| Hair Transplant News | 11/20/2009 |
| News : News Archive for May - 2008 | |
How do Female Hair Transplants Work if Women Have Thinning Hair All Over? - Thursday, May 29, 2008
The type of hair loss that causes thinning hair all over the scalp is referred to as diffuse alopecia. More commonly found in women, those with diffuse alopecia are typically not good hair transplant candidates. Just as you suggested, there really is no donor area "safe zone". Typical causes of this balding condition include...
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Are Hair Transplants Only for the Completely Bald? - Wednesday, May 28, 2008
You do not have to wait until you are completely bald to consider hair transplant surgery. The decision to undergo hair restoration however, should never be taken lightly and it's important that you take the time to educate yourself.
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How Many Grafts in Hair Transplant Surgery Will Give Me Enough Hair Density? - Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Typically at 50% of your natural hair density, you will present a good illusion of hair fullness. Since the average natural hair density without hair loss is approximately 80 follicular units per square cm...
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Rapid Hair Loss Above the Donor Strip After Hair Transplant Surgery - Help! - Sunday, May 25, 2008
The back of my head, above where the donor strip has been harvested, approximately 3 x 3 inches of my natural hair has fallen out and this area is now completely bald. Is this bad or is this normal? What should I do? I am very concerned. Please answer ASAP.
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Does a Hair Transplant Leave Scarring? - Thursday, May 22, 2008
Any time skin is cut, it will leave a scar. Therefore, hair transplant surgery is not without scarring. There are two hair transplant techniques worth considering. Both of them have benefits and drawbacks that should be carefully evaluated before deciding on a technique.
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Is my Transplanted Hair in Danger of Falling Out without Propecia or Proscar? - Thursday, May 22, 2008
The good news is, transplanted hair is permanent and does not require the use of Propecia or Rogaine. Hair restoration surgery operates on a principle known as "donor dominance". This means that transplanted hair keeps it's donor characteristics and is...
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Failed Hair Transplant or Natural Hair Loss Progression? - Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Though a hair transplant isn't fully mature until approximately 12 months after surgery; most patient see significant new hair growth by 9 months. Given your description above, I am wondering if your transplanted hair did grow but that your hair loss has...
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Help Selecting a Quality Hair Restoration Physician for Hair Transplant Surgery - Tuesday, May 20, 2008
All 4 hair transplant surgeons you are considering are members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians and do excellent work. Who to select is a decision that only you can make. In my opinion, you would be wise to consult with each of them, learn about their philosophies, ask questions, and...
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Dissatisfied with my Hair Transplant at 7 Months - What Should I Do? - Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Firstly, try not to overstress yourself. 7 months after hair restoration surgery is too soon to evaluate the final result. Many patients start to see significant hair growth at this point, but the hair has a lot of...
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Dr. Cooley Patient Shares His Hair Transplant Photos and Experience- Tuesday, May 13, 2008
I had two previous hair transplant procedures performed by a highly regarded surgeon in Phoenix in 2002 and 2005. Obviously, there are other great surgeons listed on the Hair Transplant Network, but there are some intangible things that I believe make Dr. Cooley one of the best.
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Concerns about Hair Shedding and Shock Loss After Hair Replacement Surgery - Monday, May 12, 2008
It is perfectly normal for hair shedding of the new grafts which typically occurs between two to four weeks after hair restoration surgery. You will lose most, if not all of the new hair, but don't worry. Below the surface of the scalp, the follicles are...
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Can I Wear a Hat to Hide my Hair Transplant? - Sunday, May 11, 2008
The good news is, yes - you can wear a loose fitting hat immediately after your hair transplant procedure, even before you step outside of the clinic. Be sure that you put it on and take it off carefully and gently as to not rub against the newly transplanted hair. Ten days after your...
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Reversing a Hair Transplant: Is it Possible? - Wednesday, May 07, 2008
There are certainly options for hair transplant repair, but there is no way to reverse it completely and make it look like a “virgin” scalp. This is most likely why our recommended surgeon is working with you on developing realistic expectations...
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Concerns about Scab Removal and Hair Shedding 12 Days After Hair Transplant Surgery - Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Every hair restoration physician has their own set of hair transplant postoperative instructions so it is important to follow then. However, at 12 days, the follicular unit grafts are secured in your scalp and would have to be surgically removed. I have found that...
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How Long Does a Hair Transplant Take? - Sunday, May 04, 2008
The surgical aspect of the hair transplant procedure takes approximately 8 to 10 hours, but you won't see the final result from a single procedure for about a year. The procedure is a process that involves the surgery, healing time including suture/staple removal...
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