Hair Restoration

Welcome to the practice of Dr. Lucy Barr. Located in the heart of Salt Lake City, Utah. Barr Facial Plastic Surgery is devoted to the treatment of hair loss with the latest advancements in medical and surgical methods to provide our patients with the best results possible.

Androgenic alopecia (male pattern hair loss, female pattern hair loss) is a common, genetically predisposed condition among men and women, which commences at any age after puberty. The age of onset as well as extent and rate of hair loss vary from person to person. Hair is an important facet of human appearance that is commonly used for recognition and is one determinant of physical attractiveness. Research has confirmed that hair loss diminishes perceived attractiveness, assertiveness and youthfulness. Western cultures focus on youthfulness has further strengthened the value of abundant hair. Androgenic alopecia is typically experienced as a moderately stressful condition that diminishes body image satisfaction. Medical therapy produces favorable responses alone or in combination with surgical hair restoration therapy.

Hair restoration surgery is the most common cosmetic procedure performed in men in the United States and is also effective for women. Of all cosmetic procedures in men, hair restoration surgery has the potential to produce the most dramatic change in one's appearance.

It is important to understand that hair transplant surgery does not stop hair loss or create new hair, but is rather a redistribution of your own hair. Hair is taken from the back of your scalp where the hair is not predisposed to fall out and is transplanted to the front and top of the scalp where you have hair loss. There are now two main types of procedures used to remove the hair from the back of the scalp. FUT or follicular unit transplantation otherwise known as 'the strip technique' involves removing a strip of hair from the back of the scalp. Each follicle is then dissected from that strip under a microscope and then transplanted up front. You will have a fine linear scar where the strip was removed which is easily camouflaged if you wear your hair just a few millimeters long. A trichophytic closure is often used to help further camouflage the scar (so that hairs grow through the scar).

FUE or follicular unit extraction involves micro-punch grafting where each hair follicle is removed directly from the scalp. Because there is no linear scar produced with FUE, this method may be preferred by men who like to wear their hair high and tight. Unlike the punch grafting performed 20 years ago which resulted in a doll plug appearance, the micro size of the grafts produced by both of these techniques results in a very natural appearance. Dr. Barr continually receives feedback from her patients about how natural their transplant looks with even hair stylists not perceiving that they have had a surgery.

Follicular unit transplantation has additional uses including brow restoration. Altering the shape and improving the density of the brows with your own hair can dramatically enhance your overall appearance. Hair grafting can also be used to camouflage scarring on the scalp and face. Dr. Barr recently published on this topic in the medical literature.

During your consultation, Dr. Barr will spend time teaching you about the procedure and show you images of patients that she has treated in order to help guide you in your decision. Together you will develop a hair restoration plan tailored to your needs and desires.

Dr. Lucy Barr is one of only a few female plastic surgeons offering hair restoration treatments in Salt Lake City, Utah. Learn more about Dr. Barr.

**Out of respect for the privacy of our surgical patients, we do not post before and after photos of our surgical patients on the internet. If you have interest in any facial procedure, we would be more than happy to review relevant before and after photos in your complementary consultation. Call 801-355-3404.

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