Steven Gabel, MD, FACS Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 This 53-year-old gentleman started thinning years ago at the top and crown areas of his scalp. He had tried medications without any significant growth. We transplanted 2098 grafts into the crown approximately 6 months ago. The series of photographs show the scalp as he presented before any surgery or haircuts, another photograph depicting the area of transplant showing his natural swirl pattern with blue markings, and the 6-month preliminary results. The swirl pattern was created by following some the “wispy” natural hairs that he had so I am able to make the slits in the natural direction and angle of his native hair. At 6 months, the transplanted follicular unit grafts are growing very well. He said that he did not shed that much after surgery and he has been already cutting his hair regularly. Also, the video shows the close up of the donor scar, which is thin and difficult to see even with his hair cut very short. Overall the hair growth is excellent at this stage and we anticipate that the number of hairs will continue to increase and his hair will also thicken over time. He said he would come back in 3-month intervals to show his growth over time. Steven Gabel, MD, FACS, FISHRS Diplomate, American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery Diplomate, American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Diplomate, American College of Surgeons Gabel Hair Restoration Center Portland, Oregon 503-693-1118 Email Dr. Gabel directly at drgabel@gabelcenter.com Dr. Gabel's Website Dr. Steven Gabel is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Spanker Posted August 19, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted August 19, 2013 Looks like a sweet transplant, but the guy should lose the wings. I am an online representative for Dr. Raymond Konior who is an elite member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. View Dr. Konior's Website View Spanker's Website I am not a medical professional and my opinions should not be taken as medical advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hairthere Posted August 19, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted August 19, 2013 I agree with Spanker on both counts. Nice result, one odd choice of hairstyle. I am the owner/operator of AHEAD INK a Scalp Micropigmentation Company in Fort Lee, New Jersey. www.aheadink.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member tacolinowest Posted August 19, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted August 19, 2013 im baffled at this mans choice of hairstyle , good ht tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Gabel, MD, FACS Posted August 19, 2013 Author Share Posted August 19, 2013 I appreciate the positive comments about the hair transplant; in terms of his hair style, he usually grows it longer, but since it will take time for the crown to catch up to the sides, he is trying out a new style. Usually those "wings" are in a ponytail and he was kind enough to let us take it down for the photographs and video. (The rubber band that holds it together is actually seen on my assistants finger during the video). Out of respect for the patient, I would ask that we focus on the results of the transplant, and how happy he is with the growth. When he puts the hair in a ponytail, we are not able to see the results as clearly - that is why I asked him to take it down. Once everything is grown out, I'll take some photos of his final hair style. Thanks. Steven Gabel, MD, FACS, FISHRS Diplomate, American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery Diplomate, American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Diplomate, American College of Surgeons Gabel Hair Restoration Center Portland, Oregon 503-693-1118 Email Dr. Gabel directly at drgabel@gabelcenter.com Dr. Gabel's Website Dr. Steven Gabel is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Spanker Posted August 19, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted August 19, 2013 (edited) Dr. Gabel, I can respect that. I have a question about this patient tho. Did he discontinue meds? Also, you can see a NW5 pattern formed including the frontal non-transplanted area. Considering the mans age, is a man that begins to form a pattern like that, that holds the hair late into life, destine to lose it and be an actual NW5 that is mostly bald in that area? Or is likely to keep a good portion of the hair but still thin some? I always wonder in older gentlemen if once a pattern forms that they are gonners in that area or if fate possibly has something else in store for them. I thought I read once that if a person has 5 percent miniaturization in an area that the will eventually lose it there, but that does not seem to take in consideration any other factors at all. Edited August 20, 2013 by Spanker I am an online representative for Dr. Raymond Konior who is an elite member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. View Dr. Konior's Website View Spanker's Website I am not a medical professional and my opinions should not be taken as medical advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Mercury Posted August 20, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted August 20, 2013 Wow - for only 6 months, and his short hair cut this is going to come out great. dr gabel - awesome job and nice pics and video Life is like a game of cards. The hand that is dealth you represents determinism; the way you play it is free will. Jawaharal Nehru Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member irishsailor Posted August 20, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted August 20, 2013 Lovely work as always dr gabel, and great use of grafts. Hair Transplant Dr Feller Oct 2011 Hair Transplant Dr Lorenzo June 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Blake Bloxham Posted August 21, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted August 21, 2013 Nice work! Thank you for sharing. "Doc" Blake Bloxham - formerly "Future_HT_Doc" Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant for the Hair Transplant Network, the Hair Loss Learning Center, the Hair Loss Q&A Blog, and the Hair Restoration Forum All opinions are my own and my advice does not constitute as medical advice. All medical questions and concerns should be addressed by a personal physician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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