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Dr Umar   Redondo Beach, California, 15.06.2007, 19:28 (edited by Dr Umar, 15.06.2007, 22:02)	Photo updates of repair work -FLASH (Hair Transplant) Post reply
	Flash has been introduced to the forum previously. He is currently undergoing his 3rd repair session which provided us with an opportunity to take some f/up photos for the forum: Recap: History of several scalp reductions, strip surgeries with disfigurement from scarring, complete distortion of scalp morphology, plugginess, pitting, cobblestoning, severe ridging etc. He lost his temples and parietal hair in the process as well. He underwent Tissue expansion, and Z plasty to repair an oblong crown at another clinic. Since I met him he had undergone: Phase I surgery (1 year ago): 1. Removal of plugs and pitting of the frontal area 2. Addition of ~5000 body hair only to soften the frontal scalp and hairline, cover the ridging Phase II surgery (4 months ago): 1. Creation of parietal hair and temples 2. Partial reconstitution of the crown A total of ~6000 grafts was used. 790 grafts were derived from the scalp and the remaining 5000+ were derived from the body. Here are some before and after photos: Please read Flash’s first introduction plus pre-op photos on this thread: http://hairsite.com/serendipity/authors/40-Flash The sides and temples (Before) The side and temple at only 4 months The front/top before: The front/top at 1 year: The top Before (plugs, pit and ridging): The top at 1 year after plug removal and addition of body hair Front before Front now (1 year after phase I and 4 months after phase II): As mentioned earlier, Flash is currently undergoing phase III of IV of his surgeries. Please read Flash’s first introduction plus pre-op photos on this thread: http://hairsite.com/serendipity/authors/40-Flash S. Umar, M.D., FAAD DermHair Clinic Redondo Beach, California +1-310-318-1500 1-877-DERMHAIR (US residents) info@dermhairclinic.com NEW WEBSITE www.dermhairclinic.com Single Follicule Extraction & Transfer (SFET) Using Head and Body hair For more SFET-FUE and BHT results go to www.dermhairclinic.com Dr Umar is located in REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA and he is available to meet: YES email hairsite@aol.com to arrange a meeting.
marco U.K, 15.06.2007, 20:52 @ Dr Umar	Photo updates of repair work -FLASH Post reply
	Congratulations for taking on such a dificult problem. The temple reconstruction improved things a lot. It is of cause a travesty that he found himself in this situation. The personal and financial cost of the problem and putting it right must be hard. I know how much you empathise with these patients so GOIOD LUCK TO YOU BOTH. marco has 1 Personal Journal(s). Click here to view marco is located in U.K and he is available to meet: NO
Flash 15.06.2007, 22:06 @ Dr Umar	Flash here checking in Post reply
	Flash here checking backing in after one year to give an update on my on progress. I’m back for my third procedure with Dr Umar and I’m continually amazed at my progress. I never thought someone with my severe scalp disfigurement from prior strip surgeries and scalp reductions could be restored to the progress that is taking place now. I believe with Dr. Umar’s skill and talent, that those who had given up hope like myself and have had to suffer through those feelings of depression and despair can now have a whole new outlook on life when it comes to hair restoration. Those who have read my initial story will be hard pressed to find case where someone has gone through more than I have. I know a lot of people out there may feel too embarrassed to see a doctor to try to do something about their condition. However, I can honestly say if there is hope for me, then many of you out there who had given up, Dr Umar can make a dream come true and get you looking the way you never thought possible. I can honestly say I owe Dr. Umar more than just my thanks. He isn’t just in the process of giving me back my hair and restoring a new outlook on life, but giving me back a smile that comes across my face everyday I see new growth that is restoring the shape of my face. One will not find a more caring or dedicated doctor that wants to work to towards your goals. For those who are too embarrassed to attempt to make a change, look at what I have been through and I guarantee that your situation is not worse than mine. Few will not have suffered more physical pain or frustration from empty promises than I have. I’m looking forward to the day where I can post pictures and never again have to wear a hairpiece and enjoy all the freedom that comes from that. While I’m only half way through, the next six months should be really telling and I hope it inspires others who have felt lost or discouraged by their current condition to contact Dr. Umar and see what he can do for you. Dr Umar will do in 2 years what the prior 15 years of botched surgeries could not do. You will never change anything by wishing it to happen and I’m thankful for his skill and compassion as a person everyday. I know how low some people can feel out there in their lives regarding hairloss or botched surgeries, but I’m here to tell you there is hope and I will have Dr. Umar post pictures as my progress continues. Flash has 2 Personal Journal(s). Click here to view Flash is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO --- http://hairsite.com/serendipity/authors/40-Flash
jotronic   16.06.2007, 00:21 @ Flash	Flash here checking in Post reply
	Flash, Nothing I like seeing more than someone that was so far gone gaining hope, no matter what the source. Your previous work makes my old minis look like a glass of ice water in the Gobi desert. Sorry for your past problems. Truly. I have a couple of questions and please, PLEASE do not take these negatively. I would like to know if it would be possible for you to take a photo of your hair that would match your before photo. In other words, your one year photo is styled to your left while your before photo is pretty much vertical. Secondly, where were your 790 scalp grafts placed? Were they concentrated in one particular area or spread evenly amongst the body grafts? Good luck to you and happy growing. jotronic is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO --- Joe Tillman aka, Jotronic Hasson & Wong www.hassonandwong.com www.hairtransplanttv.com Joe@HassonandWong.com 1.800.859.2266 The Truth Is In The Results 7917 FU Grafts
Jessica 16.06.2007, 01:36 @ Flash	Good Temple Points Post reply
	The temple points look great. It really helps to frame the face - that little area makes such a difference to the overall appearance. Awesome! I love the idea of breaking it into phases like that. Some docs have started to do that, and I support that approach whole heartedly. It gives the doctor and the patient the advantage to test the patient's response to growth and different techniques before moving forward with more work. Good job, Dr. Umar and Flash! Jessica is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO --- I am not a doctor. I am a technical writer and surgical technologist trained in hair transplant. My opinions are not necessarily those of Dr. Cole, Dr. Mwamba in Brussels, or IHTI. My advice is not medical advice.
Dr Umar   Redondo Beach, California, 16.06.2007, 04:16 (edited by Dr Umar, 16.06.2007, 04:28) @ Dr Umar	Jotronic Post reply
	Jotronic, First: of the 790 scalp derived grafts almost half was applied to the crown work (admixed with body derived grafts) in phase II. The remaining half were distributed amongst body hair grafts in the reconstitution of the parietal and temple areas. Scalp hair was added for camouflage purposes, however the overall result is body hair derived. Second: The plugs from his prior strip surgeries were placed at a 90 degree angle to the scalp (facing upwards). These thick clumps of pluggy hair tend to point upwards naturally. In phase I of Flash's repair most of these poorly angled thick grafts were removed. About 5000 finer body derived single folliclar units were placed at an acute angle facing forward. These tend to lay forward or to the side as they grow out. Without secondary influence, they are incapable of standing erect like the erstwhile plugs would. As you can see from the photos, the hair is now finer and more malleable. I have added some photos showing a shorter hair cut in both the before and after views. This should render combing less relevant a factor in assessing the result. Before: After I hope this helps. Regards, S. Umar, M.D., FAAD DermHair Clinic Redondo Beach, California +1-310-318-1500 1-877-DERMHAIR (US residents) info@dermhairclinic.com NEW WEBSITE www.dermhairclinic.com Single Follicule Extraction & Transfer (SFET) Using Head and Body hair For more SFET-FUE and BHT results go to www.dermhairclinic.com Dr Umar is located in REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA and he is available to meet: YES email hairsite@aol.com to arrange a meeting.
HairSite   16.06.2007, 04:44 @ Dr Umar	side by side comparison Post reply
	The side and temple at only 4 months The front/top at 1 year: The top at 1 year after plug removal and addition of body hair Front now (1 year after phase I and 4 months after phase II): HairSite is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO
thegreek 16.06.2007, 10:39 @ HairSite	side by side comparison Post reply
	Thank god for the advancements in the hair transplant industry. this is a dream...wel done Dr. Umar for saving this patient from his past horror.surely he does not have the density that other patients have but finally he looks normal with thin hair. thegreek has 1 Personal Journal(s). Click here to view thegreek is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO
pharoBoy 16.06.2007, 12:44 @ thegreek	side by side comparison Post reply
	This is an amazing result. The temple points restoration is amazing. Congrats to both Dr. Umar and flash. pharoBoy has 4 Personal Journal(s). Click here to view pharoBoy is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO
Dr Umar   Redondo Beach, California, 16.06.2007, 18:16 (edited by Dr Umar, 17.06.2007, 02:41) @ Dr Umar	Some Intra op photos -FLASH Post reply
	The repair was scheduled to be completed in 4 phases using body hair primarily: . Phase I Repair This was completed in June 2006 (1 year ago). Here, the majority of the egregious plugs were removed. Some follicles salvaged in the process were redistributed. About 150 head hair was also extracted and used up. Almost 5000 body hair derived from the chest, abdomen and back were added to the frontal scalp, hair line and temples to soften and redefine the overall appearance for a more natural look: . . Phase II Repair This was completed in January 2007 (4 months ago). Here, over 5000 body hair (BHT)derived from the chest, abdomen, back and pubic areas were utilized to reconstitute the parietal area (sides of the head) as well as the temple points and frontal hairline. The crown was also visited in this phase for the first time. 790 scalp derived hair was utilized in the mix of body hair. About half of the 790 head grafts were applied to the crown and the remaining half were applied in the mix of body hair to the side and temples as well. . S. Umar, M.D., FAAD DermHair Clinic Redondo Beach, California +1-310-318-1500 1-877-DERMHAIR (US residents) info@dermhairclinic.com NEW WEBSITE www.dermhairclinic.com Single Follicule Extraction & Transfer (SFET) Using Head and Body hair For more SFET-FUE and BHT results go to www.dermhairclinic.com Dr Umar is located in REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA and he is available to meet: YES email hairsite@aol.com to arrange a meeting.
Dr Umar   Redondo Beach, California, 16.06.2007, 18:18 @ Dr Umar	BHT donor healing -FLASH Post reply
	Donor healing . Chest, abdomen and upper back at 4 months after 2nd harvest . S. Umar, M.D., FAAD DermHair Clinic Redondo Beach, California +1-310-318-1500 1-877-DERMHAIR (US residents) info@dermhairclinic.com NEW WEBSITE www.dermhairclinic.com Single Follicule Extraction & Transfer (SFET) Using Head and Body hair For more SFET-FUE and BHT results go to www.dermhairclinic.com Dr Umar is located in REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA and he is available to meet: YES email hairsite@aol.com to arrange a meeting.
Dr Umar   Redondo Beach, California, 16.06.2007, 18:20 (edited by Dr Umar, 17.06.2007, 02:44) @ marco	Some photo excerpts from before the start of repair -FLASH Post reply
	BEFORE: Flash had undergone several scalp reductions and strip transplants with disfiguring consequences>The foregoing photos depict the following: Plugs Poor angulation: Pluggy hair pointing upwards Severe pitting Severe ridging Severe disruption of scalp morphology: The crown became oblong shaped Disruptive displacement of all hair angles Parietal hair drown to the vertex resulting in an empty sides and temples Stretched strip scars with hair loss that resulted in decimated head donor areas "Flash" resorted to wearing a hairpiece specially designed to cover the side, the oblong shaped crown. WHAT IS BEING REPAIRED: Poor angulation: Pluggy hair pointing upwards, Severe pitting, Severe ridging Stretched strip scars with hair loss that resulted in decimated head donor areas: Severe disruption of scalp morphology from scalp reductions: The crown became oblong shaped; Disruptive displacement of all hair angles; Parietal hair drown to the vertex resulting in an empty sides and temples . INTERIM SURGERY PRIOR TO VISITING DERMHAIR CLINIC Before visiting my clinic, Flash had his oblong shaped crown reformatted at another clinic by balloon tissue expansion and Z plasty. The foregoing photos depicts the end result of this procedure which in essence laid a better foundation for continuing Newgrowths repair journey using mostly body hair. . Z-Plasty scars: . The back of the head after Z Plasty . The top after Z-plasty. The new crown is depicted: . S. Umar, M.D., FAAD DermHair Clinic Redondo Beach, California +1-310-318-1500 1-877-DERMHAIR (US residents) info@dermhairclinic.com NEW WEBSITE www.dermhairclinic.com Single Follicule Extraction & Transfer (SFET) Using Head and Body hair For more SFET-FUE and BHT results go to www.dermhairclinic.com Dr Umar is located in REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA and he is available to meet: YES email hairsite@aol.com to arrange a meeting.
marco U.K, 16.06.2007, 18:41 @ Dr Umar	Some photo excerpts from before the start of repair -FLASH Post reply
	They say that justice is blind. Well this proves it but not in the way that we would like. It is amaizing that there is no legal recourse. marco has 1 Personal Journal(s). Click here to view marco is located in U.K and he is available to meet: NO
fastforward 16.06.2007, 19:27 @ Dr Umar	BHT donor healing -FLASH Post reply
	OMG, very graphic. This is not someting I want to do in the summer months, look at his arms, i can't even wear t-shirt with my arms looking like that. People are gonna think I have some uncurable skin disease or something. fastforward is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO --- 23 y.o with receeding hairline. Rogain foam. Stopped Propecia because of side effects. Hair transplant or hair system next ?
HairSite   16.06.2007, 21:38 @ fastforward	BHT donor healing -FLASH Post reply
	» OMG, very graphic. This is not someting I want to do in the summer months, » look at his arms, i can't even wear t-shirt with my arms looking like » that. People are gonna think I have some uncurable skin disease or » something. Arms????? I don't see pics of his arms being shown in the post. HairSite is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO --- HairSite.com email: hairsite@aol.com for a free consultation ===================================== reminder: 1. StandUp2Cancer.org
thegreek 16.06.2007, 22:19 @ marco	Some photo excerpts from before the start of repair -FLASH Post reply
	O-H M-Y G-O-D this is the epitomy of evil in cosmetic procedures thegreek has 1 Personal Journal(s). Click here to view thegreek is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO
Heliboy Wilmington ,N.C, 16.06.2007, 23:08 @ fastforward	BHT donor healing -FLASH Post reply
	FastForward, My suggestion is that you actually BackUp and SlowDown to take a second look . The healing in the pics from what I see is impeccable as usual with Dr Umar's extraction sites . 17,000 BHT grafts by Dr Umar www.myhairtransformation.com Heliboy is located in WILMINGTON ,N.C and he is available to meet: YES email hairsite@aol.com to arrange a meeting.
checkingin 18.06.2007, 09:15 @ fastforward	BHT donor healing -FLASH Post reply
	» OMG, very graphic. This is not someting I want to do in the summer months, » look at his arms, i can't even wear t-shirt with my arms looking like » that. People are gonna think I have some uncurable skin disease or » something. That is why I did mine in December to allow for healing and not getting much exposure to sun for a few months. The pics look much worse than they will in a week or two. They are still in the "raw" stage and will become more faint over the coming weeks/months. checkingin has 15 Personal Journal(s). Click here to view checkingin is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO --- Personal Journal http://hairsite.com/serendipity/authors/29-Checkingin
fastforward 18.06.2007, 10:43 @ checkingin	BHT donor healing -FLASH Post reply
	This is the picture I was talking about, You can't wear anything short sleeved after the surgery, that is a problem for me in the summer. fastforward is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO
Heliboy Wilmington ,N.C, 18.06.2007, 18:13 @ fastforward	BHT donor healing -FLASH Post reply
	The sites heal very quickly . This is an immediate post op pic that you are referring . Within 4-6 weeks after the procedure the sites heal with little to no notice visually. I had 1000 grafts taken from my right arm . I went back to work 1 week later wearing short sleeves with nothing but slight redness like a mild sunburn . Keep these things in mind. 17,000 Body Hair Grafts By Dr Umar www.myhairtransformation.com Heliboy is located in WILMINGTON ,N.C and he is available to meet: YES email hairsite@aol.com to arrange a meeting.
Sofarsogood Los Angeles area, 18.06.2007, 20:21 @ Heliboy	BHT donor healing -FLASH Post reply
	I had 1300 BHT taken from my legs in the summer of '06. No shorts for two months but now it is IMPOSSIBLE to tell there was any work done. It was well worth it. Peace. Sofarsogood has 7 Personal Journal(s). Click here to view Sofarsogood is located in LOS ANGELES AREA and he is available to meet: YES email hairsite@aol.com to arrange a meeting. --- BHT was used to "soften" my former HT hairline that was made up of larger grafts. At the ISHRS 2007convention, 12 docs from 10 countries, many techs and one famous forum moderator acknowledged the BHT growth. Click the link for more about my case. http://hairsite.com/serendipity/authors/27-sofarsogood Video of my BHT result: http://youtube.com/watch?v=n_8uYbMTa4I
Flash 18.06.2007, 21:20 @ fastforward	BHT donor healing -FLASH Post reply
	» OMG, very graphic. This is not someting I want to do in the summer months, » look at his arms, i can't even wear t-shirt with my arms looking like » that. People are gonna think I have some uncurable skin disease or » something. Fastfoward, These pictures are right after the extractions. In a few weeks you could not even tell I had something done. Trust me,if you had seen the real horror of some of things I have gone through and those scars, then that would be something to worry about. Dr Umar's methods are so minimally invasive, it is not even comparable to what I have seen and been through out there. I will ask Dr Umar to post some pictures and you will see nothing. By the time Dr Umar finishes with me, I think a lot of skeptics will be blown away from the start of my journey with him to the end. I have already been through hell, now I will soon see an end result that I never thought would be possible. SFET-FUE/BHT via Dr Umar will give me back a life I have been waiting forever. Flash has 2 Personal Journal(s). Click here to view Flash is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO --- http://hairsite.com/serendipity/authors/40-Flash
Xairyhay1 18.06.2007, 23:33 @ Jessica	Good Temple Points Post reply
	They look fine on him, but on almost anyone else they'd be a super thin embarassment screaming "I'm losing my hair!" » The temple points look great. It really helps to frame the face - that » little area makes such a difference to the overall appearance. Awesome! » » I love the idea of breaking it into phases like that. Some docs have » started to do that, and I support that approach whole heartedly. It gives » the doctor and the patient the advantage to test the patient's response to » growth and different techniques before moving forward with more work. » » Good job, Dr. Umar and Flash! Xairyhay1 is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO
marco U.K, 19.06.2007, 03:38 @ Xairyhay1	Good Temple Points Post reply
	» They look fine on him, but on almost anyone else they'd be a super thin » embarassment screaming "I'm losing my hair!" » I don't understand what point you are trying to make. That seems a banal and frankly stupid comment. What I see is the difference between, I'm loosing hair in the after pics compared with I've been butchered in the before pics. marco has 1 Personal Journal(s). Click here to view marco is located in U.K and he is available to meet: NO
MPB 19.06.2007, 06:53 @ Xairyhay1	Good Temple Points Post reply
	» They look fine on him, but on almost anyone else they'd be a super thin » embarassment screaming "I'm losing my hair!" » » I'm sorry but I need to weigh in here. WTF kind of comment is this?! Haven't you read what this guy has been through? I realize these forums are for people to voice their opinions but this one is totally tactless. The difference on him now is night and day. If you want absolute total perfection you shouldn't waste your time here- nobody but God can deliver that. MPB has 1 Personal Journal(s). Click here to view MPB is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO
haggis England, 19.06.2007, 07:45 @ Flash	BHT donor healing -FLASH Post reply
	Flash, I hope you have a good result after all the bad procedures you have obviously been through. it makes my smallish scar and pluggy looking hairline seem like nothing! haggis is located in ENGLAND and he is available to meet: NO
JonnyE 19.06.2007, 11:12 @ haggis	BHT donor healing -FLASH Post reply
	» Flash, I hope you have a good result after all the bad procedures you have » obviously been through. it makes my smallish scar and pluggy looking » hairline seem like nothing! If anyone deserves a good result its this guy. Good luck to you. JonnyE is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO --- 3083 Grafts Transplanted by Dr. Armani in April 2004 Minoxidil 1 times daily 1.25 Proscar 1 times daily
Jessica 19.06.2007, 18:59 @ Xairyhay1	Good Temple Points Post reply
	» They look fine on him, but on almost anyone else they'd be a super thin » embarassment screaming "I'm losing my hair!" » » » » The temple points look great. It really helps to frame the face - that » » little area makes such a difference to the overall appearance. » Awesome! » » » » I love the idea of breaking it into phases like that. Some docs have » » started to do that, and I support that approach whole heartedly. It » gives » » the doctor and the patient the advantage to test the patient's response » to » » growth and different techniques before moving forward with more work. » » » » Good job, Dr. Umar and Flash! The goal in hair transplant is to create a result that is as natural as possible. The details make all the difference. Sometimes temple points go overlooked. Imagine a guy with a strong, thick hairline, but recessed, thinned out temple points. It ends up looking strange - or like a wig. If Dr. Umar is to recreate a more natural appearance for this gentleman, temple points are a must! If you look at the before pictures, the temple points have nearly disappeared. Reestablishing them frames the face, compliments the hairline, and is the beginning of the expression of Dr. Umar's overall vision for this patient. Jessica is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO --- I am not a doctor. I am a technical writer and surgical technologist trained in hair transplant. My opinions are not necessarily those of Dr. Cole, Dr. Mwamba in Brussels, or IHTI. My advice is not medical advice.