I am very proud of our sell-out first year last year in which Emina and I co-directed our First Annual Hair Restoration course for budding hair transplant surgeons in St. Louis. We have a stellar course lined up this year that is quadruple the size of last year with two levels for physicians and two levels for assistants. I have also enlisted talented faculty and truly look forward to having another sell-out year. If any physician or assistant is interested in training at our 2010 course to be held from July 23-25 (see the course description below), please contact St. Louis University directly for enrollment opportunities.
Dallas hair transplant surgeon, Dr. Sam Lam, describes the nuances of a female hairline to better understand how to perform a natural female hair transplant using the principles outlined in this video. The female hairline is completely different than a male hairline in that it is rounded and closed at the temples without any fronto-temporal recession at all. This is almost universal across all races varying only in subtle but distinct ways based on facial shape of an individual. In addition, there is a cowlick in the center of the hairline with a rotating element that is a strong attribute in the majority of female hairlines. There can often be small peaks that jut out along the length of the hairline known as lateral mounds, which are also a distinct feminine feature. Following a ghost of a hairline that already exists can be helpful if one is present. If not, then the artistic element of designing one must be undertaken from scratch.
This video narrative can oftentimes convey more than any written text can so it is the preferred method of communication by Dr. Lam. Along those lines, you are encouraged not just to hear Dr. Lam’s video lecture but to explore the multi-faceted videos on this site that show in great detail the hairline designs, recipient site creation, etc., that Dr. Lam has undertaken for female hair loss. These meticulous close up videos can be very instructive in addition to reviewing the many before and after photographs on this Web site to understand better how these results can be consistently achieved. Further, video testimonials and video close up results can further provide support for the quality of work performed at the Lam Institute for Hair Restoration as a prospective patient is deciding on the right surgeon to perform the procedure for herself.
Is bigger better? I personally do not think so. Too many hair transplant outfits are focused on volume. More and more people driven through the mill. As a hair transplant surgeon, I am adamantly opposed to this philosophy, especially when it comes to the discipline of hair transplant surgery. I truly believe that hair restoration must be a slow processed, customized care plan in which one procedure is done a day by the same staff so that rigorous quality control can be maintained. I don’t know another way, and I do not envision myself every knowing or wanting another way. Here is a short video to summarize my thoughts.
The First Annual Hair Transplant Cadaver Workshop held in St. Louis and partnered with the ISHRS that was directed by Dr. Sam Lam of Dallas, Texas was completely sold out and went without a hitch. Also, Dr. Lam and his faculty received outstanding reviews across the board for the educational value of the course. Here are photos of some of the fun:
