Repair
When one undergoes a hair transplant surgery they should give the procedure as much consideration as they would any serious surgical procedure
My daughter is currently 16 years old. She started experiencing hair loss when she hit puberty (approximately 11 years old) as well as fairly serious acne. She has had numerous blood tests to check for various hormonal issues, but to date, no definitive diagnosis — everything appears within normal range. Oral contraceptives have gr...
Dear Janet: Thank you for your letter. Hair loss can be difficult to deal with at any age but it can be particularly hard for a young woman. Before addressing the possibility of surgery there are some other issues that should be mentioned. I think it‘s important that she ha...
What’s the difference between the Strip method and FUE (follicular unit extraction) for getting the donor hair?
My boyfriend has a form of CCCA (Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia) as well as mild Follicutis Keloidalis on the nape of his neck. I am...
What are the chances of having “shock loss” resulting from a hair transplant procedure?
Do the majority of hair transplant doctors consider it appropriate to transplant hair into thinning areas, e.g., front, mid-section, and/or crown, as opposed...
Is it possible to get eyebrow plugs? Or like an eyebrow hair transplant? The bottom needs to be filled out, and I have some bald...
If I have a hair transplant for my receding hairline will I look strange if I lose more hair behind it? I have limited funds...
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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.