Hair and hairline feminization

Hair and hairline densification with MICROFEMINIZATION®

MICROFEMINIZATION® by Aprils Touch is a combination of newly developed techniques, skillful artistry, unique contouring and highlighting using specialist needles and pigments in tandem with cosmetic, medical and aesthetic procedures, to enhance and feminise the face and body.

For upper face feminization we use MICROFEMINIZATION® techniques to thicken hair, lower the hairline and feminize the eyebrows. With these techniques we create fuller, thicker hair, by placing pigmentation stokes into the dermis of the scalp to replicate hair follicles and hair strands, achieving a very natural looking appearance. This procedure can be used where hair is receding, fine or thinning and in conjunction with hair transplant techniques.

MICROFEMINIZATION® techniques are indicated for patients with low frontal hairline density, for example, after a Simultaneous Hair Transplant (SHT) as an alternative to a Delayed Hair Transplant.

Hair Replacement System

Hair Replacement System by Cesare Ragazzi Laboratories is an advanced, non-invasive, dermatologically-tested, full or partial hair replacement system that restores beautiful hair – seamlessly.

The Hair Replacement System (HRS) is a natural hair thickening system, which consists in producing a “second scalp”, a clone membrane personalized by each patient’s needs and characteristics. The HRS is particularly indicated for patients with extreme alopecia or a Type V hairline (undefined hairline due to advanced alopecia).

Once the model has been produced, which highlights the morphology and the contours of the area that will be thickened on the patient, an“epithesis” or clone membrane is produced. The base of the clone membrane is constituted by a special polymer resin that has been dermatologically tested and designed to provide comfort and stability. Natural human hair is selected from donors with high-grade hair and with similar hair characteristics to those of the individual. The hair is sewn by hand, one by one, with precise distribution, inclination and direction of the patient’s natural hair.

Once completed, the clone membrane is integrated onto the scalp using a special medical adhesive, dermatologically tested at the Cosmetology Centre at the University of Ferrara (Italy).

PROCESS

• Phase 1. Scalp mapping: computer mapping of the scalp and alopecic area.
• Phase 2. Cast production: cast created using specialist computer imaging, cloning the contours of the skull and scalp.
• Phase 3. Cloning and pantone matching: clone membrane created by robotic technology, replicating exact shape, lines and pantones of patient’s scalp.
• Phase 4. Hair selection and matching: meticulous selection of high-grade human hair to replicate colour and texture.
• Phase 5. Implanting: hairs implanted individually into membrane, mirroring original direction of growth.
• Phase 6. Non-surgical grafting: the membrane is non-surgically grafted onto the scalp before professionals complete a final styling.
• Phase 7. HRS system fully integrated.

You may pursue normal activities, including swimming and high impact sports. On-going care with the guidance of your dedicated Cesare Ragazzi Laboratories consultant.

Hairline Lowering Surgery (HLS)

This is mainly recommended for patients with a Type III hairline (high rounded or curvilinear hairlines without side temples). Patients with Type IV hairlines (high hairlines with side temples) may also be candidates for this treatment, bearing in mind that the lowering will not substantially change the format, only decrease the height of the forehead. Therefore, these patients may be candidates for a second autologous hair transplant operation to close the receding areas or cover any visible scar remaining from the scalp advancement.

The HLS technique consists of removing a strip of skin from the forehead, advancing the scalp approximately 1 to 2 cm. The scar is placed some 2 mm inside the hair, following the implantation line. The objective of HLS is two-fold: to decrease the overall height of the forehead and to serve as an access point to reconstruct the frontonasoorbital complex.

In most cases, there are a number of disadvantages to this technique:

1. The possibility of leaving a visible scar in a highly exposed part of the face;
2. The possibility of leaving an excessively short forehead in the center region, which could produce unnatural results;
3. Potentially limited results if surgical closure of the side temples is attempted due to excessive tension in the scarring area.

According to our analysis, HLS is suitable for one out of every 50 patients.