Author Archive for Bradley Limmer, MD

Dr. Brad L. Limmer has been involved in the field of follicular unit micrografting since 1989. He has the unique privilege to be practicing with his father, B.L. Limmer who developed the technique of follicular unit micrografting in 1988. His early involvement has allowed him to participate in the evolution of this technique over the pat twelve years helping to develop it into what is considered by most physicians, as the standard of hair transplantation techniques Dr. Limmer received his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry at Texas A&M University. From there he went to the University of Texas Southwestern Medical center in Dallas to obtain his medical degree, following which he interned in Internal Medicine at the University of Alabama Medical Center in Birmingham. He performed his Dermatology residency training at Tulane University Medical Center in New Orleans. He is a Diplomate of the American Board Of Dermatology. Dr. Limmer is an active member of the medical community. He is a member of several medical associations including, the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, the American Academy of Dermatology, and the Texas Medical Association. He is involved in the training of both Dermatology and Plastic Surgery residents from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. His practice is primarily centered around hair restoration surgery, and he regularly participates as a faculty speaker at the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery annual meeting. Dr. Limmer is a member of the International Alliance of Hair Restoration Surgeons and recommended by the American Hair Loss Association. Visit Dr. Limmer's Website: www.micro-transplants.com

What Is The Estimated Hair Transplant Cost For a Norwood 3 or 4 ?

I am between a 3 and a 4 on the Norwood scale. I know it’s hard to give a price without seeing me, but I am asking for an estimate that will give me some kind of idea what I can afford.

Thanks in advance,
Terry
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Mr. Terry,

As you might expect, meeting a patients expectations depend on many factors with regards to their current state and end goals. Many men depending on age could be very happy with as little as 3000 grafts (esp is you are more of a stage 3 than 4), but I would not be surprised if you came back in at a later date and add another 1500 grafts.

In addition to your pattern hair color, quality and curl can have significant benefits or detractions with regards to your overall happiness. So many factors go into achieving ones desired goal that it can be hard to say what you might spend. But I suspect it would cost somewhere between 10K-15K to produce and nice end result. Read more

Transitioning From a Hairpiece To a Hair Transplant

I’m recently divorced and thought that getting some new hair might help me to fair better in the dating scene. My problem is that I currently wear a hairpiece and I’m afraid to go through all of the expense and discomfort of surgery only to be disappointed with the outcome. Is it possible to hair transplant enough hair to make by own hair as thick as my hair piece. I currently wear about 65% density so you can see some scalp. Please let me know.
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The answer to the question of whether you can get someone out of a hair system using hair transplantation and achieve a density of ~65% of normal is YES. Problem is that while the answer seems simple, there are a number of factors that have to be considered when attempting this.

First, what is the underlying Norwood pattern? If it is a pattern 3, 4, 5, or even 6 (that has high parietal hairlines) it can be done. If you are a full blown Norwood 7, I don’t believe it can be accomplished.

Second, how much donor is available for harvest? Most guys have 7-10 thousand grafts that can be harvested over time. However, some don’t and without these types of numbers the outcome will probably not achieve the desired coverage and density that is wanted. Read more