FAQ

In this section you’ll find the most frequently asked questions covering many aspects of hair loss and hair transparent surgery. We’ve compiled this FAQ to help users more efficiently navigate our Q&A section as well as effectively learn what questions and concerns they might need to consider before undergoing hair transplant surgery  

Physician Answered Q & As

Is it possible to have a hair transplant and wear a hard hat after a one week vacation? I’m a builder and need to wear protective head gear when I’m on the job.

You can wear the hard hat after one week. The hat will not hurt the grafts but can be irritating to the donor area. The donor area should be watched closely to prevent any inflammatory response and a generous amount of antibiotic ointment should be applied to the area. The...

Top Q & As

What’s the difference between the Strip method and FUE (follicular unit extraction) for getting the donor hair?

Hello, I was wondering if you could help me. I am withholding my name for the time being. On August 8, 2007 I went for a consultation...

Is having a hair transplant a good option for an African American man? I have been losing my hair for the past 2 years and I...

I really would like to have a hair transplant, but I’d prefer not to have long scar on the back of my head. My co...

Do I really have to wait until I am 30 or older to have a hair transplant? I’ve been losing my hair for 5 years now si...

I’ve had two poor hair transplants in 2003 and 2004 and I am at my wits end. Unfortunately, I did not do enough research and have ju...

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