Steven Gabel, MD, FACS Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 This patient is a 51 year old gentleman who was born with a cleft lip and palate. At a young age, he had these repaired after many operations, but he always had a moderate scar on his left upper lip which he wanted improved. He grows a mustache to help hide the scars from the lip repair, but he has always been bothered by the fact that his mustache does not completely cover the scars and that there is a noticeable gap. 3 years ago, we transplanted 255 follicular unit grafts into the scar and upper lip mustache. He did well after the procedure, and routine follow up phone calls confirmed that the hairs were growing. I have not seen him in the office since the procedure as he lives a considerable distance from Portland. He recently sent in photographs taken from a cell phone illustrating the 3 year postoperative results showing a nice, natural result with uniform density in the upper lip. He says that the new hairs grow well and cover his upper lip scars ultimately helping out his self confidence. At this point, he has no further plans for any another transplant as he feels the growth has been excellent to achieve his goals. 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 Nick153452 Posted November 1, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted November 1, 2013 Not a very common cosmetic procedure. It made a world of difference to him though, I'm sure of it. Great result My Hair Loss Website Surgical Treatments: Hair transplant 5-22-2013 with Dr. Paul Shapiro at Shapiro Medical Group Total grafts transplanted: 3222 *536 singles *1651 doubles * 961 triples, *74 quadruples. Total hairs transplanted: 7017 Non-Surgical Treatments: *1.25 mg finasteride daily *Generic minoxidil foam 2x daily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TakingThePlunge Posted November 1, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted November 1, 2013 Very interesting case Dr. Gabel and, as always, your work is impeccable. 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...
Senior Member Spanker Posted November 1, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted November 1, 2013 Very neat case. Good job! 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 Blake Bloxham Posted November 2, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted November 2, 2013 What a great case! 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...
Senior Member irishsailor Posted November 3, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted November 3, 2013 Such a small unique case to this individual, but what a big difference:cool: Hair Transplant Dr Feller Oct 2011 Hair Transplant Dr Lorenzo June 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Dr. William Lindsey Posted November 19, 2013 Regular Member Share Posted November 19, 2013 Home run. Thanks for posting. Dr. Lindsey William H. Lindsey, MD, FACS McLean, VA Dr. William Lindsey 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 November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Dr Gabel, You just made my day! 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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