This patient’s hair loss was at the Norwood 2-3 level. He was interested in advancing his hairline through a combination of head and body hair…
Category: Hair Transplantation Questions and Answers
Q. Is a Follicular Unit Extraction procedure with UGraft more expensive compared to strip surgery?
The cost of UGraft FUE is higher. Advanced FUE with uGraft is far more labor intensive and sophisticated a procedure compared to strip surgery. It is…
Q. Strip surgery versus FUE hair transplant methods: Is the strip method for hair transplantation older and outdated compared to Follicular Unit Extraction?
Strip surgery versus FUE hair transplant methods: Hair restoration surgery is constantly evolving. Strip surgery is a hair transplant method currently considered to be the…
hair transplant for young patients: Should a person get a hair transplant early on in life?
Hair transplant for young patients: In general, hair restoration surgeons are reluctant to perform procedures on individuals in their late teens and early twenties. Hair loss…
Q. How do you determine whether or not a person’s head or body hair can be extracted by FUE?
A: If there are major risk factors that are associated with a particular patient, we would perform a test extraction. For the best results, there…
Q. How many grafts can be transplanted in one hair restoration session?
What is the maximum graft number per hair transplant session? It depends on several factors. Dr U has the world reputation for restoring severely bald…
Is Pain in FUE hair restoration procedures a significant factor?
Minimize pain in FUE hair restoration A: More pain is associated with strip procedures compared to Follicular Unit Extraction. Strip is more invasive and requires…
Q. Where is the hair restoration surgery location at Dr U?
Hair restoration surgery Location for Dr U Most hair restoration surgeries are performed at the doctor’s office since only local anesthesia is used and no…
Who is an ideal female hair restoration candidate for head or body hair transplants?
Who is an ideal female hair restoration candidate ? : Hair loss in women can be caused by a variety of factors. Unlike in men…
Q. Is an individual too young for a hair restoration surgery if they are in their late teens to early twenties?
A: In general, hair transplant surgeries are not recommended for younger patients. But an actual decision of hair restoration for younger candidates would truly vary…