Frequently Asked Questions
How common is hair loss?
Everyone loses
hair on a daily basis at a rate of approximately
50 to 150 individual hairs per day. Usually the
hair will grow back. If the hair follicle is
thinned, however, this re-growth does not occur.
All men experience some degree of gradual hair
loss in their lifetime as a result of natural
aging and changes in the male hormone androgen.
Women also may experience hair loss.
Is male pattern baldness
(androgenetic alopecia) caused by anything
I am doing? What about high stress levels or
the type of shampoo I use?
There is no proof that male pattern
baldness is related to tight scalp muscles,
mental stress, frequency or type of shampoo
or any skin conditions. Certain other medical
conditions can cause hair loss, however. Our
staff will advise you on the type of hair loss
that you may be experiencing.
How do I know if I am a good candidate
for hair transplantation surgery?
The ideal
candidate for hair restoration surgery has healthy
hair on the sides and back of the head. These
sites are used as donor areas for the grafts.
Patients with well-defined
baldness, thinning hair, and those with limited
hair loss due to scalp injuries or repeated cosmetic
procedures are generally good candidates for
hair restoration surgery. Our staff will advise
you of treatment options during an initial consultation.
Does the procedure hurt much?
With the
use of local anesthesia
and intravenious sedation, discomfort during
the procedure can be eliminated.
Will my transplanted hair eventually
fall out?
When you have hair grafted
from the back and sides of your scalp (an autograft)
to your balding areas, the hair will begin
growing, and keep growing throughout your life.
Will
I be able to swim and enjoy other physical activities
with my new hair?
You will be able
to participate in any of the activities you enjoy
within five to seven days after treatment. Your
transplanted hair is permanent and may be washed,
cut or dyed.
View our online hair transplant gallery of before and after pictures.
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