Afro-Textured hair FUE Hair Transplant using 1200 grafts: This African American patient had undergone a strip surgery procedure with 1000 grafts, prior to being treated by Dr. Umar. He also underwent an FUE hair transplant at another clinic.

Afro-Textured hair FUE Hair Transplant using 1200 grafts

With the results of both procedures, he was unhappy with the scar that was left on the back of his head. Also he was not satisfied with the coverage and pluggy quality of his anterior hairline.  And his crown area showed signs of hair thinning.

In contrast to strip surgery, Follicular Unit Extraction offers ways to work with the unique characteristics of hair structures that are inherent within the African American population. After passing a preliminary FUE test to determine transaction rates, this patient was confirmed as an FUE hair transplant candidate.

Dr. Umar used a total of 1200 grafts to improve upon the previous hair replacement procedure. 800 grafts were used for the restoration of the patient’s hairline. 150 grafts were applied to cover the strip scar. And 250 grafts were enough to address the loss of hair in the crown area.

African American FUE hair transplant  procedures must aim to leave the majority of hair follicles in tact within the donor region. Within this ethnic group, transection rates are higher due to the curved follicle, which is more difficult to extract. Also the follicles are more tightly attached to the surrounding tissue.

However, the advantage of using curly hair is that it provides much more coverage compared to other hair types.

The patient was very happy with the results of his hair surgery. And by ten months, all of his initial concerns had been addressed.