Hair transplantation has evolved to such as state of refinement and sophistication that prospective patients have high expectations. FUE hair transplant in particular has paved the way for many other niches within hair restoration and is widely recognized as the best technique available. An FUE patient may expect a minimally invasive procedure from which they [...]

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 [...]

As a young man experiencing premature hair loss, you know how much of a challenge it is to even go to the grocery store without feeling embarrassed. Perhaps you feel distressed about the future of your hairline or the initial denial of premature hair loss. With conventional strip type of hair transplantation that relies solely [...]

Hair transplantation is a surgical procedure that is used to correct androgenic alopecia and various causes of permanent alopecia. Because hair transplantation is surgical by nature, patients must be in optimal health before going into treatment. Some clinics require blood work as a prelude to hair transplantation. Some of the blood work may include the [...]

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 [...]

This patient came to Dr. Umar in hopes of finding a solution to a failed hair transplant done at another clinic. Using hair from the man’s body and beard and using the Follicular Unit Extraction method of transplantation, Dr. Umar was able to provide a very satisfying result. Curious about options to fix a previous [...]

This patient’s hair loss became catastrophic after a failed transplant procedure at another clinic that used the outdated “strip harvesting” technique. He was left with a huge scar, pluggy implants and an unnaturally straight hairline. He came to us hoping to have his strip scar hidden, his empty crown filled and his hairline made to [...]

Watch the first well-documented case of a patient having his hairline softened with transplants of hair from his leg in this video. The patient turned to Dr. Umar after multiple failed transplant efforts were done at other clinics using outdated techniques. The result was an unnatural, harsh hairline. Using advanced FUE hair transplant, in 2006. [...]

The Juri flap surgery is an older method of hair transplantation. It relocates large areas of dense, growing hair, but the result is often a hairline that is too straight and scarred, with abnormal temples and hair angled in the wrong direction, typically facing backwards. Worse, as balding continues, it leaves an obvious gap difficult [...]

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 [...]

There are many studies and research regarding the genetics of hair loss. One theory speaks of the inheritance of the hair loss gene from members of the family and how it is possibly passed down through following generations. But how thehair loss gene get passed out and distributed among people varies immensely. Many studies report that hair [...]

After experiencing his own poor hair transplant from surgery, Dr. Umar set out to find his own solution and alternative methods for hair restoration. He wanted to look for a new hair transplant treatment that offered less pain and steered away from the more limited traditional hair restorations. After having spent years focusing on the invention, Dr. Umar [...]

Hair transplant experiences have varied over the years, and establishing the most natural looking hair is the goal.Follicular Unit Extraction is now being considered the modern and more advanced option in hair transplantation that can allow patients to experience a full head of hair that is natural, stylish, and exhibits confidence. Dr. Umar of Dermhair Clinic [...]

Getting a hair transplant is a big deal for men, and an investment as well. Sadly, just like a stock investment, not many hair restoration patients take the time to really research or look into the actual procedure they will undertake themselves.  Looking for a good price, they do not realize what they really are in for. Scarring [...]

Strip Scar repair is becoming more and more common for patients that have experienced hair transplants years ago, before new and innovative methods like FUE Hair Transplantation were available. Dr. Sanusi Umar of Dermhair Clinic, a pioneer of FUE and Body Hair transplantation, is a leader in strip scar repair surgeries and can attest to the growing [...]

The patient presented in this video had undergone three traditional hair transplant surgeries using the strip method at another clinic over the years. According to the standards of a strip hair transplant, his results were considered good. However, the results were unnatural looking even though it provided the necessary coverage, and the patient continued to [...]

Over the years I have seen many, many patients struggle with coming to terms with having hair again. The emotional pain of those suffering from hair loss is seldom discussed by those of us who provide hair transplant services. But the strain of searching for a qualified medical doctor, researching procedures and options, and waiting [...]