Harvesting Techniques There are two main parts to every hair restoration surgery; removing hair from hair bearing regions (harvesting) and transplanting hairs into hair loss regions (implantation). The two main methods used to remove hair from hair bearing regions include the strip technique and follicular unit extraction (also known as
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Hair loss is a common phenomenon which will affect most of us, especially men, as we age. There are a few treatment options, particularly in the early stages. Medications such as finasteride1 and minoxidil2 can help to prevent any future hair loss. Aesthetic camouflages such as thickeners, specialized tattooing3, scalp
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A wide range of tools, instruments and devices are used during a hair transplant. These instruments can include punches, robotic devices, suction-assisted devices and implanters. Punches have been used in hair transplants since the 1930s. These instruments allow hair follicles to be released from their surrounding tissues. Punches can have
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To help you prepare for your upcoming hair transplant consultation, here is a cheat sheet of hair transplant options and techniques your hair transplant surgeon might suggest. Follicular unit. Scalp hair grows in groups, with up to 4 hairs per group1. These groups are referred to as follicular units. These
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Scarring hair loss, or cicatricial alopecia, is a form of permanent hair loss whereby hair follicles are destroyed and replaced with scar tissue1,2. Once the disease has been stable for at least two years, there are several treatment options which can be considered3. These include hair transplant, excision of the
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Scarring hair loss, or cicatricial alopecia, is a form of permanent hair loss whereby hair follicles are destroyed and replaced with scar tissue5. There are many conditions which can lead to scarring hair loss such as dissecting cellulitis, eosinophilic pustular folliculitis, follicular degeneration syndrome, folliculitis decalvans, lichen planopilaris and pseudopelade
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Extra insulation Maybe this year wasn’t the best example but no one needs to tell you just how cold Canadian winters can get. In a place where the toque has become a fashion staple, having some extra coverage on the top of your head can come in handy. Built-in SPF
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There are reports that the first hair transplant was performed in Germany in 1822 by a medical student named Diffenbach and their professor, Dr. Dom Unger.(1) They reportedly transplanted hair in both animals and humans from one area of the scalp to another; however, their technique did not seem to
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Over the last couple of years, facial hair transplants (particularly beard transplants) have grown in popularity. Various media outlets have noticed this growing trend.(1) Facial hair restoration can be used to create natural appearing facial hair where hair is sparse or completely absent. This can include restoring hair to the
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One of the limiting factors in hair transplantation is the amount of donor hair that an individual has on the scalp. For patients with extensive hair loss scalp donor hairs may not provide sufficient coverage for all affected areas. Body hair transplantation has emerged as a new option for selected
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