Shock Loss

Shock loss or effluvium, the shedding of native hair after hair transplant surgery can potentially effect any hair transplant patient, but in most cases is a temporary phenomenon in which the shocked or shed native hair will regrow.

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About the IAHRS

The IAHRS is an organization whose membership is limited exclusively to state-of-the-art hair restoration surgeons. The IAHRS is the patient’s advocate, the ethical physician’s voice, and the standard for the profession.

Physician Answered Q & As

Are Hair Transplants Appropriate If You Are Only Experiencing Frontal Hair Loss?

I began to notice my hairline receding about 5 years ago at the age of 24, At the time I just thought it was normal and didn’t think to much about it. I kind of regret that now because my looks have changed a lot and my hair loss is about 2 in...

Propecia

Dear Adrian, Although the side effects of Finasteride are being closely scrutinized, you may have benefited from trying it when you were 24. Now that you have the frontal loss at 29, the only way you’ll get the hairline back would be with hair transplants or a toupee. Of course, ongoing ha...

Top Q & As

Recent Hair Club Hair Transplant – Need Advice

Please let me know what you think. I’m 19 years old and had a hair transplant last year with The Hair Club. I think things we...

Propecia

Megasessions vs. Smaller Sessions – Which Is Better?

I’ve been reading a lot about megasessions on the internet. Some clinics are offering 5000 or more grafts in one sitting. I’d love to have...

Strip Hair Transplant

My Son’s Hair Transplant Has Resulted In a Tightness and Pulling Feeling – Need Advice

My son had a hair transplant done 9 yrs ago and has had a major problem ever since. He has tightness/pulling over half of his...

Repair

Concerned About The Appearance of a Hair Transplant If Hair Loss Continues To Progress

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...

FAQ

Is It Possible To Have a Successful Hair Transplant Just In The Crown?

I’m 28 years old and my hair loss seems to be isolated to the top top of my head. My hairline is still very thick an...

FAQ

Hair Transplant For Balding Crown – Is This a Good Idea?

I’m 43 years old and I have been slowly losing my hair for the past 15 years. I seemed to have retained a pretty good hairline, ev...

Propecia

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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.