Dr. Christian Bisanga - Afro Hair

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Hair loss in the African-Caribbean community is a widespread concern for both men and women. Along with with male pattern baldness, traction alopecia is a common issue for females due to tight braiding and extensions amongst other factors.

Afro hair presents unique challenges and therefore requires specific expertise.

The natural shape and design of the hairline can be vastly different than caucasian and asian patients.

As opposed to the mostly straight follicle of caucasian and asian patients, typical characteristics associated with afro hair follicles are that the hair tend to be thicker and tightly curled. Such curvature of the hair extends below the scalp. The natural curvature of the follicle can be significant, often to the extent that the follicle when removed is actually in the shape of a letter C, meaning that it is essential to have a surgeon who has knowledge and experience of working with afro hair. A profound understanding of the punching and extraction protocol is essential when FUE is the most appropriate technique, as due to the curvature of the hair, transection presents a higher risk. Another crucial element is that your surgeon must  have the appropriate punches and tools to best handle and manipulate afro hair.

For the same reasons that the characteristics of afro hair present unique challenges, when a restoration procedure is performed correctly, these same hair characteristics offer great benefits. The naturally thicker and curlier hair can achieve an impressive illusion of density with a lesser graft count compared to most other hair types.

Dr Bisanga is a leading expert in performing hair restoration surgery with afro hair and over the following weeks we will be presenting further patient results.

Dr Bisanga wants to stay accessible and in touch with his patients. He is therefore currently offering video consultations. This will allow you to directly ask specific questions, discuss any concerns that you may have, and presents an opportunity to understand how Dr Bisanga would approach your restoration. If you do have any further questions regarding Dr Bisangas approach and what he feels would be appropriate for you personally, then please get in contact and we can schedule your video consult.

Stay safe.