Introduction We at Sure Hair would like to honour the achievements of one of the founding researchers of Hair transplantation, Norman Orentreich (Fig 1) (1). Norman Orentreich developed the first and only permanent solution to hair loss making him truly the father of hair transplantation. He discovered that hair maintains
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Introduction The ability to generate new hair from your old hair would be an incredibly powerful tool. Current treatments for hair loss focus on keeping the hair you have or transplanting the limited permanent hair of the scalp to areas where hair has been lost. Hair cloning, sometimes called hair
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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
Read more →An individual experiencing hair loss can turn to hair transplant for an effective solution. Techniques such as FUE and Robotics FUE provide lasting solutions for hair transplantation. When contemplating the suitable procedure to get in Toronto, arming yourself with information will ease your mind. Knowing more about donor sites and
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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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