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
I’m Asian, Chinese to be exact, and was curious about any distinct traits of “Asian hair” that may present unique challenges for hair transplant operations. I understand that Asian hair is typically comprised of 1 or 2 follicular units which is the reason the why most Asians have very straight hair. Does t...
Dear Alex: Thank for your letter. You certainly have a grasp of the unique traits and “Asian hair” and you bring up some interesting questions about the implications of hair restoration in the Asian population. You are correct that in Asians the follicular units tend to have one or two hair...
I’m 17 yeas old and I’m losing my hair like crazy. I went to my family doctor and he recommended Rogaine, but it is not...
I am a 43 year old African American male, and I had a hair transplant when I was 33. I consider my hair transplant to be one...
I am planning of getting married in June 2009. I would like to have a hair transplant before my wedding to improve my appearance. I am...
I figure the best way to know what questions to ask a surgeon I may see for possible hair transplant surgery, is to actually ASK...
My 9 year old daughter was born with a port wine stain birthmark on the right side of her face between her eye and sideburn area....
had a hair transplant when I was 20 and would prefer now to just have a buzz cut. I have a straight scar in the back...
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