Hair Restoration News

2/3/2012

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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The Hair Transplant Network Welcomes Dr. Sanusi Umar as Its Newest Recommended Physician
Sunday, December 11, 2011

The Hair Transplant Network recommends only the finest hair restoration surgeons worldwide. Our rigorous standards ensure that every physician we recommend has a proven record of providing their patients with excellent results. Thus, we are pleased to announce the newest addition to growing list of prescreened, quality hair restoration physicians,
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Your Assistance in Evaluating a Surgeon for Potential Recommendation
Friday, December 09, 2011

Today's state of the art hair transplants can produce dense and natural looking results when performed by skilled and experienced hair restoration surgeons. The Hair Transplant Network recommends only the world's finest surgeons based on our rigorous selection criteria which include feedback from real patients
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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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