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What are Hair Transplants and how do they work? |
Hair transplant
procedures rely on the genetics of hair growth. In the
vast majority of people who lose their hair, a sizable
portion of hair never falls out. This hair, usually a
fringe above the ears and around the back, is
genetically encoded to grow throughout life.
It is this permanently growing hair that serves as the
"donor" region. When its roots, or follicles, are
removed and transplanted to a thinning areas, the hair
will continue to grow indefinitely.
Depending upon the size and shape of the grafts, they
may be placed into small holes, strips or slits created
at the scalp's bare receptor site. |
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How long before it grows? |
| This varies somewhat
from individual to individual. Usually the grafts will
be "shocked" for a while by the procedures. The trimmed
hair that was visible in them may fall out and new hair
will begin to grow in about three months. |
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What happens to the "donor"
area of my head? |
| With new techniques, the
donor area is closed and surrounding hair covers the
site completely, usually leaving the surgery
undetectable even immediately after a procedure. |
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I have a lot of bald area.
How can it ever all be covered? |
A skillful, well-trained
surgeon is capable of removing broad portions of bare
scalp in appropriate cases using a procedure called
Baldness Pattern Reduction (BPR) or scalp reduction.
The scalp's natural flexibility permits portions to be
removed on multiple occasions, significantly reducing
the area that must be grafted. The usual fine line that
results, which is meticulously planned, is covered by
existing or transplanted hair. |
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How many of the grafts will
"take" or grow? |
| When done by an
experienced surgeon, you can expect virtually all of
your grafts to remain in place, if not subjected to
injury, and to grow some hair. |
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What about hair-growing
drugs and potions? |
| Our staff would be
pleased to counsel you in the use of minoxidil and other
compounds. Extensive studies conclude that the effects
of the FDA-approved medicated are limited, especially in
middle-aged and older men. If hair does grow, all new
growth is lost if its use is interrupted or stopped.
Generally, used throughout a lifetime, its results may
be far less satisfactory than surgical hair replacement. |
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How do I know if I am a good
candidate for hair replacement surgery? |
If you are in good
health and you have an adequate donor area, you are
probably an excellent candidate. Age is not a factor
except in treatment planning. Our staff will take into
account future hair loss and hair styles, then
individualize your treatment
To help determine your eligibility, simply fill out our
easy online form and our staff will provide a
complimentary, confidential consultation. |
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