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Special Techniques Used for African-American Hair Transplant?

asked 5 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Amiya Prasad, MD
Question viewed 154 times
Tags: African American, technique

5 answers to Special Techniques Used for African-American Hair Transplant?

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African American Hair Transplant

There is no specific technique used for African American hair transplant. However, there are extra precautions taken for African American patients due to: A higher chance of keloiding, typically The curly nature of the follicle, in almost all cases. Curly or kinked hair follicles can result in higher transection rates. Especially if the surgeon is not a widely experienced practitioner. see video
Sanusi Umar, MD

Redondo Beach Dermatologic Surgeon

www.finetouchdermatology.com

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African-American Hair Transplant Technique

Experience is a must here for African-American hair transplants. African-American hair grows far differently than Caucasian hair. Varying the angles and placement helps insure a far better result. Also, because of generally darker pigmentations in the skin, scarring wants to be avoided. New York hair restoration specialist Dr. Gary Hitzig has developed ACell MatriStem treatment for hair transplants, which rescues dying hairs, "clones" hair and blocks fibroblasts that cause scarring. more
Amiya Prasad, MD

New York Oculoplastic Surgeon

www.prasadcosmeticsurgery.com

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African American Hair Transplants

As a whole the technique used in African American and Non-African American are the same. One of the key points, however, is that people with darkly pigmented skin of any race can wind up with more noticeable scars. Therefore, it is critical to do a careful closure of donor site and to use very small instruments to implant the hairs. Also, if the hair is curly it tends to give better coverage and bulk than fine hair.
Jack Fisher, MD

Nashville Plastic Surgeon

www.fisherhaircenter.com

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Special Techniques for Hair Replacement in African-Americans

Hair transplants are done on African -American men but it is difficult because these patients have curly hair that is less dense. That is why many of our African- American patients choose the Fleming/Mayer Flap because the results are immediate with much better density.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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African american hair transplantation

I would highly reccomend FUE, especially if you wear your hair short. This method avoids the cut and closure, and possible linear visible scarring associated with the strip method. You need to see someone with good experience since curly hair is more difficult to harvest. Best of Luck, Dr. Malouf
Peter Malouf, DO

Dallas Dermatologist

mytotalskincare.com

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