Dear forum members,

We'd like to gather your input and opinions regarding the potential recommendation of Dr. Sanusi Umar of Redondo Beach, California on the Hair Transplant Network.

Dr. Umar has established a reputation for being arguably the world's foremost expert on BHT (body hair transplant ??“ transferring body hair follicles to balding areas of the scalp). In recent weeks he has presented numerous examples of his BHT procedure on this forum (see below for links to these photo albums), in which patients who had depleted scalp donor hair, achieved remarkable improvement with body hair transferred to their scalp. His patients have also come forward to present their impressive FUE results.

In an effort to learn more about BHT, I recently visited with and observed Dr. Umar performing his surgery. I was very impressed with his work and Dr. Umar's dedication to personally doing all the tedious FUE/BHT work at very modest prices. See the highlights from my visit to Dr. Umar's office, click here.

Dr. Umar developed a passion for alternative hair transplant procedures due to a botched 400 graft strip surgery he endured years ago. His personal dedication has helped motivate him to excel while enduring unfair criticism from some of his BHT competitors.

Dr. Umar has a background in dermatology and has been perfecting FUE and BHT procedures since 2005, with over 150 BHT procedures performed to date. Recognizing that not everyone is suited for BHT, Dr. Umar uses very strict criteria in determining who is an appropriate candidate.

In Dr. Umar's experience more body hair is required to provide the same amount of coverage as normal scalp hair, due to the long resting phase of body hair. Dr. Umar often takes a comprehensive approach by creating a unique blend of scalp hair and body hair used as "filler" when appropriate. Dr Umar also extracts and places all FUE and BHT grafts himself.

Using a 0.9 mm or less punch, Dr. Umar first scores the skin and then uses a needle to separate the root of the follicle from the surrounding tissues. Dr. Umar believes this process reduces scarring and minimizes the risk of transection that might result if he attempted extend the punch down to the base of the follicle for extraction.

In my opinion, Dr. Umar's use of BHT gives qualified patients with depleted scalp resources a viable alternative in restoring their hair and he should be considered for recommendation.

Dr. Umar's Patient and Surgical photos can be found below:

15000 BHT and FUE Hybrid for a NW6 at 9 months with Video
10000 BHT Extreme Repair Case with Video
3000 FUE and BHT Hybrid at 7 Months
22000 Grafts (15000 body, 6000 beard, 1000 head) Repair Case at 6 Months
3000 Grafts via Scalp FUE
600 Grafts via Scalp FUE

Additional Photos Added by Request

1200 Grafts scalp FUE - African American Male - 8 Months

I welcome input and comments from forum members regarding his potential recommendation.

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I've visited his clinic, discussed my situation with him and am planning a session with him. I've followed his work on another forum and after over 6 months of study and following conversations and viewing pictures of his patients I have always been impressed.

I believe he provides a very unique service to the HT community and would definitely like to see him included in the circle of recommended physicians.

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From what i have seen and heard, i am all in favor of his recommendation.

I think Dr. Umar is a true genius from the reent video........When I can afford it, after I have spent my head donor supply I will go to him for the rest......

Hi Pat.
Are patients of Dr Umar allowed to 'recommend'?
Or are we disqualified due to obvious bias...

H f H

Hooray for Hair,

We especially want to hear from his patients, so please, feel free to share your thoughts

Bill

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Bill ever see this guys final results
http://hair-restoration-info.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/746...861/m/9081019582/p/2

This has got to be one of the toughest choices for you Pat in quite awhile as far as a recommedation. Ill be honest Im torn.
If we base it on scalp fue only cases I would say no because there just isnt enough evidence from him

If we base it on the transformations hes given truly desperate men I would say yes.

If you were the kind of guy that started recommending guys and just left them there and never removed anyone I would say no also.
I leave this up to you because I know youll remove him if warranted.
It would be really nice if he posted some different pics then the same ones I have seen circulating for quite awhile on other sites ..
This is your call. Im content either way.

I would definitely recommend Dr.Umar. His work, dedication, and effort in keep prices reasonable demonstrate his dedication to helping people, rather than just making lots of money. Apart from his obvious talent, he is honest and caring. I say this with all sincerity. Pat, you stated you went to visit Dr. Umar at his office. I am sure you saw his pride in showing you his state of the art equipment, and thoroughly explaing what a certain piece of equipment is used for. He does not believe in a cookie cutter approach, but believes in custom equipment for different procedures, different body types, races, etc. He has shown his patients (including me) this equipment because they are tools that help him transform lives, and they help him do it extremely well. Could he cut corners and charge more for what he does? I am sure he could, but he does not.

My conclusion? Dr.Umar embodies talent with intergrity. Case closed.

Atticus

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600 FUE - 12/07 - Performed by Dr. Umar of Redondo Beach, CA

Thanks Bill.
I honestly can't recommend Dr Umar enough.
I know the word ethics and honesty are too easily thrown around without proof, but having not only dealt with him twice now, but also spoken to numerous ex-patients and witnessed his dealings with people in general, I can't stress enough how these terms apply to Dr Umar.

Add to this the skill that he's demonstrated with his remarkable FUE abilities (experienced personally by myself) and his frankly astounding BHT transformations on patients that, I'm positive, had given up any hope of ever looking "normal" again, and you have a truly remarkable man.

I can't think of a better candidate for inclusion. He deserves it so much, in my (occasionally less-than-humble ) opinion!

Sincerest regards

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