Hair Loss & Innovations - Cutting Edge Research Part 2
posted by Nilofer P. Farjo, MBChB, FISHRS on October 20, 2014
New findings from research help explain why hair loss happens (ie. specific gene/hormone carried by individual).
Hair transplant procedures guide: find out all you need to know about any surgical hair transplant procedure
There are several hair transplant procedures available to men and women experiencing hair loss. The most common hair transplant procedure is called Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE). Although it is the most expensive option, this hair restoration procedure is also the most effective, with patients reporting more satisfaction and little or no post-surgery pain or scarring.
Different types of hair transplants include scalp flap surgery, wherein a “flap” of skin is moved from one part of the scalp to another. This approach may be used for men with a high level of baldness, particularly with vertex (top of the head) balding.
Hair transplant procedures are also available for individuals experiencing hair loss in their eyebrows, eyelashes, and facial hair. A hair transplant procedure can be conducted in these areas to restore the contour of eyebrows or a beard.
Excision Of Bald Scalp Utilizing Tissue Expansion Or Extension
posted by ISHRS on October 8, 2014
Although hair transplantation alone is by far the most common method of hair restoration utilized in modern times, excision of bald scalp after either tissue expansion or scalp extension can play a very useful and important role in hair restoration as well.
Scalp Flap Surgery for Hair Restoration
posted by E. Antonio Mangubat, MD on October 3, 2014
Skin flap surgery is a method of moving a "flap" of skin from one area of the body to another. Scalp flap surgery has an important but limited role in hair restoration.
FUE: What is it?
posted by Marcio R. Crisostomo, MD on September 10, 2014
FUE or Follicular Unit Extraction is a method of harvesting hair follicles from the donor area (the back and side of scalp where hairs won't fall out during the patient's lifetime).
Hair Restoration Surgery Risk Factors
posted by ISHRS on September 4, 2012
The hair restoration surgeon will determine risk factors based on the information given by the patient prior to any surgical procedure.
Scalp Reduction Surgery for Hair Restoration
posted by ISHRS on September 4, 2012
Alopecia reduction-also called scalp reduction-is a surgical hair restoration procedure that (1) surgically removes bald scalp, and (2) stretches hair-bearing scalp upward to replace bald scalp that has been removed.
After Hair Restoration Surgery
posted by ISHRS on August 27, 2012
Postoperative discomfort is experienced at different intensity and duration by individual patients. Most patients report no more than mild discomfort after surgical hair restoration.
Hair Restoration Surgery Risk Factors
posted by ISHRS on August 27, 2012
The hair restoration surgeon will determine risk factors based on the information given by the patient prior to any surgical procedure.
Hair Restoration Surgery Begins with Why You Want Hair Restoration Surgery and What You Expect It to Do for You
posted by ISHRS on August 26, 2012
Hair restoration surgery restores hair to areas of hair loss. It's a successful procedure but one that cannot be undone after it has been accomplished. It can be revised over time with additional surgery, but it cannot be undone.
Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE): Manual and Powered-Device-Assisted
posted by ISHRS on January 18, 2012
Improvements in instrument technology and technique have made follicular unit extraction (FUE) a procedure competitive with strip harvesting for obtaining donor hair for hair transplantation.
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