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We had our vision and knew our ideals from such
research. How did we make it possible to achieve a whole new level
or surgery in hair transplantation?
Innovation and Experimentation. We knew that in order to create
a better way, a better look, a method had to be created to be used
as a standard to change the status quo. We looked at the many instruments
available for doing the kind of measurement, extraction, and surgical
alteration of the areas described and we knew they would not suffice.
So, we set about creating new ones.
Working in conjunction with a medical supply manufacturer we developed
a relationship to create the necessary devices.
The
Khan Densitometer
One major problem of such surgery was the determination of suitable
donor hair areas on the scalp. To accurately evaluate the density
of donor sites, we developed an optical device which allowed accurate
counting of hairs in a four millimeter round or square area. The
lenses had to be adjustable and the device had to be mountable against
the head to conduct such a count with precision. In this way we
can rule out inadequate sites quickly and avoid problem areas which
might appear sparse after removing the necessary graft hairs. 
Our Densitome allows us to do this efficiently and within a time
frame suitable for same day surgery completion. The surgeon no longer
needs to strain or estimate for such sites, eliminating the first
problem encountered with developing our new method.
The Khan Variable Depth Blade Holder
Two of the biggest pitfalls of any surgery are the pain caused and
blood flow disruption to the body. We wanted to insure that a new
method would not create these problems. We knew the physical structure
of the skin on the skull - the scalp - and knew the limits our surgical
team would have to avoid encountering nerves and blood vessels.
The problem was there were no tools to do this consistently. Patients
relied solely on the surgeon's skill and sense of touch.
We developed the Khan
Variable Depth Blade Holder and the process of controlling the removal
of grafts became effortless. The ultra fine precision of this instrument
does not allow the surgeon to penetrate deeper than necessary when
removing grafts. These features allow greater accuracy in the removal
of many hairs simultaneously. The interchangeable shims can create
desired width of donor strips.
Graft
Preparation System
The most time consuming and difficult part of hair transplantation
was preparing the single hair grafts and two- and three-hair grafts.
We invented the powered microscopic projection system, which enables
us to prepare individual follicular units by looking at the projected
image. This system eliminates any damage to even the baby hair follicles.
In conjunction with this technical marvel, we have the services
of hair transplant surgery nurses with decades of combined experience
in this highly specialized area.
Surgical
Time Compression
One difficult aspect of hair transplantation had been the time necessary
to remove and implant these hundreds of tiny hair grafts. That is
probably why prior to the I.L.H.T. advanced method of transplantation,
planting individual hairs had been avoided by other surgeons. Thanks
to all of our technical innovations the average patient with a large
area to be created can expect the entire surgery to be completed
in only a few hours. Our patients come to us healthy and leave just
as healthy. Those who have experienced the trauma of older methods
can truly appreciate our new technique. |
