First. to answer your specific question, The Fleming-Mayer transposition flap is another method of hair replacement surgery. Before considering surgery, you need a good consultation regarding the etiology of your hair loss. Patchy areas of loss can be caused by a condition called Alopecia Areata, which... more
Alternative hair restoration procedure?
Is there such thing as a hair replacement sugery other than transplanting hair from behind the head to the bald spot? I was just wondering because I have 2 bald spots on my scalp.
3 answers to “Alternative hair restoration procedure?”
A: Search out the cause
Greetings, There are other options in addition to follicular unit grafting surgery. It is unusual to have two discrete bald spots as part of classic androgenic alopecia. I would be concerned that your hair loss is the result of a medical condition, such as alopecia areata. In this case, medical treatment may... more
A: There is an alternative for hair restoration
The Fleming-Mayer Flap was developed 30 years ago and has several advantages over hair transplants. You should research both procedures and make sure that you are dealing with an expert with each. Flap surgery should only be done by someone specifically trained to do this since the consequences of bad work can... more
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