April 26th, 2011
I’m 55 and throughout the years I have lost most of the hair on my head. I don’t think I have enough hair left to have a donor supply. Can hair be taken from other parts of my body?
Question: I’m 55 and throughout the years I have lost most of the hair on my head. I don’t think I have enough hair left to have a donor supply. Can hair be taken from other parts of my body? …
April 9th, 2011
I had an accident that left a large scar on my leg. It is extremely noticeable because the only place I don’t have any hair is on my legs. Is there a way to transplant hair to the scar site so that it’s not so noticeable?
Question: I had an accident that left a large scar on my leg. It is extremely noticeable because the only place I don’t have any hair is on my legs. Is there a way to transplant hair to the scar …
April 7th, 2011
I have lost most of my hair and am basically bald. Is there a way to use body hair, like chest hair, as donor hair?
Question: I have lost most of my hair and am basically bald. Is there a way to use body hair, like chest hair, as donor hair? Answer: For those patients who do not have much hair over the donor region …
January 10th, 2011
I’ve heard many people explain the difference between fue and the strip method in terms of the donor area scar, mainly that the strip method isn’t good if you wear your hair very short. But are there characteristics of the bald or thinning that determine which approach is more appropriate?
Answer: Follicular Unit Extraction or FUE is another method of harvesting follicular unit grafts. Unfortunately, the survival statistics of the follicles harvested with FUE is much lower than harvesting using the strip method. FUE is best utilized when the proposed …
January 9th, 2011
It may not sound very manly but I’ve always been very squeamish when it comes to pain. I’d love to get a hair transplant but I’m very hesitant that it might involve a lot of pain or discomfort. How much pain is generally associated with hair transplants and how is it managed?
Answer: Today, there is very little discomfort or pain during the procedure since we premedicate with Valium followed by local anesthetics. Most patients say they experience more discomfort at their dentist than undergoing hair transplantation. As I mentioned, during the …
January 8th, 2011
I’m about a 4 on the Norwood Scale and I’d like to know if, based on that, I’m more or less likely to suffer shock loss? Does shock loss occur more frequently in those with less or more hair loss, or is that not a factor at all?
Answer: Shock loss is a natural phenomenon which occurs in transplanted areas to residual surrounding hairs. Typically, any follicles which are genetically programmed to continue growing for at least another 12 months will regrow, whereas follicles destined to stop growing …
January 7th, 2011
I’m in my late 20s and I’ve been experiencing some thinning over the past several years. I don’t think it’s extreme enough to consider hair transplant surgery yet, though I recognize that I’ll probably need a transplant at some point in the future. Right now I’m looking for some milder treatment, such as medications or even lasers. My question is, who is the best person to discuss my hair loss treatment with? Are hair transplant surgeons experienced with just surgery or other treatments too? Would another type of doctor be better to go to at this point?
Answer: Depending on family hair loss history, the earlier medical treatment is started the better the chance of stopping future hair loss. The medical treatments available today are limited to Rogaine (Minoxidil) and Propecia. Rogaine, which is topical Minoxidil has …
