Hair Loss
Androgenetic alopecia, commonly known as male pattern baldness is the most common form of hair loss affecting both men an women. Currently there are only two FDA approved medications to treat the condition, and of course surgical intervention. While hair transplant surgery can be an extremely effective and satisfying treatment for many, not all people suffering from hair loss will benefit from the procedure. Only an experienced hair transparent surgeon can help you determine if you are a candidate for hair loss surgery.
What risks, if any should be told to a patient with a VP shunt before doing a hair transplant procedure, and should the risk of disconnection be mentioned, and/or should patient not be allowed to do a hair transplant? – John
Dear John, Thanks for taking the time to write! Let me try to answer your question as best I can. Ventriculoperitoneal shunts are rare. Basically they channel excess fluid from around your brain to elsewhere in the body. These shunts do not typically involve blood or the circulatory system. For most...
My wife keeps telling me that I need a hair transplant so here I am doing some research. Here’s my situation, I am 31 years ol...
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What’s the difference between the Strip method and FUE (follicular unit extraction) for getting the donor hair?
I recently read an article and a guy was losing his hair after an illness, and he asked if his insurance would cover him to...
First I would like to thank you for this wonderful resource. I am a 52 year man who has always had very thick hair until the...
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...
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The International Alliance of Hair Restoration Surgeons is a consumer organization that selectively screens skilled and ethical hair transplant surgeons. The IAHRS does not offer an open membership policy to doctors practicing hair transplatation, and is the only group that recognizes that all surgeons are not equal in their skill and technique. Its elite membership seeks to represent the best in the discipline, the true leaders in the field of surgical hair restoration.