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| News : Archive for April - 2008 | |
When Can I Brush my Hair Normally After Hair Replacement Surgery? - Wednesday, April 30, 2008
The first two weeks after a hair replacement surgery are critical in terms of healing and securing of the follicular unit grafts in the scalp. Anytime after that, you are safe to brush your hair...
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Did My Hair Transplant Fail? I'm 12 weeks out from Hair Transplant Surgery with No New Growth- Wednesday, April 30, 2008
I speak with many hair transplant patients who seem to think that transplanted hair growth will be in full swing after 3 months, but this is a misconception. Though hair regrowth may start between 3 to 5 months post-surgery, implanted hair starts to...
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How much does Hair Transplant Surgery Cost and How Many Procedures Will I Need to Meet My Restoration Goals? - Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Cost will vary between hair restoration clinics. Some charge per follicular unit graft while other charge a flat session fee. The number of grafts/hairs needed to cover your scalp will depend on your degree of hair loss and your hair characteristics. The number of sessions you will need will depend on...
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Hair Transplant Patient Shares his Surgical Experience with Dr. Glenn Charles of Boca Raton, FL- Monday, April 28, 2008
I am a 37 year old man who was thinning hair in the back and a receding hairline in the front. I have always been a vain guy and looking young is important to me. That said, I checked out many different potential doctors and decided on Dr. Glenn Charles of the Charles Medical Group for hair transplant surgery, based on price and my consultation with him.
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Is Hair Transplant Surgery Permanent or Do I Have to Get Hair Implanted on a Regular Interval to Maintain it?- Sunday, April 27, 2008
The nice thing about hair transplant surgery is that the hair is permanent and will grow and look just like your regular hair. You can wash it, shampoo it, and style it however you like. Hair restoration is a surgical procedure where hair is removed from the...
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How Soon Can I Start Using Nizoral Shampoo 2% After a Hair Transplant? - Sunday, April 27, 2008
I have found that it depends on how your scalp is healing. If you are experiencing increased redness (a possible sign of irritation), Nizoral (ketoconazole) could further irritate it. With little or no redness at 2 weeks, you may be ok to...
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How Long After Hair Transplant Surgery Can I Color Dye My Hair? - Tuesday, April 22, 2008
The first couple of weeks are critical for postoperative healing and for the grafts to become secure in the scalp. Though I have never colored my hair, everything I have read indicates that waiting...
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Does Propecia Prevent Hair Transplant Shock Loss? - Monday, April 21, 2008
Propecia may help minimize the risk of shock loss however, this is only a concern if hair has been transplanted around or between existing hair. Any miniaturized natural or "native" hair that remains may also be at risk without the use of Propecia (finasteride) and may risk...
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Why is My Hair Loss Doctor Waiting to Hair Transplant my Bald Crown?- Monday, April 21, 2008
The "Halo" effect in the balding crown refers to continued hair loss that will cause the bald spot in the crown to expand, leaving a patch of transplanted hair and a "halo" of...
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When are the Transplanted Hairs Firmly Secured in my Scalp After Hair Replacement Surgery? - Thursday, April 17, 2008
Ten days after hair restoration surgery, your grafts will be firmly secured in your scalp. In the meantime, be sure to contact your physician to get detailed postoperative instructions. They are different depending on the clinic, so it is best...
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Sunburn on the Scalp After a Hair Transplant - Did I Kill My Transplanted Hair? - Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Firstly, don't panic. Though sunburn on a freshly transplanted scalp could be treacherous, at one month after surgery, the follicles are alive and well underneath the scalp. Patients are advised to keep their scalp away from the sun for the first several months because...
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Why Isn't it Noticeable That Hair Has Been Removed in the Donor Area After a Hair Transplant? - Wednesday, April 16, 2008
It has everything to do with scalp elasticity. After the strip is removed, there is a gap of flesh missing. I realize that is a graphic thought, but it's true. The hair restoration physician will only remove what can safely be harvested while preserving overall scalp elasticity to properly close the donor. Using state of the art tools...
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What is the Maximum Number of Grafts I Can Get in a Single Hair Replacement Surgery? - Monday, April 14, 2008
No hair restoration physician has magical powers so therefore the number of grafts is based on a few constants and a few variables that must be taken into consideration. In my below description, let's assume we are talking about a single patient going for the largest session size possible...
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Can I Use a Family Member's or Friend's Donor Hair for My Own Hair Transplant? - Monday, April 14, 2008
I know that a few hair restoratino physicians have tried to perform this in the past, but without success. The hair follicles that were transplanted, like organs in an organ transplant from an incompatible donor, were rejected and the follicles...
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Will Rogaine Help "Jump Start" a Hair Transplant? - Thursday, April 10, 2008
Honestly, I am not convinced that this works, but it certainly can't hurt. The only problem I have with using Rogaine for a short period of a time after hair replacement surgery is...
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Preventing Future Hair Loss and the Importance of Creating a Natural and Appropriate Hairline with Hair Transplant Surgery- Thursday, April 10, 2008
Hair transplantation is not just a clinical science, but an art. Creating a natural and cosmetically pleasing hairline is extremely important to the overall process. Additionally, physicians will work with the patient to create a hairline that the patient is satisfied with...
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Will Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) Ever Replace a Strip Surgery Hair Transplant?- Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Though follicular unit extraction provides yet another option to the patient, in my opinon, follicular unit transplantation (FUT) / strip surgery is not going anywhere for awhile, if at all. In my opinion, both procedures have benefits, limitations, and risks that should be considered.
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Did my Hair Transplant Fail? No Hair Growth 6 After Months - Wednesday, April 09, 2008
The results from hair transplant surgery are a gradual process. When hairs start to grow, they poke through the skin as thin, fine, and colorless, not visible to the naked eye but can be felt with the fingertips. 6 months is really way too early to make...
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What Factors Contribute to a "Failed Hair Transplant"? - Monday, April 07, 2008
I had a hair transplant almost two months ago and wonder what will the new hair look like when it initially grows? Has anybody ever heard of transplanted hair not growing? If so, what factors contribute to a failed hair transplant?
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How Soon After Hair Transplant Surgery Can I use Toppik? - Friday, April 04, 2008
Congratulations on your recent hair transplant surgery and for joining the "real hair club for men". Using toppik, Dermatch, Couvre, or other concealers are perfectly acceptable after the first 2 weeks of surgery. This will give your...
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Dr. Gabel Presents Hair Transplant Video Result of 3073 Grafts After Only 6 Months - Thursday, April 03, 2008
This presented hair transplant video displays a patient's before and after result of 3073 grafts after only 6 months. Sit back, relax, and let the music serenade you as you view this impressive hair transplant result at various angles.
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Dr. Steve Gabel of the Coalition Offers Free Hair Transplant Consults in Boise, Idaho- Thursday, April 03, 2008
Members of our patient driven hair loss forum community are familiar with the impressive ultra refined hair transplant procedure performed by Dr. Steve Gabel. We are pleased to announce that Dr. Gabel now offers free consultations in Boise, Idaho for...
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Hair Transplant Repair and Scar Revision - Wednesday, April 02, 2008
There are a number of ways to approach hair transplant repair depending on your individual circumstances. Choosing an elite hair loss doctor to perform your hair replacement surgical repair is the key to success. They will be able to work with you and...
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Losing My Hair in the Front at 19 Years Old - Can I Get Hair Replacement Surgery? - Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Androgenic alopecia (male pattern hair loss) is progressive and unpredictable. Because those with early onset of male pattern hair loss are more likely to suffer from greater amounts of baldness, hair replacement surgery becomes even more risky since a hair restoration physician must make good use out of a finite donor hair supply.
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Help, I am Losing my Hair from a Hair Transplant - What is Causing This? - Tuesday, April 01, 2008
I'm sorry to hear that you are suffering from hair transplant hair loss. Transplanted hair is typically permanent as long as hair in the safe zone isn't being impacted by hair loss...
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