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What to Do with Bald Patch After Facelift? 22 answers

I have a bald patch above my ear and slightly in front of each. Its like the sideburn is higher and almost gone. I had a very weak hairline before my...

How Long Does Hair Transplant Last? 21 answers

I'm considering a hair transplant and I have male pattern baldness. Is surgery just a temporary solution? How would I be able to achieve full head of...

How Much Does Hair Transplant Cost? 15 answers

Hard to figure out what i should pay for a hair transplant procedure.  even price ranges would be helpful at this stage.  I thank you for...

Hair Growth After Hair Transplant 14 answers

I had a hair transplant of about 2,600 follicular unit extraction (FUE) grafts Nov 08. New hair is now visible in the frontal area, but it is sparse...


How Long After Hair Transplant Surgery Can One Comfortably Go out in Public? 13 answers

Obviously anyone considering a hair transplant procedure is hoping to improve their outward appearance, but for those of us hoping to do so with...

Who is a Good Candidate for Hair Transplant? 12 answers

I am 21 years old, and I began losing hair when i was 19. The area around my hair line is very thin now. I was wondering, is hair transplant is an...

How Does a Hair Transplant Work? 12 answers

I assume hair tranplant surgery is indeed that, surgery. But what are the steps that you go through during hair transplantation?

Follicular Unit Extraction or Strip for Hair Transplant? 12 answers

Which of the procedure is better for Hair transplant: Follicular unit extraction or strip hair transplant?

Can a Person with No Hair Loss Get Hair Transplant? 12 answers

If someone (a woman) naturally has thin hair without loss over time, and wants fuller and  thicker hair, would she be a good candidate for Hair...

Can a Hair Transplant Be Used to Create a New Hairline (Not One That Has Receded)? 12 answers

I hate how large my forehead is and am wondering if I could reduce its size by implanting hair so that my hairline comes down farther.

What to Expect 6 Months After Hair Transplant? 10 answers

I had a hair transplant of 2600 grafts (FUE method) Nov/08. New hair started to grow around the 3rd month (Feb). I'm now almost at the 6th month(May)...

Can You Change Your Hair Texture with Surgery? 10 answers

I have rough dry hair and i was hoping if there was a surgery anywhere that can change it permanently, Are there any surgery at all that can change...

How to Avoid Pluggy Look from Hair Transplant? 10 answers

Wondering how you can get hair transplants without a pluggy look? it seems that some guys get that after-procedure look, others dont. i obviously dont...

Hair Transplant Side Effects 10 answers

What kind of side effects are possible with hair transplant surgery? Could your real hair end up falling out?

How Long Should I Wait to Shower After Eyebrow Transplant? 10 answers

How long should I wait to shower my eyebrows after eyebrow transplant.

How Can I Thicken my Eyebrows? 10 answers

I have eyebrows that are very thin and feminine. They make the top half of my face appear girl-like. I would like to know if there is a procedure...

Can Transplanted Hair Be Removed and Repositioned? 10 answers

I had 4 hair transplants and the last doctor went to far down and made an unnatural pattern, I want to know if the hair can be removed by the FUE...

Hiding Scar Through Hair Transplant? 9 answers

How long do I have to wait before I can get hair transplant over a recently excised 0.6 cm pox scar in my cheek, in an attempt to cover the scar?

Is NeoGraft the Best Hair Transplant Method? 9 answers

I Keep Seeing NeoGraft on the News. Is This Best Way to Do Hair Transplatation Now?

Why Didn't Hair Transplant Work? 9 answers

After receiving 1000 follicular units to my hairline 14 months ago, nothing has grown in. In fact, I continue to recede. During this time, I was put...

Do All Women with Hair Loss Actually Qualify for a Hair Transplant? 9 answers

It appears that hair loss transplants are easier for men than for women. What are the reasons? What would be a reason that a woman would not qualify?...

What Options Do I Have for Hair Restoration? 8 answers

My hair is thinning, and I don't want to go bald. What treatments are available to stop hair loss and restore hair?

Hair Transplant Doctor Best for Hair Loss Treatment? 8 answers

Recently I have been having a lot of hair loss; thinning dramatically. I do not know where to turn to find out way. Any suggestions? Would I go to my...

What Type of Doctor Does Hair Restoration? 8 answers

Losing my hair now in my early 40s.  what doctor does hair replacements? all i heard of is bosley

Limitations of Hair Transplant? 8 answers

I have a 2 cm. linear scar within my beard as a result of a mole removal I had last year. Can I get hair transplant over this type of scar? Does the...

Alternative Hair Restoration Procedure? 8 answers

Is there such thing as a hair replacement sugery other than transplanting hair from behind the head to the bald spot? I was just wondering because I...

What Constitutes a Natural-looking Hairline? 8 answers

Several doctors warn about getting stuck with a hair transplant surgeon who doesn't understand hair loss and creates an artificial looking hair line....

Hair Implants for Woman in Her 20's? 8 answers

Is it possible to have hair implants if you are a woman in her mid 20's and just have over-all very thin hair?

What is the Maximum Number Grafts That Can Be Done in One Transplant Session? 8 answers

Fifteen year since my last transplant session. it took 2 or 3 sessions to do approx. 1200 grafts. has the process improved in the last 15 years?

Hair Transplant or Topical Treatment? 8 answers

My mom is 45 years old and has a dreadfully thin crown area. does she need a transplant or should she try to work with a derm for a more topical...

Eyebrow Transplant for Hair Loss Due to Alopecia? 8 answers

Can eyebrows be restored if they were lost due to alopecia. I have unsuccessfully been receiving injections at the eyebrow site.

Is It Difficult to Hide Hair Restoration Surgery? 8 answers

I'm almost 24 and have a receding hairline. I talked to a doctor about it and I should get about 1400 grafts. I don't appear to be losing hair...

Will Foot Surgery w/ Local Anesthesia Ruin Hair Transplant? 8 answers

I had hair transplant surgery in July of 2010. I will be having foot surgery with local anesthesia in June of 2011. Will this ruin my hair transplant?

Can You Have Hair Transplant Surgery if You Are Taking Celexa? 8 answers

It states on websites that tricyclic anti depressants must be stopped 2 weks before surgery but how about ssri's?

Sweat and Hair Grafts 8 answers

Sometimes I work out in the evenings. Obviously I shower afterwards, but don't always wash my hair until the next morning. Is this bad for...

How Long Until I Can Work out After Hair Transplant Surgery? 7 answers

I had hair transplant one month ago. Can I go to the gym and workout (gym exercises) now? Please tell me.

Is FUE Hair Transplant the Best Harvesting Technique? 7 answers

My understanding of Follicular Unit Extraction vs FUT, is that each is a differing technique to produce hair grafts for hair transplantation surgery....

Hair Transplant for Women 7 answers

Can a woman with severe hair loss get hair transplants?  How long can the hair be?  THANK YOU

Hair Transplant Scar - Always Big and Ugly? 7 answers

I've read a bunch of hair transplant forums that talk about awful & ugly scars from hair replacement surgery. Is getting a bad scar a real risk or...

Hair Transplant for Female Alopecia Patient? 7 answers

I'm a healthy 47-year-old African American woman but I'm dealing with a mild to moderate case of cicatricial alopecia--similar to male pattern...

Scalp Advancement 7 answers

I have a high hairline and it makes my forehead look rather big. I am looking into getting a scalp advancement however since I am a 23 year old the...

Lumpy Scalp After Hair Transplant 7 answers

I had a hair transplant 7 years ago. I now have a very lumpy (almost deformed) scalp which seems to be getting worse. It seems to be on top of my head...

How Does Propecia Compare to a Hair Transplant? 7 answers

Which one, Propecia or a hair transplant is likely to reverse the hair loss process?

How Long After Facelift Surgery Can I Get a Hair Transplant into Facelift Scars? 7 answers

Hello, I am scheduled to have hair transplant surgery nine weeks after facelift surgery. Is this too soon to have hair transplanted into the scars?...

Can I Get Hair Transplant Surgery for my Eyebrows? 6 answers

Ever since I was 13 I was plucking my eyebrows, the wrong way, i have pulled out some of the roots in the start of my eyebrows and in the curves of my...

How Long Do Hair Transplant Results Last? 6 answers

I am only 17 years old but I have been going bald for a while from the front to the back. Both left and right hand sides in the front are gone. I was...

Synthetic Hair Implants for Female Hair Loss? 6 answers

I would like to restore my hair's thickness again and I am considering synthetic hair implants procedure. I am 23 and female. I know it may be medical...

Hair Transplant for Patients with Scarring Alopecia? 6 answers

If one has scarring alopecia doesn't that make you a candidate for a hair transplant? Scarring spots occurred with a break out from Lupus-related to...

Grooming After Hair Transplantation 6 answers

How long after hair follicular transplantation can one expect beging to use ahair dryer, hair wax/gel, can the hair be straightened, and can it be...

Is There Anything Than Can Promote Facial Hair Growth? 5 answers

I'm 23 about to turn 24, and I have a baby face which I can't stand. I do not look my age, and I probably look 5 or 6 years younger. I always get...

How Much Does FUE Hair Transplant Cost? 5 answers

How much does the Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) method of hair transplant cost?

Shave Head Before Hair Transplant 5 answers

Planning a FUE procedure in way to improve my hairline. Do you alsways have to shave your head before undergoing it?  i hope you say no!

Hair Transplant to Hide Eyebrow Scar? 5 answers

I have a scar in the middle of my eyebrow. Since it can be made practically unnoticable if the eyebrow hair is properly aligned, I'm considering...

What Are the Options for Naturally Thin (Not Thinning) Hair? 5 answers

I'm a 22-year-old female and have always had fine, thin hair -- in terms of both the hair shaft diameter and the number of hairs on my head. If a...

Procedures to Make Hair Grow Straighter or Curlier? 5 answers

Are there any procedures to make hair grow straighter or curlier? Is there anyway to affect this? Would getting laser hair removal and then a hair...

Hair Transplant Donor Scar Repair 5 answers

Are there options with lasers for the white dot scaring in the donor area. I have old grafts from 13 years or so. I have the open donor/harvesting...

Hair Transplant Surgery for Eyebrows 5 answers

My eyebrows are more bushy at the front so it looks like I only have half an eyebrow. If I went through with the surgry, would the doctor be able to...

After 6 Months of an Eyebrow Transplant 5 answers

Hello Dr. 6 months ago I had an eyebrow transplant, the Dr said that he will Putted me 225 grafts in both eyebrows, but now I have 6 months after the...

Hair Transplant for Women Vs. Men? 5 answers

How is a hair transplant procedure different for women than for men? Is it basically the same surgery?  

When is It Safe to Have a Hair Transplant After Radiation Treatments? 5 answers

I am a 37 year old female and received 6 weeks of radiation for a brain tumor. The last treatment was over 6 months ago, and I still have a 3 inch X 4...

Can You Treat Alopecia Areata? 4 answers

My son has Alopecia Areata. How or what are the symptoms? Is it just loosing all the body hair?

Can I Receive Someone Else's Hair for Hair Transplant? 4 answers

Or can get hair from somewhere else other than my scalp? This is for my sideburns and not sure I want my hair's scalp as sideburns! thanks.

Doctor in PA Who Does Neograft Hair Transplant? 3 answers

Could you please let me know of doctors in PA who do Neograft on hair? Thanks!

Can Hair Transplants Grow Thick Enough for Long Hair? 3 answers

I've seen some before and after photos of hair transplants, but none of them ever seem to show a successful surgery where the guy grew his hair long. ...

Does the Revage 670 Work? Will It Really Make Thinning Hair Grow More? 3 answers

I have heard a lot about Laser Combs for stimulating hair growth. The Revage 670 laser is apparently a device using the same wavelenght, but a lot...

Mesotherapy Vs Hair Transplant for Diffuse Alopecia? 3 answers

I've used Mesotherapy now for 3 months but no significant improvement. Do you think I should give my hair more chance or try Hair transplant if...

Hairline Raising? is This Possible. 3 answers

I have a short hairline. about 4 inches in width and 1.5 to 2inches in height. it is very small. is there a type of surgery to raise the hairline a...

Will It Be Possible Anytime Soon to Revive Dead Follicles by Transplanting Bulge Cells into Them? 3 answers

It seems that this would be the ideal way of dealing with unwanted hair loss. In my case an electrologist destroyed many of my eyebrow follicles...

FUE White Dot Scars - Options to Fix It? 3 answers

I have terrible fue scarring after 3000 grafts and wonder what I can do about it. 1.Fraxel laser to see if the white dots blend out and golfball...

Criteria For Choosing A Hair Transplant Doctor/Clinic? I'd Like a More Youthful Hairline. (photo) 3 answers

I am a 42 year old male who has a stable but receeded hairline (no changes in the past 8 years). I would like to return / fill-in my hairline in the...

What Kind of Laser to Use on Cobblestoned Skin from Hair Transplant? 3 answers

I had a hair transplant recently (about 4 months ago) that left me with little bumps that look like goose bumps. in addition the recipient area skin...

Will Hair Texture Change or Thicken over Time with a Hair Transplant? 3 answers

What is a reasonable timeline for seeing new growth from a hair transplant? Could it take a year or so to see the full potential?

When Will I See the Final Results of an Eyebrow Transplant? 3 answers

In how many months I can see the final results for an eyebrow transplant?

Dermatologist Vs Plastic Surgeon for Hair Transplant 2 answers

Im a 24 year old woman with a naturally sparse and patchy hairline (especially at the temples) but normal thick hair. Would a dermatologist be...
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