Best Los Angeles Conservative Hair Transplant Results: At a Norwood 4 stage of baldness, the hairline recession has reached an advanced stage, nearing the center point at the top of the head. This Redondo Beach, Los Angeles patient stopped his hairline recession progression by undergoing a Dr.UGraft ™ FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) procedure. He was interested in achieving a conservative hair transplant result with a natural-looking mature hairline appropriate for his age. He chose Dr. Umar as his surgeon due to his success with past patients.
Article Update July 2022
What is Norwood Level 4?
What is Norwood Level: The Norwood scale (also known as the Hamilton-Norwood scale) is the leading classification system used to measure the severity of male pattern baldness.
The Norwood scale is the measurement most commonly used by clinicians in discussing male pattern baldness. It provides a shared reference point to diagnose the extent of baldness, discuss treatment possibilities, and measure treatment efficacy.
In a patient with Norwood level 4, the patient shows clear signs of hair loss at the temples and the crown area, as shown in the video and results below.
Dr.U’s Budget Friendly FUE Hairline Restoration With Just 1200 Grafts
Learn more about this patient’s case here: https://dru.com/hair-surgery/dr-us-norwood-4-hair-transplant-patient-achieves-big-impact-with-modest-graft-count-r…
Patient Photos Before His Conservative Hair Transplant with Dr.UGraft ™
Here are photos of the patient before his Norwood 4 hair transplant. According to Dr.Umar, the state of his hairline recession also had some characteristics of the Norwood 3 stage. The patient’s hair loss caused him to look older than he would have liked.
Most Natural Looking Hair Transplant – Dr.UGraft ™ Procedure Photos of Redondo Beach Patient
Because of his wavy textured hair, this patient needed a much smaller number of follicular units to achieve the coverage he wanted. Dr. Umar was able to create a perfect hairline with just 1200 grafts. The patient’s number one priority was achieving a natural-looking result.
The patient was interested in undergoing a Dr.UGraft™ procedure. This utilizes patented technology developed by Dr. Umar himself. Dr. UGraft™’s rotary punch has unique features preventing common factors that damaged grafts. This includes air drying and injuries from surgical tools. Evaporation is the number one cause of graft failure. With the Dr.UGraft system, the punch connects to a drip-controlled fluid irrigation system which hydrates grafts as they are scored.
Also, the Dr.UGraft rotary punch is flared. The cutting edge faces outward as the graft touches a smooth, dull surface. This prevents the punch from accidentally cutting into the follicle.
There are many instances where hair transplant patients, in general, continue to suffer from baldness and hair loss. This is due to injured grafts that cannot survive in the recipient areas.
However, with the features of Dr.UGraft™, patients can expect reliable growth yield by 12-18 months.
Before and After Results of Redondo Beach Patient – Mature Hairline Created By A Dr.UGraft™ Surgery
Here are before and after images of the patient’s Dr.UGraft™ Norwood 4 hair transplant. His new hairline gives him a much younger and more energetic-looking appearance that is very natural for his age. The final FUE hair transplant results are shown just ten months following his surgery.
VIDEO: Dr. U’s Conservative Hair Transplant with 1200 Grafts
Watch this video to learn more about this patient’s experience. He is happy that his results look natural and that people are unaware he has done anything. Even when he tells others that he underwent a hair transplant, they find it hard to believe that he underwent it.
Dr.U’s Budget Friendly FUE Hairline Restoration With Just 1200 Grafts
Learn more about this patient’s case here: https://dru.com/hair-surgery/dr-us-norwood-4-hair-transplant-patient-achieves-big-impact-with-modest-graft-count-r…
Frequently Asked Questions – Dr.UGraft™ Norwood 4 Hair Transplant
How does Dr.Umar develop a hairline design for a Norwood 4 hair transplant?
In designing hairlines, Dr. Umar may refer to photos of his patients before their hair loss. It also refers to standard patterns set forth by nature in creating hairlines. We have found that specific facial shapes and characteristics correspond with different hairline and temple contours. When designing the framework around the face, Dr. Umar will consider various factors along with the patient’s feedback.
When is it necessary to use other hair types for a Norwood 4 hair surgery?
At the Norwood 4 stage, there is usually enough hair on the patient’s scalp to achieve the desired end coverage. However, there are also situations where the patient may have had previous unsuccessful surgeries. In these cases, there may not be enough grafts left on the scalp. Dr. Umar may recommend using non-head hair from the beard region or other body areas.
What are the main advantages that Dr.UGraft technology™ offers for Norwood 4 hair transplant patients?
Dr. UGraft™’s technology has features that overcome the most typical factors that lead to graft injuries. With traditional Follicular Unit Extraction approaches, graft scoring is done in large batches before the follicles are transferred to an aqueous environment. During this time, the grafts are exposed to the drying forces of air. The Dr.UGraft™ system can provide immediate hydration to the follicles right when extracted. This leaves no time for grafts to interface with the air.
Also, basic FUE punches are shaped as cylinders. Surgeons must be extremely precise as they align their punches with the grafts. However, mistakes can happen due to human error. And this may cause follicles to become severed by the sharp punch edge.
The flared, hybrid design of the Dr.UGraft™ punch avoids these types of injuries. The only part of the punch that the graft may touch is a dull, curved surface. The flared cutting edge points away from the hair follicle.
If you are interested in speaking to Dr. U about a conservative restoration in the hairline and temples, click the button below to schedule a complimentary online consultation.
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Further Reading
Meet a patient of Dr. U who restored his Norwood 3 hair loss with 2300 grafts
Learn about a Dr.UGraft, less-is-more-approach to hair transplantation using a low graft count
Read about another conservative hair restoration with fabulous results performed by Dr.U.
References
- “Graft (Surgery).” Wikipedia, 26 Sept. 2021, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graft_(surgery).
