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•Shedding Some Light on Laser Hair Graft
   by Maggie KayWe’ve all heard about laser hair removal but did you know that lasers are used in hair transplant procedures as well?The Food and Drug Administration approved laser hair grafting in the 1990s and it soon became a popular method of hair transplantation.Lasers are used to create tiny holes into which hair follicles are transplanted. Healing is faster and there is no scarring at the site of transplant.Nevertheless, there are some negative aspects to this procedure. For example,...

•Uprooting the Details and Benefits of Follicular Unit Extraction
   by Maggie KayAfter decades of bad hair restoration techniques, a new and improved method of transplantation has finally evolved. The “corn row” look has been replaced by follicular unit extraction. This is by far the most effective, natural-looking method of hair restoration. It is also the method of choice by both hair transplant surgeons and patients.What is follicular unit extraction?Follicular unit extraction is the process by which small groups of follicles (between 1 and 4 hair...

•Cutting out the Facts An Inside Look into a Strip Incision Procedure
   by Maggie Kay Strip incision is a method of donor-site harvesting. Hair restoration surgeons retrieve healthy hair from the back of the head (the donor site) by cutting out a linear strip in the scalp. Strip incision is the most common technique for removing hair and follicles from a donor site.The Strip Incision Procedure- A local anesthetic is given for pain. - The surgeon begins by removing strips of tissue from the donor site (usually from the back of the head) with a scalpel. The...

•Scalp Reductions The Not so good The Bad And the Very Ugly
   by Maggie KayThe goal of scalp reduction surgery is to minimize the balding area by surgically reducing the bare scalp. Portions of the bald scalp on the top of the head are removed and the hair-bearing areas at the side of the head are pulled together at the crown.This is an older method of hair restoration and the vast majority of surgeons no longer perform this procedure since new technological advances have made hair restoration easier and less painful.Below is an overview of the scalp...

•Mastering Minoxidil How to Use it and What to Expect
   by Maggie KayMinoxidil, otherwise known as Rogaine, is a topical medication that is used to increase hair growth. Minoxidil has been proven to stimulate hair growth on the bald spot located on the back of men’s heads.How to use Minoxidil This medication must be applied to the scalp at least twice a day for four months, once in the morning and once again in the evening, before any noticeable change appears. It must be applied to a dry scalp and left untouched for four hours in order to...

•Expanding on Scalp Extensions A Step by step Look into the Procedure
   by Maggie KayA scalp extension is a method of scalp reduction that has two purposes in the field of hair restoration:1) To stretch the hair-bearing areas of the scalp and allow them to cover the reduced bald section of the scalp. 2) To act as a damage control technique by loosening a scalp that has been pulled too tight during the scalp reduction procedure.A scalp extension makes use of a surgical device called the Frechet Extender that consists of two rows of hooks connected by broad-based...

•Wig Wisdom Understanding Hairpiece Types Attachments Costs and care Techniques
by Maggie Kay Modern hairpieces or wigs have definitely evolved from the bulky, detectable toupees of yesteryear. Today’s wigs are lighter, fit better, and look and feel more natural. What materials are in a hairpiece?The best hairpieces are custom-made. They tend to be more expensive than ready-made hairpieces because they are constructed with quality materials and made to fit your scalp perfectly. Quality custom-made hairpieces are created with human hair. The color, texture, and density of...

•Mini Micrografting Investigating the Pros the Cons and the FUE s
   by Maggie Kay Mini-micrografting is similar to follicular unit extraction, yet not as advanced.The mini-micrografting procedure involves removing donor tissue with a multi-bladed knife. The tissue is then cut into smaller pieces using direct visualization; therefore, instead of using a microscope to cut the tissue, a surgeon might use the help of a regular ruler. The size of the grafts is dependent upon the decision of the surgeon and patient who can choose to cut micrografts (1-2 hairs) or...