The leader of the free world, commander in chief Donald Trump has been suspected of having a hair transplant. However, not many can say for certain what exactly is going on with the president’s hair. Some suspect it is an elaborate comb over while others Believe it may be a weird looking toupee. However, the hair restoration patient community investigated this bizarre question and has another thought about what might be going on. In this article, we will be discussing what exactly is going on with Donald Trump’s hair. Most Likely A Hair Flap Surgery While the general public suspect it’s hair plugs or an elaborate comb over, the unnatural direction of Donald Trump’s hair growth points to a more invasive procedure. In the 70’s and 80’s it was common for men to undergo a hair flap surgeries. Some believe that Donald Trump may have had this procedure when he was younger and desperate to conceal his thinning thatch. Many believe that the savvy businessman/mogul underwent this highly invasive procedure some time during the late 70’s and early 80’s prior to his fame skyrocketing. What Is A Hair Flap Surgery? The Fleming Meyer Hair flap surgery is an outdated surgical procedure that some may even call “barbaric”. The procedure is performed by a surgeon excising a flap of skin from the sides of the scalp and transplanting the flap on the balding area. The surgery is extremely invasive and has a long recovery process with a multitude of possible complications. Furthermore, the overall appearance of the Fleming Meyer Flap is unnatural due to unnatural hair growth direction. In nature, the angles of the hair follicles change depending on where the hair is located on the scalp. For example, hair in the crown grows in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. The hair on the hairline starts at a 35-45 degree angle and goes up gradually in to the mid-section of the scalp. The hair on the sides of the scalp grow downward and do not gradually go up as they would on the top of the scalp. Scalp Reduction Surgery Some believe that Donald Trump has had several scalp reduction procedures. A scalp reduction is performed by excising a bald spot or balding area and surgically closing the incision. The idea behind the surgery is to reduce the size of the individuals forehead or to remove a bald spot. Unfortunately, this procedure is also highly invasive and does not produce the most natural looking results. Some hair transplant surgeons still perform scalp reductions however, mostly on women born with naturally high hairlines. Several complications can occur from scalp reductions. The list of complications are infections, necrosis (death of skin tissue), nerve damage, disrupted hair growth patterns and noticeable scars on the scalp. Conclusion While it’s difficult to say for sure what procedure Donald Trump has undergone, one thing is for sure it doesn’t look good or natural. Hair transplant surgery has evolved from the old “dolls hair” plugs of the 80’s and 90’s. Today, a hair transplant is virtually undetectable and the hair grows identical to any other hair on the scalp. However, not all surgeons are created equal, the skill, talent and experience varies widely, as do their results. Therefore, it is important to consult with a vetted hair transplant surgeon who is pre-screened to meet the highest standards for quality.
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Tom
1/8/2019 06:40:57 am
Donald trumps hair is a mess. I never head of the “flap” before but that is interesting. His hair doesn’t look natural but clearly he has something done.
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