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| News : Archive for February - 2009 | |
Hair Transplant Photo Updates from our Visit with Dr. Brandon Ross- Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Recently, Dr. Ross provided us with 6 month progress pictures from the patient we observed in live surgery. We invite you to see these hair transplant progress photos and offer your feedback.
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Where to Take Hair in a Second Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) Hair Transplant Procedure- Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Extracted hair follicles don't grow back even though the surrounding hair does after follicular unit extraction (FUE) hair transplant surgery. Therefore, when your head is re-shaved for another FUE procedure, only non-extracted hair follicles can be...
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Is it Possible to Graft Hair into Previously Burned Areas with Hair Transplant Surgery?- Sunday, February 22, 2009
Much like a garden with a number of plants growing quickly and healthy in fertile soil, transplanted hair grows optimally in healthy skin tissue. Just as rocky soil may choke some of the plants, scar tissue may be responsible for less than optimal growth...
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Using Microscopes Verses Loupe Magnification in Hair Transplant Surgery - Thursday, February 19, 2009
Slivering is the process in hair transplant surgery where the donor strip is cut into smaller sections, making it easier to properly trim the follicular unit grafts. While loupe magnification can be used for the trimming process, the use of microscopes is still considered optimal. Studies show...
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Dr. Cam Simmons of Toronto, Canada is Now Recommended on the Hair Transplant Network- Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Recently, Dr. Cam Simmons, his technique, and results were carefully reviewed by our hair loss forum community in consideration for recommendation. After extensive research and input from members of our community we are pleased to announce that Dr. Cam Simmons of Toronto, Canada has been approved for recommendation on the Hair Transplant Network.
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Is Hair Shedding 2 Months After Hair Transplant Surgery Normal?- Monday, February 16, 2009
Typically, transplanted hair starts to fall out between 2 to 4 weeks after hair transplant surgery. However, it's not unheard of for this process to take a little longer. Additionally, some of the hairs may have detached from the hair follicle (which happens during the normal shedding process after surgery) but remain...
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Is Transplanting Hair from the Body to the Scalp Possible and an Effective Hair Loss Solution?- Sunday, February 15, 2009
Though some body hair is more viable for transplanting than others, yes, body hair transplantation is possible. However, transplanting body hair to the scalp is usually far less efficient and consistent than using scalp hair. Most hair restoration surgeons will recommend...
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Approaches to Hair Transplant Scar Repair- Thursday, February 12, 2009
Hair transplant scar repair is typically approached in two different ways and the approach taken often depends on the patient's ultimate goals and current need for repair. In order to attempt to minimize your scar, a surgeon may harvest the original scar and close the donor area using today's gold standard trichophytic technique...
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Is 50 Grafts Per Square CM Enough Hair Density for the Hairline in Hair Transplant Surgery?- Wednesday, February 11, 2009
50 follicular units per square centimeter (FU/cm2) is more than most people think, especially if they are shingled and larger grafts are placed behind it during hair transplant surgery. Most hair loss doctors will tell you that it takes a 50% loss in order to start appearing like you have thinning hair...
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Resuming Exercises After a Hair Transplant- Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Restarting your daily workout routine after hair restoration surgery should be a gradual process. As you get back into the gym, start slowly and use common sense. If you feel any strain, stop the exercise immediately and move onto something else. Hair transplantation should be seen as...
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Are Women with DHT related Hair Loss Hair Transplant Candidates?- Monday, February 09, 2009
You very well could be a candidate for a hair transplant if your hair loss is DHT related. However, I'd consider consulting with a dermatologist to rule out any other possibilities as well. They can also do hair miniaturization tests to see if other areas of your scalp are affected and discover why. Keep in mind that hairline recession, especially in women can be due to...
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Dr. Shelly Friedman of Scottsdale, Arizona is now Recommended on the Hair Transplant Network- Sunday, February 08, 2009
Dr. Shelly Friedman has been performing hair transplant surgery as the primary part of his practice for over 25 years. Just as the hair transplant industry has evolved significantly over time, so has Dr. Friedman’s technique. Today, Dr. Friedman performs regular large sessions of ultra refined follicular unit grafting in Scottsdale, AZ with impressive results.
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Is Hair Coloring Safe 3 Weeks After Hair Transplant Surgery?- Thursday, February 05, 2009
Hair shedding is a standard part of the hair transplant "process" and typically occurs 2 to 4 weeks after surgery. Hair regrowth starts between 3 to 5 months and takes up to a year to mature. Two weeks after the procedure, the transplanted hair is secure in your scalp and the recipient area pretty well healed, at least visually. Though hair coloring generally...
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Hair Transplant Hair Growth Timeline - Speeding up the Process- Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Some hair restoration physicians have conjectured through experimentation that Rogaine (minoxidil) may help jump start early hair growth. To date, no clinical studies or concrete evidence exists proving this claim. Likewise, some patients are under the misconception that MSM (Methyl Sulfonyl Methane) may do the same. But though MSM may help hair grow faster and healthier...
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Will an Irritated Scalp due to Thickening Spray Negatively Impact Hair Transplant Hair Growth?- Tuesday, February 03, 2009
If you consider a garden metaphor, plantation and vegetation are best for growing in healthy, fertile soil. Too many roots, rocks, or bad soil may impact growth. The same thing goes for hair transplantation. Assuming the follicular unit grafts aren't damaged in any way prior to insertion into balding areas, a healthy scalp will maximize hair growth...
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Hair Transplant Failure? No Hair Growth After 11 Months- Monday, February 02, 2009
Transplanted hair regrowth typically starts between 3 to 5 months after hair restoration surgery and matures after about a year. If neither of you are seeing any new transplanted hair growth after 11 months, there's a possibility that the procedure failed for...
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