Gone are the days unnatural looking hair transplants that resemble rows of corn or the unsightly dolls head look. Using todays most advanced and refined techniques, Dr. Gunnlaugsson achieves results that look so natural – even your hair dresser won’t be able to tell you’ve had hair transplantation surgery.
FOLLICULAR UNIT MICROGRAFTING
This is a two to five hour surgical procedure that is performed under mild, oral sedation and local anesthesia. A thin strip of donor hair is trimmed and removed from an androgen sensitive area at the back of your head. The incision is then meticulously closed and will result in a small scar that is well hidden in your hair. The strip of donor hair is sectioned into small units, under a microscope, down to individual follicular units. These units may have from 1-4 hairs per unit. The recipient sites are created simultaneously with the hair units’ preparation. Dr. Gunnlaugsson then meticulously and skillfully implants these units into your scalp.
RECOVERY FROM HAIR TRANSPLANTATION
What to expect after your surgery:
Some swelling and discomfort is normal and to be expected – this resolves quickly
You may wash your hair gently 24 hours after your surgery
You may resume light activity during the first week after your surgery
Shedding of the grafts is normal and to be expected within 2-3 weeks post-operatively
New growth occurs within 3 months after surgery – and is permanent
Your results will look totally natural and more youthful!
WHO IS A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR HAIR TRANSPLANTATION SURGERY?
The ideal candidate for hair restoration surgery is any woman who desires to restore her lost hair and who is in good health. She must also have a donor site with a sufficient amount of donor hair and a condensed area of hair loss, but even women with thinner than average donor areas can experience some good benefits from follicular unit grafting.
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CHOOSING A SURGEON
As with any surgical procedure, it is imperative to choose a surgeon who is not only qualified to perform your surgery – but one who is highly skilled and who has much experience in that procedure. Dr. Gunnlaugsson is a double board certified facial plastic surgeon who has focused on procedures of the head and neck only. He has performed hundreds of procedures using his specialized techniques and he performs them regularly.
Hair restoration requires great skill as well as meticulous planning and an artistic eye to ensure optimum - natural permanent results. Dr. Gunnlaugsson is an expert in this procedure.
BOARD CERTIFICATION
When considering a surgeon it is imperative to understand the board certification process and requirements. Dr. Gunnlaugsson is certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. Board certification signifies that a surgeon has achieved the rigorous educational, training and surgical requirements of that board – including internships and much surgical experience. To be certified by one board is an outstanding accomplishment – to be certified by two boards places Dr. Gunnlaugsson in a special group among surgeons. Dr. Gunnlaugsson is also “fellowship trained” which means that he has several more years of surgical training and experience than surgeons who are not fellowship trained.
