For men and women suffering from hair loss, the physical toll of its impact is as devastating as its emotional impact. The traditional strip method of hair transplantation while restoring some hair, would create a linear scar which can be a problem in confidence recovery. A Follicular Unit Extraction – FUE based procedures is a [...]

Hair transplantation technology has evolved over the years, with new approaches and tools coming into the profession. But it is important to do the research about shiny new gadgets before jumping onto the bandwagon. You’ve probably heard about a relatively new hair restoration method called Follicular Unit Extraction – FUE for short. It’s an innovative [...]

What if you experienced complete hair loss in just one week? Alopecia totalis is a rare condition in which the sufferer experiences complete hair loss of the scalp. And it can happen quite rapidly. In some cases of alopecia totalis, even the eyelashes and eyebrows may be lost. It is one of three types of [...]

Some people do suffer from hypotrichosis, a condition where their eyelashes are thin and uneven. But using Latisse, a revolutionary treatment that is FDA-approved, lush eyelashes are possible. Latisse is a prescription eye drop in use by glaucoma patients who noticed that it had a wonderful side effect – their eyelashes grew longer and thicker [...]

Several studies on hair loss have shown that the general time between initially noticing hair loss and seeking treatment is about six years. This is definitely more understandable because of the fact that hair loss is on average a gradual process. There is almost always that sad denial stage,and then the phase that patients hope [...]

Many studies done on hair loss show that the general time between initially noticing losing hair and seeking treatment for hair restoration is about six years. This makes perfect sense considering that most hair loss happens gradually over time. An initial stage of sadness and denial is normal, followed by the hope that the hair [...]

Though the technical procedure of Follicular Unit Extraction hair restoration is the same for all, there are some differences between ethnicities only an expert knows to take note of. Generally speaking, Asian people have thicker hair follicles but less hairs per centimeter of scalp. This means the hair has the illusion of greater density, but [...]

Contrary to public belief, ringworm has nothing to do with having worms, it’s a fungal infection. Think of it as a bad case of athlete’s foot. It can break out anywhere on your body, and for many people a ringworm outbreak on the scalp contributes to hair loss because the fungus can cause your hair [...]

This patient’s severe baldness was exacerbated by bad transplants and several failed restoration surgeries done elsewhere. The aftermath: Several large widened strip scars that wrapped around his head. Scars in the crown and front from an attempt to suture a wig permanently to his head. Poorly angled large plugs consisting of five- to six-hairs. Severe [...]

Though the technical procedure of Follicular Unit Extraction hair restoration is the same for all, there are some differences between ethnicities only an expert knows to take note of. Generally, Asian people have thicker hair follicles, which can result in the transplanted hairline ending up with a harsh, artificial look. But by using softer hair [...]

Dr. Sanusi Umar, board certified Dermatologist at DermHair Clinic in Los Angeles, was recently interviewed by Bizymoms.com. In the interview he described the wide range of services offered at the clinic, including the Follicular Unit Extraction procedure. Dr. Umar also explained how body hair transplant are done, how to determine if someone is a good [...]

This video shares the story of a patient who underwent a hair transplant using the traditional strip surgery approach. The clinic which performed it used 1,800 grafts. Unfortunately, that clinic’s strip method did not help his hair loss. He is unhappy with how hairline turned out, the baldness that remained on his head and the [...]

This patient turned to Dr. Umar in desperation, after multiple failed hair transplant surgeries done elsewhere left him with extensive scarring, plugging and even more severe baldness. He had turned to using a toupee, but hated how obvious it was. He wanted a natural hairline to disguise part of the hairpiece, and he wanted his [...]

Propecia is another popular medication some men turn to in search of a solution to male pattern baldness, but as with all things, it’s important to know the full story. While Propecia can slow down hair loss, it cannot cure baldness and is not an effective approach if you are in search of a permanent [...]

Stress can play a role in hair loss, with the most common type called Telogen effluvium, a disorder that disrupts your body’s natural cycle of hair growth, causing it to fall out. Often acute, it can last for a short time, or longer. Triggers for the condition vary widely. Strong emotional and psychological reaction to [...]

There is an optimum balance found between these two key factors in order to create an ideal technique for the hair restoration. The ideal situation would be that the technique produces grafts with the least amount of extraneous tissue (i.e.: less epidermal, dermal and subcutaneous elements considered unnecessary for graft survival).

Are you someone who is suffering from hair loss due to an unsuccessful hair transplant? Traditional hair transplants, using older and out-dated methods, can leave many patients with unfortunate and unpleasant results. For that reason, a body hair transplantation, using the most advanced follicular unit extraction techniques, has provided the perfect solution for correcting the [...]

After experiencing such unfortunate consequences, he had another hair restoration from a well-established Los Angeles surgeon. The hair transplant should have never been done since he had very little donor hair supply and compromised donor circulation. The patient also had necrosis—death of the tissue—at the distal ends of both flaps; all a result of his first hair transplant.