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Dr. Bernstein Hosts Free Hair Loss Webinar February 10, 2009- Saturday, January 31, 2009
Recommended surgeon Dr. Robert Bernstein will be hosting an informational webinar on the latest advancements in non-surgical and surgical hair restoration on February 10th, 2009 from 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST. We encourage all members and guests interested in learning more about hair restoration to attend this educational meeting.
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When Does the Transplanted Hair Start to Grow?- Thursday, January 29, 2009
Transplanted hair actually starts to grow immediately but then the hair starts to shed 2 to 4 weeks later. Hair regrowth doesn't typically start for 3 to 5 months after the hair transplant procedure day, a little less than that if you are talking about after the hair shedding phase is over.
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The Probability of Success of Hair Transplant Surgery on Burn Victims - Wednesday, January 28, 2009
A number of quality hair transplant surgeons have helped burn victims restore their hair. The probability of success depends on a number of factors, including the severity of the burns and the tissues ability to grow hair. Hair grows better in healthy tissue; much like a garden cultivates better crops in fertile soil. However, we've...
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Are Females with Diffuse Hair Loss Good Candidates for Hair Transplant Surgery?- Tuesday, January 27, 2009
We strongly recommend all women with hair loss to consult with a dermatologist to determine its cause. A dermatologist can also look for signs of miniaturization not yet visible to the naked eye. If your diffuse hair loss hasn't extended to the sides and back of your scalp, you may be a good candidate for a hair transplant.
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Is Transplanted Hair Safe Against the Effects of DHT?- Sunday, January 25, 2009
"Permanent" is a relatively safe word to use about transplanted hair. But with old age, even the hair on the sides and back of the head (donor hair) can thin somewhat. Whether or not the cause is DHT or just age induced isn't fully known to us however, thinning hair is still thinning hair. Thus, it's possible for transplanted hair...
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What Happens to Hair in Telogen (Resting) During Hair Transplant Surgery?- Thursday, January 22, 2009
In many cases, as follicular units are being dissected, telogen hairs are dissected with the visible follicular unit. So what may have been transplanted as a 2 hair follicular unit may actually grow 3 hairs. However, in other cases, the telogen hairs may be transected and lost. This is one of the reasons why there is still a debate on "chubby" verses "skinny" grafts. Some evidence suggests...
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Shunt Implant Preventing Me From Getting Hair Transplant Surgery - Wednesday, January 21, 2009
It's adivsable to see a dermatologist first to begin treating your seborrheic dermatitis. Even if you are a hair transplant candidate, transplanting hair into aggravated skin may limit hair growth yield, much like planting crops into rocky soil typically limits the number of healthy crops at harvest...
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What are the Disadvantages of Body Hair Transplantation?- Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Body hair transplantation is usually less consistent than using scalp hair. It also usually takes a greater amount of body hair to accomplish what scalp hair can since it's hair growth cycles are shorter. Whereas only 10% of scalp hair isn't visible due to being in telogen (shedding) and catagen (resting), up to 40% or more of body hair isn't...
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Why do Hair Transplant Strip Surgery if FUE is More Evolved?- Monday, January 19, 2009
There are benefits and drawbacks to both surgeries. Both procedures (follicular unit transplantation FUT and follicular unit extraction FUE) have come a long way and are considered revolutionary procedures. FUE is attractive to patients because it's less invasive and eliminates a linear scar. FUE does...
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Resuming Physical and Sexual Activity After Hair Transplant Surgery- Sunday, January 18, 2009
Hair transplant doctors have varying opinions on resuming physical activity after surgery. However, most I've talked to agree that you can start cardio and light training after 10-14 days and gradually work your way up to full intensity. This is true for sexual activity as well...
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Does Transplanted Hair Density Lessen With Each Hair Growth Cycle?- Thursday, January 15, 2009
In the average person, approximately 10% of your hair is in telogen (shedding) and catagen (resting). Therefore, within a 4 hair follicular unit for example (which contains 4 distinct hair follicles), 1 or more of the hairs may not be visible. The anagen (growth) phase usually lasts 2 to 6 years in a normal hair unaffected by male pattern or female hair loss.
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How to Pay for a Hair Transplant - Financing Options?- Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Saving money is a good idea whether or not you are going to eventually spend it on a hair transplant, a new car, etc. Saving should hopefully be part of your lifestyle. However, most people don't buy expensive items with hard cold cash. Therefore there are a number of financing options you may consider...
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Surgical Hair Restoration Verses Hair Replacement Systems- Monday, January 12, 2009
Take your time to explore and evaluate your hair restoration options. Though some companies make hairpieces very natural looking and may give you a desirable result, you will have to determine if the maintenance cost is worth the benefit to you. You should also be aware that maintaining and keeping your hairpiece clean...
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Can I Shave My Head If I Don't Like My Hair Transplant Results?- Sunday, January 11, 2009
Anyone considering shaving their hair that short must be aware that scarring may and most likely will show through. If you don't care to show the scar, that's fine. But if this thought concerns you and you are animate about shaving your head, don't get follicular unit transplantation. Even FUE scarring can show...
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I'm Skeptical that Hair Transplants Work - What's the Catch? - Wednesday, January 07, 2009
A level of skepticism is always healthy when evaluating anything, let alone hair loss treatments. The truth is, no baldness cure exists and hair transplant surgery isn't for everyone. Surgical hair restoration is a procedure where hair is removed from the sides and back of the head and added to balding areas. As you may have rightfully guessed, donor hair is limited and does nothing to...
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My Dad Says I'm Too Young at 20 to Have a Hair Transplant - Is he Right?- Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Though there is no hard fast rule about hair transplants and age, younger hair loss sufferers must proceed with extreme caution and consider all their options. Younger balding men are at greater risk of losing more hair than those who start losing it later in life...
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Female Hair Loss Sufferer Fears Shock Loss After Hair Transplant - Monday, January 05, 2009
Any time hair is transplanted in between or around existing natural hair, there is a risk of temporary "shock loss" known as telogen effluvium. This is even more common in women who get hair transplants, but is almost always temporary. Only follicles that are transected...
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Can I Wear a Hat After Hair Restoration Surgery?- Sunday, January 04, 2009
For the first ten days after your hair transplant procedure, you’ll be able to wear a loose fitting hat as long as it doesn’t brush or rub against the newly transplanted hair. After that, you can wear a normal or snug fitting hat and anything else on your head you desire. If possible, you may want to consider...
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