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HOW BLACK AFRICAN AMERICAN HAIR RESTORATION IS UNIQUE
Unique Roots with Distinctive Curls
Since Black African American hair has a distinctive root and due to the curly nature of the hair, a hair transplant is more difficult to do than a hair transplant on Caucasian or Asian hair. Despite these challenges, Dr. Yates’ extensive experience has made him a sought after doctor because of the exceptional skills he brings as a hair transplant surgeon with black hair. Even though there are similarities between black curly hair and other hair for hair restoration, the black curly hair has unique features that make it more challenging.
The following outlines the differences between the types of hair.
The Black curly hair and the roots are easily damaged if conventional techniques and tools are utilized. Dr. Yates has developed a special technique that ensures that the transplant will be healthy and will not damage the bulbs.
The thick curly nature of the Black hair offers more coverage than straight thin hair. This allows for less hair to be transplanted while still providing sufficient coverage.
Since many Black men tend to shave their hairline in a very straight line, Dr. Yates creates a natural looking transplanted hairline that can be styled straight by their barber.
When hair is straight or wavy, the angle placement is very important. Dr. Yates will follow the hair’s natural angle and vary the degree at different locations to ensure natural growth, which will allow the patient to comb their hair in any manner they want.
Dr. Yates recommends to his African American clients to consider combination therapy with FUE, Follicular Micro Pigmentation, and the use of Dr. Yates Hair Enhancing Protein Fibers. This combination provides optimal results and coverage for every lifestyle and profession!
Is FUT or FUE better for African-American hair?
Unique Roots with Distinctive Curls
Dr. William Yates, MD, FACS feels very strongly that the best technique for hair transplantation for ALL hair types, especially African American hair is FUE.
The linear scar created by the FUT ("strip") technique is extremely challenging to hide in black hair.
Obtaining grafts utilizing FUE in black hair is much more challenging because of the curl of the follicle under the skin. With Dr. Yates 15 years of experience and highly developed skill, he is the best hair transplant surgeon
for this hair type. As a hair loss sufferer himself, who has undergone transplants, he definitely understands the best options and outcomes for African American hair restoration.
ARE THERE ANY OTHER HAIR LOSS TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR AFRICAN-AMERICAN PATIENTS?
In addition to the surgical options listed above, there is also a non-surgical treatment option that can offer the patient the results they desire. If the patient likes to wear their hair in a shorter hairstyle, they might be a very good candidate for follicular micro pigmentation. Follicular micro pigmentation is a non-surgical procedure in which the doctor inserts special pigments just beneath the surface of the skin, in order to give the scalp the appearance of naturally growing hair.
This is a great option by itself or in addition to an FUE transplant.