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Will an Infection after Hair Transplant Surgery Affect Hair Growth? - Wednesday, June 12, 2013
In February 2013 I had a follicular unite extraction hair transplant in Turkey. Three months on I am worried about the result as it turns out the transplant had an infection.
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Swimming and Sun Exposure after Hair Transplant Surgery - Thursday, May 23, 2013
It’s safe to swim in the sea three to four weeks after hair restoration surgery so you should be just fine.
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When Does Hair Growth Fully Mature after Hair Transplant Surgery? - Friday, May 17, 2013
Congratulations on your recent hair transplant! Your hair restoration surgeon should have discussed the post-surgical hair growth timeline with you.
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Considering Hair Transplant Surgeons and Help Researching - Thursday, February 07, 2013
There is no need to fear hair transplant surgery. However, before committing to any cosmetic surgical procedure, it is extremely important to educate yourself, not only about the technical aspects of the procedure, but also about how to choose a skilled, experienced and ethical surgeon.
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No Shedding after Hair Transplant: Will This Affect Hair Growth? - Thursday, January 24, 2013
Congratulations on taking control of your hair loss! The answer to your question is no, not at all. While most hair transplant recipients do shed the transplanted grafts in the first few weeks after surgery, a lucky few will retain most of them and they will continue to grow uninterrupted.
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What Does Follicular Unit Extraction Hair Transplant Surgery Cost? - Thursday, December 27, 2012
The cost of FUE varies widely from clinic to clinic and country to country. In the US, it ranges between $6 and $10 per graft. In other parts of the world it may cost significantly less.
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Finding a Skilled and Experienced Hair Transplant Surgeon: Where Do You Begin? - Wednesday, December 05, 2012
Keep in mind that even the finest hair transplant surgeons in the world sometimes deliver less than optimal results for unexplained reasons typically beyond their control. However, how a surgeon addresses a patient’s concerns afterward is equally as important as their expertise.
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Itching, Pimples and Hair Loss after Hair Transplant Surgery: Is This Normal? - Wednesday, November 07, 2012
Most of what you've described sounds perfectly normal but let me clarify one point. At 9 to 10 days post-op, it's the follicular unit grafts that become securely anchored and permanent.
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Hair Transplants for Teenage Hair Loss Sufferers? - Friday, October 26, 2012
Unfortunately, at 18 years of age, you are likely not a candidate for hair transplant surgery. In very young men in the early stages of balding, it's not possible for a hair restoration surgeon to accurately predict just how far your hair loss will progress.
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After Hair Transplant Surgery Will My New Hair Style the Same Way? - Wednesday, October 17, 2012
During the first few months after surgical hair restoration, it’s common for the new hair growth to have a kinky and somewhat unruly appearance.
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Donating Grafts for Hair Transplant Surgery: If Kidneys Work then Why Won't Hair Follicles? - Thursday, October 11, 2012
As you already pointed out in your question, patients who receive organ transplants must spend their life taking Immunosuppressive (anti-rejection) drugs.
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Can Dandruff after Hair Transplant Surgery Affect Hair Growth? - Wednesday, October 03, 2012
While mild dandruff should not affect the growth of your transplanted hair, I advise against scratching your head with your nails to remove it. Repeated abrasion can lead to a condition known as traction alopecia.
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Spotty Hair Growth after Four Hair Transplants: Why is This Happening? - Thursday, September 20, 2012
As a veteran of 4 hair restoration surgeries, I’m sure you know that there are numerous factors that come into play with regard to hair growth.
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Six Months after Hair Transplant Surgery: How Much More Hair Growth Can Be Expected - Tuesday, September 11, 2012
At only 6 months post-op, it’s still much too early to accurately assess your final results. While I do recommend discussing your concerns with your hair restoration physician, the best advice you will get at this point is to wait a full 12 months before evaluating your hair growth.
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Waiting Patiently for Hair Growth after Hair Transplant Surgery - Wednesday, September 05, 2012
Excellent question! To begin with, the general rule regarding hair growth after hair transplant surgery is that it takes one full year before final results are seen. Of course, there is also some degree of variation among individual patients.
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How Many Hair Transplants Will I Need and What Is the Cost? - Tuesday, August 28, 2012
There are many factors that come into play when planning for hair transplant surgery. The cost and number of surgical sessions required will depend on the individual patient’s hair restoration goals, degree of hair loss, scalp laxity, donor hair density and the type of procedure (FUT or FUE) selected among others.
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Testosterone Replacement Therapy Causing Hair Loss after Hair Transplant Surgery? - Friday, August 17, 2012
Male pattern baldness (MPB) occurs when the hormone DHT binds to the receptor cells of genetically vulnerable hair follicles. Increasing testosterone levels can exacerbate hair loss because testosterone is converted to DHT in the body.
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Will My Hair Restoration Surgeon Guarantee the Success of My Hair Transplant? - Friday, August 10, 2012
With hair transplant surgery, as with any cosmetic procedure, there are simply no guarantees for success. However, in the hands of a skilled and experienced surgeon and staff using
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Hair Loss in Native and Transplanted Hairs Three Weeks after Hair Transplant Surgery - Friday, July 27, 2012
Don’t worry. What you are describing is perfectly normal. Transplanted hair follicles almost always shed in the first few weeks after hair restoration surgery.
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Concealing Hair Transplant Surgery from Coworkers: Will Everyone Know? - Thursday, July 19, 2012
How obvious a recent hair transplant appears during the healing and growth phase will depend on several factors
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Blotchy Hair Growth 6 Months after Hair Transplant Surgery: Is This Normal? - Saturday, July 14, 2012
Without reviewing pre and post-operative photos, I can only guess. But, at only 6 months post-op, your results are likely normal and right on track. Hair growth after hair restoration surgery typically begins between three and four months post-op.
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Is My Hair Loss after Hair Transplant Surgery Due to Shock Loss? - Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Shock loss can be very unpredictable but if your hair transplant was 3.5 months ago and you’ve been experiencing this hair loss for the past 6 weeks then I’d say that this falls right within the span of time when shock loss normally occurs (2-3 months post-op).
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Shedding after Hair Transplant Surgery: Is This Hair Loss Normal? - Monday, July 02, 2012
What you are describing sounds perfectly normal. Ten days after hair transplant surgery, the follicular unit grafts are firmly anchored and protected below the scalp.
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Can My Sister Donate Hair for My Hair Transplant Surgery? - Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Hair transplantation between siblings only works with identical twins. Any other donor would require the recipient to take the same harsh and dangerous anti-rejection drugs used in all organ transplants.
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Are Hair Transplants Always Permanent or Will I Eventually Go Bald Again? - Thursday, June 21, 2012
In the vast majority of cases, follicles harvested from the safe zone for transplantation will continue to grow for a lifetime. However, some men do experience thinning of the “permanent” zone.
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Do Large Chain Hair Restoration Clinics Perform Quality Hair Transplant Surgery? - Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Everyone grows differently. At less than 5 months post-op, you’ve got a lot of growth and maturation to look forward to. You’re not yet halfway there.
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Hair Transplant Surgery: Is It Painful? - Saturday, June 02, 2012
All surgery has the potential to be painful. However, in most cases hair transplant surgery results in only minor discomfort.
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Are Pimples Common after Hair Transplant Surgery? - Friday, May 25, 2012
Pimples are normal after hair transplant surgery and are regarded as a sign of hair growth activity below the surface of the scalp. I’d say yours are appearing a bit early but everyone is different.
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Hair Transplants: How Long Do They Last and What Are the Potential Complications? - Saturday, May 19, 2012
I’m not sure what you mean by “how long”? Once transplanted from the donor site to the recipient site, your hair will continue to grow for a lifetime just as it did before.
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Are Multiple Hair Transplants Required to Achieve Desirable Hair Growth? - Thursday, May 03, 2012
It’s really not possible to put a percentage on the number of patients that may need a second hair transplant because there are so many factors involved.
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No Hair Growth Six Months after Hair Transplant Surgery - Friday, April 27, 2012
It is very unusual to see no sprouting 6 months after a 4000 graft follicular unit hair transplant. However, without before and after photos to compare, it is quite difficult for me to provide an opinion.
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Hair Transplant Surgery Cost: Follicular Unit Extraction Versus Strip Sugery - Tuesday, April 24, 2012
The cost of hair transplant surgery can vary widely depending upon the country and even the individual clinic. In the United States, the fee for follicular unit transplantation (FUT or strip surgery) is normally between $4 and $6 per graft.
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Skin Discoloration after Hair Transplant Surgery: How Long Does it Last? - Wednesday, April 18, 2012
The pinkish hue in the hair transplant recipient area can last for a few weeks to a few months. This is influenced by factors like the skin color and healing characteristics of the individual patient.
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Hair Loss One Year after Hair Restoration Surgery: Did My Hair Transplant Fail? - Friday, April 13, 2012
While it’s not impossible that you have lost transplanted hair, it is highly unlikely. If you had any preexisting hair in your recipient area then the likely scenario is that you have lost native hair due to the inevitable progression of androgenic alopecia (genetic balding.
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Hair Loss after Picking Hair Transplant Scabs - Friday, April 06, 2012
By "blood crust" I assume you are referring to the scabs that form shortly after surgery. Your hair hair transplant surgeon should have provided you with aftercare instructions including how best to remove the scabs.
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Hair Transplant Surgery: The Best Treatment Option for Everyone with Hair Loss? - Friday, March 30, 2012
Some prospective patients may be ineligible for hair transplant surgery. The number one criterion for successful surgical hair restoration is sufficient donor hair to provide adequate coverage.
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How Do I Know if I Can Trust My Hair Transplant Clinic? - Saturday, March 24, 2012
The hair restoration clinic in question has given you the correct information. Once your grafts are transplanted, the existing hair follicles will shed in the first few weeks.
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Does Smoking after Hair Transplant Surgery Affect Hair Growth? - Thursday, March 22, 2012
It's normal to worry about hair growth in the weeks following hair restoration surgery. While smoking is definitely not advisable, I highly doubt that you have done any permanent damage at this point.
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Examples of African American Hair Transplants and Locating Quality Hair Restoration Surgeons - Thursday, March 15, 2012
You can use our interactive map KJ58HYU45MVC to find recommended hair transplant surgeons in your area and around the world.
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Postage Stamp Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) and Female Hair Loss - Tuesday, March 06, 2012
Yes, it is possible to have a very small FUE procedure. This is often referred to as “postage stamp” FUE. However, not all clinics perform FUE and not all that do will perform such small procedures.
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How Many Times Do Transplanted Hair Follicles Shed after Hair Transplant Surgery? - Monday, February 27, 2012
It is believed that transplanted hair follicles shed due to the trauma and temporary interruption in blood flow they sustain during hair restoration surgery. However, this process only happens once.
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Can Hair Transplant Surgery be Performed on Scar Tissue? - Wednesday, February 22, 2012
It is sometimes possible to successfully transplant hair into scar tissue from a healed wound. This will depend on the individual patient’s physiology and the nature of the wound itself. The most important factor here is blood supply.
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Will Shaving My Head Immediately after Hair Transplant Surgery affect Hair Growth? - Thursday, February 09, 2012
Shaving your head after hair restoration surgery will not necessarily affect hair growth. However, you do not want to shave your head bald with a razor until your donor and recipient areas are fully healed.
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What is the Hair Growth Timeline after Hair Transplant Surgery? - Tuesday, January 31, 2012
New hair growth after hair transplant surgery typically takes between 3 and 4 months to begin. While this varies from patient to patient, here is an average timeline for growth.
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Will Using Baby Shampoo Three Weeks after Hair Transplant Surgery affect Hair Growth? - Tuesday, January 17, 2012
I'm always surprised by how many hair transplant recipients are unaware of post-procedure shedding. As you have already learned, this is a natural part of the process and it's normal for hair to appear thinner before new hair growth begins.
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Is ACell Effective for Treating Scarring Not Associated with Hair Transplant Surgery? - Tuesday, January 10, 2012
The potential uses of ACell are still being studied. I am aware of only two recommended hair restoration clinics that are currently using it. One is Shapiro Medical Group and the other is Dr. Jerry Cooley who has been doing pioneering research on the use of ACell.
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How Can I Calculate the Number of Grafts I Need for Hair Transplant Surgery? - Tuesday, January 03, 2012
A very rough approximation is 1,000 grafts per Norwood level. However, this can vary based on the characteristics of the individual’s hair and also the patient’s hair restoration goals. I recommend that you try out our interactive graft calculator.
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How Many Strip Hair Transplants Can Someone Have in a Lifetime? - Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Under normal circumstances, a hair transplant surgeon will take a single strip per procedure. The width and length of this strip is determined by the number of grafts you and your doctor previously agreed upon and is limited by physical characteristics like scalp laxity.
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Did I Damage the Grafts One Day after My Hair Transplant Surgery? - Thursday, December 08, 2011
Of course, applying this type of force to the newly transplanted grafts in the first days after hair transplant surgery is never a good idea. However, if your actions did not induce new bleeding then you probably did not lose a graft but only a hair follicle.
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What Can I Apply to My Scalp after Hair Transplant Surgery to Minimize Discomfort? - Thursday, December 01, 2011
You should find that much of the discomfort will subside once your staples are removed. However, you may experience itching as the suture heals. This is normal and can be alleviated by applying aloe vera gel.
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Is FUE a Better Hair Transplant Procedure than FUT? - Sunday, November 27, 2011
Presently, follicular unit transplantation (FUT) and follicular unit extraction (FUE) are the only two surgical hair restoration options. Any other procedures by other names are simply variations of one of these methods.
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What is the Optimal Blade Size for Hair Transplant Surgery? - Friday, November 18, 2011
Hair restoration surgeons typically use more than one blade size depending upon the number of hairs in the follicular unit graft. Surgeons practicing ultra refined follicular unit transplantation may use 1mm blades or even very slightly larger to accommodate larger grafts.
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What Is the Average Cost and Recovery Time of Hair Transplant Surgery? - Wednesday, November 02, 2011
If you are considering hair transplant surgery, I highly suggest that you spend a considerable amount of time researching these and other questions on our hair restoration forum and social network. There is much to be learned about this procedure. In the meantime, please see the following, brief answers.
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Can I Get a Quality Hair Transplant Abroad? - Friday, October 28, 2011
Yes, you can find hair transplant surgeons around the globe practicing state of the art, ultra-refined follicular unit transplantation. However, it’s very important to carefully research any and all physicians that you are considering.
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Is It Safe to Apply HairCubed or Other Hair Loss Concealers after Hair Transplant Surgery? - Thursday, October 20, 2011
My hair transplant doctor doesn't recommend it 'cause he doesn't trust those products but the website says its safe and it wouldn't affect hair growth,in fact hair transplant patients used it. I need a second opinion. I'll use it in 2 more weeks ( 1 month from surgery) but I wanted to know if it will let my new implanted hair grow the way its supposed to.
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Why Is My Hair Growth Uneven 6 Months after Hair Transplant Surgery? - Friday, October 14, 2011
Don’t worry; it’s perfectly normal for hair growth to lag behind on one side or the other after surgical hair restoration. At only 6.5 months post-op, you’ve got a lot more growth and maturation to come. ​
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What is Hair Duplication (Formerly Known as Autocloning) and How Does it Work? - Monday, October 10, 2011
Simply put, Hair Duplication is an experimental procedure whereby hair is plucked from the “safe zone” of the scalp, treated with ACell and implanted to the balding area where they grow new follicles. Since the plucked hairs also regrow in the donor area, two hairs grow for every one that is plucked.
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Where Does the Donor Hair for Hair Transplants Come From? - Friday, October 07, 2011
There is quite a lot to know about hair transplantation. I would be happy to provide you with a brief explanation and some valuable resources to help you begin your research. Be sure to explore all the links ifor more information.
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Can Hair Transplant Surgery Restore 100% of My Hair Loss? - Saturday, October 01, 2011
Before rushing into surgical hair restoration, you need to take time to carefully research hair transplants and the doctors who perform them.
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Why Am I Balding Again Only One Year after Hair Transplant Surgery? - Sunday, September 25, 2011
The first question that comes to mind is whether or not you’ve been medically stabilizing your hair loss. As I’m sure you’re aware, androgenic alopecia (genetic balding) is a progressive condition.
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If I Am Too Bald for Hair Transplant Surgery Can Someone Else Donate Their Hair to Me? - Wednesday, September 21, 2011
There are many factors to consider when evaluating a patient for hair transplant surgery. The degree of coverage one can expect depends upon the extent of the hair loss, density and quality of hair in the donor area and scalp laxity among other things.
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Should I Choose Hair Transplant Surgery or Natural Hair Loss Treatments to Regrow Hair? - Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Balding men and women seeking hair restoration options should consult with a hair loss expert in order to determine the best course of action.
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Is Hair Transplant Surgery Appropriate for a Patient with Trichotillomania? - Friday, September 09, 2011
Hair transplant surgery has been used to treat patients suffering from trichotillomania. However, hair restoration surgeons will not typically treat a patient unless their condition has been in remission for a number of years due to the risk of damaging the newly transplanted hairs.
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My Transplanted Hairs Did Not Shed after Hair Transplant Surgery - Friday, September 02, 2011
Most men will experience some degree of temporary hair loss after hair transplant surgery due to shedding and shock loss. While it’s very common for the transplanted hairs to shed in the weeks following hair restoration surgery,
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Can I Donate My Scalp Hair to My Son for Hair Transplant Surgery? - Monday, August 29, 2011
I’m very sorry to hear about your son’s condition. Unfortunately, transplanting hair from one individual to the bald scalp of another, while technically possible, would require the lifetime use of the same potent and potentially harmful anti-rejection drugs that any organ recipient would need.
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Will Hair Quality and Density Continue to Improve 10 Months after Hair Transplant Surgery? - Thursday, August 11, 2011
Ten months after hair restoration surgery, you should have roughly 90% of your final result. In general, you can expect the quality and caliber (hair shaft diameter) of your hair to continue to improve for up to 18 months.
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Why Has Balding Increased Less Than Two Months after Hair Transplant Surgery? - Thursday, August 04, 2011
The thinning hair you are describing in consistent with post-operative shock loss. Shock loss of existing hairs is temporary but it can make you look worse before you begin to look better.
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Can Follicular Unit Grafts Be Dislodged One Month after Hair Transplant Surgery? - Thursday, July 28, 2011
On average, the transplanted follicular unit grafts are firmly anchored in the scalp by 10 days after hair restoration surgery, give or take a day.
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Do Hair Transplants Really Look Natural? - Wednesday, July 20, 2011
State of the art, ultra-refined follicular unit hair transplantation is perfectly natural in appearance and virtually undetectable. However, in order to achieve the best possible results you have to start with a skilled and experienced hair restoration physician.
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Is It Safe to Swim 6 Months after Hair Transplant Surgery? - Friday, July 15, 2011
You do not have to use any form of protection while swimming at 6 months after hair transplant surgery. Your grafts were fully healed within the first two weeks so chlorine and seawater are not a problem.
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Can I Get a Hair Transplant if Laser Hair Loss Treatment Doesn't Regrow Hair? - Saturday, July 09, 2011
Yes, hair restoration surgery is still an option when laser treatment doesn't regrow hair. The effects of low level laser therapy (LLLT) on your hair loss has no bearing on your candidacy for hair transplant surgery.
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What Is Perpendicular Graft Orientation in Hair Transplant Surgery? - Tuesday, July 05, 2011
The two most common hair transplant slit-making techniques are parallel (sagital) and perpendicular (lateral/coronal). By definition, sagital incisions run parallel (vertical) alongside and in-between existing hairs while the lateral incisions bisect existing hairs perpendicular (horizontal) like a T.
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Will I See New Hair Growth Seven Months after Hair Transplant Surgery? - Wednesday, June 29, 2011
On average, you should expect to see about 70% of your transplanted hairs growing at 7 months post-op. While most of the hairs should have sprouted by now, you should continue to see some new hairs growing in as well as continued thickening of your hair transplant as the newly growing hairs become darker and increase in diameter.
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How Long Should I Continue Taking Hair Loss Medication after Hair Transplant Surgery? - Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Most hair restoration physicians recommend that patients continue to use Rogaine (minoxidil) and Propecia (finasteride) for life (or at least until something more effective comes along) in order to stabilize their hair loss.
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Will I See More Hair Growth 9 Months after Hair Transplant Surgery? - Tuesday, June 14, 2011
At nine months, roughly 80% of your transplanted hairs should have sprouted. You should still have some new hair growth and maturation to come.
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What Are the Costs and Potential Side Effects of Hair Transplant Surgery? - Tuesday, June 07, 2011
A typical follicular unit transplant (FUT) can take between 5 and 8 hours depending upon the number of grafts being placed. As with any surgical procedure, hair transplants present the risk of infection and scarring.
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Will Using Rogaine Foam after Hair Transplant Surgery Cause Pimples? - Saturday, May 28, 2011
It’s normal to have pimples after hair restoration surgery. These typically begin between two to three months post-op and indicate that there is new hair growth below the scalp. Although frustrating, pimples are a good sign.
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Very Little Hair Growth 18 Months after Hair Transplant Surgery - Tuesday, May 24, 2011
It’s true that hair transplants in the crown are notoriously slow-growing. However, in my opinion, it is unlikely that you will see significant hair growth beyond 18 months.
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Thinning Hair after Two Hair Transplants - Monday, May 16, 2011
It is extremely unusual for transplanted hair to fall out. When patients notice thinning in the hair transplant recipient area it is typically due to one of three things.
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Is Hair Transplant Surgery an Option for Those with Advanced Hair Loss Patterns? - Thursday, May 05, 2011
This is an excellent question but one that does not have a universal answer for all patients. Depending upon such variables as hair characteristics, donor density, scalp quality and patient goals/expectations, a NW VI patient may have a very desirable result.
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Sun Exposure Seven Days after Hair Transplant Surgery - Saturday, April 30, 2011
In my opinion your grafts should be just fine. However, I suggest carrying an umbrella or hat with you on future outings to avoid further exposure and potential damage.
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Three Months after Hair Transplant Surgery My Head Is Numb and Have More Hair Loss - Tuesday, April 26, 2011
At only three months after hair transplant surgery, it is not unusual for your head to still feel numb. In the majority of cases this numbness is temporary but may take up to one year to fully return to normal.
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Can Hair Growth Begin 18 Months after Hair Transplant Surgery? - Wednesday, April 06, 2011
In all honesty, it is highly unusual for hair growth to begin 18 months after hair transplant surgery. Typically this is the time when patients are seeing their final results.
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How Soon After Hair Transplant Surgery Does Hair Growth Begin? - Tuesday, March 29, 2011
The estimated 3 to 5 month growth time begins from the day of the hair restoration surgery. Most patients will see initial hair growth by three to four months post-op.
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My Husband is Completely Bald. Can He Still Have a Hair Transplant? - Tuesday, March 22, 2011
This is an excellent question. It’s important to note that not all balding men and women are candidates for hair transplant surgery. For some who are at the higher end of the Norwood scale, surgical hair restoration may only provide minimal improvement.
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Did I Lose Grafts after My Hair Transplant? - Friday, March 11, 2011
Have no fear! Your transplanted follicles are more than likely just fine. If you've seen no bleeding then you probably have not lost any grafts. By 10 days after hair restoration surgery, the follicular unit grafts are securely anchored and protected below the scalp.
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My Transplanted Hairs Didn't Shed after Hair Transplant Surgery - Friday, March 04, 2011
There is nothing to worry about. In the majority of cases, transplanted hairs will shed shortly after hair restoration surgery.
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Is It Normal to Get Pimples on Your Scalp after Hair Transplant Surgery? - Friday, February 25, 2011
Yes, it’s true that pimples are an unfortunate companion to hair restoration surgery. However, you should look upon them as a good sign that there is hair growth happening below the skin.
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Can Hair Be Donated from Another Person for a Hair Transplant? - Friday, February 18, 2011
While it is theoretically possible to transplant hair from one individual to another, this would require the patient to take very potent and dangerous anti-rejection drugs like those taken by organ transplant recipients.
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Am I a Candidate for Hair Transplant Surgery if My Hair is Short? - Saturday, February 12, 2011
Yes, if you are cutting your hair very short, you are still a candidate for hair transplant surgery. In fact, many hair restoration physicians prefer to shave the entire head prior to surgery. This makes the procedure much easier for the physician.
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Lowering a Female Hairline with Hair Transplant Surgery - Saturday, February 05, 2011
Lowering a naturally high hairline can be accomplished through both hair transplant surgery and a forehead reduction. Both procedures require a great deal of skill and expertise.
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How Much Will My Hair Transplant Cost? - Tuesday, February 01, 2011
There are many factors that influence the cost of hair transplant surgery. The number of grafts you require will depend upon your individual hair restoration goals, the quality and texture of your donor hair and other variables.
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Will I Have a Bald Patch at the Back of My Head after Hair Transplant Surgery? - Monday, January 24, 2011
No, there won’t be a patch of hair missing from the back of your head after hair transplant surgery. During follicular unit transplantation (FUT) a strip of scalp tissue containing donor hair is removed around the back of the head.
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Removing Scabs after Hair Transplant Surgery - Thursday, January 20, 2011
Don’t worry. At 14 days after your hair transplant surgery, your follicular unit grafts should have been firmly anchored and protected below the scalp. Those hairs you saw fixed to the scabs were follicles that would have been shed anyway.
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Will Transplanted Hair Become Dependent on Rogaine? - Saturday, January 15, 2011
Follicular unit grafts harvested from the permanent donor area at the rear and sides of the head are genetically programmed to be DHT resistant and grow for life.
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How Soon after Hair Transplant Surgery Can I Shave My Head? - Wednesday, January 12, 2011
In general, follicular unit grafts are securely anchored and protected below the scalp by ten days after hair transplant surgery.
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Will My Hair Remain Kinky and Frizzy after a Hair Transplant? - Friday, January 07, 2011
It’s quite common for transplanted hair to grow in in a kinky or frizzy fashion for some months after hair transplant surgery. Normally, this change in hair quality will subside in time and the hair will become more
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Will Shed Hairs Regrow after Hair Transplant Surgery? - Tuesday, January 04, 2011
It is normal for the hair follicles in the transplanted grafts to fall out beginning about one week after the hair transplant surgery. This is due to the temporary disruption in blood supply when the follicular unit grafts are harvested.
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Am I Experiencing Shock Loss after My Hair Transplant? - Saturday, December 25, 2010
It most certainly sounds like you are experiencing normal post-operative shock loss. Shock loss can occur not only in the recipient area but also in the donor area. This hair loss should be temporary and the lost hair should begin to grow back along with your transplanted hair at
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Can Hair Transplant Surgery Add Instantly Longer Hair to My Head? - Saturday, December 18, 2010
Unfortunately, there is no way to add longer hair to your head through hair transplant surgery. In fact, donor hair is normally cut very short prior to transplantation. Some hair restoration physicians even require that the entire head be shaved.
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Can a Hair Transplant Place Beard Hair on My Scalp? - Tuesday, December 14, 2010
In cases where a patient has a high degree of hair loss and insufficient donor supply, it is possible to transplant body hair to the head. While there are some hair restoration physicians who practice this procedure, many feel that the results are too unpredictable and should only be reserved for patients whose donor supply is extremely limited.
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What is the Average Yield of a Follicular Unit Extraction Hair Transplant Compared to Follicular Unit Transplantation? - Thursday, December 09, 2010
The expected yield for follicular unit extraction (FUT) is 95-99%. For follicular unit transplantation (FUE) however, this rate goes down. Some estimates are as low as 75-100% after an average 5% transection rate.
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Lowering a Naturally High Hairline on a Young African-American Male with No Hair Loss - Monday, December 06, 2010
While the short answer to your question is, “yes”, there are many factors to consider. Prior to operating on you, an ethical surgeon will want to determine your potential for future hair loss.
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Can I Shave My Head after a Hair Transplant? - Friday, December 03, 2010
Shaving your head after hair transplant surgery will reveal a scar but the main concern is not where the follicular unit grafts were implanted but rather the donor area.
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How Soon Can I Color the Hair in the Donor Area after a Hair Transplant? - Tuesday, November 30, 2010
The main concern in applying hair dye to the donor area after a hair transplant is irritation. With follicular unit extraction (FUE), it is reasonable to expect that the extraction sites should be well healed at 10 days post-op.
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Can I Transplant Hair from My Back and Shoulders to My Balding Scalp? - Thursday, November 25, 2010
It is possible to transplant body hair to the head. While there are some hair restoration physicians who practice this procedure, many feel that the results are too unpredictable and should only be reserved for patients whose donor supply is extremely limited.
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How Long after a Hair Transplant Should I Wait to Smoke and Drink Alcohol? - Saturday, November 20, 2010
I had hair transplant surgery done about a month ago with Dr. Pathomvanich in Thailand. I found him through the Hair Transplant Network site.
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My Hair is Thinning Rapidly after My Hair Transplant - Tuesday, November 16, 2010
I had a hair transplant to the vertex area (1581 grafts) for a small balding spot. It seems to me that my frontal hair has experienced major thinning since the procedure (which was only 7 days ago). Is this shock loss?
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How Can I Help My Hair Transplant Donor Scar to Heal? - Friday, November 12, 2010
Mederma is perfectly safe for use on your donor area and will not negatively affect surrounding hairs. Many experts also recommend vitamin E oil.
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Three Weeks after My Hair Transplant the Hairs are Not Shedding - Thursday, November 11, 2010
In most cases, the transplanted hair follicles will shed during the first month after hair restoration surgery and then begin their normal growing cycle.
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What Does a Hair Transplant Cost? - Saturday, November 06, 2010
The cost of a hair transplant is dependent upon several factors including the type of procedure (FUT vs. FUE), the number of grafts you require to meet your hair restoration goals and your individual physician’s fees.
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Will I Need More Than One Hair Transplant? - Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Today’s ultra-refined follicular unit transplantation provides some patients who are qualified with the option of having mega-sessions of over 3,000 grafts in a single procedure.
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Will a Hair Transplant Provide Long Term Density? - Friday, October 29, 2010
Hairs that are transplanted from the permanent donor supply at the back and sides of the head should continue to grow for a lifetime when transplanted to the recipient site.
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Is it Normal to Have Red Bumps on Your Head after a Hair Transplant? - Thursday, October 21, 2010
Yes, it's perfectly normal for the recipient area to be pinkish or red after hair transplant surgery. How long it stays that way varies from patient to patient but it may last for a few weeks to a few months.
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How Many Hair Transplant Procedures Can One Person Have? - Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Typically, there is no reason why you can’t have a third or even a fourth hair transplant in the same area provided you have enough donor supply. Some notable members who have done this are our own Managing Publisher Bill Seemiller and Hair Restoration Forum member Jotronic.
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Transplanted Hairs are Not Shedding after Hair Transplant - Friday, October 15, 2010
There is nothing to worry about. You may be one of the small percentage of surgical hair restoration patients whose transplanted hairs skip the shedding phase and continue to grow.
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Will the Donor Area Regrow Hair after a FUE Hair Transplant? - Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Both follicular unit extraction (FUE) and follicular unit transplantation (FUT) involve permanently removing follicular unit grafts from the donor area and relocating them to the balding areas of the scalp.
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Hair Transplants and Shedding Due to Propecia - Thursday, October 07, 2010
I've been taking Propecia (finasteride) for about 3 months now and I'm in the middle of shedding lots of hair. Is it a good idea to have a hair transplant while experience further hair loss due to shedding or should I wait? Also, when will this shedding stop and will there be a good percentage of regrowth?
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Removing Scabs After a Hair Transplant - Tuesday, October 05, 2010
Have no fear! While many hair transplant physicians do recommend gently massaging the scabs off starting between 7 and 10 days, there are others who recommend allowing them to fall off naturally.
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Can I Use a FUE Hair Transplant Tool to Permanently Remove Hair? - Thursday, September 30, 2010
While you may be able to purchase a follicular unit extraction tool, I would highly advise against it using such a device on yourself or anyone else. You have to realize that the FUE tool is a punch that is going to core out the hair follicle, removing tissue, causing bleeding, leaving a small hole and, contrary to popular belief, a tiny scar.
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Did I Lose Grafts 6 Days after My Hair Transplant? - Saturday, September 25, 2010
It is generally agreed that grafts are fully anchored by 10 days post-op. However, that is an estimate and ii is surely possible that some are fixed in place a couple of days earlier. In my opinion, if you saw no bleeding, your grafts are just fine.
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Does Hair Shaft Diameter Affect the Outcome of a Hair Transplant? - Tuesday, September 21, 2010
You have hit upon an important factor in creating an illusion of density through hair transplant surgery. Yes, hair shaft diameter does play a role in covering a balding scalp. C
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Can a Teenager have a Hair Transplant? - Friday, September 17, 2010
You are correct in assuming that, at your age, you are most likely not a candidate for hair restoration surgery. I recommend that you first see a dermatologist to determine the nature of your balding. You may benefit from non-surgical treatments such as Rogaine (minoxidil) and Propecia (finasteride). Propecia is normally not prescribed for those under the age of 18 but it can’t hurt to discuss it with your doctor. I also don’t see the harm in contacting one of our prescreened quality hair restoration physicians and scheduling a free online consultation. While you are probably not a candidate for surgery, they will probably be able to help you with formulating a long-term plan. For further research I also recommend you visit our Hair Restoration Forum and social network.
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Which Hair Transplant Procedure is Right for Me, FUT or FUE? - Tuesday, September 14, 2010
There is quite a lot to know about each of these procedures but, in a nutshell, follicular unit transplantation (FUT) is the procedure that is most often recommended for the majority of hair transplant patients. The reasons for this are many.
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Should I Have a Hairline Lowering Procedure or a Hair Transplant? - Tuesday, September 07, 2010
If your goal is to restore hair to the localized region in your temple areas and not to lower your entire hairline then I believe that hair transplant surgery is your best option. It is a far less invasive procedure than a hairline lowering procedure.
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Avoiding Caffeine before a Hair Transplant - Tuesday, August 31, 2010
The reason patients are asked to avoid caffeine prior to hair transplant surgery is that caffeine raises blood pressure and encourages bleeding. The added bleeding can slow the procedure and may affect the growth of the newly transplanted follicular unit grafts.
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Do I Have to Shave My Head for a Hair Transplant? - Thursday, August 26, 2010
Not all hair restoration surgeons require shaving. Once you have decided on your hair transplant physician, it’s best to check with him or her regarding their individual requirements.
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My Doctor Says I'm Not a Candidate for Hair Transplant Surgery - Friday, August 06, 2010
The hair restoration physicians recommended on the Hair Transplant Network are among the best in the world. However, I don't recommend giving up after only one consultation. I recommend you consult with at least two more recommended physicians.
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Washing Scalp Vigorously 11 Days after a Hair Transplant - Tuesday, August 03, 2010
In my opinion, your grafts should be fine. Some hair transplant physicians suggest beginning to gently remove scabs as early as seven days after hair transplant surgery.
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How to Deal with a Donor Scar after a Hair Transplant - Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Depending on several factors including your hair and scalp characteristics and the technique your hair transplant surgeon used to close the donor site, it may be possible to cut your hair as short as ¼ inch once your scar matures. This may take up to 10 months.
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Did a Scalp Massage Damage My Hair Transplant? - Saturday, July 24, 2010
A month and a half post-op, your transplanted follicular unit grafts should be securely anchored and well protected below the skin. While bleeding is never a good sign, it would be much more of a concern during the first 10 days. In my opinion, your grafts would not have been damaged during your massage.
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Appearance Immediately Following a Hair Transplant - Friday, July 23, 2010
Prior to your hair transplant procedure, the hair in the donor area will be cut very short. After the follicular units are transplanted to the recipient area, you will have the appearance of a buzz cut in the formerly balding area.
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Cutting and Styling Hair After a Hair Transplant - Sunday, July 18, 2010
While you should always check with your hair restoration physician for his or her specific recommendation, it is generally safe to begin using styling products 7 to 10 days after your hair transplant when the grafts are securely anchored.
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Applying Topical Hair Growth Aids after a Hair Transplant - Friday, July 16, 2010
Folligen comes in a both a spray and a cream version. The spray version may be used immediately post-op to speed healing and reduce redness while the cream should not be applied until the transplanted follicular unit grafts have had time to heal.
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Removing Newly Transplanted Hairs before they Shed Naturally - Wednesday, July 14, 2010
At 10 days post-op the implanted follicular units should be well anchored and not easily damaged. However, you must remain cautious and treat the recipient area with care. You should not pull the hair follicles out but allow them to fall out naturally over the next two to four weeks.
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Treating Traction Alopecia with Hair Transplantation - Tuesday, July 13, 2010
While most often associated with women, traction alopecia can affect anyone whose hair is routinely pulled or when friction is applied repeatedly. In some cases the hair will return once the offending action is ceased. In other cases, surgical hair restoration is the only remedy.
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Is FUE Hair Transplant Surgery Appropriate for Men with Excessive Baldness? - Friday, July 09, 2010
This question is not an easy one to answer. Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is only acceptable for a select group of patients. Most FUE procedures range in the low 1,000's and are suitable for someone on the lower end of the Norwood scale.
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Is Shock Loss Normal after a Hair Transplant? - Monday, July 05, 2010
There is nothing to be concerned about. Post-operative shock loss in both the donor and recipient areas is common. This occurs due to trauma inflicted on the scalp during removal of the donor strip and transplantation of the follicular units.
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Dealing with Post Hair Transplant Pimples - Saturday, July 03, 2010
Pimples are an unfortunate yet normal part of recovering from a hair transplant. Try to avoid squeezing them because this can spread bacteria that can infect other follicles and cause more pimples.
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Should I Wait for the Next Hair Restoration Breakthrough or Get a Hair Transplant? - Friday, July 02, 2010
The first thing you should do is consult a dermatologist in order to determine the nature of your hair loss. You may benefit from non-surgical hair loss treatments like Rogaine (minoxidil) and Propecia (finasteride). At this point in time, these are the only clinically proven and FDA approved medical treatments for hair loss.
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How Effective Are Hair Transplants and Are There Any Side Effects? - Thursday, July 01, 2010
The results of surgical hair restoration are dependent upon many factors. But,in the hands of a skilled and experienced hair transplant surgeon, ultra refined follicular unit hair transplantation can offer amazing results.
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Can a Scar from a Hair Transplant be Removed or Minimized? - Saturday, June 26, 2010
A surgical scar cannot be removed completely because any procedure to remove the scar would result in another scar. If you are experiencing scar stretching or had a bad hair transplant that needs to be fixed, you may be a candidate for a scar revision procedure.
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How Do I Choose a Hair Transplant Physician? - Saturday, June 19, 2010
In order to make it easier to choose a quality doctor, we maintain a list of prescreened, highly-qualified hair restoration physicians worldwide.
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Will a Third Hair Transplant Damage Existing Hair? - Friday, June 18, 2010
Bill Seemiller, the Managing Publisher of the Hair Transplant Network has had four hair transplants and he is very pleased with his results. You can view his Hair Loss Website for more information about his experiences.
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Are Hair Transplant Clinics I see on Late Night Infomercials Any Good? - Thursday, June 17, 2010
While hair replacement physicians at larger "infomercial" clinics may be doing solid work, the patient may be assigned a doctor at random and have no way to know if he's been performing hair tranplants for a decade or one day.
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Using Hair Clippers After a Hair Transplant - Friday, June 11, 2010
The follicular unit grafts are anchored in place by 10 to 14 days after hair transplant surgery. As long as your scabs are gone, there should be no danger of damaging them with a hair clipper at 3 months post-op. That said, it’s important to be very gentle. In my personal experience, I buzzed my own hair down two weeks after my surgical hair restoration procedure with a #2. Take care not to scratch the recipient area and you should be fine.
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How Soon After a Hair Transplant Can I Safely Remove Scabs? - Thursday, June 10, 2010
Generally, it is recommended that hair transplant patients begin to gingerly massage scabs off with the fingertips at the 7 to 10 day mark. At this point, the newly transplanted follicular unit grafts should be anchored in place. It is not advisable to use a comb on the recipient area for the first 10 days.
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Does Hair Transplant Surgery have Side Effects? - Wednesday, June 02, 2010
Along with all the possible benefits, every surgical procedure has limitations and risks associated with it. The same goes for hair transplant surgery. While 95% or more of surgical hair restoration procedures are successful under the care of the best hair surgeons, there is a chance...
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Chewing Tobacco and Alcohol Post Hair Transplant - Monday, May 17, 2010
I haven’t heard any reports of alcohol and chewing tobacco hindering transplanted hair growth from hair restoration surgery. However, during the healing period in particular, it’s probably a good idea to keep the use of the substances minimal, especially if you’re taking...
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Pimples on the Scalp 1 Month After Hair Transplant Surgery - Monday, May 10, 2010
It's normal for the occasional pimple to appear the first few months after hair transplant surgery. . However, if you are experiencing a large number or cluster of pimples, you may want to contact your hair transplant surgeon to make sure it's not folliculitis. While folliculitis typically fades away by itself with time, this infection may need to be treated...
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Concerns about Minimal Hair Growth 1 Month After Hair Transplant Surgery - Thursday, May 06, 2010
Most of the new transplanted hair falls out between 2 to 4 weeks after hair transplant surgery while only a few will continue to grow. But don't worry. The transplanted follicles are dormant underneath the scalp and will start producing new hair in 3 to 5 months...
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Hair Transplant Preoperative Instructions - Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Each hair transplant doctor varies in the preoperative and postoperative instructions they provide. Some suggest applying Vitamin E oil to your scalp a day or two after surgical hair restoration while others suggest dry healing. Medication may be...
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Concerns about Slow Hair Transplant Growth at 5 Months - Sunday, April 18, 2010
I understand how easy it is to become nervous, especially when others charting their progress on the Hair Transplant Network are seeing signs of new hair growth and you're not. However, 5 months is still very early in the hair transplant growth and maturation process. I encourage you to hang in there and take monthly photos of your progress. Comparing pictures side by side every month will...
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Why Scabs Might Hang on 3 Weeks After Hair Transplant Surgery - Monday, April 12, 2010
Your hair restoration physician should have provided instructions on hair washing techniques that assist with scab removal. Some physicians however, rather their patients wait until the scabs fall off naturally. If the latter is the case, it's perfectly normal for scabs to be hanging on at 3 weeks...
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Scabs Remaining 3 Weeks After Hair Transplant Surgery - Is This Normal? - Thursday, April 08, 2010
Three weeks for scabs to remain is not too uncommon after hair transplant surgery. Some hair restoration physicians even instruct not to work them off for the first month. Sometimes patients (like me after my first hair transplant) are a little extra cautious which prevents scabs from flaking off...
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Hair Loss 10-12 Weeks After Hair Transplant Surgery. Help! - Thursday, April 01, 2010
Post hair transplant telogen effluvium hair loss often referred to as "shock loss" is quite common anytime hair is transplanted in between and around existing natural hair. The good news is, unless your native hair was on its way out anyway, this shock loss is only temporary. Using Propecia and Rogaine can also help minimize hair "shock". You are only at the beginning of your hair restoration journey...
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Continued Hair Loss 5 Months After Hair Transplant Surgery - Monday, March 29, 2010
Since hair goes through growth cycles, it's normal to lose between 50 to 100 hairs daily. However, knowing you have male pattern baldness and already had a hair transplant to restore some of it, it's quite probable that you are going to lose more hair. The good news is, not everyone who experiences genetic hair loss goes completely bald. However...
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Is Propecia Required for Hair Restoration Surgery? - Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Propecia (finasteride) isn't necessarily required to have a hair transplant, but understand that if you are at high risk for future hair loss, you and your hair restoration physician should plan ultra conservatively. Hair loss is progressive, but hair transplantation can be even riskier in young patients, if hair loss is noticeably agressive, in men or women who...
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How Soon After a Hair Transplant Can I have a Second Procedure? - Tuesday, March 16, 2010
In my opinion, it's advisable to wait at least a year to let your first hair transplant fully mature. If hair is being transplanted to a new virgin area of the scalp, some may argue that a patient can undergo a second hair transplant procedure 6 months after the first...
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Products that Speed up the Hair Transplant Growth Process - Sunday, March 14, 2010
Some hair replacement physicians suggest using Rogaine (minoxidil) for several months after a hair transplant to potentially jump start early transplanted hair growth. However, there's no clinical proof this works. MSM (Methyl Sulfonyl Methane) has also been said to...
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Tattooing to Conceal a Hair Transplant Donor Scar? - Saturday, March 06, 2010
Micropigmentation is indeed a form of cosmetic tattooing. These technicians are supposed to use vegetable/mineral extracts rather than ink to apply the dots, which allegedly fade naturally over time. I've seen impressive results when this technique has been used to break up the appearance of hair transplant donor scars in photos, but I'd remain very cautious...
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Hair Transplant Growth Timelines: Are They Really Accurate? - Friday, March 05, 2010
The standard graft growth timeline applies to many patients, but the prevailing opinion among experts is that attempting to define a universal schedule for growth after a hair transplant is ultimately an exercise in futility. Individual physiology will always play a significant role, so basing personal expectations on others' exact experiences...
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Can I Use Straightening Products After a Hair Transplant? - Wednesday, March 03, 2010
In general, excessive heat is not healthy for your hair, transplanted or otherwise. Straightening hair every day with something like a flattening iron could make it brittle, and possibly more prone to breakage; however, even this should not hurt the actual follicles or cause permanent hair loss. Misuse of chemical straighteners is another story entirely...
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Resuming Contact Sports with a Helmet after FUE Hair Transplantation - Thursday, February 25, 2010
Strip patients are usually advised against engaging in contact sports for the first few months to avoid potentially aggravating or stretching the donor scar, while FUE candidates may have the option of resuming heavier activity sooner, possibly within two weeks. That being said, you certainly don't want to push your cardiovascular system too hard during the initial healing period...
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Priceless: Cost and Selecting the Right Hair Transplant Surgeon - Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Being aware of the market and using that knowledge to make informed, economical choices in life is often the right way to go, especially in this day and age. However, trying to be thrifty when it comes to choosing a hair transplant surgeon really isn't advisable...
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19 and Balding - Considering a Hair Transplant - Thursday, February 18, 2010
At 19 years of age, most reputable hair restoration physicians would argue that you're not yet a candidate for hair transplant surgery simply due to your age. I happen to agree. The truth is, young men are at a much greater risk of excessive hair loss and transplanting them is often considered irresponsible. Donor hair supply is limited and...
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How Soon After a Hair Transplant Can I have a Second Procedure? - Tuesday, February 16, 2010
In my opinion, it's advisable to wait at least a year to let your first hair transplant fully mature. If hair is being transplanted to a new virgin area of the scalp, some may argue that a patient can undergo a second hair transplant procedure 6 months after the first. However in my personal experience, I've found that scalp elasticity in the donor area takes up to...
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Is Rogaine Necessary for a Hair Transplant to Grow? - Monday, February 15, 2010
Rogaine (minoxidil) is a proven and FDA approved hair regrowth stimulant that may help strengthen and rejuvenate naturally thinning hair where it's applied. While some hair restoration physicians believe Rogaine may help jump start early hair growth, transplanted hair will...
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How Many Hairs Can Hair Transplant Surgery Produce? - Sunday, February 14, 2010
How many follicular units (hair groupings as they occur naturally) can be harvested during hair transplant surgery ultimately depends on your donor hair supply, available and "safe" hair on the sides and back of your scalp resistant to DHT. For follicular unit hair transplantation (FUT) also known as the “strip” procedure, this includes...
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Can I Play Tennis 3 Days After Hair Transplant Surgery? - Thursday, February 11, 2010
If you're an active tennis player, your body will be making a lot of jerking and twisting movements not to mention sweating. In my opinion, this could put unnecessary tension and strain on the donor area so early after your hair transplant procedure. In my opinion, wait at least 2 weeks before playing any active sports and...
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Hair Transplant Surgery for Women with Alopecia Universalis? - Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Alopecia Universalis is a rare and unique condition where a woman (or man) loses all of their scalp and body hair. Since hair transplant surgery works on the basis of taking "safe" hair from other parts of the scalp and/or body, men and women with Alopecia Universalis are not candidates for surgical hair restoration since they have no donor hair for transplanting...
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Snowboarding After a Hair Transplant - Monday, February 08, 2010
While there is no timeframe set in stone, it's important that you protect your new transplanted hair for the first 10 days and be careful not to put strain on the donor area for the first 3 months. Thus, it's advisable to wait at least a couple of weeks to a month after hair transplant surgery to resume certain sports. Contact sports can...
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Additional Risks for a 4th Hair Transplant? - Thursday, February 04, 2010
As long as you have enough donor hair available for a 4th hair transplant procedure and the grafts are carefully dissected, handled, and transplanted into tiny recipient incisions, you should be able to get high hair growth yield. The transplanted area may contain some minor scarring, but transplanting hair into these balding areas shouldn't...
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Concerned about Making Thinning Hair Above My Ears Worse with a Hair Transplant - Tuesday, February 02, 2010
The hair immediately above your ears shouldn't be touched during your hair transplant procedure. The strip line/scar will be placed much higher as your hair doctor takes the best and thickest terminal hair. The only thing that will occur is a bit of stretching of the scalp which may make the hair above your ears appear a little thinner than they are now...
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Poor Growth 16 Months After Hair Transplant - Need Recommendations - Wednesday, January 27, 2010
While most hair transplant patients see their final results one year after surgery, you may just be a slow grower. The fact that you are seeing hair (even though it’s thinner in appearance) is a good sign. Hopefully these thin, fine hairs you are seeing are indeed transplanted hairs growing in and not the further miniaturization of natural hair due to male pattern baldness. I think your doctor's request to...
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Why Does Transplanted Hair Shed After a Month? - Sunday, January 24, 2010
The general consensus amongst leading hair restoration physicians is that trauma to the hair follicles during removal, handling, and transplanting causes the new hair to go dormant for several months after hair transplant surgery. Specific reasons and ways to overcome this are...
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Is a Hair Transplant Worth the Money? - Wednesday, January 20, 2010
I remember wrestling with this very subject before I started my own hair restoration journey. In my opinion, it's really a matter of how badly you want it. For me, hair loss was pretty devastating. My ego, confidence, and life started to suffer because I fixated so much energy on my hair - or more accurately, my lack thereof. It didn't take me long to realize that I'd be much happier with...
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Benefits of Laser Therapy For Hair Transplant Growth in Scar Tissue? - Tuesday, January 19, 2010
You're assuming laser hair loss therapy works by increasing blood flow/circulation to the scalp. I'm not so sure this is the case. One may argue however, that using laser hair treatment after hair transplant surgery may help increase the survival rate of the follicular units, especially those transplanted into...
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Hair Transplant from Another Donor to Replace Bad Hair Characteristics? - Monday, January 18, 2010
Unfortunately, transplanting hair from other donor doesn't work. Moreover, transplanting hair is only really feasible in areas of thinning or balding and not a viable option for those who don’t like their own hair characteristics. While you can wear a wig without surgical hair restoration, even real hair wigs do not contain live hair follicles...
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Yahoo Article Recommend MicroGrafts to Replace Hair Transplantation - What's the Difference? - Sunday, January 17, 2010
Today's state of the art surgical hair restoration involves follicular unit grafting - dissecting hairs as they occur naturally in groups of 1s, 2s, 3s, and 4s. Micrografts contain 1 to 2 haired follicular units or sub-follicular units (follicular units split apart to make smaller grafts). Some people use the terms micrografts and follicular units interchangeably which as you can see above, isn't always correct. Regardless of the...
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Scalp Sensations 20 Years After old Hair Transplant Hair Plugs - Thursday, January 14, 2010
Incisions made in the scalp during hair transplant surgery back in those days were large and very traumatic to the scalp. Thus, though I couldn't be sure - it's possible that the hair plugs and even scalp reduction procedures you received 20 plus years ago may have caused some permanent nerve damage that may be responsible for these sensations. Thankfully, surgical hair restoration has changed tremendously since...
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Treating Hair Loss Now or Going Bald Followed by Hair Transplant Later? - Wednesday, January 13, 2010
I can understand why allowing yourself to go bald and then later transplanting the balding scalp makes sense in theory however, there's one factor you may not be considering. While surgical hair restoration is a viable solution for many men and women with genetic pattern baldness, the donor hair supply is limited. Since hair loss is progressive and how far it will progress is unpredictable in nature, it would...
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Can I Get a Hair Transplant at 18 Years Old? - Tuesday, January 12, 2010
While age isn’t the only factor for determining hair transplant candidates, at 18, I'd say you are too young to consider surgical hair restoration. Genes are the number one cause of balding in both men and women worldwide. That said, I’d advise speaking to a physician to determine first if your hair loss is genetic (androgenic alopecia)...
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Hair Transplant Surgery to Fill a Small Bald Spot in the Crown? - Monday, January 11, 2010
Assuming your hair loss is genetic, the most common type of baldness, a miniature bald spot in the crown isn’t enough to consider hair transplant surgery. Male pattern baldness is progressive and transplanting hair in the crown may leave you with an unnatural looking halo of baldness around a tuft of transplanted hair...
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Using Arm Hair for Creating a Soft, Natural Hairline with Hair Transplant Surgery? - Tuesday, January 05, 2010
Not to burst your bubble at all, because your question is a good one - but the idea of using softer, finer hair for the hairline is not a new one. That said, since body hair growth yield is much less consistent and comes with a list of other potential problems, it's probably a whole lot better to consider softer, finer, scalp hair. With follicular unit extraction (FUE), these hairs can be targeted from...
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Resuming Contact Sports After Hair Transplant Surgery - Sunday, January 03, 2010
Ten days after surgical hair restoration, your new grafts are permanently secured to the scalp and would have to be surgically removed to get rid of them. Your new precious follicles are safe and secured underneath the scalp and new hair growth should begin between 3 to 5 months after surgery. Know that the hair...
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Is Diffuse Hair Transplant Growth at 2.5 Months Normal? - Monday, December 21, 2009
While we'd all love for our new hair to grow in uniformly, thick and dark; transplanted hair will grow at different rates and times and typically start out fine and colorless. At 2.5 months, having any signs of hair growth is extraordinary. Know that transplanted hair regrowth is a slow, gradual process that takes...
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Will 50% Hair Transplant Density Give me the Results I Want? - Sunday, December 20, 2009
At 50% of your original hair density, most hair transplant patients won't show any signs of balding under normal conditions. Harsh lighting, especially at certain angles may reveal signs of thinning hair and the "see-through" look others have referred to elsewhere on our hair loss forum. But the real question is: would you rather appear like you have minor thinning or be bald? For me, the choice was an easy one. It took 3 hair transplants of...
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Body Hair Transplants Using Leg Hair? - Thursday, December 17, 2009
In my opinion, don't even consider using body hair for hair transplantation unless you're scalp hair donor supply is used up (both via FUT and FUE). While some transplant surgeons have used body hair successfully in a select few patients, I've seen just as many (if not more) failed cases of body hair transplants. Quite honestly...
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Resuming Weight Training After a Hair Transplant - Monday, December 14, 2009
Resume weight training very gradually after surgical hair restoration. After about 2 weeks, it's safe to resume most weight training however, in my opinion start with light weights and work your way back up to doing heavy over the period of a couple of months. Be cautious of doing any...
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Does Donor Hair Grow Back After Hair Transplant Surgery? - Monday, December 14, 2009
Donor hair will not grow back after surgical hair restoration because the follicles are literally removed from beneath the surface of the scalp. During a typical follicular unit hair transplant (strip) surgery, a linear strip of tissue containing hair follicles is harvested, slivered, and cut into...
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Does "Shocked" Hair Transplant Grow Back Normally? - Thursday, December 10, 2009
Unless your natural hair surrounding the areas of the hair transplant was "shocked", your natural hair will continue to grow as normal. If your natural hair was shocked, it will resume growth around the same time your new transplanted hair grows in...
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Scalp Med or Hair Transplant Surgery? - Thursday, December 03, 2009
While Scalp Med infomercials are indeed very compelling, in my opinion, they're also not very realistic. If you can fixate your eyes away from the impressive looking before and after photos, glowing testimonies, and promotional propaganda, you'll see the small fine print that reads "results seen are not typical"...
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The Long Wait For My Hair Transplant to Grow - Monday, November 30, 2009
Nobody likes to wait, especially if you're experiencing post hair transplant shock loss. The first couple months after my first 2 hair transplants were miserable. I spent way too much time in front of the mirror and probably drove my wife crazy with how fixated I was on my hair or lack thereof...
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Experiencing Hair Loss on the Sides and Back of My Head - Is Hair Transplantation an Option? - Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Hair transplant surgery wouldn’t be a viable option for you at this time since you are losing "safe" hair and the reason for it is undetermined. Harvesting hair from areas vulnerable to loss significantly increases the risks of permanent transplanted hair loss later down the road. Since genetics typically only target hair on the top of the scalp, the first thing you need to do is find out...
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Does Hair Transplant Surgery Take More than a Day to Perform? - Sunday, November 22, 2009
Most follicular unit hair transplant procedures via microscopic dissection (FUT) are performed in a single day which could last up to 10 or more hours. Follicular unit hair transplant procedures via the follicular unit extraction (FUE) method may require multiple hours in multiple days. However, many patients require...
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Hair Growth 7 to 8 Days After Hair Transplant Surgery? - Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Transplanted hair typically starts growing the day they're implanted into the scalp. However, after 2 to 4 weeks, the majority of the growing transplanted hairs separate from the hair follicle and fall out (shed) while the follicles go dormant for several months. This phenomenon isn't fully understood however, it's believed to be related to the trauma of...
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How to Stop Continued Hair Loss After Follicular Isolation Technique (FIT) Hair Transplant Surgery - Monday, November 16, 2009
Finasteride and minoxidil are your two best bets at stopping the progression of male pattern baldness. In order for these hair loss solutions to be and remain effective, you will have to take them for life. In some cases, these two hair loss treatments can even reverse the effects of baldness. However, only hair transplant surgery is proven...
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Patient Experiencing Additional Hair Loss 18 Months After Hair Transplant - Monday, November 09, 2009
Traumatic stress which may include the loss of a loved one can cause temporary hair loss. Once the stressor is reduced or eliminated, hair typically returns to normal. One exception may be miniaturizing hairs due to male pattern baldness. Miniaturizing hair may be too weak to survive the stressor resulting in permanent...
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Is Two Weeks After a Hair Transplant Too Early for Shedding? - Sunday, November 08, 2009
What happens is this: transplanted hair will separate from the follicle 2 to 4 weeks after the hair transplant procedure leaving a healthy follicle behind to rest. In 3 to 5 months, the follicles will begin to wake up and start producing new and healthy hair. Hair will begin to grow thin and colorless but will thicken, darken, and mature over the period of a year plus. A hair transplant is typically seen as mature after about a year however, some softening and...
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Concealing a Surgical Scar with Hair Transplantation - Thursday, November 05, 2009
Depending on the location of the scar, you may be a candidate for hair restoration. Though hair growth in scar tissue has the potential to be less than the usual 90% plus success rate, in many cases, the appearance of a scar can be reduced and camouflaged by the transplanted hair growing through it...
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Is Hair Transplantation Expensive? - Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Surgical hair restoration can be expensive, especially if you end up needing more than one procedure. This is very likely depending on the amount of current baldness and future hair loss to come. Hair transplantation is not a cure, but can often yield significant cosmetically pleasing results in those patients who are qualified candidates. Clinics typically charge...
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Considering Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) Hair Transplant at the Young Age of 23 - Monday, November 02, 2009
23 is a rather young age to consider a hair transplant, especially if your hair loss is minimal. In my opinion, it may be better if you try proven non-surgical hair loss solutions like Propecia (finasteride) and Rogaine (minoxidil) for a couple of years first. Whether you ultimately and eventually select FUT or FUE, understand that hair transplants should be seen as a permanent solution...
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Pre Hair Transplant Scalp Exercises Causing Hair Loss? - Thursday, October 29, 2009
Scalp exercises can be a tremendous help in increasing scalp elasticity and thus, the amount of hair that can be harvested in a single hair transplant session. However, it's important to perform them correctly. Ultimately, you want to place your hands in the back of your head and pull up and down on the scalp, not the hair. If you are feeling tight pulling...
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How Important is Hair Loss Medication After a Hair Transplant? - Monday, October 19, 2009
In my opinion, Propecia (finasteride) and Rogaine (minoxidil) should be strongly considered as part of a patient's long term hair restoration plan. Hair loss is progressive and surgical hair restoration does nothing to slow down or stop the progression of male pattern baldness...
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How to Take Care of Your Hair Transplant the First Ten Days - Sunday, October 18, 2009
Your hair restoration physician should have provided detailed postoperative instructions, including how to wash and take care of your newly transplanted grafts the first ten days after hair transplant surgery. Below you will find a guide on how to take care of your grafts, wash your hair, and...
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Deciding on a Quality Hair Transplant Surgeon - Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Selecting a hair restoration physician takes careful research and is very personal. In my opinion, consult with Dr. Griffin, Dr. Shapiro, and any others you are considering for surgery. Also, see what their patients are saying by using the find feature of our hair restoration forum and view our patient websites...
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Scalp Discoloration Remaining 6 Months After a Hair Transplant - Monday, October 12, 2009
Scalp discoloration after a hair transplant usually disappears within a couple of months after the procedure. Cases of extended postoperative pinkness exist, but if you see no signs of it diminishing I'd advise you to speak to your hair restoration physician who may be able to prescribe something for you. Numbness or tightness of the scalp...
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Are Pimples on the Scalp 2 Months After Hair Transplant Surgery Normal? - Tuesday, October 06, 2009
Pimples on the scalp 2 months after hair transplant surgery are typical and usually a sign of activity underneath the scalp leading to hair growth to come. These pimples will go away in time even without treatment. However, applying a warm damp cloth on them a few times a day typically...
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Is a Hair Transplant Optimal for a 23 Year Old with Advanced Hair Loss? - Monday, October 05, 2009
I'd suggest that you're not an optimal candidate for a hair transplant surgery at this time. It often takes more than one hair transplant procedure to meet a patient's current goals let alone requirements in the event of future hair loss. What can be realistically accomplished with surgical hair replacement on higher classes of baldness also needs to be considered. If you do progress...
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Is Hair Transplant Surgery Ok for Men in their Early Twenties? Is it Permanent? - Thursday, October 01, 2009
Transplanted hair lasts as long as the hair on the sides and back of your head does. Since hair in this “safe zone” is resistant to DHT (the hormone responsible for genetic hair loss), other than some minor thinning to the area as you age, transplanted hair is considered “permanent”...
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Should I Try Propecia Before a Hair Transplant? - Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Since hair transplant surgery does nothing to prevent the progression of pattern baldness, non-surgical treatments like Propecia (finasteride) and Rogaine (minoxidil) are usually considered an integral part of a patient's long term hair restoration plan. If your hair loss hasn't stabilized, it would be a good idea to...
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Does Hair Taken from the Donor Region During a Hair Transplant Grow Back? - Monday, September 28, 2009
Hair harvested from the sides and back of the scalp (donor area) during a hair transplant will not grow back. This is because the hair follicles and surrounding derma papilla cells which promote hair growth have been completely removed. In follicular unit hair transplantation (FUT) via microscopic dissection, a linear strip of tissue containing hair follicles is...
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Can I Shave My Head After Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) Hair Transplant Surgery? - Sunday, September 27, 2009
If the punches used to extract the follicles via follicular unit extraction (FUE) hair transplant surgery were 1mm or smaller, scarring should be minimal under optimal conditions. However, if you shave your head completely, there will most likely be visible signs of scarring. My suggestion is to...
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16 Year Old Male Considers Hair Transplant Hairline Lowering Procedure - Thursday, September 24, 2009
Androgenic Alopecia (male pattern baldness) is a condition that typically starts affecting males in their early to mid 20s and continues over time. Since you are only 16, there are just too many question marks as to what the future of your hair holds. If you haven't experienced any hair loss or only a little by the time you...
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Hair Transplant Costs in Australia and a Caution to Young Patients - Tuesday, September 22, 2009
$7.20 in Australian money would be the current equivalent of approximately $6.26 per graft in US dollars. $6.26 for follicular unit transplantation (FUT) via microscopic dissection would be considered above average cost in most places around the world. 23 years old and a receding hairline, you are still at high risk for aggressive hair loss...
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Why Exposure to Sunlight After Hair Transplant Surgery May Be Dangerous - Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Technically, you can go out in the sun immediately after hair transplant surgery. But wear a loose fitting hat for the first ten days. After 10 days, you can wear any kind of hat or head covering that will protect you from the sun. After 2 weeks, if you prefer, you can apply sun block to your scalp...
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Concerns About Poor Hair Growth 9 Months After Hair Transplant Surgery - Monday, September 14, 2009
Everyone's transplanted hair grows at different rates. Several patients have experienced significant growth after 9 months and are typically referred to as "slow growers". Hopefully, this is the case with you which is indeed quite possible. Be sure to keep the lines of communication open with your hair restoration doctor and express...
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How Long Does it Take for "Shocked" Hair After Hair Transplant Surgery to Grow Back? - Sunday, September 13, 2009
I know from personal experience how discouraging shock loss a few weeks to a couple months after surgical hair restoration can be. However, post-hair transplant telogen effluvium (shock loss) is usually temporary and shocked hair typically begins to regrow back around the same time transplanted hair starts to grow...
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When is it Safe to Use Topical Concealers like Dermmatch, Toppik, and Courve After Hair Transplant Surgery? - Sunday, September 06, 2009
You are safe to use topical concealers again like Courve, Toppik, and Dermmatch after the first ten days. This will give the recipient area a chance to heal and the newly transplanted hair follicles to permanently attach themselves below the scalp. Hair restoration physicians have varying philosophies on...
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Is a Hair Transplant Painful? - Wednesday, September 02, 2009
The pain threshold and tolerance during the initial hair transplant needle injections can vary from person to person. Also, every hair restoration clinic has their own equipment and methodologies of adminstering local anesthetic. This can make an profound difference. No matter your threshold for pain, the local anesthetic injections don't...
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What's the Difference Between Bosley and Independent Hair Transplant Clinics? - Tuesday, September 01, 2009
Bosley represents a company that includes hundreds of hair restoration clinics worldwide. It’s virtually impossible to evaluate and prescreen all surgeons and clinics since there are so many and like any other large company, there is high turnover. Independent hair restoration clinics are easier to evaluate since they...
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Do Regular or Dissolvable Sutures Create Better Hair Transplant Scars? - Monday, August 31, 2009
Most hair restoration clinics that use dissolvable sutures create a double layer closure using the trichophytic closure technique with regular sutures on the outside and dissolvable sutures running through the underlying tissue. This helps to reduce tension on the wound. Thus...
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Hair Transplant - Six Months - No Hair Growth - Is This Unusual? - Thursday, August 20, 2009
Six months after hair transplant surgery is a little early to evaluate the final result. However, I would expect that you should have at least some new hair growth by now, unless you are a late bloomer. There have been others in your situation that started late and...
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Should I Get a Hair Transplant Now or Wait until My Hair Loss Gets Worse? - Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Hair transplant surgery must be approached strategically since donor hair is finite and future hair loss is unpredictable. A quality hair restoration surgeon will use donor hair sparingly in order to help you achieve realistic immediate and long term goals. In my opinion, all hair loss sufferers should consider medication to attempt to control future hair loss...
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Will Propecia Interfere with Body Hair Transplantation (BHT)? - Sunday, August 16, 2009
I too heard that Propecia (finasteride) can cause a decrease in the amount of overall body hair we have. If this is true, I would imagine that the best course of action for those considering body hair transplants (BHT) while on Propecia would be to use Propecia for a year first to see what effect it has on body hair. Remaining healthy body hair after...
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Can Rogaine Jump Start Early Hair Transplant Growth? - Thursday, August 13, 2009
It's perfectly acceptable to start on Rogaine (minoxidil) 1 month after your hair transplant. However, there's no hard evidence to suggest that Rogaine will jump start early transplanted hair growth. I've also not seen or heard any indication that Propecia (finasteride) can jump start early hair transplant growth. Know that you may experience an initial hair shedding...
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Grafts not Shedding 2 Months After Hair Transplant Surgery - Will this Stunt Hair Growth? - Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Though most transplanted hair typically sheds before the end of the first month after a hair restoration procedure, it's normal for some hair to hold on. While some of the grafts will continue to grow into healthy hair, others will detach from the hair follicle beneath the surface of the scalp but remain attached to the scalp. Disconnected hair won't grow, but will...
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Will my Existing Hair Grow at the Same Rate as Before Hair Transplant Surgery? - Tuesday, August 11, 2009
There is a possible risk of telogen effluvium (shock loss) that can occur to natural hair as a result of trauma to the scalp during surgery. This can happen any time hair is transplanted in between or around existing native hair. Unless the "shocked" hairs were already significantly miniaturized and on...
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Why does my Scalp Feel Tight After Surgical Hair Restoration? - Monday, August 03, 2009
During a hair transplant strip procedure, approximately 1.5 to 3 cm of scalp tissue containing hair follicles is removed and then the wound is sutured or stapled back together. In order to close the wound, your surgeon had to pull the two ends of the wound together creating minimal, but some tension that will create a feeling of tightness...
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Can My Body Hair Be Transplanted to my Bald Head? - Thursday, July 30, 2009
Your transplanted hair is probably still growing strong. However, since hair loss is progressive, male pattern baldness may have extended leaving you with thinning hair and/or additional bald spots. I believe that it’s better to use and deplete the scalp of all donor hair before considering use of body hair...
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Is it Possible to Transplant Lost Hair Back to its Original Location on the Scalp? - Sunday, July 26, 2009
Lost or shed hair cannot be transplanted into the balding areas and successfully grow. This is because even though the hair itself has fallen out, the follicle that grows the hair is still alive underneath the scalp. Hair follicles affected by male pattern baldness will simply stop growing new hair...
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What are the Side Effects of Hair Transplant Surgery? Can it Affect the Brain? - Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Since the brain lies beneath the skull and surgeons performing hair transplantation stay in the upper layers of the scalp's tissue, surgical hair restoration will have no impact on the brain. Like any other surgical procedure however, hair transplant surgery does come with potential risks that should be discussed with your surgeon before...
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Donor "Shock Loss" 2 Months After Hair Transplant Surgery - Monday, July 06, 2009
It sounds like you may be experiencing donor area telogen effluvium or "shock loss", a temporary hair loss caused by the trauma of surgery. This doesn't happen in every patient, but it's certainly not considered abnormal. In most cases, this hair loss is temporary and shocked hair will begin to grow back around...
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Hair Transplant Results at 3 Months? - Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Transplanted hair only typically starts to grow between 3 to 5 months after the hair transplant procedure. New hair typically starts growing fine and colorless and slowly thickens, darkens, and matures over time. Your new hair will also start to grow at different times at not all at once. This process of maturation takes up to a year which is why reserving...
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How Many Grafts to I Need for a Hair Transplant? - Monday, June 29, 2009
How many grafts you will need will largely depend on your hair restoration goals. Feel free to use our animated graft calculator to help you determine the number of grafts you may need to help you meet your goals. There are however, a number of variables that...
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Can Men with Thinning Hair Get a Hair Transplant - or is it only for Bald Men? - Saturday, June 27, 2009
Many hair loss sufferers with thinning hair have undergone successful hair transplant procedures to add more density to their existing hair. Note that when anytime hair is transplanted in between or around existing hair, there is a possibility of temporary telogen effluvium or "shock loss" (a temporary loss of existing hair due to a "stressor"...
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Hair Transplant "Graft" Terminology Wrongfully Misunderstood - Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Many veteraned hair transplant patients are familiar with the term "follicular unit grafting" and have come to know this as the today's "Gold Standard" in hair transplant surgery. What many don't know however, is that a "follicular unit" falls under a particular category of "micrograft" - a term often wrongfully associated with a much less favorable and also misconstrued term "minigraft".
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What does a Hair Transplant Cost? - Sunday, June 21, 2009
The average cost per follicular unit graft depending on the clinic, type of hair transplant procedure, number of grafts, etc is around $4 to $7 per graft. Multiplying your level on the Norwood Scale of hair loss by 1000 to 1500 can help you approximate the number...
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Hair Transplant Grafts "Popping" Out when Lifting Weights? - Monday, June 15, 2009
Lifting weights on day 5 after hair transplant surgery is risky unless what you're lifting is extremely light and focusing on doing dozens of reps. That said, it's highly unlikely that your transplanted hair grafts would "pop" out after...
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How Much does Eyebrow Transplant Surgery Cost? - Thursday, June 11, 2009
Eyebrow transplantation is a specialty area of surgical hair restoration. This delicate and artistic procedure is only performed by a handful of skilled hair transplant surgeons. Like any surgical procedure, there are risks involved and before undergoing this kind of procedure, it's important to research and learn how the procedure works, the benefits, limitations, and associated risks and maintenance. Selecting a quality physician...
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What is Today's Gold Standard Hair Transplant Technique - Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Today ultra refined follicular unit transplantation is the new gold standard in surgical hair restoration. Follicular units are hair groupings as they occur naturally in groups of 1, 2, 3, and sometimes 4 hairs. Physicians that continue to improve their surgical technique are now using minimally invasive tools to create tiny incisions and cut follicular units to fit perfectly and snugly into these slits.
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Rapid Hair Loss and Scalp Itching 9 Months After Hair Transplant Surgery - Sunday, June 07, 2009
There's a possibility that you have some kind of scalp infection (seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, eczema, folliculitis, etc.) that could be the underlying problem for the scalp inflammation. Alternatively, scalp itchiness can be a sign of new transplanted hair growth yet to come. The actual action of scratching your scalp itself might be causing the redness and inflammation. The good news is...
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How Hair Characteristics Play a Role in the Hair Transplant Result - Wednesday, June 03, 2009
Hair characteristics (color properties, thickness, etc.) can affect the overall result and appearance "illusion" of hair density in hair transplant surgery. Ultimately, thicker hair will result in more density with fewer follicular unit grafts. To accomplish the same level of hair density as a patient with thick hair, patients with thin hair may need...
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Is Hair Dye Safe to use with a Hair Transplant? - Thursday, May 28, 2009
Transplanted hair responds to the chemicals of hair dye the same way natural hair does. For those who dye their hair, the key is to find treatments with lower concentrations of damaging chemicals and don't use them too frequently. To learn more about which hair dyes...
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Will Health Insurance Cover Hair Transplant Surgery? - Wednesday, May 27, 2009
This topic has been discussed several times on our hair restoration forum. Whereas some have conjectured situations where it may be possible we have not seen or heard about a a case yet where health insurance covered their hair transplant surgery. Surgical hair restoration is an elective...
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How Long Will I Be Numb After a Hair Transplant? - Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Postoperative numbness after a hair transplant may only last a few days or could take several months or even up to a year to dissipate. In my personal experience, any numbness only lasted a few days for my first two hair restoration procedures...
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