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Hair restoration surgery
has evolved into an extremely
successful cosmetic procedure
today. Changes in harvesting
donor grafts, as well as
microscopic techniques of graft
preparation and implantation,
have
resulted in a perfectly
natural appearance and have
relegated the “pluggy”
effects to ancient history.
The
hair is removed from the
occipital area which is well
below the crown .This hair is
genetically programmed to remain
throughout the patient’s
lifetime, despite being
transplanted to the bald area.
The removed hair is then cut
into naturally occurring
follicular units. That
means that the hair is cut into
one, two, or three hair units
exactly as it exits the skin.
These units are implanted as
single, double, or triple hair
units and are fit into
individual appropriately sized
slits according to their size,
giving the scalp a perfectly
natural appearance. The
donor area is meticulously
closed so as to produce an
imperceptible scar in the
occipital hair bearing area.
The
enjoyment of being a hair
restoration surgeon comes from
using one’s past experiences,
both good and bad, to achieve
the best possible results under
variable conditions. As
each individual patient is
unique,
judgement
must take a multitude of factors
into consideration when
evaluating
a patient. One must
consider hair color, hair
density, individual hair
diameter, as well as waviness or
curl..
The patient’s skull shape, face
shape ( such
as round or oval), age, and
above all, the patient’s
expectation must be thoroughly
discussed prior to any
procedure being performed.
As
in any other surgical procedure,
hair restoration is not to be
taken lightly. The
expertise of the surgeon and
staff, as well as the ability to
communicate with the patient,
are essential components to
achieve the
most satisfying results.
ABHRS/IBHRS STATEMENT
The American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery/International Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS/IBHRS) is the largest worldwide entity to have established standards for certification for education, training and experience in Hair Restoration Surgery. Physicians who are eligible to apply for ABHRS/IBHRS certification have demonstrated the accumulation of significant experience in the field of Hair Restoration Surgery and have all shown a commitment to high standards of training and education. Those who have achieved certification have demonstrated advanced knowledge in the art and science of hair restoration through peer-reviewed examination. While there is currently no American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) certification specific to hair restoration, the ABHRS/IBHRS is the only certification recognized by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, the largest hair restoration educational organization in the world. Please visit the website for more information at www.abhrs.org.
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