Hair Transplant
The Critical Role of Graft Placement—and Why Dr. Gabel Does Not Delegate This Step
Posted on January 13, 2026
Steven Gabel, MD, FACS – Gabel Hair Restoration Center, Portland, Oregon Why Graft Placement Matters in Hair Restoration Surgery In hair restoration surgery, much attention is paid to donor harvesting, graft counts, and hairline design. Those elements matter—but there is one step that ultimately determines whether a transplant looks natural or fails outright: the […]
Nutraceuticals and Hair Thinning: What the Evidence Actually Shows
Posted on January 5, 2026
Steven Gabel, MD, FACS – Gabel Hair Restoration Center, Portland, Oregon Patients frequently ask whether nutraceuticals can genuinely improve hair thinning or whether they are simply expensive supplements supported by good marketing. Until recently, most evidence for oral hair supplements focused on subjective improvement or general hair growth. A newly published six-month clinical study by […]
Understanding Shaveless Follicular Unit Excision (FUE): A Discrete Approach to Hair Restoration
Posted on December 15, 2025
By Steven Gabel, MD, FACS – Gabel Hair Restoration Center, Portland, Oregon Many patients are interested in hair restoration but hesitate because traditional FUE requires shaving the donor area. For individuals who want to maintain their current hairstyle or prefer a private recovery, shaveless FUE can be an excellent solution. This advanced technique allows the […]
How Does Dr. Gabel Make The Recipient Sites For The Hair To Be Transplanted?
Posted on June 5, 2024
In hair restoration surgery, precision is everything. The pursuit of the best results has led to numerous advancements in techniques and tools, with one of the most significant being the development of custom cut blades. These specialized instruments are revolutionizing the way hair restoration procedures are performed, offering unparalleled accuracy and outcomes for patients. In […]



