Steven Gabel, MD, FACS Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 This patient is a 39-year old female who for her whole life has been bothered by very deep recessions in the frontotemporal area. Because of this, she nearly always wore her hair forward to cover the areas which were nearly devoid or had very fine, scant hair. This patient is a very active individual and desired to be able to wear her hair back without being self-conscious. Approximately 8 months ago, 2342 follicular unit grafts were densely packed into the left and right frontotemporal areas. At this point, her hair is growing very well, and she has noticed since month 3 that the hair started to grow. She is now reporting that her hair is filling in more each month. The photographs on the left show her preoperative planning lines and the photographs on the right show the 8 month progress photos. The 8 month photographs were not taken in my office - thus the white background. The last 2 photographs demonstrate the immediate postoperative appearance which shows the dense packing of the grafts, and very importantly, the proper hair direction. It was very important that the hairs are not only placed into the proper depth, but also that they are oriented correctly so they grow out following the natural hair direction. I am planning on seeing this patient at the 14-month postoperative mark and will post her new photographs at that 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 December 31, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted December 31, 2013 Excellent job. I am sure this has been life changing for her. 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 NEWHAIRPLEASE Posted December 31, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted December 31, 2013 That is excellent! Newhairplease!! Dr Rahal in January 19, 2012:) 4808 FUT grafts- 941 singles, 2809 doubles, 1031 triples, 27 quads My Hairloss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member tempenet Posted January 1, 2014 Regular Member Share Posted January 1, 2014 amazing work Dr. Gabel. I really love the hairline work and density Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TakingThePlunge Posted January 2, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted January 2, 2014 Absolutely beautiful work! I'm thrilled for her and I'm sure it's changed her life. Well done! 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...
Regular Member RoundHairlineDesires Posted January 6, 2014 Regular Member Share Posted January 6, 2014 wow awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member GBU Posted January 8, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted January 8, 2014 She must have been . That looks really natural . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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