How Hairline Recession Affects The Face

When it comes to proper balance and alignment of facial features, there is a “rule of thirds,” initially recognized by Renaissance artist, Michelangelo. Dr. Parsa Mohebi of Hair Transplant Network interprets Michelangelo’s rule well, describing the thirds as three horizontal sections spaced evenly over the face, with the chin as the base of the frame and the hairline as the apex. A specific alignment amid these sections (hairline to eyebrows, eyebrows to the base of the septum, base of the septum to the chin) is what gives the face an aesthetic appearance. If any of these sections is not in proper proportion, it makes the face appear misaligned and displeasing to the eye.

This means that when the hairline recedes, the top “third” impairs the overall balance of the face. Hairline restoration through hair transplant is the only permanent way to correct this.

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Follicular Unit Extraction Applies The Rule Of Thirds To Hairline Restoration

Due to the nature of follicular unit extraction to remove donor grafts in individual follicular units, there is much more room for applying an indispensable artistry to the hairline restoration. An advanced FUE surgeon will be able to envision the proper graft placement of the hairline based on each individual patient’s facial structure. The overall result should be a gradual and natural-looking hairline that frames the face flawlessly and compliments the facial features. Dr. Umar, one of the world’s leading FUE hair transplant surgeons, is known for his remarkable artistic vision and capacity to replicate the natural hairline from patient to patient.

What Are Some Treatments For Hair Restoration?

• Propecia is a common finasteride drug used to stop hair loss by fighting the male hormone, DHT.
• Hair restoration surgery, such as “strip harvesting” or follicular unit extraction.
• False hair, such as hairpieces, wigs, and toupees.

Like with most conditions, early treatment of hair loss is better and will result in more successful results. For this reason, hair restoration patients have started getting younger.

For more information on hair loss or about Dr. Umar and his hair transplant procedures, please contact the DermHair Clinic in Los Angeles. A hair restoration consultation can easily be arranged online for free.

Example of a young patient with premature hair loss. Hair transplantation using follicular unit extraction.

With conventional strip type of hair transplantation that relies solely on head hair, or in a head hair only FUE practice, it is not wise to perform a transplant in premature hair loss patients under the age of 24. Why is this so?

1. The extent of the hair loss is not fully manifested. If a doctor places hair grafts in the hairline and you recede further, you would be left with an abnormal tuft of hair in the front and advancing baldness behind it. If you run out of head donor hair in transplanting your premature hair loss, and become severely bald later, you would be left with hair in the front and a very bald crown behind.
2. Most young men are not financially secure and their future in this regard is in a state of flux. A premature hair loss transplant to the front in a patient that ends up with advanced hair loss and no financial wherewithal to chase his new hair loss with transplants would be doomed to an unnatural hair pattern.

With a doctor adept in the use of non-head hair according to Dr. Umar, the world leader on this topic, qualified premature hair loss candidates may undergo hair transplantation at an earlier age. The patient however should be carefully counseled and must have the financial security for the pursuit of further surgeries should that become necessary. According to Dr. Umar, with non-head hair in the donor pool, the basic rules of hair transplantation are changing.

So, What’s The Solution To Premature Hair Loss?

Microsurgical technology, combined with the availability of effective medical procedures for premature hair loss, gives us more options than ever before. Patients are often devastated by what they feel as a result of premature hair loss. If you find yourself in this position, know that there is help available. Schedule a free consultation with Dr. Umar of Dermhair Clinic for more information. It’s important that younger patients acquaint themselves with the potential hazards—listed above—of hair transplantation for premature hair loss.

• A blood count
• Platelet count
• Serum chemistries
• Bleeding time to determine your eligibility for treatment.
• Furthermore, some doctors will check for the presence of human immunodeficiency antibodies and hepatitis B.

As in the instance of any cosmetic surgery, a hair transplantation patient will need to have reasonable expectations. Sadly, depression after hair transplantation often times becomes an issue as a result of unreasonable expectations. During the first consultation, the doctor must learn his or her patient’s intended goal as well as the reason the patient decided to undergo hair transplantation.

What are The Types of Hair Transplantation?

There are various types of hair transplantation, some older, some more popular, and some more effective. In no specific order:

1. Punch grafting, mini and micro grafts (no longer performed these days)
2. Strip surgery
3. Follicular unit extraction (FUE)
4. FUE using body hair transplantation (BHT)

Regardless of whether the patient chooses FUE or strip surgery, the physician has to consult him or her, putting together the best plan for hair transplantation. By recognizing the underlying source of one’s hair loss, it is easier to target and pinpoint the most effective means of restoration. The patient has to be afforded sufficient time to pose any questions and arrive at a fair understanding of the entire hair transplantation process. As a well-informed patient, you are in the position to select the best medical professional. The best thing you can do as a prospective patient is research, research, and more research. If you are interested in learning more about FUE, hair loss, or hair transplantation, you can schedule a free online consultation with Dr. Umar today.

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 pitting.
• Depleted donor supply from his head.

He was told by several hair transplant doctors and clinics that he was beyond repair, and would have to wait for hair cloning or hair multiplication. By the time he came to Dr. Umar, he was desperate.

Using Follicular Unit Extraction, Dr. Umar transplanted over 16,000 grafts from the man’s chest, stomach area, arms and legs, along with 2,000 grafts from his beard and another 1,500 grafts from the nape of his neck.

By the time he was finished, Dr. Umar restored the patient’s receding hairline from and hid his scars, a hair transplant repair that would be impossible to achieve using outdated methods.

Curious about ways to repair failed transplants? Contact Dr. Umar for a free online consultation today.

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 from the nape of the neck, Dr. Umar is able to consistently create an astonishingly natural look for Asian hair loss.

For this patient, 3,000 grafts were transplanted to create the new hairline. It was such a success that the patient has had a hard time convincing his professional barber that he has indeed had a hair transplant!

Dr. Umar – board certified and with years of hands-on experience – has restored the hairlines of every ethnic group, and understands the individual needs required. Hair restoration is for everyone, as his track record proves.

Have questions about ethnic hair restoration needs? Contact Dr. Umar for a free online consultation today.

Curious about options to fix a previous hair transplant? Contact Dr. Umar for a free online consultation today.

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 resemble that of a celebrity.

Dr. Umar used body hair transplant to relocate hair from his beard, leg and nape of neck during the restoration effort. As you can see, the patient was quite pleased with the result of his hair restoration.

Have more questions about your hair loss options? Contact Dr. Umar for a free online consultation today.

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. Dr. Umar grafted 1,000 hairs from the man’s leg to his head to create a natural, subtle look.

Need options for your severe hair loss issue? Contact Dr. Umar for a free online consultation today.

This patient had undergone the Juri flap procedure several years ago, and was looking for a solution. Using Follicular Unit Extraction, Dr. Umar was able to repair the damage while providing a natural, thick hairline. Learn more in the video below.

Curious about available options to combat your baldness? Contact Dr. Umar for a free online consultation today.