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Does hair multiplication through partial FUE actually work as a hair restoration treatment?

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I’ve been watching videos and reading about partial FUE which is being offered as a procedure to help restore hair. It seems like something that might be worth trying out. But I just want to know if this is actually real and why more people are not opting for this procedure

Vic. T

Hair multiplication through partial FUE seems like some type of scientific miracle until the facts are further examined. Most people assume that each hair follicle only grows one hair shaft. In this scenario, when one or more hairs actually appears in the recipient area while the donor hairs remain in tact, it may appear that multiplication has taken place.

However, in reality, hair follicles can produce more than one hair shaft. Partial FUE is explained as the use of tiny punches between 0.5-0.6mm. Therefore, it is possible to remove a smaller sub group of the initial hairs present using these diameters. Once inserted into the recipient area, it may appear that new hair was created. But in fact, the actual number of hairs on the individual’s head has stayed the same. Therefore, hair multiplication did not take place.

In an actual Follicular Unit Extraction procedure, the entire follicular unit is used. This may consist of anywhere between 1-4 hairs, or even more. Logically, it is easy to see how using a full follicular unit graft would result in better coverage compared to a partial follicular unit graft in the recipient area.

Also hair transplant practitioners can only using visual cues on the surface of the skin to make decisions on how to position the punch. Therefore it is difficult to accurately know exactly what the punch is doing below the skin. Removing a small subset of a follicular unit may incur damage to the remaining hair in the donor area as the video below illustrates [4:02]. This probability of this risk is more than 50%.  Therefore, this type of damage will result in a very depleted donor area as well, compared to a regular Follicular Unit Extraction procedure.

There are actual cases of patients who have undergone partial FUE procedures, only to be horribly disappointed with the hair restoration results. In such situations, the use of body hair grafts can provide the extra resources needed to fill in the sparseness with the depletion of the head donor hair.

 

 

 

 

Can I Wear A Hair Piece After My Hair Transplant?

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I know that the full rewards of a hair restoration surgery do not come into fruition right away. But after my procedure, I do not want to be out and about with all the redness on my head and clear signs of surgical incisions. I want to keep my head covered. And I figured that a hair piece might be the best thing to use. Is this okay?

Jonathan R.

Hi Jonathan. This is a wonderful question as many patients share your concern about what to do after a hair restoration surgery. I like to advise individuals to choose hats instead of hair pieces. Here are several reasons why.

(1) Hair pieces/ toupees/systems need to stay in place on the head. Some have a rubber lining on the interior. Others require adhesives. The wounds on the skin are undergoing healing processes. And the skin itself is more sensitive than usual and vulnerable to infections and inflammations due to the entry or contact with foreign substances. This can cause further complications and impair the ability of the newly inserted follicles to grow new shafts

(2) The constant pressure of the hair pieces, especially when they rely on rubber, silicone and glues can actually shaft the intended direction of growth for the grafts. The final results need to reflect natural angles, directions and orientations. But changing the angle of the shafts can end up looking like noticeable errors.

Therefore, hats are a much safer choice. However, if you have to appear on camera or have your picture taken, you may then want to consider using a hair piece. If this is the case, use clips to anchor it in place rather than using adhesives or rubber linings. Also, don’t keep the hair piece on for more than twelve hours.

Also, if your other concern is simply others knowing that you had a hair transplant, you may want to read about the experiences of other patients. Keep in mind that these days, more people are very open about their experiences with cosmetic procedures in general. Others tend to be very receptive when they see positive improvements in a person’s appearance.

Will Platelet Rich Plasma Help Me Grow My Hair

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I’ve heard a lot of great things about PRP treatments for rejuvenating the hair follicles to promote new growth. It this just some type of fad or a legitimate way to reverse hair loss?

W.Graham

Platelet Rich Plasma is being used for a lot of areas including skin rejuvenation, liposuction and fat grafting. Many people seem to be excited about its potential to stimulate new hair growth. In some individuals who have received this restoration treatment, new shafts have appeared. But there are a few issues to consider.

(1) Results seen thus far have not been cosmetically significant. Ideally what anyone would want is substantially improved coverage that help them look their best, not scanty and minimal growth.

(2) Platelet Rich Plasma needs to be applied over wounds that are deliberately inflicted on the skin. In the video above, it is explained that practitioners create this with special rollers. The skin has its own healing mechanisms. Therefore when it is wounded, it will create replacement tissue along with new hair follicles. This phenomenon is even documented in formal research studies.

Therefore, it is not clear whether or not PRP is facilitating the new hair growth or if the wound healing is responsible for this effect.  The sessions themselves need to be ongoing in order to sustain results. the positive outcomes reported on patients may be caused by the regular infliction of wounds.

New research is surely needed to discern the actual effects of PRP on hair growth from the natural wound healing capabilities of the skin itself.

Anyone who is thinking about choosing a particular hair restoration treatment needs focus on actual results that can be replicated across large numbers of individuals. The cost of such interventions should be weighed against the likelihood of obtained desired outcomes. Otherwise, the treatment would be a real financial gamble.

It is also a good idea to learn about real published research studies on what scientist are doing to see if they can rejuvenate or revive dormant hair follicles. As of yet, such research does not exist for Platelet Rich Plasma.

 

Does ACell Actually Work For New Hair Growth

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Within the last year, the thinning on my head has gotten worse. Because this seems to be a problem that runs in my family, I am certain that it is pattern baldness. I read that what happens is that the hair follicles shrink. I read that ACell can help new follicles grow. Is this actually true?

Balding Mike

ACell seems to have developed as a hot buzz term which circulates throughout hair loss discussion forums. But keep in mind that just because something is talked about a lot does not mean that it actually works. For example, media outlets constantly write articles on the latest and greatest treatment in hair restoration. Yet, an actual cure for genetic thinning and baldness is far from being within our grasp. Research in these areas is still within its infant stages.

ACell is basically a bioengineered form of extra cellular matrix that has additional elements which collectively offer enormous promise in wound healing. Some people believe that its regenerative potential can actually benefit the area of hair restoration. While research results in wound healing have been remarkable, there are no studies which convincing support ACell’s ability to actually grow or multiply hair follicles.

Individuals who are considering different options to reverse their hair loss need to do their research before making an actual decision on a particular treatment. There are no shortage of stories about people who spent large sums of money on seemingly promising solutions which produced little to no results. When learning about different types of interventions, it is important to understand how they are supposed to work. Keep asking questions to get a very clear picture. Confusing and vague explanations that hide behind a lot of jargon is a red flag warning.

Also be sure to look for tangible results across many individuals, not just a few isolated cases.

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