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New Hair Replacement System Works for Elderly, Too
Research says new system gives all patients a shot at
"good hair"
Feb. 6, 2006 - More than half of all men and one
third of all women in the United States are going bald. But in the past,
hair transplantation procedures were not designed for everyone. The
elderly, for example, were often excluded due to poor hair quality. Now,
new technology has arrived to give all patients a shot at "good hair,"
according to a study published by James Harris, M.D.
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Published in the January 2006 issue of Dermatologic
Surgery, the article examines a study piloted by Dr. Harris, of the Hair
Sciences Center of Colorado, and faculty member of the University of
Colorado School of Medicine, to determine the efficacy of the SAFE
– Surgically Advanced Follicular Extraction (SAFE) System.
The SAFE System SM, developed and patented by Dr.
Harris in 2004, utilizes a small, self-contained device to isolate,
extract and transplant singular units of hair without the trauma
associated with other types of hair transplantation surgery.
Twenty-two patients were enrolled in this pilot
study, followed by an additional 37 based on the success of the first
group. Final results of the study indicate lower follicular transection
rates, the cutting or damaging of hair follicles, than traditional
follicular unit extraction.
The results of Dr. Harris' study are positive news
for the roughly 40 million Americans experiencing hair loss.
Lower transection rates mean increased
accessibility for African-American and elderly patients who may
not have qualified for the procedure due to particular hair qualities.
Other benefits claimed by the SAFE System
methodology include virtually pain-free surgery, faster recovery time
and increased efficiency for physicians performing the procedure.
"These results are very exciting for anyone who has
considered hair replacement," explained James Harris, MD. "I feel
strongly that this is the future of our specialty – offering excellent
options for every candidate."
Prior to the development of the SAFE System, hair
transplant surgeons had to rely on traditional, invasive surgical
procedures that required the surgeon to surgically remove strips of
scalp from the sides or back of the head, resulting in a linear scar and
a lengthy healing time.
In recent years, technological advancements have
led to the development of Follicular Unit Extraction. Follicular Unit
Extraction (FUE) involves the removal of singular follicular units of
hair. While less invasive than traditional transplants, traditional FUE
is time consuming, more expensive and only appropriate for a small
percentage of patients. The SAFE System was developed to improve upon
the difficulties associated with this system of FUE.
A survey by the International Society of Hair
Restoration Surgery underscores the growing popularity of hair
replacement surgery. The survey found that more than 168,000 hair
transplant procedures were performed worldwide in 2004, with about half
of those procedures being performed in the United States.
The survey found that 40 is the average age of men
and women seeking these procedures.
Dr. Harris will present the SAFE System and further
advancements in hair tranplantation as the host of the first-ever
International Society of Hair Replacement Surgery Regional Workshop.
Physicians from around the world will gather in Denver on April 21-23 to
participate in live surgery demonstrations and listen to lectures by
leaders in the area of FUE.
James A. Harris, MD, FACS, co-author of The Hair
Replacement Revolution, is a plastic surgeon who works in the field of
hair restoration. He is a faculty member of the University of Colorado
School of Medicine, where he teaches hair transplantation to resident
physicians in training and community physicians.
For more information from the Website –
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Following is a page from the Website:
HSC Announces a breakthrough in hair transplant
technology
James A. Harris, MD, FACS, is the only surgeon
offering this proprietary technology.
HSC is pleased to announce that
Dr. James A. Harris is the only hair transplant surgeon in the world
currently offering patients a revolutionary new system of hair
transplantation.
The Harris Surgically Advanced Follicular Extraction (SAFESM) System
is a minimally invasive procedure that has improved the technique of
Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE).
What is it?
The Harris SAFE System and
Scribe were developed and
patented by James A. Harris, MD, a respected surgeon, researcher and
author in the field of follicular unit hair transplantation. This
breakthrough technology enables Dr. Harris to perform precise follicular
extraction without unnecessary
follicular damage (transection of the follicle) and the resulting
loss that is associated with traditional FUE.
The Harris SAFE System and Scribe offers patients a
minimally invasive and highly effective hair replacement option that
offers the following benefits:
● Virtually 100% of patients are candidates
● Increased available donor hair due to less
follicle damage
● Increased donor capacity as diminished
scalp laxity is no longer an issue
● More natural-looking hairlines are possible, because the surgeon can
select hair characteristics in addition to the number of hairs for
placement. Specifically, the finer hair found at the nape of the neck or
behind the ear can now be selected and transplanted to those areas
requiring finer hairs, such as the frontal hairline.
● Minimal post-operative pain
● Reduced healing time
● No visible scarring
● This system is available to FOX negative patients
● Ideal for the patient who has been told nothing else can be done
● African American and gray-haired patients will benefit significantly
and become better candidates for the surgery due to less
follicle damage
Questions about this new methodology?
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