Facial Hair Restoration Update

Recently we have been seeing more male patients with concerns of lack of hair on their face where they normally try to have a full beards or mustache, the hair just will not grow in certain areas. This causes empty areas when they grow some facial hair and it looks patchy. Their option for permanent hair growth is that of a hair restoration. It pretty much follows the same principles of a hair transplantation on the scalp, where hair from the back occipital area is used for harvesting hair grafts and then moved to the area of concern (hairline, temples, top or crown).

Several things to keep in mind when doing facial hair restoration is that the grafts being trimmed might have to be adjusted to the requirements depending on the area being worked on and the caliber of the hairs around the area in order to blend it in. The direction of the hair graft will also have to match the existent hair too. This of course, is a job determined by the one who is performing the incisions or recipient sites. The hair grafts will fall right into place without having to manipulate it much in order to avoid possible damage to the hair follicle within the grafts.

Post-op care is also similar to a scalp hair transplant, which means keeping the area clean and avoiding touching the area avoiding picking the scabs. Gentle care should be given until all scabs have healed and fallen off on their own, which can take 5 to 7 days.

Anthony Mangano Hair Transplant Surgery Experience

Actor, Anthony Mangano, tell his experience about his Hair Transplant Surgery with Dr. Baxa.  Mr. Mangano explains his procedure step by step and also post-op follow up.  Enjoy this video as there is a lot of information being revealed and it is NOT too graphic so sit back and learn from others experiences. 

Dr. Mark D. Baxa is the surgeon for Professional Image and Laser Care Med Spa in Charlotte, NC.  For any questions or concerns please call us 704-335-1212 or visit us at www.pilc.com.  Complimentary Consults are available by appointment.

Facial Hair Transplant Reconstruction

In many cases, hair transplant surgery is not about restoring your hair line or your crown, it is about restoring your mustache from a accident.  Dr. Baxa has performed thousands of hair restorations and facial hair reconstruction has been one of his best works.  Whether you are restoring or creating your side burn or restoring hair from your eye brow, it can be done.  This type of procedures are very similar to a hair transplant, only it takes less time and it can be done in matter of hours, depending on how big the case could be.  The grafts are to be smaller due to the much reduced recipient site since they will be packed in closer to each other.  The grafts will hold 1 to 2 hair follicles to give it a much natural look.  The incisions will also be made in the same direction the native hairs are positioned to make sure the donor hair grows the same direction and blends in naturally.