Adults have two basic types of hair: terminal hair and vellus hair. Terminal Hair grows on the scalp and varies greatly among different people in color, curliness and texture. Vellus Hair is the short, fine, light-colored hair that grows on most places of the body, including the face, back and armpit. Prior to... more
How does a hair transplant work?
I assume hair tranplant surgery is indeed that, surgery. But what are the steps that you go through during hair transplantation?
3 answers to “How does a hair transplant work?”
A: Hair replacement candidates must have healthy hair...
Hair replacement candidates must have healthy hair growth at the back and sides of the head to serve as donor areas. Donor areas are the places on the head from which grafts and flaps are taken. Other factors, such as hair color, texture and waviness or curliness may also affect the cosmetic result. There are... more
A: Dr. Samuel Lam explains the procedure for hair grafting,...
Dr. Samuel Lam explains the procedure for hair grafting, and the importance of correct placement to ensure a natural and realistic looking transplant.
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