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Because of his hair loss expertise and dedication to state-of-the-art hair restoration, recommended hair transplant surgeon Dr. Carlos Wesley was recently invited to author a chapter on hair transplantation in the 7th edition of the Grabb and Smith Plastic Surgery Textbook.

According to the official release:

Carlos K. Wesley, M.D., A.B.H.R.S. has been invited to author the Hair Transplantation to the 7th edition of the “Grabb and Smith Plastic Surgery” textbook.  This authoritative text enjoys a rich history in the field of plastic surgery and is the only remaining single-volume text that attempts to cover the entire field in a comprehensive manner.  

In authoring this chapter, Dr. Wesley will help young plastic surgeons around the world to better understand the important concepts of hair restoration ranging from the various techniques employed for hair follicle harvesting and aesthetic recipient pattern design to the various medical therapies for androgenetic alopecia and appropriate patient selection for hair restoration surgery.

Congratulations Dr. Wesley!
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Blake  – aka Future_HT_Doc

Editorial Assistant and Forum Co-Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Hair Loss Learning Center, the Hair Loss Q&A Blog, and the Hair Restoration Forum

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Although modern hair transplantation is normally considered a very effective and minimally invasive procedure, one element continually dissuades and disappoints patients: the hair transplant scar. However, through the guidance and skill of a dedicated hair restoration surgeon, hair transplant scars can be efficiently managed. Below, recommended hair transplant surgeon Dr. Parsa Mohebi discusses scars and explains how to manage this obligatory surgical side effect:

How to Manage a Hair Transplant Scar

Hair transplant scars can be a concern for many hair loss sufferers considering a hair restoration procedure.  We continue to see a lot of patients in our office whom require a procedure to revise their old hair transplant donor scar.  Some of these patients come for another procedure to increase the hair density or restore other areas of their scalp which was initially covered. Others may only need a surgery for hair transplant scar revision.

Often times these are patients who received a hair transplant back when the newest technology in hair restoration did not offer adequate solutions for dealing with post-surgical scar appearance. Many of these patients were forced to keep the hair on the back of their head long to conceal the remains of their original procedure.

Hair transplant donor scar revision could be performed through several methods based on the qualities of hair transplant scars such as their location, shape and size.  Patient hair styling preference also plays a big role in choosing the proper surgical procedure.

Although follicular unit extraction (FUE) is an exciting, highly demanded type of hair restoration surgery, not all hair loss sufferers are appropriate candidates. Knowing this, hair transplant patients may wonder what characteristics make an individual a “good” or “bad” FUE candidate?  Below is a response from Coalition hair transplant surgeon Dr. Alan Feller, discussing FUE candidacy and explaining what it takes to be a “good follicular unit extraction patient:”

Years ago when FUE first came out and was incredibly over-hyped there were indeed some clinics that claimed all patients were candidates. Those clinics now no longer make that wildely inaccurate statement publically, or they are now flat out of business. And well they should be.

FUE is a very traumatic procedure on delicate human tissue. Some people’s physiology will allow for it, some will not, but most fall somewhere in the middle. That’s just a fact bourne out of time. Just look at the number FUE results posted over the years compared to follicular unit transplantation (FUT) results and that conclusion is obvious.

There are a number of techniques to decrease FUE graft trauma and increase yield, however none represent the “magic bullet”. 

Some patient’s skin are too mushy, brittle, or hard to allow for safe removal of the grafts. So follicular units themselves are just to splayed or wide to allow for safe removal. That’s the reality of the situation and one the doctor MUST by LAW share with every patient who requests FUE procedures.

Physician members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians must meet and maintain the demanding standards set by patients like you and consistently produce excellent natural looking results.

Recently, we sought input and opinions from the members of our Hair Restoration Forum and Social Network about potentially inviting Dr. Mike Beehner to join the ranks of the Coalition. To view what our members have said, visit the discussion forum topic “Potential Coalition Membership for Dr. Mike Beehner of Saratoga Springs, New York“. In addition to your input, we sought the private feedback of hair restoration physicians recommended by this community.

Given the unanimous positive feedback and support we received, we’d like to congratulate Dr. Mike Beehner on becoming our newest member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. You can view Dr. Beehner’s Coalition profile by clicking here.

Thanks to everyone who provided their valuable feedback regarding the potential Coalition membership for Dr. Beehner. You are encouraged to congratulate him by clicking on the discussion topic above featuring his potential coalition membership.

For hair loss sufferers considering hair transplant surgery in New York and beyond, we strongly encourage you to consult with and consider Dr. Mike Beehner for your procedure.

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As you may know, we seek input from hair restoration forum members before we approve a physician for recommendation or membership in the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. Thus, we would like your input in considering Dr. Mike Beehner for Coalition membership.

Dr. Mike Beehner has been presenting examples of his high quality follicular unit hair transplant procedure on our forum for years and is highly regarded by his patients, colleagues and our overall community. Dr. Beehner is a true pioneer and leader in the field of hair restoration.

Recently, Dr. Beehner has dedicated his practice to performing larger, densely packed sessions of ultra refined follicular unit hair transplantation when appropriate for the patient. Thus, Dr. Beehner has the experience, skill and staff necessary to perform large, densely packed sessions exceeding 2500 follicular unit grafts in a single procedure when appropriate for the patient.

We invite you to view his surgical procedure, results and credentials and give your input regarding Dr. Beehner’s potential Coalition membership. To view this topic, visit the “Potential Coalition Membership for Dr. Mike Beehner of Saratoga Springs, New York”.

To see our criteria for recommendation and for Coalition membership, click here. To see the list of all current physicians recommended worldwide, click here.

Onwards and Upwards,

Pat, Bill, Dave and Blake – The Hair Restoration Team for the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, the Hair Loss Q & A Blog and the Hair Restoration Forum and Social Community

Recently, recommended hair transplant surgeon and follicular unit extraction (FUE) specialist Dr. Sanusi Umar shared a presentation about leg hair transplants (body hair transplant) at the 2011 American Society for Dermatological Surgery (ASDS) annual meeting.

As a hair restoration surgeon, Dr. Umar is well known for his ability to successfully extract and implant hair grafts from alternative (non-scalp) sources during extreme hair transplant repairs. Although he’s frequently utilized body hair grafts from the beard, chest, and armpit regions, the ASDS presentation focused on the use of leg hair grafts during hair transplant repairs.

To demonstrate the validity of these grafts, Dr. Umar presented a repair patient who underwent a 1,000 leg hair graft procedure. Utilizing hair solely from the patient’s legs, Dr. Umar repaired a harsh, unnatural hairline created during a previous hair transplant surgery.

Two years after the repair procedure, Dr. Umar showed the leg grafts recreated a soft, natural hairline and permanently transformed the patient’s appearance. According to Dr. Umar’s blog, the leg hair graft’s natural fine caliber and ability to create a “soft,” gradual appearance makes them an ideal choice for transplant repair procedures.

Congratulations Dr. Umar!
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Blake – aka Future_HT_Doc

Editorial Assistant and Forum Co-Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Hair Loss Learning Center, the Hair Loss Q&A Blog, and the Hair Restoration Forum

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Acclaimed hair restoration physician Dr. Alan Feller is a pioneer in the field of modern follicular unit hair transplantation and an esteemed member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. Dr. Feller is widely known as one of the world’s foremost experts in follicular unit extraction (FUE) and is the inventor of the “Feller Punch“, a tool that has been adopted by many leading hair transplant surgeons around the globe.

Recently, Feller Medical announced the launch of their new, state of the art multimedia website. The new site features a unique, interactive patient results gallery, a patient video gallery, testimonials and more. Balding men and women seeking a solution to hair loss are encouraged to visit their new and improved website at Feller Medical to learn more about their experience, technique and high standard of patient care.

To discuss Dr. Feller’s new website, visit the discussion forum topic, Feller Medical Debuts New and Improved Website.

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David (TakingThePlunge)
Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant for the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q & A Blog.

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According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the facelift, (rhytidectomy), is the sixth most popular elective procedure performed today.

Although the procedure is very common and usually offers significant cosmetic benefit, it is associated with one infrequently discussed side effect: the post-operative loss of “sideburns” and hairline distortion in female patients.  Females who undergo this procedure often consider surgical hair restoration to correct this.

During the facelift procedure, an incision is made in front of the ear (in the temple/sideburn region) and extended into both the hairline region and the area further behind the ear itself. Afterward, the skin is separated from the deeper tissues, tightened, and pulled until taut. Although this maneuver pulls the skin tight and creates a more “youthful” appearance, it also results in an excess of tissue that must be excised.

Unfortunately, because the initial incision is made in the sideburn and hairline area, the last step of the procedure involves the removal of the excess, hair-bearing tissue from this region. In various cases, this results in a total removal of the sideburn hair and an unnatural appearance of the hairline (which can be caused by scarring or a distortion of hairline shape or height).

Fortunately, although this side effect often discourages post-operative facelift patients, the damage can be reversed and reconstructed with modern hair transplant surgery.

Each year, Baltimore Magazine publishes a list of top physicians in the region from more than 101 specialties. We are pleased to announce that, this year, Coalition member Dr. James Vogel was named by his peers as one of the city’s top General Plastic Surgeons of 2011.

Dr. Vogel is very involved in contributing to his profession and sharing hair restoration techniques with his peers. He is the past president of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) and was the chairman of the scientific committee from 1993 to 1999. He remains actively involved in lecturing and writing with many surgical societies and professional organizations.

Adding to his list of accomplishments, Dr. Vogel has recently been asked by The Aesthetic Surgery Journal to serve as their international section editor on hair transplants. The Aesthetic Surgery Journal is the official journal of The International Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

Dr. James Vogel is a highly respected member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians and recommended on the Hair Transplant Network. To learn more about Dr. Vogel and his ultra-refined follicular unit hair transplant procedure, click here to view his Coalition profile on the Hair Loss Learning Center.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Vogel by clicking here and adding your comments to the discussion on our popular Hair Loss Forum.

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David (TakingThePlunge)
Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant for the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q & A Blog.

Recently, Coalition member and highly acclaimed hair restoration surgeon Dr. Bessam Farjo of Manchester, United Kingdom was interviewed by the Times of India for a lifestyle article about hair loss.  Topics discussed include advancements made in hair loss research, state of the art hair transplant surgery and hair multiplication (cloning). In the article, Dr. Farjo discusses why he chose to specialize in hair restoration and his role in shaping its future through the ongoing research and development of new techniques.

Dr. Bessam Farjo has a long history of performing state of the art, ultra-refined follicular unit hair transplantation with outstanding results. Along with his wife and colleague, Dr. Nilofer Farjo, he founded the Farjo Medical Centre in 1992. Since that time, the Farjo Clinic has become the UK’s premier center for surgical hair restoration, medical hair loss treatment and research.

Dr. Bessam and Nilofer Farjo are both highly esteemed members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians and recommended by the Hair Transplant Network. To learn about our criteria for recommending physicians, click here.

Click the image below to see the full article.

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David (TakingThePlunge)
Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant for the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q & A Blog.

To share ideas with other hair loss sufferers visit the Hair Restoration Social Network and Enhanced Discussion Forum

Get Proven Treatments at the Best Prices by visiting our new Online Hair Loss Treatment Shop.