Advances in African American Hair Transplants

In recent years, advances in medical science and engineering have greatly improved hair transplant technology for hair loss sufferers.

No one has benefited from these advances more than black men and women.

Most Black Hair Loss is Easily Repaired with Hair Transplants

The most easily curable is thinning hair from traction alopecia (caused by tight hair braids or attached hair extensions or weaves).

This type of black hair loss is easily repaired with hair transplant surgery. The procedure can usually complete in one session with most African American women going back to work in 48 hours.

So rather than trying to cover up these areas of frontal thinning with wigs, extensions and other synthetic replacement, a natural hair transplant of 1500-2000 grafts can make a tremendous difference.

New Hairline Lowering Technique for Black Men & Women Greatly Improves Appearance

Also, one of the newer procedures is a hairline lowering technique that greatly improves overall appearance of African American men and women.

You can think of it like a reverse facelift, bringing the hairline down towards the scalp and forehead.

This procedure was developed by Dr. Frank’s mentor Dr. Sheldon Kabaker in Oakland, California and more and more hair and scalp surgeons are adding this to their hair restoration services.

While it’s somewhat of a more invasive procedure, the results can be truly remarkable, often much greater than a traditional hair transplant for African Americans.

© 2012, Anapelli Hair Clinic

Dr. John Frank, M.D. | IAHRS, ABHRS, ISHRS, AHLA, XM Radio: ‘The Bald Truth’, Last update: July 26, 2012, NYC