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Dr. Stough insists that not all men experiencing hair loss are candidates for hair transplants,
but those who are suitable and receive transplants can expect wonderful results. His technique
emphasizes long-term results and completely natural hairlines using the Feathering Zone Technique.
Low hairlines and grafts transplanted in the crown give excellent short-term results, however long-term
problems, secondary to further hair loss, appear overtime. "Being conservative in my approach and
technique does not alter my ability to create excellent results," says Dr. Stough.
Feather Zone Technique
Dr. Stough's Feathering Zone Technique is the most natural approach for creating an undetectable frontal hairline. By
inserting single hair follicular units in a deliberately irregular pattern, he creates a zone for the
front hairline instead of an abrupt "line" of hair grafts.
Almost every transplant surgeon today utilizes small grafts, mini-grafts, follicular unit grafts, and
mega-sessions. Each make claims touting the benefit of their technique. How can you know who really has the experience?
In May of 1993, Dr. Stough made a scientific presentation to the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery titled, "Single Hair Grafting - Mother
Nature's Choice." This medical lecture presented three years of research showing the results of transplanting exclusively
single-hair grafts in select individuals. To our knowledge, this was the first formal presentation ever made on the exclusive
use of single-hair grafts. Our experience in this area is second to none.
Dr. Stough gives all patients he consults with an honest evaluation of their loss and anticipated long-term result from a hair
transplant procedure.
Who are Dr. Stough's Patients?
Dr. Stough uses the following criteria for patient selection:
1) Well-defined baldness in the frontal 1/3 of the scalp.
2) Dense donor area.
3) Complimentary hair to skin color match.
4) Slight curl or wave in the texture of the hair.
5) Over 30 years old.
6) Realistic goals and expectations.
A patient does not have to meet all six criteria for transplantation by Dr. Stough. Most patients can expect very great
results and meet only 2 or 3 of the above criteria. However, many individuals desiring hair replacement simply have not
experienced enough baldness to warrant the procedure. We provide hundreds of free consultations per year and it is not unusual
for Dr. Stough to advise candidates to wait 1-2 years before having a procedure. Interested clients from around the United
States and abroad often send a photographs of their hair and scalp before coming in for a meeting.
A Long-term Philosophy
"A THING OF BEAUTY IS A JOY FOR EVER ITS LOVELINESS INCREASES; IT WILL NEVER PASS INTO NOTHINGNESS."
- John Keats
Dr. Stough believes in long-term results and chooses a technique only if it demonstrates a benefit for the
patient in both the short-term (0-5 years) and the long-term (5-30+ years). Many techniques may produce wonderful before
and after photographs but may deteriorate with time. Dr. Stough's Feathering Zone Technique has demonstrated excellent
results over time and fits our philosophy of looking toward the future.
In this revolutionary technique, hundreds or thousands, of individual hair follicles are transplanted in the balding area.
No visible scars, no bumps, no abrupt hairlines and no evidence of surgery.
Dr. Stough believes "If you can tell it's a transplant, it's not a good one." Our patients look good and are very, very happy.
Our results are so natural some of ourpatients never tell their spouse or even their hairdresser!
A single session involves a range of grafts from 700 to 2,000 in a given session. Most men need at least two sessions but many
accomplish significant coverage from only one session. Generally, the degree of baldness and density of hair will determine the
need for the number of grafts necessary per session.
Hair loss can be annoying and, for some, very distressing. While many people are uncomfortable with their hair loss, doing
something to correct the loss can be even more distressing! Today's techniques offer completely natural results and a very
pleasing alternative to hair loss.
Meet Dr. Stough
Dr. Dow Stough maintains private practice in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and Dallas, Texas. He has recently added San Antonio to his hair transplant practice, where he works with Dr. Bobby Limmer and Dr. Brad Limmer. He is a board certified Dermatologist and has practiced in Hot Springs since 1988. Dr. Stough is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. He received his medical degree from the University of Arkansas, where he also completed his dermatology residency. In addition, he completed a cosmetic surgery fellowship sponsored by the American Academy of Dermatology. He is a member of the St. Joseph's Institutional Review Board and is a Certified Clinical Trials Investigator for clinical research. He serves as feature editor of Dermatologic Surgery and is a contributing editor for the peer review panel of Cosmetic Dermatology.
Dr. Dow Stough is a co-founder and past president of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery. He is a renowned hair transplant surgeon and has authored/co-authored several textbooks on the field of hair restoration, which continue to be some of the most definitive texts on the subject. His most recent textbooks include, "Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology - Hair Transplantation" (Dover JS) and "Hair Restoration - Current Techniques in Procedural Dermatology" (Roenigk, et al). He was presented the Golden Follicle Award in 1999 from the ISHRS for his continued innovation and research in the field of hair transplantation. Then in 2010, he was awarded the Manfred Lucas Lifetime Achievement Award by his peers. Dr. Stough's most current research involves optimizing the methodology for single hair transplantation as well as donor sectioning techniques.
Dr. Dow Stough began hair transplanting under the tutelage of his father in 1985. He joined his father in private practice after becoming a diplomat of the American Academy of Dermatology and immediately started practicing and innovating hair transplantation and alopecia reduction. In 1992, he, together with O'Tar Norwood, founded the ISHRS, an organization that has become the foremost international association of hair restoration surgeons in the world. In addition, in 1996, he edited one of the standard reference textbooks on the subject. Dr. Stough has been president of the ISHRS, is Editor Emeritus of the ISHRS periodical, The Forum, a member of the board of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery, is a feature editor for special issues of Dermatologic Surgery, contributing editor for Cosmetic Dermatology, along with various other organizations.
Dr. Dow Stough has over twenty years experience as a hair transplant surgeon and has performed thousands of hair transplant procedures. He was one of the first surgeons to use the single-hair graft technique. He developed the Feathering Zone Technique® in 1989 to further optimize the use of single hair grafts for a natural appearing hairline.
Dr. Dow Stough has authored over one hundred medical papers and has given more than two hundred scientific presentations. With his vast experience in the field of hair restoration, Dr. Stough has trained countless physicians which travel from all over the world to view the techniques offered in his clinic.
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