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
What is the hair length needed to cover an average donor harvest scar on the back of the head? I currently keep my hair short on the sides (less than 1/2 inch) Also, where on the back of the head is hair strip collected from? Parallel to the ears? How long...
Dear “Worried about Scar Camouflage,” Thank you for taking the time to write! An average donor harvest scar should be done with a trichophytic edge these days, so hair should be growing through it rendering it nearly invisible. However, even without completing that extra step (which I consider essential but not al...
I scar, bleed, bruise and keloid easily… will this affect the outcome of a hair transplant? Would I be better off going with FUE or th...
What’s the difference between the Strip method and FUE (follicular unit extraction) for getting the donor hair?
I am considering a hair transplant and would like to have the procedure and not be overly obvious about it. What are my options in...
Does Propecia cause prostate cancer?
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...
I’d like to start taking Propecia, but I heard that it can cause prostate cancer. Is this true and if so what else can I...
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