essential details such as density, direction, and exit angle.

To restore a proportionate framework around the patient’s face, it was also necessary to renew the hairline and temples. The transition of the temples to the hairline was a critical element in producing a positive and true-to-life outcome.

Before and After the Dr.U Transplant with a Natural Looking Hairline

Here are photos that compare the patient’s pictures before his procedure at Dr. U Hair Clinic to his results.

Torrance Patient’s Video – Does a Hair Transplant Look Natural with Beard Hair Grafts? 

In his testimony, the patient recounts an interesting story after his surgery when he sat in a meeting with the marketing director of a hair transplant brand who was describing the procedure.

The gentleman turned to the patient and said, “You wouldn’t understand. You have a great, full-looking head of hair.” Dr. UGraft’s repair and hairline reconstruction results were so undetectable that the marketing director of a hair surgery company assumed that the patient had never encountered problems from hair loss in the first place.

Watch this video to learn more about this patient’s journey to repair the failed growth from his strip surgery with Dr. UGraft’s advanced FUE.

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FAQ – A Hair Transplant with a Natural Hairline

Is there such thing as natural-looking hair transplant plugs?

No, hair transplant plugs can never look natural. The terms plugs and grafts have been used interchangeably. But they are not the same. Hair plugs refer to large, unnatural clusters of hair that are inserted into the patient’s scalp. They are the result of using large-sized punches from prior decades.

Modern hair transplant surgery methods now rely on the extraction of naturally occurring groupings of hair called follicular units, which produce far more realistic-looking results, unlike the doll-like hair plugs, which are an obvious giveaway that the individual had surgery done.

Can I recreate my original hairline if I want a hair transplant with a natural hairline? Or can I have a different shape for my hairline and not the one I was born with?

Depending on what is most appropriate for your final appearance, you can either restore your original hairline or create a new shape, positioning, or details during your consultation.

For example, a person who originally had rounded hairline contours may decide on a straighter shape. Or a patient may want a widow’s peak in the center of their hairline, which was not there originally.

The final determinations are based on natural correspondences between the hairline and temple contours, along with an individual’s facial skeletal anatomy.

At Dr. U Hair Clinic, we also rely on the Rule of Thirds (aka the Golden Ratio) as aesthetic guidelines for producing the proper symmetry for placing the hairline framework.

What should I look for when reading natural hair transplant reviews?

First, look for accompanying before and after photos of different patients featured at various angles. The hairline and temples are significant because the framework around the face is what onlookers will notice immediately. Pay attention to the hair’s general shape, positioning, and caliber. When thick hair from the mid-rear scalp is used, this produces a harsh, wall-like effect.

Also, it would be helpful if you could also find testimonies from patients about the feedback they had received from other people.

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Further Reading

Please read about this patient of Dr. U who received a slightly different hairline than the one he was born with

Learn more about the first-ever use of leg hair for the hairline performed by Dr. U

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This Beverly Hills patient had undergone several hair transplant procedures that involved strip harvesting, mini grafts, and micrograft implantation into the hairline starting in the early 1990s. Although these methods were regarded as being state of the art for their time, they were undoubtedly fraught with major limitations. This patient ended up with a harsh, pluggy outer edge in his hairline, which he tried to keep hidden by constantly keeping his front hair layers combed forward. This all changed when he discovered the work of Dr. Umar, who offered him a unique new solution, a hairline reconstruction using leg hair.

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

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

Repair Bad Hairline Transplant – Before Photos:

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

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

Fix Pluggy Hairline – Procedure Photos:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Video: Dr.UGraft   to Reverse Poor Hairline Restoration Results

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What causes pluggy hairlines?

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

When you’re under Dr. U’s care, you can rest assured knowing that your hair restoration is in capable, experienced hands. If you’ve got any questions regarding undergoing treatment with the Dr. U Hair Clinic, click the button below to get in touch with the doctor himself:

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Further Reading

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

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

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

References

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

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Body Hair Transplantation results – BHT – FUE hair transplantation

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Hair Restoration With 10,000 Grafts-Before Photos

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Body Follicles Repair Flap Surgery Hairline Scar

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

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

Non-Head Hair Follicles Repair Punch Graft Hair Restoration Scars

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

Body Hair Grafts For Covering Strip Scarring and Crown Hair Loss

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

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

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

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

Video: Dr.UGraft Body Hair Transplant For Impossible Repair

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

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

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

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

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

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

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FURTHER READING

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

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

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This patient decided to restore the youthful framework around his face by making the official step to undergo an FUE hair transplant. 

Dr.UGraft Hair Restoration For Norwood 3 Frontal Recession and Thinning in Norwood 5 Back of Scalp Area – Before Photos:

This patient came to Dr. Umar with thinning in the Norwood 5 area with a frontal recession of Norwood 3.

His hairline had receded to the point where his hair loss had progressed to the middle point at the top of his head. Additionally, his crown area was also starting to suffer from hair loss. Here are photos of his condition before his procedure, which show a very late receding hairline stage, revealing the erosion of his temples. 

Receding Hairline Treatment and Hair Transplant For Thinning Crown- Procedure Photos:

Best Hair Transplant for Thinning Crown: This patient continued to have sufficient head donor hair remaining on his head to create an overall donor pool of 3500 grafts. For this patient’s treatment for advanced hairline recession, Dr. Umar performed a Follicular Unit Extraction procedure to harvest hair from both the nape and the scalp to fill in the missing areas of hair loss in the hairline temples and crown. Patients can reliably expect the growth they had invested in due to Dr. Umar’s expertise. Dr. Umar is the inventor of the Dr.UPunch i. His advanced FUE instrumentation is built to account for the most common FUE factors that lead to damaged grafts and failed growth. 

With Dr.UPunch I, it is possible to harvest head hair follicles and other grafts like thinner hair from the nape, which is ideal for the outer hairline edge. This is important for creating the smooth and gradual progression needed for exceptionally natural-looking results.

In addition to quality extractions necessary for growth, the best-looking hairline restoration results will depend on the ability of the surgeon to insert carefully crafted slits used to insert the grafts and recreate natural hair growth patterns. For this patient, carefully planned insertions were made in the hairline, temples, and crown.

Best Hairline Transplant and Norwood 5 Crown Restoration- Before and After Results Photos:

Hair Restoration for Norwood 3: The difference between the patient’s appearance before his treatment for advanced hairline recession is quite significant. Dr. Umar succeeded in restoring the patient’s hairline and temples to reconstruct an immensely flattering framework around his face. Here are before and after photos that depict this fantastic transformation.

VIDEO: Dr.UGraft Treatment for Advanced Hairline Recession and Hair Transplant for Thinning Crown

Hair Restoration for Norwood 3: In addition to the photos above, learn more about this patient’s treatment for an advanced hairline recession by watching this video. 

Often, balding patients with hair too thin to cut or style have forgotten what it feels like to be able to go to a salon and reinvent themselves for a week or two. Dr. U has found this one of the unexcepted sources of joy his patients have related after a successful procedure. They can now go to a salon and reinvent themselves however they choose.

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Frequently Asked Questions – Dr.UGraft Treatment for Advanced Hairline Recession 

Will Rogaine or Propecia work to restore a receding hairline? 

Clinical studies have supported the use of Rogaine and Propecia for crown hair loss. However, from the perspective of many doctors, there is no difference between the hair follicles in the crown or the hairline. Therefore, both drugs could be used to help curb hair thinning and loss in both areas. However, results will be different on an individual basis. And there is no guarantee that the drugs could cause hair to regrow in the hairline, remarkably if the hair follicles have miniaturized to where the hair production processes have stopped. 

Is scalp micropigmentation an adequate treatment for an advanced hairline recession? 

The use of pigment to simulate shaved hair stubble should not be juxtaposed with regions of existing hair as a treatment for advanced hairline recession. There would be a stark contrast between both areas in such a case, which would be highly noticeable. Scalp micro pigmentation is best done on a wholly bald or shaved head. It can also be done to supplement the density of a hair restoration procedure. 

At what point am I considered to be too young for a hairline restoration? Is it possible to get the best hairline transplant surgery possible in your 20s?

Although many clinics will adhere to stringent age guidelines, age itself is not the sole determinant of whether or not someone should undergo a hair transplant procedure. To aid in deciding if a young adult qualifies for a hair transplant, Dr. Umar has developed his Shave Test diagnostic tool to see whether or not a patient is likely to reach a Norwood 7 stage of hair loss and would, therefore, require the use of body hair. Likewise, The Shave Test could also determine if the use of head hair alone would be sufficient to produce quality, long-term results. Knowing this information in advance is necessary for knowing if a particular individual can benefit from treatment for advanced hairline recession earlier in life rather than later.

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Further Reading

Learn more about undergoing a hair restoration surgery at a young age

Read more about the temple hair restoration and the details that are needed for high-quality results

Meet another patient who had undergone surgical treatment for hairline recession and crown hair loss with Dr. Umar 

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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.

If you are considering a body hair to head transplant to reverse the errors of previous hair restoration procedures, sign up for a complimentary consultation with Dr. U.

Frequently Asked Questions – Repair a Botched Hair Transplant Outcome.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Further Reading

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

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

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

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

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

Article Update August 2022

Why Do Hair Transplants Go Wrong?

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

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

1. Surgical complications
2. Scarring
3. Infections

What About Graft Placement?

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

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

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

What can be done about a bad hair transplant?

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

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

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

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

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

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Hair Transplant Disasters and Botched Scalp Surgeries – Before Photos:

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

His previous procedures included:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions – Preventing or Overcoming Hair Transplant Disasters

What is the success rate of hair transplant surgery?

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

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

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

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

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

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Further Reading

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

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

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

References

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

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Hair Transplants for Female Traction Alopecia Using Dr.UGraft in Los Angeles: Hair loss for women can occur at any age and can be caused by various factors like hormones, genetics and chemical imbalances. Generally, signs of thinning and balding manifest in scattered areas on the scalp. And when hair loss occurs in the temple area, it can be accredited to grooming practices that pull on the roots of the hair forcefully. This condition is known as traction alopecia. Common practices like tying your hair in a bun or braiding it can contribute to the extent of the hair loss. In this post, you can examine the details of a hair transplant that used 200 Dr.UGrafts to fill in the patient’s balding temple area.

Best Los Angeles Traction Alopecia Hair Restoration by Dr.UGraft FUE

The patient is thrilled with her result. Read more about her case by clicking this link: https://dru.com/hair-surgery/hair-transplants-for-female-traction-al…

Female Hair Loss at Temples – Before Photos

In this case of traction alopecia, the patient had curly hair and was used to wearing it up or tying it in a bun. And over a long-term period of using these types of hairstyles, she began to experience gradual permanent hair loss. The photos below highlight the thinning and balding of the temple area.

Although hair loss may seem like a more prominent problem for men, women are just as likely to experience balding or thinning hair.

After a consultation with Dr. U, this patient was excited and looking forward to the personalized treatment that was suggested. Recent studies from the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery estimate that more women are being treated for hair loss now, than in the past decade.

How to Treat Traction Alopecia Using 200 Grafts – Dr.UGraft Procedure Photos

For female patients who suffer from traction alopecia, it is imperative to seek the proper diagnosis from an expert on hair disorders such as Dr. U. Improved surgical techniques and new technology such as the Dr.Ugraft system are transforming the hair transplant industry. In this patients case, Dr. U was able to recover and fix the temple area by transplanting 200 Dr.UGgrafts. The meticulous nature of this procedure allowed for exceptionally natural looking results with minor recovery time when compared to conventional procedures.

The following image displays how the FUE tool works to extract individual hair follicles to avoid any significant scarring.

Traction Alopecia Treatment Results – Before and After Photos

Before seeing Dr. U, this patient completely stopped wearing her hair up in order to avoid exposing the balding temple area. But after the procedure was completed, she was now able to implement any hairstyle she desires. She now frequently wears her hair up without any concern for exposing bald spots – because they are now non-existent. You can see the positive results from the photos below:

Patient Results Video: Hair Transplants for Female Traction Alopecia

Watch the video below to hear the patient describe in her own words how she benefited from a Dr.UGraft procedure for her female traction alopecia.

This case shows how Dr. U is able to implement his FUE technology in order successfully cover any thinning or balding areas. The result is a natural and embarrassment free hairline.

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Dr.UGraft Hair Transplants for Female Traction Alopecia: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best solution for female hair loss at temples?

Contrary to popular belief, men and women experience hair loss in completely different ways. Unlike their male counterparts, a female who is experiencing hair loss must be tested to learn the underlying cause and the best protocol to follow. Therefore, because of the variety of causes, there is no “best solution” when faced with hair loss at the temples. When working with Dr. Umar he will create the best treatment plan for your needs.

Can traction alopecia be reversed?

There are a few different treatment options to combat and conceal the effects of traction alopecia. The most popular are:

• Using wigs and hairpieces to camouflage hair loss .
• Taking medications such as Rogaine or Propecia to combat hair loss.
• Undergoing a Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) procedure.

For patients considering a hair transplant, Dr. Umar uses his patented Dr.UGraft FUE technology which has the ability to pull finer hair follicles from places like the nape of the neck for a more natural look.

What does a Dr.UGraft  female hair transplant for traction alopecia cost?

The cost of a hair transplant procedure varies based on the severity of the patient’s hair loss. Some important factors of this include the severity, the goals of the patient and the technique being employed.The best way to get an accurate estimate is by consulting with an experienced hair surgeon such as Dr. U.

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Further Reading:

Read about Dr.UGraft treatment options for female hair loss patients.

Learn more about financing options at Dr. U Hair Clinic.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Further Reading:

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

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