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| News : News Archive for November - 2008 | |
Multiple Scars from Hair Transplant Procedures - How Short Can I Trim My Hair Without Showing Them?- Sunday, November 30, 2008
How short you can trim your hair without showing the hair transplant scar will depend on the width of your previous remaining scar(s), the density of your donor hair, and scalp to hair color contrast ratio. In the best cases...
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Did Massaging the Scabs Post Hair Transplant Damage the Grafts?- Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Most hair transplant surgeons will encourage patients to gently massage the scabs after the 5th day in order to delicately and gently work them off. The pink pigment of the skin is a normal part of its healing. Had one of the grafts been damaged or lost, you would have...
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Does Using Less Grafts for Hair Transplant Surgery with the Same Result Mean that Clinic is More Skilled?- Monday, November 24, 2008
It's impossible to create the same density with less hair assuming that the balding area to cover is exactly the same, at least from a numeric standpoint. If you are talking about the "appearance" of hair density, that's another story. However, one hair transplant clinic isn't...
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How Critical are Scalp Exercises Before a Hair Transplant?- Sunday, November 23, 2008
What I will say is that performing scalp exercises dilligently for a couple months prior to hair restoration surgery may increase scalp elasticity. This allows a hair transplant surgeon to harvest a wider strip (thus more follicular unit grafts) in a single session.
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Dr. Tom Rosanelli of San Francisco, CA Now Recommended on the Hair Transplant Network- Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Dr. Rosanelli has been performing exclusive hair transplant surgery for over 20 years and has the staff and experience to perform regular sessions up to 3000 follicular unit grafts when appropriate for the patient. After extensive research and seeking input from his patients and physician peers, we are pleased to welcome Dr. Rosanelli as our new recommended hair restoration surgeon.
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Do Hair Transplant Clinics Require Any Testing Before Surgery?- Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Some hair restoration physicians do ask a prosepctive patient to undergo a blood test for various diseases while others don't. I've interviewed a few hair transplant surgeons on this topic. In interviewing a few who request blood test results from their patients, their clinic will still perform hair replacement surgery even if the patient has a disease...
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How Much Hair Density Can a Hair Transplant Surgeon Achieve in a Single Session?- Tuesday, November 18, 2008
How much hair density can be achieved depends on the balding area to be covered, your available donor hair supply, and future hair loss. Assuming you have minimal hair loss and are looking to maximize density in a single area in a single hair restoration session, you may...
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How Successful is Using Body Hair for a Scalp Hair Transplant?- Monday, November 17, 2008
Body hair transplantation seems somewhat inconsistent and since body hair growth cycles are shorter than scalp hair, a large quantity of body hair will be in catagen (resting) and may not be visible on the scalp at one time. Hair growth yield is also questionable and inconsistent.
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What is an Appropriate Hair Density for the Hairline and Front in Hair Transplant Surgery?- Sunday, November 16, 2008
Creating a natural looking hairline with appropriate hair density was recently discussed and debated by leading hair restoration physicians in the field at the annual ISHRS 2008 scientific meeting. Where some physicians believe that most patients won't need above 35-45 follicular units per square centimeter (FU/cm2) in the hairline, some will transplant up to 70+ FU/cm2. Those hair transplant surgeons who use less density in the hairline argue that...
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Developing Long Term Hair Restoration Goals- Thursday, November 13, 2008
Unfortunately, there is no cookie cutter formula for developing a long term strategic hair restoration plan. In other words, hair restoration goals and a long term strategic plan are going to be different for every patient. As you rightfully put, hair loss is somewhat arbitrary and progressive.
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How Does Hair Density and Hair Shaft Diameter Affect a Hair Transplant Surgeon's Decision to Place Grafts in Balding Areas?- Wednesday, November 12, 2008
The higher the donor density, the more available and viable follicular unit grafts you will have available in multiple hair restoration procedures. Scalp laxity also plays a major role in this. The greater number of grafts you have to work with, the more liberal a hair transplant surgeon can be with dense packing in appropriate areas while...
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Hair Transplant Donor Area "Shocked" Hair Loss Under Both Ears - Is this Temporary or Permanent?- Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Donor area "shock loss" after a hair transplant is more common then we patients would like to think. The good news is that in most cases, this "shocked" hair loss is only temporary and hair regrows between 3-8 months after surgery. Give it time for..
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How Long After a Hair Transplant do Pimples Last? - Monday, November 10, 2008
In my experience, the majority of pimples appear between 3 to 5 months after my hair transplant. But I did get the occasional pimple all the way up to 9 months to a year. Since you are only at the 7th month after hair restoration surgery, expect more hair regrowth and thickening over...
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Over 300 Patients Share Their Hair Restoration Experiences and Photos at the Hair Transplant Network- Thursday, November 06, 2008
Over 300 hair transplant patients have created a free hair loss weblog to share their experiences and photos. There is no better way to learn about the hair transplant procedure than speaking directly to patients and observing their transformations.
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Can I Have Hair Transplanted from my Scalp to My Chest to Cover Acne Scars?- Thursday, November 06, 2008
Before considering transplanting hair from your head to your chest, have you considered using an ointment known to reduce the appearance of scars like Mederma, etc? I have seen a few examples of chest hair transplants as you describe, one of which has recently been posted on our hair loss forum by...
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Why Can Some Hair Transplant Patients Get Away with a Few Number of Grafts and have Excellent Hair Density and Coverage?- Tuesday, November 04, 2008
"Illusion" is a term commonly used when referring to hair transplants since it's impossible for people with extensive hair loss to restore a full head of hair. Though the number of grafts significantly contributes to overall coverage and density, there are a number of other factors to consider. Below are listed a few for your consideration.
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How Much Hair is Available for a Hair Transplant in a Single Session?- Monday, November 03, 2008
How much hair can be harvested in a single hair restoration procedure depends on your natural hair density and the length and the width of the strip able to be harvested. The width of the strip harvested will depend on your scalp elasticity along with any staffing limitations or...
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Excessive Dandruff 4 Months After Hair Transplant Surgery- Sunday, November 02, 2008
It may or may not be related, but it could be a mild form of seborrheic dermatitis that has developed as a reaction to the hair transplant. Try using an anti-dandruff shampoo like Head and Shoulders or Nizoral to see if it clears up the condition. In more severe cases or if it doesn't clear up, you may want to talk to your hair restoration physician about...
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