Baumann: photo of Acell healing (FUE)

[wilymon]

Photo of FUE donor site at 24hrs and 7 days after. That's some impressive healing.

http://www.baumanblog.com/follicleblog/2011/06/what-is-acell-matristem-for-hair-transplants.html

[Dutch_Dude]

it is impressive. but when is this going to become mainstream by the most surgeons?

[ALLISWELL]

it is impressive. but when is this going to become mainstream by the most surgeons?

The results are just Wovv....

[wilymon]

The results are just Wovv....

what's a wovv?

[Follicle Death Row]

Impressive. However my question is this, is the ECM just speeding up healing or can it actually improve healing to the point where the end result is less visible scarring and less hypopigmentation rather than just quicker healing?

[plopp]

Impressive. However my question is this, is the ECM just speeding up healing or can it actually improve healing to the point where the end result is less visible scarring and less hypopigmentation rather than just quicker healing?

The general consensus seems to be that the ECM provides a scaffold, in which cellular proliferation is directed more naturally (i.e. fibrous tissue will be basketweave like instead of cross-linked in one direction, as in normal wound healing). Theoretically, this should allow melanocytes to migrate into the wounded area, hence preventing hypopigmentation.

[Dutch_Dude]

What I'm more concerned about is the "bad experiences" I heard about Bauman...

[Follicle Death Row]

What I'm more concerned about is the "bad experiences" I heard about Bauman...

Yeah. Plus it's almost as if he believes his own bs about LLLT but I'm sure he's laughing all the way to the bank. Dr. Feller took him to school on LLLT on the show a few years back. It was hilarious.

[Dutch_Dude]

Oh? What did he say? Or at least...what didn't he say? :P

[Follicle Death Row]

http://www.thebaldtruth.com/featured-segments/bauman-feller-laser-debate/

Here you go. Some funny stuff. Bauman is like "But rat studies" and "Transfers energy to the mitochondria". Feller laughs and is like "Yeah laser doesn't penetrate tissue paper let alone skin."

[Dutch_Dude]

i think it's been established by many taht LLLT is not the ultimate solution...

[Follicle Death Row]

i think it's been established by many taht LLLT is not the ultimate solution...

Absolutely. Bauman was laughable. LLLT doesn't do anything. It's complete pseudoscience. It's a disgrace that there's still members of the IAHRS offering it. It's a joke.

[Dutch_Dude]

what i find very curious is that the results of transplant really vary per surgeon...what feriduni does with 5.000 grafts, someone like bauman could probably never do...

[Follicle Death Row]

what i find very curious is that the results of transplant really vary per surgeon...what feriduni does with 5.000 grafts, someone like bauman could probably never do...

Feriduni is an artist when it comes to hair restoration. Bauman not so much though he does do some good temple points in fairness.

Graft density, graft placement and angulation, zoning of 2s & 3s, lateral slit are all so mega important. Feriduni like Feller, H&W, the Shapiros bros and others really know how to maximise every graft. There's actually some different philosophies when it comes to all these matters plus customisation to the individual. Dr. Lam has an excellent blog on the design aspects of hair restoration. The central forelock being the most vital arguably.

Check out his blog. I think it's essential reading for anyone considering a procedure. It helps us to understand the art of HT plus the limitations.

http://www.hairtx.com/blog/

[Dutch_Dude]

Okay, logical that some people will truly master that art then...

I opened up that blog...I saw directly a picture of Jeremy Piven...who did he go to???