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Blog|Articles|November 2, 2023
Pointers With Portela: Hair Transplant Risks
Author(s)Dustin Portela, DO
In this week’s Pointers With Portela, the 208SkinDoc explains the hidden risks associated with hair transplants.
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In his most recent YouTube episode, "Hidden Hair Transplant Risks"
In his discussion, Portela covers:
- The Norwood and Sinclair scales
- Follicular unit transplantation
- Follicular unit extraction
- Choosing a doctor who is certified by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery
- Patients who are not good candidates for hair transplants
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