Dr. Robert M. Bernstein — of Bernstein Medical – Center for Hair Restoration — performs a follicular unit hair transplant on television as part of a Fox News NY special segment on hair loss and hair transplantation. Dr. Bernstein uses the FUT procedure to correct hair loss and camouflage scarring that resulted from the surgical removal of a large skin cancer on the patient’s scalp.
Watch a 1-minute video clip of the program:
Q: How far into the scalp are the grafts placed and is the follicle far enough into the scalp that it will not be damaged? I have heard that the critical time to not touch your scalp is the first 2-3 weeks after the procedure.
A: The growth part of the follicle is 3-4mm into the scalp. Grafts can be dislodged the first 10 days, so you need to be careful not to scrub your scalp during this period. After that, the grafts are permanent. At 2-3 weeks they can’t be dislodged, even by vigorous scrubbing.
Q: I heard Dr. Bernstein held a Webinar this month, but I wasn’t able to attend. Is there anywhere I can hear it?
A: Yes, the Webinar was titled “Hair Transplant Today” and it covered new concepts in the diagnosis of hair loss, the follicular unit hair transplant procedure, follicular unit extraction, hair cloning, and other aspects of hair transplantation.
View the complete “Hair Transplant Today” webinar at Blip.tv or watch the video below (8 minutes, 8 seconds):
Q: I had a facelift about a year ago and the skin on the sides by my temples is really bare. It makes the scar a little obvious too. Can you transplant hair just at the temples to cover the scar?
A: Hair loss in the temple area following a facelift is relatively common and can be treated with a hair transplant. If there is scar tissue, the hair restoration will generally require more than one session.
Q: I have heard of body hair transplants as an option being considered by some patients. Do you think that could be an option for me as my donor area isn’t able to provide the hair that I need?
A: With body hair transplants, the hair quality is poor and there can be a significant amount of scarring where the hair is harvested, so we are not recommending it at this time.
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