Steven Gabel, MD, FACS Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 This patient desired to have a thicker/fuller beard specifically within the goatee pattern. He is able to grow a beard at the cheek area, but always felt that the area around his chin was sparse. He also wanted to thicken up the mustache area. On examination, the patient’s scalp hair was thinner then his native beard hairs, but pretty good caliber. I discussed with him preoperatively that although I would be able to transplant into that area, the hairs would not be as thick and he may require more then one transplant to thicken the area up to meet his goals. The patient had 1573 grafts placed into the beard region centered in the chin area in the goatee pattern; several grafts were also placed in the superior portion of the mustache. The photographs are 8 months after the procedure where the hairs have been growing for a couple months. I expect it to certainly thicken up over the next year to fill in the area. At that time, we will reevaluate the results to determine if he would need additional grafts. 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 May 31, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted May 31, 2012 That his really impressive. Very nice! 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 chrisdav Posted May 31, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted May 31, 2012 That is impressive. 2 poor unsatisfactory hair transplants performed in the UK. Based on vast research and meeting patients, I travelled to see Dr Feller in New York to get repaired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member PupDaddy Posted May 31, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted May 31, 2012 Looks great, Dr. Gabel! Thank you for showing us this interesting case. He must be excited about his awesome new goatee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member irishsailor Posted May 31, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted May 31, 2012 nothing short of fantastic Hair Transplant Dr Feller Oct 2011 Hair Transplant Dr Lorenzo June 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member BadBeat Posted May 31, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted May 31, 2012 Very cool. He looks a lot better with a beard too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TakingThePlunge Posted June 1, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted June 1, 2012 Love this! My beard is also sparse. Wish I had the luxury of extra grafts to burn on my beard! Great job Dr. Gabel! David - Former Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant I am not a medical professional. All opinions are my own and my advice should not constitute as medical advice. View my Hair Loss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Gabel, MD, FACS Posted June 2, 2012 Author Share Posted June 2, 2012 Thanks for all the positive comments on the results of this transplant. I agree with BadBeat - the beard balances his facial features nicely and improves his appearance. The patient is very happy at this point. I'll be sure to post the 1 year follow up photos when he returns for that visit. 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...
Mick from Farjo Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Dr Gabel, I would concur with the others on this one. Mick Patient coordinator for Dr. Bessam Farjo who is an esteemed member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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