| Hair Transplant News | 11/20/2009 |
| News : News Archive for July - 2008 | |
Hair Transplant Photo Update from Pat's Visit to the Farjo Clinic in the UK- Thursday, July 31, 2008
During the summer of 2007, Pat Hennessey, Publisher of the Hair Transplant Network visted with and observed both Dr. Bessam and Nilofer Farjo in live surgery. Mick from their office recently sent Pat one of these patient's one year result photos. We invite you to see this patient's one year result from this outstanding hair restoration clinic.
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Can I get a Hair Transplant with Thinning Hair and No Bald Spots? - Wednesday, July 30, 2008
People with thinning hair get hair transplants all the time. But you should consult with a surgeon to determine if hair transplantation is right for you. Transplanting hair in between and around natural hair can cause temporary shock loss (a temporary loss of some or all the native hair due to trauma to the scalp during surgery) or a...
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Will a Smaller Sized Head Produce Better Hair Transplant Results? - Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Hair transplant surgery is a surgical means of removing hair from one area of the scalp (the donor area - sides and back of the head) to balding areas (the recipient area - typically from the hairline to the crown depending on the area of loss). A smaller head won't necessarily mean a better result since you will also have a smaller donor area. The cosmetic result of a hair transplant depends upon...
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What if My Hair Transplant Doesn't Grow? - Thursday, July 17, 2008
From our previous discussion, you've chosen a first-rate hair restoration physician and even though you expected more hair growth at this early stage as other patients do, 5 months is still incredibly early to evaluate your hair transplant. Try your best to remain calm and patient. Give your hair transplant the proper time...
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The Hair Transplant Network Welcomes Dr. Marla Rosenberg of Toronto Who is Now Recommended- Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Dr. Rosenberg has been performing hair transplant surgery as the primary part of her practice for over 7 years in Toronto. Taking a customized approach for each patient, she combines the latest techniques to mimic nature and maximize the illusion of hair density.
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The Hair Transplant Network Welcomes New Recommended Surgeon Dr. Brandon Ross of LaJolla, CA- Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Dr. Ross has over 8 years of hair transplant experience and performs regular large sessions of high quality follicular unit hair transplantation with excellent results.
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Hair Transplant Repair of Old Hair Plugs - Tuesday, July 15, 2008
I speak to many patients who received hair plugs long ago who are considering hair transplant repair. Thankfully, the days of hair plugs are long gone. Today's hair transplants in the hands of an elite hair restoration physician can appear so natural that even your hair stylist won't...
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Waiting to Go Completely Bald Before Hair Transplant Surgery? - Monday, July 14, 2008
Though a quality hair restoration surgeon will consider multiple factors, many balding men with moderately thinning hair have undergone hair transplant surgery with great success. In my opinion, your son should consult with a qualified surgeon and work to create a long term hair restoration plan. Each person's genetic makeup is uniquely programmed for each...
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Will my Hair Growth Thicken 6 Months After a Hair Transplant?- Sunday, July 13, 2008
Fourteen weeks after hair transplant surgery is a typical time of doubt for the patient as they are on the threshold of new hair growth. But keep the faith. Hair restoration surgery is a gradual process and the result is not immediate.
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What is the Chance of Successful Hair Growth of Hair Transplant Surgery into Scar Tissue due to Aplasia Cutis? - Thursday, July 10, 2008
Transplant hair into a healthy scalp with good circulation is much like planting crops into fertile soil. As long as the crops aren't damaged during the planting and taken care of they will grow. However, transplanting hair into damaged skin (like scar tissue) may result in...
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Accelerated Healing After a Hair Transplant- Wednesday, July 09, 2008
It is quite common for patients to heal quickly in the recipient area. I also believe that being physically fit and living an overall healthy lifestyle can contribute to accelerated healing of hair restoration surgery. Graftcyte may also be helping...
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Ideal Hair Characteristics and Qualities for a Hair Transplant - Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Because most patients (especially those with advanced balding patterns) can't restore a full head of hair, hair transplantation is mostly about the art of illusion. Proper placement, angulation, and orientation of the follicular unit grafts will contribute to the overall appearance of coverage and hair density, especially using the "layering" effect.
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Do Smaller Hair Transplant Sessions Produce a Finer Scar? - Monday, July 07, 2008
Scar stretching is one such phenomenon that despite the surgeon's sincerest efforts can be related to a patient's individual healing characteristics. Simply put - some people are more susceptible to stretching than others. I imagine that this has something to do with the lack of supporting collagen in some patients...
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Sex Immediately After Hair Transplant Surgery - Will This Damage the Grafts?- Sunday, July 06, 2008
Physical activity after hair transplant surgery, including sex, is a very relevant concern to be addressed by your hair transplant surgeon. Read this article and discern whether or not sex immediately after hair restoration surgery is wise.
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Hair Transplant Scar Revision on an Existing Non-Transplant Related Scar - Thursday, July 03, 2008
The position of your scar from the operation will ultimately impact whether or not scar revision will be right for you. Typically, hair transplant surgeons can remove a strip of scalp with hair follicles in order to re-create a finer, thinner scar.
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Donor Scar Bleeding 3 Months After Hair Transplant Surgery- Wednesday, July 02, 2008
Typically around this time after hair translant surgery, hair may be starting to push through the scar and may become ingrown. The "raised" bumps therefore are simply ingrown hairs trying to work themselves out. In my experience, combing or brushing...
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How Many Grafts are Required in a Hair Transplant to give me Adequate Hair Density? - Tuesday, July 01, 2008
most patients can carry off a nice illusion of fullness when they achieve half of their original natural hair density. Average natural hair density without any hair loss is about 80 follicular units (FU) per square cm. Half of that would be around 40. Hair characteristics will also play a major role in achieving a proper...
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