KNUH Hair Transplantation Center

Technique
Know-how
System
Education
Best Doctors
Restore Hair,
Restore Confidence!
KNUH Hair Transplantation
Center
State-of-the-art of hair
transplantation and research.
KNUH Hair Transplantation Center is
Korea’s first hair transplantation
center established at a university
hospital in 1996. The Center expanded
and opened a new facility at the
Daegu City Center building in 2011 by
the support of the Ministry of Health
and Welfare and Daegu Metropolitan
City.
KNUH
Hair Transplantation Center
Kyungpook National University Hospital
Hair Transplantation Center
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C O N T E N T S
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Hair
Transplantation
Center
06 Introduction
14 Professor
Jung-Chul Kim
16 Follicular Unit
Hair Transplantation
18 KNU Implanter
20 Training : doctors &
technicians
22 Faculty
24 Global Marketing
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Hair
Research
Center
28 Hair-specific
Genebank and
Gene Chip
30 Research on
Male-pattern
Baldness
32 Development of
Hair Growth
Stimulator
34 Hair Cloning
Trichogene Inc.
About Hair
38 Male-pattern
Baldness and
Medical Treatment
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39 Hair Transplantation
Kyungpook
National University
Hospital
41 Female-pattern
Hair Loss
42 Regarding
Before and After
surgery
43 KNUH Hair
Transplantation
Network
44 Examples of Patients
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Hair
Transplantation
Center
KNUH Hair Transplantation Center
The Hair Transplantation Center at Kyungpook National University Hospital
(KNUH) is Korea’s the first hair transplantation center established at a
university hospital in 1996. With the support of the Ministry of Health and
Welfare and city of Daegu, as the “Support and funding project for local
leaders in outstanding medical technology”, the center moved to the current
location in 2011.
The follicular unit hair transplantation technique, developed by Professor
Jung-Chul Kim, makes it possible to transplant 1,000-1,500 hairs per hour.
With this technique, the survival rate of transplanted hairs exceeds 92%,
thus guaranteeing the most natural looking result.
Some 150 Korean and 30 foreign doctors have visited the Center to learn this
technique. The Center has also trained over 100 technicians and surgical
assistants in hair follicle preparation, and they are employed at hair
transplantation clinics throughout the country. Technicians receive ongoing
education about new technology and current information at the Center.
The Center and its nationwide network of hospitals, with Center-trained
doctors, provide high-quality service for hair-loss patients.
KNUH Hair Transplantation Center opens a new chapter in male-pattern
baldness through continuing research and development.
Kyungpook National University Hospital
Outpatient Registration Desk at KNUH
Entrance of KNUH Hair Transplantation Center
Daegu City Center 6F
Kyungpook National University Hospital
Hair Transplantation Center
Kyungpook National University Hospital
Hair Transplantation Center
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2011
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NOVOTEL
DAEGU CITY CENTER
6F
KNUH Hair Transplantation Center which has expanded
and opened a new facility under the slogan “Living 10
Years younger,” is striving to deliver satisfaction and
comfort to all clients who visit the Center with a more
spacious facility that overlooks a wide park.
The Center moved to and renewed its service at Daegu
City Center in January 14, 2011.
The world class KNUH Hair Transplantation Center makes
possible, gain the international competitiveness in
medical service industries, raising international
awareness by attracting foreign patients, producing
added-value from the development of new hair loss
treatments, and creating jobs and revitalizing the local
economy.
Kyungpook
National
University
Hospital
Hair
Transplantation
Center
KNUH Hair Transplantation Center
Organization
Director : Jung-Chul Kim
Steering Committee
Hair Transplantation
Team
Foreign Affairs
Team
Hair Research
Team
Administrative
Team
Network hospitals
History
1992
Development of the world’s first follicular
unit hair transplantation technique and
KNU implanter
1996. 6
Founded KNUH Hair Transplantation Center
2001. 4
Hosted an ISHRS workshop meeting
2007. 2
With support of the city of Daegu, It expanded
to become the Hair Transplantation &
Research Center at KNUH
2007
Discovered DKK-1 gene, the cause of
male-pattern baldness
2011. 1~ Moved to current location with support of
the Ministry of Health and Welfare
Global
marketing
Best
doctors
KNUH
Hair
Transplantation
Center
World class
hair
research
Outstanding
education
Program
Kyungpook National University Hospital
Hair Transplantation Center
Global Marketing
Project for Medical Tourism
KNUH Hair Transplantation Center will carry its
fame to the world through global marketing.
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In 2006, Daegu Metropolitan City claimed the slogan, ’Medi-city Daegu’ for
the development of medical industries such as medical services and
pharmaceutical businesses utilizing outstanding medical technologies in
the local community. Daegu is currently carrying out mega scale
government funded project, Medi-Cluster Project, since 2008 with total 2.5
billion dollar budget.
Accompanying with this effort, Daegu city initiated a project for medical
tourism to introduce the outstanding medical technologies to the world. In
particular, our center has already been noted for its outstanding hair
transplantation technique and research accomplishments. KNUH Hair
Transplantation Center is playing the central role in the city’s medical
tourism plan.
Kim Jung Chul
M.D., Ph.D.
Kyungpook National University Hospital
Hair Transplantation Center
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Professor Jung Chul Kim
Development of the first follicular unit hair transplantation technique
Professor Jung-Chul Kim, the diredtor of KNUH Hair Transplantation Center,
developed the first follicular unit hair transplantation technique in 1992.
Among many recognitions, Dr. Kim has received the International Society of Hair
Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) Platinum Follicle Award in 1994, the World Hair
Research Society Golden Award in 1995.
Prof. Kim also served as an international advisory board member and Executive
Director of ISHRS between 2001 and 2006. He is a founding member and the first
president of Korean Society of Hair Restoration Surgery.
Dr. Kim contributed to several chapters in the 4th and the 5th edition of Hair
Transplantation (W.P. Unger, R. Shapiro eds). He also published an introductory
book for baldness patients entitled Dr. JC Kim’s Hair Story. Dr. Kim has published
numerous papers on hair transplantation and research and continues to dedicate
his time on research and practice.
Platinum Follicle Award (1994) Milestones Award (2003)
Dr. Kim served as Executive Director of ISHRS
(1999~2006)
Kyungpook National University Hospital
Hair Transplantation Center
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Development of follicular unit hair transplantation
Hair transplantation was started in the United States during the 1950s. Initially,
punch grafts had been used with using a 4mm punch to extract follicles from the
back of the head and placed them on the grafting area using the same size punch.
However, the results of this method were unnatural looking because the hair grew
like a doll’s hair.
In order to improve the unnatural appearance of the punch- and the mini-grafting,
Prof. Jung-Chul Kim at Kyungpook National University Hospital developed a new
hair transplantation method in 1992 using the world’s first follicular unit
transplantation method.
Follicular unit refers to the hair unit on the scalp. The hairs on the scalp grow in
follicular units. Each unit comprises 1-3 hairs growing from a single opening in the
skin. For East Asians, 46% of hairs are single-hair follicular units and the rest are
in 2-3 hair follicular units. For most Caucasians, however, the hair generally grows
in 2-3 hair follicular units, with only 5% single-hair follicular units.
Follicular unit transplantation provides the best results because it moves hairs as
follicular units those are in a normal distribution pattern on the scalp, there by
preserving the original hair appearance. This method is ideal, especially for
Asians, who typically have thick, straight, black hair.
Punch graft (1954, United States)
Follicular unit graft (1992, Korea)
Kyungpook National University Hospital
Hair Transplantation Center
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Development of the KNU Implanter
Our center perfected the follicular unit transplantation technique by developing the
KNU implanter which allows effective transplantation of follicular units.
Using the KNU implanter, 1,500-2,000 hairs can be transplanted in an hour with
92% hair survival rate. Thus, the KNU implanter allows faster, more efficient
transplantation and better survival rates than other methods.
There are three different sizes of the KNU implanter: S, M, and L. S size is used for
a single hair, M for 2-hair units, and L for 3-hair units. The KNU implanter has
been patented in Korea, U.S., Japan, and China.
L
M
S
L
plunger
guide hook
housing
depth control
unit
groove
hollow
needle
M
S
Kyungpook National University Hospital
Hair Transplantation Center
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Training hair transplantation doctors
Our hair transplantation technique is unique and effective and some 150 domestic
doctors and 30 foreign doctors from 20 countries have visited our center to learn
this technique.
In 2001, we hosted the ISHRS workshop and demonstrated the effectiveness of our
technique. We also provide a range of technology training and information to
domestic and foreign doctors through regular seminars and workshops.
The websites below present foreign doctors trained at our center.
India
http://www.bangalorehairtransplant.com/aboutus.html
Greece http://www.dhiglobal.com/index.cfm/id/8/lang/british/dhiboard
Australia http://www.aihr.com.au/
Training technicians and surgical assistants
For successful follicular unit hair transplantation, the role of well-trained
technicians is critical. The Center trains technicians and surgical assistants, and
educates them about new technology and information through regular education
programs.
Some 100 technicians and surgical assistants have been trained and are now
working at hair transplantation clinics throughout the country.
Kyungpook National University Hospital
Hair Transplantation Center
Faculty
Doctors
Professor Jung-Chul Kim
•Affiliation Hair Transplantation Center/Dept. of Dermatology/Immunology 93.3~ •Specialty Hair
transplantation •Society Member of International Society for Hair Restoration Surgery / Executive
Board of ISHRS [2001-2006] •Auditor of the Korean Hair Research Society 2010.6~ •President of
Korean Society of Hair Restoration Surgery 2011.10~ •Awards Platinum Follicle Award ISHRS 1994
•Golden Award ISHR 1995
Professor Moonkyu Kim
•Affiliation Hair Transplantation Center/Dept. of Dermatology/Immunology 99.3~ •Specialty Hair
transplantation, Basic hair research •Diplomate American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS)
•Society Member of International Society for Hair Restoration Surgery •Member of European Society
for Hair Restoration Surgery •Member of Korean Society for Hair Restoration Surgery •Awards
Milestone’s Award 8th Italian Society of Hair Restoration Surgery 2003
Professor Jeong Ho Lee
•Affiliation Hair Transplantation Center •Specialty Hair transplantation •KNUH Hair Transplantation
Center Assistant Professor •Society Member of Korean Society for Hair Restoration Surgery
Professor Chang woo Rhee
•Affiliation Hair Transplantation Center •Specialty Hair transplantation •KNUH Hair Transplantation
Center Assistant Professor •Society Member of Korean Society of Hair Restoration Surgery
Coordinators (3)
Coordinates overall treatment procedure, assists during surgery.
Coordinators for foreign clients (2)
Coordinates foreign patients those speaking English, Japanes, and Chinese.
Handles administrative works for foreign patients.
Technicians for follicle preparation and surgical assistants (10)
Sang-Chul Kim, manager of surgical assistant team
Manages follicle preparation, assists during surgery.
KNUH Hair Transplantation Center,
20 years of know-how is the living history of Korean
hair restoration surgery.
Since the development of follicular unit hair transplantation technique and
KNU implanter by Prof. Jung-Chul Kim, physicians in hair transplantation
clinics across the nations have adopted this method in their practice.
KNUH Hair Transplantation Center presents a new guideline in malepattern baldness through continuing research and development.
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Doctors & Center Member
Kyungpook National University Hospital
Hair Transplantation Center
Globalmarketing
KNUH Hair Transplantation Center is proud to be the world’s best in the field of
hair transplantation and research.
As a global hair transplantation center attracting foreign clients, the Center will make efforts to heighten
our international status. The Center is playing a central role in the development of new techniques and
devices, cutting-edge hair research, and Deagu medical tourism. We are actively participating in domestic
and overseas medical fairs, conferences, familiarization tours for foreign medical tourism agencies, and
broadcasting and the press.
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Target marketing for participants in international exhibition and conventions those who visit Daegu
Selective familiarization tours for medical tourism agents and the press from abroad
Maximize marketing effect by participating in large-scale events related to medicine and tourism
Attract medical tourists in cooperation with the big city events, such as International Athletics
World Championships Daegu 2011.
FOCUS
Broadcasting and Media
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2011. 7. 4
KBS, Ask Whatever
One hair of despair, then hope. Hair loss and hair transplantation
2011. 5. 6
TBC, Real Interview
‘Communication’
KNUH Hair Transplantation Center Prof. J.C. Kim
2011. 3. 1
Japan, J-COM
Korea, approaching the latest medicine!
KNUH Hair Transplantation Center
2011. 1. 1
China CETV, ‘Main Teaching’
Special on Daegu Medical Tourism
2010. 5. 1
NHK, ‘Biz Spo’
Introduction to Daegu Medical Tourism
2009. 6. 4
KBS, The Secret of Life,
Aging, Illness, and Death
Increasing hairloss population, how to overcome.
2009. 3. 16
KBS, Ask Whatever
Escape from hair loss!
2009. 1. 9
EBS, Excellent Physicians
Living 10 years younger!
KNUH Hair Transplantation Center Prof. J.C. Kim
2008. 10. 1
China, Liaoning Broadcasting
Introduction to Daegu Medical Tourism
2008. 1. 25
MBC, News Desk
Baldness gene, DKK-1 was found
Kyungpook National University Hospital
Hair Transplantation Center
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Hair
Research
Center
KNUH Hair Research Center
Our research on hair began with two simple questions. First, why do male sex
hormones (androgens) cause the beard and moustache to grow but the hair on the top
of the head to fall out? Second, why, in even severe baldness, does the hair on the sides
and back of the head continue to grow while the hair, on the top of the head falls out?
There are clear differences among the hairs in the beard and those on the top and in the
back of the head. The differences result from gene expression. If those genes can be
identified, the mechanism of androgenic alopecia can be explained, and new treatment
modalities could be found.
We have worked to find the genes for baldness since early 1990s. At that time, we
collaborated with the world renowned geneticist Dr. Victor A. McKusick, Johns Hopkins
Medical School. After a month, we received this response, “There’s good news and bad
news. The bad news is that there is not one baldness gene rather, many genes are
involved. It will be difficult to find all of them even in a lifetime of research. The good
news is that because they would be difficult for anyone to find, you can enjoy
researching this subject for your whole life.”
Many colleagues have asked us why we study hair rather than focusing on other serious,
life-threatening diseases, such as cancer or cardiac disorders. While hair loss is not a
life-threatening issue, it is a quality-of-life issue. We have seen that efficient, successful
treatment based on solid research provides positive patient outcomes. Our continuing
research in the area of hair loss has led us to the forefront of the field.
5.8K TrichoGene chip
5,800 mesenchymal cell derived genes
Signal transduction and communication
Gene/protein expression
Cell division/DNA synthesis
Cell structure/motility
Defence and homeostasis
Metabolism
Unknown
Can be applied for the fields of Hair Research,
Tumor stromal interaction, Fibrosis Angiogenesis,
Cancer metastasis...
Kyungpook National University Hospital
Hair Transplantation Center
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Hair-specific Genebank and Gene Chip
Today, we can analyze tens of thousands genes in a day; however, in the early
1990s, it took several years. Up until the late 1990s, the gene bank at the KNUH
Hair Center was the largest in Korea.
As many as 8,300 genes from human hair follicle stem cells were analyzed and
submitted to the GenBank database at the U.S. National Institutes of Health. This
unique collection of genes can be a valuable tool for hair research.
By spotting these genes on the slide glass, gene chips were developed. This gene
chip contains 5,800 different genes from human hair follicle stem cells and can be
used for different hair research projects.
http://hairlab.knu.ac.kr/GeneDB
HAIR
DNA chip(cDNA microarrays)
Kyungpook National University Hospital
Hair Transplantation Center
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Research on Male-pattern Baldness
NCOA3
IDII
DKK-1
IER3
SLC38A2
PPAP2
Genes being upregulated by androgen hormones
Androgen hormones are responsible for the growth of the beard and hair in the
underarm and pubic areas. At the same time, these hormones inhibit the growth of
hair in frontal and vertex areas in genetically predisposed individuals. It is called ‘the
paradox of androgen hormones’. In order to study this phenomenon, hair follicle
stem cells from the beard, the front and back of the head were cultivated, and their
gene expression differences were analyzed. Androgen hormone-regulated genes
were screened using the gene chip, which we developed, and their functions in hair
growth are studied to determine their part in causing male-pattern baldness.
We discovered that the DKK-1 gene may cause male-pattern baldness.
DKK-1 expression is increased by androgen hormones, thereby causing the death
of hair follicle cells and ultimately inhibiting hair growth.
Inhibition of
hair growth
DKK-1
DKK-1
0
5ng
20ng
Organ culture of the human hair follicles.
DKK-1 inhibited hair growth in a dose-dependent manner.
Androgen hormone
(DHT)
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Hair Transplantation Center
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Development of hair growth promoter
We are searching for substances that can regulate the activities of the genes
involved in male-pattern baldness. Substances, including TG-H7, that inhibit the
expression of DKK-1 are now undergoing clinical testing at the KNUH Hair Center
and at cooperating hospitals nationwide.
Identifying the mechanism of male-pattern baldness and developing drugs to treat
it will create a worldwide, billion-dollar industry.
TG-H7, the hair growth promoter
Discovery and functional
study of androgenic
alopecia-related genes
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Screening of substances
inhibiting target genes
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Discovery and functional
study of androgenic
alopecia-related genes
Control group
TG-H7 treated Group
Kyungpook National University Hospital
Hair Transplantation Center
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Hair Cloning
“Growing new hair by planting cultured hair follicle stem cells is an ultimate
dream of hair researchers. For animals, it has been possible since the 1970s but is
yet to be achieved in humans. However, the dream will come true.’
For severe hair loss patients, the number of hairs at the donor site is very limited,
thus new methods are needed. Hair cloning is a method of regenerating hairs by
culturing the patient’s own hair follicle stem cells. If successful, this technique
could provide sufficient hairs for transplantation.
However, when hair follicle stem cells are cultured, they gradually lose the
capacity to regenerate hair. We are currently searching for ways to overcome this
problem.
Culture of ectoderm stem cells
Ectoderm stem cell
Dermal sheath
Hair follicle stem cell
Dermal papilla
Culture of hair follicle stem cells
Culture of stem
cells
Newborn keratinocyte
Hair follicle stem cells
Cloned
hairs
Kyungpook National University Hospital
Hair Transplantation Center
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About
Hair
The number of hairs an individual will have is already determined at birth.
In boys, beard and other body hair becomes thicker during puberty because of male
hormones. New hair is not created rather hormones simply change the hair’s texture.
Individual hairs fall out after growing for 3-5 years, and in that spot, new hair grows
after 3 months. Hair, therefore, continually repeats the cycle of growth - regression rest.
Human have 70,000-100,000 hairs, on average. About 70 hairs fall out each day, and
the same number grow in, maintaining the approximate number of hairs. On average,
hairs grow 0.35mm/day, 1cm/month, 12cm/year, and, theoretically, 40 to 60cm in 3-4
years of one hair cycle. However, in case of balding, the hair cycles become shorter as
balding progresses, resulting in shorter hair and more hair loss. In other words, hairs
in the front of the head where balding takes place become shorter and fall out more
compared to the hairs on the back of the head where balding does not take place.
Growth
growth stage
Rest
resting
stage
regression
stage
Transition
Male-pattern Baldness and Medical Treatment
Balding is inherited
Balding is an inherited, autosomal dominant trait.
While the genes that cause one to be bald have yet to be
discovered, it is known that several genes are involved. The
probability of passing those genes to an offspring is 50%. In
addition to genetic makeup, other factors contribute to hair
loss. These include male hormones, stress, diet, and aging.
Male hormones give rise to balding
Although balding is caused by male hormones, it is not
triggered by the general male hormones of testosterone, but
rather by DHT, a substance where testosterone is
metabolized by a specific enzyme, 5α-reductase. Propecia,
currently used for balding, inhibits this enzyme.
Medical Treatment of male-pattern baldness
As drug therapy is especially effective at initial stages of hair
loss, early diagnosis is all the more important. Hair loss can
be minimized with early diagnosis and adequate drug
treatment, and the time to complete baldness may also be increased. Because drugs for treating
hair loss must be used for a long period, their safety is extremely important. Currently, two drugs
have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. They are minoxidil (Rogaine) and
finasteride (Propecia).
Rogaine (minoxidil)
Rogaine is a hair growth stimulator originally developed as a treatment for hypertension, but had
the side effect of growing hair. While Rogaine’s hair growth mechanism is as yet unknown, it is most
effective on the crown. The drug is applied daily and takes about 6 months for its effects to be seen.
The recommended formulation for men is 5% and for women is 2~3%, to avoid thickening of the
fine, soft hair on face. Minoxidil (Rogaine) is also marketed as Minoxyl, Moxidyl, and Scalpmed.
Propecia (finasteride)
Propecia inhibits the production of DHT, the cause of
baldness and enlarged prostate, by restraining the
function of the necessary enzyme. Finasteride (Propecia)
was originally used to treat enlarged prostate, and its
effect on hair growth was observed. Like Rogaine,
Propecia takes at least 6 and up to 12 months to produce
the effects.
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Hair Transplantation Surgery
Is the problem with the field or with the tree?
Patients considering hair transplantation often ask if the transplanted hair might also fall out. In
male-pattern baldness, the problem is not with the skin of the head(the field), rather with the hairitself that grows there, the tree. So, good quality trees, hair from the back of the head, are
transplanted into the field where it may grow with its growth qualities intact.
Types of hair transplantation surgery
Hair transplantation began with the punch grafts and has been great improvement throughout the
world in last decade. From the early punch grafts which had results of unnatural appearance and
later going through the mini-grafts, now the standard method of hair transplantation is the follicular
unit transplantation. More recently, FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) has been developed and is being
attempted.
Mini-grafts
Follicular unit transplant
Single hair transplant
Follicular unit transplantation
Hairs on the scalp grows in follicular units each with 1~3hairs. Total hair numbers and follicular unit
distribution is much different according to the ethnic groups. East Asians, 46% of hairs are singlehair follicular units and the rest are in 2-3 hair follicular units. For Caucasians, however, the hair
generally grows in 2-3 hair follicular units with only 5% single-hair follicular units.
Follicular unit transplantation is the method of transferring the hair follicle unit, basic unit present
in scalp, where it appears the best and obtains the most natural results.
1st session
Safe donor site
2nd session
Donor harvesting area
FUE method
Unlike the current standardized method of follicular unit transplantation, involving harvesting a long
strip of donor hair through incision, FUE method is extracting individual follicular unit with the use
of a punch about 1mm in size. Currently, this method is being promoted with exaggeration as the
best method on the internet. However, there are many disadvantages for FUE, such as, the
procedure takes too much time, the survival rate may low due to possible damage of hair root
during extraction, and diffuse white spot scars over the donor area. Attempts are being made to
develop automatic machine or powered punch, but FUE is not yet considered as a standard method.
Follicular unit extraction (FUE)
How will the hair line be determined?
The hair line must be carefully determined in terms of the shape of the face and the desired
appearance. The face is divided into thirds so the distance between the chin and the tip of the nose,
the tip of the nose and the eyebrows, and the eyebrows and the hair line are roughly the same. As
one ages, however, the natural hair line is a bit higher. Therefore it is best to move the original hair
line 1~2 cm higher. Younger patients often want the hair line to be the same as before hair loss
however, an excessively low hairline may be a mistake.
Arranging the transplanted hair
While individuals have between 20,000 and 30,000 hairs on the top
of the head before hair loss, only 3,000~4,000 hair scan be
transplanted at one time. In most cases, then, it is difficult to
achieve the same pre-hair loss density by one hair transplantation
procedure. In order to achieve a satisfactory result, we do not
distribute the transplanted hairs evenly across the top of the
head. Rather, we transplant more hair units along the front
hairline and fewer as we move back toward the crown.
Density gradient hair
arrangement
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Female-Pattern Hair Loss
Do women experience balding?
Balding is frequently seen in women. In the U.S., women account for 40% of the hair-loss
population. Unlike men, whose hair loss often begins at the front forehead, women typically
experience thinning of the hair on the crown. However, the genetic aspect or mechanism of balding
in women is similar to that seen in men. Further, women have a small amount of male hormone,
and hair loss occurs in those women who have the balding genes.
Grade l
Grade ll
Grade lll
Can women undergo hair transplantation?
Unlike male pattern baldness, women can lose hair from the back of the head. If hair at the donor
site maintains sufficient density, transplantation can be done. The transplants can be placed where
they are needed, often at the top of the head and the area where the hair parts naturally. After hair
transplantation, it is helpful to use 2~3% of Rogaine. Propecia is not effective in women.
Transplanting hair on other parts of the body
For cosmetic purposes, hair transplant is possible to restore eyebrows, eyelashes, and pubic hair.
This is done using a single-hair unit graft of hairs taken from the back of the head. The transplanted
hair continues to grow by one centimeter each month, thus it must be cut every two to three months.
Regarding before and after surgery
Before surgery
1. Abstain from drinking alcohol 3~5 days before operation.
2. Stop taking aspirin or vitamin E (tocopherol) drugs 1 week before surgery.
3. Stop using Rogaine 2 weeks before surgery.
4. Do not cut your hair too short.
5. Do not color your hair within 1 week of surgery.
6. Tell your physician in advance what drugs you take or have drug allergies
On the day of
surgery
1. Wash your hair well but do not apply any hair products.
2. Eat a regular breakfast but do not overeat.
3. Bring a loose cap (an alpine cap or a cotton hat).
4. Wear a comfortable shirt that opens in the front.
After surgery
1. It is best to a rest the day of the surgery and the next day, if possible.
2. When you visit the hospital on the day after surgery, the transplantation area
may be treated and you may shampoo.
3. You may wash your hair at home on the fourth day after surgery. At this time,
gently wash in the shower using about one-third of the water you would normally use.
Wash the hair by pressing with the palm of the hand, rather than scrubbing
with the finger tips, and working up a lather with the shampoo.
4. After 10 days, the stitches will be removed, and you may shampoo as usual.
The Transplant
Site
1. Be careful not to disturb the transplant site for 10 days after the operation.
2. While the stitches are still in place, do not scratch the transplant site even when
it itches. Instead, gently tap the site with your fingertips.
3. If swelling develops around your forehead, use the hospital-provided warm-pack
on your forehead and eyes.(Do not use the warm-pack on the transplant site.)
4. Beginning two weeks after your surgery, about 70~80% of transplanted hairs will be lost.
This will continue for about a month. Then, the hairs will begin growing as long as
1 cm per month from the fourth month
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KNUH Hair Transplantation Network
20 years experience leading to renowned expertise
Our experience and expertise accumulated over 20 years is the very source of our competitiveness.
Continuing research in hair loss
Long before hair transplantation became the fundamental treatment for hair loss, Professor JungChul Kim conducted studies related to hair loss. In 1992, he attempted to change the conventional
paradigm of hair transplantation through his own studies on follicular unit hair transplantation.
Recently, Professor Kim published the results of his study on the gene that may cause male-pattern
baldness. Conducting ongoing multilateral hair research, publishing those results, and, ultimately,
relieving hair-loss sufferers pain and stress are the pursuits of our team.
Network of Hospitals led by colleagues of Prof. J.C. Kim
Led by Prof, J.C. Kim, his colleagues participate in the same effort through cooperating hospitals.
You can receive medical service that is reliable, exceptional, and caring from all across the country.
Providing a big happy smile to everyone suffering from hair loss is our mission.
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Kyungpook National University Hospital
Hair Transplantation Center
Before and
After
Surgery
At KNUH Hair Transplantation Center, we comprehensively
consider many factors of each patient, such as the patient’s age
and shape of face, hair color, hair density, and needs and
expectations. We create the most natural and good-looking hair
line and shape after hair transplantation.
Grafted hair will start to fall off because the regression period
begins 2 weeks after the surgery. Then, after 3 months of
resting period, new hairs will start to grow beginning from the
fourth month after surgery. After one year, you will have a fullygrown natural looking hairs.
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TRICHOGENE Inc.
In order to transfer the research outcomes of KNUH Hair
Transplantation Center from the laboratory to the patient,
TRICHOGENE was established in May 2000 as a business venture
at the University. The company’s purpose is to develop effective
treatment and therapy for male-pattern baldness. And its
primary profit models involve manufacturing and selling KNU
implanters, training and dispatching technicians and surgical
assistants, franchising hair transplant clinics, and developing and
selling hair growth stimulators.
TRICHOGENE’s main products include Dr. HairTT Shampoo, hair
growth stimulators, hair removers, hair follicle cloning techniques,
bio artificial skin, and acne treatments.
www.trichogene.kr / 070-7834-8849
Kyungpook National University Hospital
Hair Transplantation Center
Dr. HairTT Shampoo developed by the KNUH Hair
Transplantation Center contains five kinds of herbal
extracts that has hair growing ingredients allowing you to
maintain a more beautiful and elastic hair.
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Hair Transplantation Center
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100 Years with the local community,
Another millennium for the world
Kyungpook National University
Hospital
Kyungpook national university hospital (KNUH) was opened to
the public in 100 years ago when the western medical science
arrive in Korea. With numerous clinical research and diagnoses,
we have led the way in developing the medical field overall and
remained as one of the best medical institute for the community.
With recent opening of Chilgok Oncology Center and KNU dental
hospital, we want to renovate all of our facilities into global KNU
hospital, based on our long solid reputation.
With our long history and heritage, KNU medical center will set
up utmostly advanced medical system utmostly advanced
medical system.
With the mixture of the best-quality clinical practice,
educational environment handed down over the past 100 years
and cutting-edge medical equipment, Kyungpook National
University Hospital will make a leap beyond the local community
to become one of the best global medical institutes.
Kyungpook National University Hospital
Hair Transplantation Center
Novotel-Daegu City Center 6F
KNUH Hair Transplantation Center
6F Daegu City Center, 611, Gukchaebosang-ro, Jung-gu,
Daegu, 700-733, Korea
TEL 82-200-4100~2 FAX 82-200-4123
http://hair.knu.ac.kr
Daegu
Station
● City
1
Banwoldang
Jungang
-ro
2.28
Memorial Park
KNU
Graduate School of
Medicine
Hall
Foreign Debt
Redemption
Movement
Memorial Park
●
Jonggak
Intersection
● KNUH
Hospital