Senior Member Cam Simmons MD ABHRS Posted July 15, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted July 15, 2009 This man in his mid-50s had worn a turban for most of his life. His hair was twisted in a top-knot and there was a tight band around his hairline. He suffered from Traction Alopecia that most affected his temporal points but also created some irregular loss in his frontal hairline. The traction also likely markedly altered the direction of the spared hair near his hairline. He was content with his frontal hairline and was only interested in transplanting his temporal areas. We transplanted 1994 follicular unit grafts at about 42 grafts per square cm, paying particularly close attention to the direction and flat angulation of the grafts. I apologize that the best follow-up photo I have of the left side view was taken with a camera phone and the quality is poor. His hair is fully grown so I will not have the opportunity to take more photos. Cam Simmons MD ABHRS Seager Medical Group, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Dr. Cam Simmons is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Dr. Simmons, Thanks for posting this example. His hair is much improved. Hopefully he's taking the necessary steps to avoid tightly pulling his hair to eliminate this from happening again. Best wishes, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Cam Simmons MD ABHRS Posted July 16, 2009 Author Senior Member Share Posted July 16, 2009 Originally posted by PLEASE GROW PLEASE:Big improvement . Looks like hes set for life as long as he keeps that ridiculous turban off Thank-you for your replies, Please Grow Please and Bill. If I remember correctly PGP, you usually put some thought into your posts. I don't think you were trying to offend anyone but some would take offence to your remark about "that ridiculous turban." There is nothing ridiculous about a turban just as there is nothing ridiculous about wearing a Yarmulke if you are Jewish or covering your head in some Christian churches. My understanding is that wearing a turban has deep religious and cultural underpinnings and it can be a very difficult decision for a man to decide to stop wearing it. It is even harder when taking off a turban exposes hair loss that had been previously hidden. This man has made the decision to stop wearing his turban and should have no more reason to suffer Traction Alopecia. I saw no signs of miniaturization and he is in his mid-50s so I hope that he will avoid genetic hair loss too. Thanks again for your feedback. Cam Simmons MD ABHRS Seager Medical Group, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Dr. Cam Simmons is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member PLEASE GROW PLEASE Posted July 16, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted July 16, 2009 This man has made the decision to stop wearing his turban Deep religious and culture underpinnings play second fiddle to hair now huh? I dont think Jesus threw away his sandals for Air Jordans because his feet hurt I removed my comment so I dont offend anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member miked Posted July 16, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted July 16, 2009 Now I know why I keep coming back to this forum My Hair Loss Blog - Hair Transplant with Dr. Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member thanatopsis_awry Posted July 16, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted July 16, 2009 This guy has a Persian rug on top of his head; what lustrous hair, and now without any signs of abberant thinning and loss from the work! LOL @ Jesus chucking his sandals for Air Jordans..... ----------- *A Follicles Dying Wish To Clinics* 1 top-down, 1 portrait, 1 side-shot, 1 hairline....4 photos. No flash. Follicles have asked for centuries, in ten languages, as many times so as to confuse a mathematician. Enough is enough! Give me documentation or give me death! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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