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African American Hair Transplants for Men and Women

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For patients of certain ethnic heritage and hair types, it can be especially helpful to seek out an experienced hair transplant surgeon familiar with the full spectrum of hair loss patterns, transplant challenges, and hair restoration goals in order to achieve an optimal outcome. Our hair restoration surgeon, Carrie Houssock, MD, FACS has a deep understanding of the varied techniques required to create world-class hair transplants for all hair types. Specifically, Dr. Houssock has advanced expertise in customized hair restoration procedures for African American patients and patients of African descent. To accomplish successful hair transplants for men and women with this hair type, it is critical to understand the unique hair loss concerns they may be experiencing, as well as the transplant approaches that are best suited for creating a natural look and style.

If you are struggling with hair loss and looking for a hair restoration specialist who is knowledgeable in hair transplants specifically for African American men and women and patients of African descent, we encourage you to contact JEV Plastic Surgery & Medical Aesthetics to schedule a consultation. We also invite you to continue exploring this page to learn more about every aspect of the hair transplant process so that you can make well-informed choices about your treatment:

What Will My Hair Transplant Consultation Be Like?

A personal consultation with Dr. Houssock is the first step in the process toward hair restoration with hair transplants. Whether you are a male or female experiencing hair loss, our doctor can help you. During your initial appointment you will have the opportunity to get to know your surgeon and find out if hair transplants are the most suitable option for restoring fuller hair and/or a more youthful hairline. Your appointment will begin with a discussion about the hair loss you are experiencing and the hair restoration goals you hope to achieve with Dr. Houssock’s help. Next, your doctor will examine your scalp and review your medical history to determine the precise cause of your hair loss. Whether you are male or female, pinpointing the cause of your hair loss is critical to both the success of your procedure and your safety during treatment. Among African American patients and patients of African descent, certain hair loss conditions may be more prevalent, such as scarring alopecia (a condition that requires additional medical treatment), which may indicate that hair transplantation is not the safest or most effective approach for hair restoration. Our surgeon is an outstanding hair loss diagnostician and you can count on her medical opinion to appropriately direct your treatment options. She is also experienced in corrective hair transplants, so if you have had a previous hair transplant surgery (performed by another surgeon) and are unhappy with the results, she may be able to perform a secondary transplant surgery to achieve a more natural-looking outcome.

If you are considered to be a good candidate for hair transplant surgery, or another procedure such as hairline lowering, your surgeon will discuss her plan for accomplishing your treatment goals. You can be assured that our surgeon understands the often unique hairline traits and cultural/stylistic preferences of African American patients and patients of African descent, and she will develop a customized hair transplant surgical plan tailored to your individual needs and desired specifications. It is usually helpful to bring in a photo of your hair at a younger age to help your surgeon create the most natural look possible. The goal is always to create thicker hair coverage in thinning areas, along with a more defined, youthful, and symmetrical hairline. Your surgeon will explain the techniques she plans to use along with the outcome you can hope to achieve following surgery. If desired, you will be able to look through before-and-after photos of our hair transplant patients who share your similar hair type and hair loss challenges and examine the results they were able to achieve.

“I had a very positive experience with Dr. Carrie Houssock. I am so pleased with my new hairline. I do want to note that I am an African American female so it is really difficult to find someone who understands our hair patterns and face anatomy to produce such natural results. I am looking forward to getting my second-stage hair transplants in the near future. I’ve referred three friends of mine to her and they had a positive experience as well. If you’re looking for a great cosmetic surgeon, look no further than Dr. Houssock. ”
Patrice

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What Happens During My Hair Transplant Surgery?

The exact details of your surgery and hair restoration process will depend upon the specifics of your treatment plan; however, you can expect our surgeon to use the latest techniques, which may include follicular unit extraction (FUE), donor site closure (trichophytic closure), and/or supplemental PRP and ACell therapy. All of the techniques used are aimed at delivering the highest-quality results that are as natural-looking and long-lasting as possible.

During your consultation, your surgeon will describe what to expect during your procedure, including the type of sedation you will require, the length of the surgery, and precisely how your hair follicles will be harvested and transplanted. While distinctive hair curl, hair texture, and enhanced scalp vasculature can increase the complexity of a hair transplant procedure, Dr. Houssock is experienced in performing hair transplants for all hair types and has achieved outstanding outcomes for her African-American patients and patients of African descent

What Are the Benefits of Choosing a Hair Restoration Specialist with African American Hair Transplant Expertise?

Our surgeon has performed a large number of successful hair transplant and hair restoration surgeries for male and female African American patients and patients of African descent. This experience has provided her with the specialized diagnostic awareness, aesthetic knowledge, and surgical skill necessary for achieving consistently outstanding results for patients with this hair type. If you are considering hair restoration surgery and want to choose the best surgical team to deliver natural-looking results that you can be proud of, we encourage you to contact our practice to schedule a personal consultation. At our practice you can feel confident that our surgeon will understand your hair loss challenges and can devise a plan that aligns with your desire to achieve a look that reflects youthful vitality, while remaining true to any cultural or gender style preferences you may have. As with any procedure performed at our practice, your safety and satisfaction at every stage of the process are our primary concerns.

How Much Do Hair Transplants Cost?

The estimated price for your hair restoration surgery and/or hair transplant procedure is determined during your personal consultation. Your quote is dictated by the specific techniques and details included in your surgical plan, and includes the surgeon’s fee, sedation expenses, and costs for all pre-and post-operative appointments.

When you receive your quote, a knowledgeable member of our office team can discuss payment options, financing, and scheduling, in addition to answering any other questions you may have. In an effort to make hair restoration procedures as accessible as possible to all of our patients, we accept payment with all major credit cards as well as payments through trusted third-party lenders CareCredit®, Alphaeon Credit™, and Blispay. These lenders provide affordable loans and flexible payment plans to qualified applicants. We are happy to help you learn more about applying for financing if you are interested.

Do you have questions about hair transplants for African Americans and individuals of African descent?

Contact our practice today to learn more about the procedure and why we are the top choice for male and female patients with ethnic hair concerns.