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When one undergoes a hair transplant surgery they should give the procedure as much consideration as they would any serious surgical procedure

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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...

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I had one hair transplant procedure some 12 years ago which has left me with a lengthy single incision scar from the donar area, to me...

I had a hair transplant over 14 months ago and I have never been more worried or stressed. I read your article on shock loss and...

I was wondering if it is possible for an African American to have a successful hair transplant? I do not know anyone who has ever...

My 27 year old sister underwent a hair transplant to lower her hairline. To my knowledge she had no hair loss but just wanted to kind...

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...

How young is too young to have a hair transplant? I am currently 20 years old and have lost about 40% of my hair. I just began...

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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.