Hair restoration surgery (hair transplantation, scalp expansion, flap grafting, etc.- See Surgical Hair Restoration) does exactly what its name says it does-it restores hair to areas of hair loss. It is a cosmetic procedure. Its purpose is to improve the esthetic image of the man or woman who has experienced loss of hair and wishes to restore his/her appearance. …
Is Hair Transplantation the Answer? Hair Loss is commonly thought of as something that occurs only in older men. But it happens in younger men, too—those who are not yet 21 years old. Because hair loss is generally unexpected before age 21 it can be a shock for a young man 15 to 20 years old to …
Some people want “a little extra” to enhance medical or surgical hair restoration (hair implants). Other people are temporarily or permanently unable to grow hair and are therefore not candidates for transplantation. And some may want to avoid any type of surgical procedure (hair implants) or may be attracted to the promise of unlimited density and fullness. …
The pain associated with the procedure is one of the greatest fears confronting the potential hair restoration patient. You should be concerned about the discomfort associated with the surgery. This is natural and questions about discomfort and its control should be discussed with the physician prior to surgery. Surgical hair restoration actually results in less operative discomfort than …
Hair grooming and styling are the final steps in giving a person the desired appearance after surgical hair restoration. Transplantation or other surgical hair restoration procedures (see Surgical Hair Restoration Treatments for information about procedures) restore hair to scalp areas where it was lost. Hair grooming and styling, when well done and regularly maintained, improve the final result of hair …
Hair loss occurs in women as well as in men, and increasing numbers of women seek medical or surgical treatment for thinning hair. The time is long past when women were unwilling to recognize their hair loss, or accept it as an inevitable consequence of aging. Hair transplantation is a hair-loss treatment option chosen by many women whose loss …
Stop: Good reasons to delay your hair transplantation surgery. Some young men with male-pattern baldness begin seeing their hair recede at an early age may be inclined to rush to begin the hair restoration process. But hair restoration surgeons know that, with young men, it sometimes pays to be patient. Some factors that may persuade you from jumping …
Most hair loss is due to genetic causes (link) but as women experiment with new hair styles, unique and stunning hair looks and more tortuous hair weaves and braids, they put themselves at risk for hair loss from a variety of non genetic causes. If you are suffering from any of the hair disorders below, make an appointment with a …
Myths about hair loss. You’ve probably been a part of a conversation like this—maybe around the holidays or at a bar with some friends. One friend will tell you: “Jim is losing his hair because he wears a hat all day on the job.” Usually, comments like that are met with quiet acceptance. Absent with facts at …
Hair loss in young men: this is your father’s male patterned baldness. Unfortunately for some young men or teens, this is your father’s hair loss you now see in the mirror. Male pattern baldness can strike some men at a very young age, causing some brief panic that spurs them to make rash or hasty decisions. But here’s …
This week, the ISHRS was highlighted in the CBC News discussing the latest trend in Hair Restoration Surgery, Beard transplants. Society is changing its way and beards are far more acceptable now. It’s a sign of masculinity. There are many reasons patients are seeking beard transplantation. For some, it could be because their hair grows in patchy or for …
Il trapianto di capelli è la risposta migliore? È opinione comune che l’alopecia sia un problema che colpisce solo gli anziani. In realtà, si manifesta anche in soggetti maschi più giovani e non ancora 21enni. Poiché prima dei 21 anni l’alopecia è di solito un evento inatteso, può essere scioccante per un ragazzo di 15-20 anni scoprire …
posted by John P. Cole, MD on July 7, 2014 There are many different sources for body hair. These include anywhere from the nape of the neck down to the top of the toes. These also represent many different types of hair. The variations are characteristic of the source. The source may include finer hair, straighter hair, curlier hair, coarser …
posted by William D. Yates, MD on July 22, 2014 African American Hair transplantation is similar in the basic mechanics to other ethnicities in hair transplantations. However, there are many unique factors which must be considered in the pre-op, operative and post-operative stages to ensure the most beneficial results. The pre-op factors to consider history of keloid or …
posted by Craig L. Ziering, DO, FISHRS on July 28, 2014 Perhaps nowhere else in the world is one’s appearance tied to their profession quite like Hollywood. For both male and female celebrities, the right hairstyles can shape careers and set the latest trends but can also hinder his or her future – especially if one’s thinning hair or receding hairline is fast becoming …
Baldness Linked to Coronary Heart Disease The International Journal of Cardiology published a study showing a possible link between Alopecia and coronary heart disease. A systematic literature search was conducted and looked at 31 studies involving 29,254 subjects with alopecia. Researchers found that alopecia was linked to an increased risk of coronary heart disease (OR 1.22), metabolic …