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. 

Physician Answered Q & As

Can you tell me what eyelash transplantation entails and if it is possible to have it performed on a budget?

The mechanics of the eyelash transplant is similar to a normal transplant, which entails- 1) Removing the donor tissue (usually the back of the scalp), 2) dissecting the hairs into single hair micrografts under the microscope, 3) making the incisions in the eyelash plate, & 4) Inserting the grafts. The making of the incisions...

Top Q & As

How many hairs can be transplanted during one hair transplant session? Can a person just keep going back for more to fill in bald spots?

I have undergone 3 hair transplant procedures and thought that they were successful. However, recently I have noticed further hair loss and am concerned that the...

My sister underwent a hair transplant two years ago and is very unhappy with her results. To tell you the truth, to me it looks...

I had a transplant about one year ago to hide a scar from a brow lift. Unfortunately, the scar is still very visible, but what...

I had a hair transplant over 5 years ago and was fully aware that I would need 3 to 4 more hair transplant procedures to cover a bald...

This might seem like a silly question, but can I keep my head shaved to a military cut if I have a hair transplant? I’d...

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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.