Patients seeking hair restoration through surgery once had limited options. In the previously popular strip surgery, hair grafts are derived from a linear strip of flesh that is cut from the back and sides of the head. In the process, a line of scar is necessarily created. Additionally the surgeon is limited in choice of hair to what is available in the harvested strip of flesh. This restriction in quality and quantity of hair grafts translates often to poor coverage or poor quality. The strip procedure this patient underwent before coming to Dr U, yielded only limited results, and often left patients with unsightly linear scars. Strip surgeries also depleted donor areas of the head, leaving patients without the possibility of further reparative surgery. Fortunately, Dr. Umar’s patented Dr.UGraft procedure utilizes hair from all over the body, and yields far more successful results. In this case, Dr. Umar used scalp and beard hair to head transplant.
How is Scalp and Beard Hair to Head Transplant Repair Performed? – Dr.UGraft Method Before Photos:
Prior to seeing Dr. Umar, the patient in question underwent a failed strip surgery. The graft failed to generate new hair on the front of the scalp, and left the patient with a visible scar across the back of his head.
The below images highlight his hair loss and scarring.
The Solution: Scalp and Beard Hair to Head Surgery – Before and After Photos
Dr. Umar performed strip surgery restoration using 2850 FUE Dr.UGrafts from the head and beard area to camouflage scarring and restore the hairline. First he restored hair to the scalp, completely reconstructing the hairline using 2500 hair grafts from both the head and the leg. The combination of donor sources created a natural, fuller look. Dr. Umar then used 350 grafts from the beard area to cover the scar tissue on the back of the patient’s scalp.
These photos show the difference.
Scalp and Beard Hair to Head Transplant – Patient Results Photos:
Within a year, the patient noticed dramatic results. The hair restored to the scalp and restored hairline had a thick, natural appearance. The grafts to the back of the head successfully concealed the scar, and the patient even reported a loss of scar tissue after the graft. At age 62, he reported a boost in confidence thanks to his more youthful appearance. After three years, the hair continued to grow in natural patterns and with high-yield density.
The difference is easily visible in the photo below.
Patient Results Video: Failed strip hairline transplant and linear scar repaired By Dr.UGraft BHT FUE for Los Angeles Patient
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Scalp and Beard Hair to Head Transplant – Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the reason for strip surgery failure?
Though once widely prescribed, surgeons have, in recent years, turned away from strip surgeries and to follicular unit extraction to treat hair loss. Strip surgeries often leave unsightly, visible lines of scars on the head. The coarseness and thickness of the hair often look unnatural, with a “pluggy” look. Other reasons for strip surgery failure include disruption of head anatomy, nerve pain or numbness from severed nerves, and loss of hair around the strip scars. By contrast, Dr. Umar’s Dr.UGraft procedure transports individual follicles from anywhere on the body. This allows him a great deal of versatility in reconstructing a hairline and rebuilding a head of hair. Moreover, the procedure carries little risk of scarring. As opposed to the pluggy look of the strip surgery, the results of Dr.UGraft look totally natural.
How is scalp and beard hair to head transplant repair performed with Dr.UGraft?
Performed in his Los Angeles office, Dr. Umar uses the Dr.UGraft machine to extract hair from anywhere on the body. The tiny incisions of the machine rarely leave scars, healing in about a week. The procedure requires only a local anesthetic, and patients can return to normal day-to-day activities immediately following the procedure.
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