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What Are the Chances of Unsuccessful Hair Transplant?

asked 6 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Jack Fisher, MD
Question viewed 127 times
Tags: combination, hair color, medication, preparation, statistics

What ointments or drugs can be used to increase the success rate? What does one do to prepare for a hair transplant?

6 answers to What Are the Chances of Unsuccessful Hair Transplant?

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Unsuccessful Hair Transplant Possible?

It is unlikely to have an unsuccessful hair transplant if you’ve chosen a practiced surgeon and the right technique for your needs. Taking care of your body and remaining in good general health is the best preparation for any surgery in order to improve results and healing. For hair transplant specifically, the use of finasteride or minoxidil may speed growth. However, your scalp should yield the planned outcome, again, in the hands of an experienced surgeon. see video
Sanusi Umar, MD

Redondo Beach Dermatologic Surgeon

www.finetouchdermatology.com

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Successful Hair Transplant

In the hands of a competent hair transplant surgeon 95% of the grafts should successfully grow. I also have patients stop using aspirin and aspirin related products two weeks before their procedure.
Jack Fisher, MD

Nashville Plastic Surgeon

www.fisherhaircenter.com

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Unsuccessful Hair Transplants

The chances of an unsuccessful hair transplant with an experienced surgeon and next to none. The use of both Rogaine and or Propecia has been shown to speed results. Eating well and stayinging good health are all you can do.....And no drinking or smoking
Richard Galitz, MD

Miami Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Chances of Unsuccessful Hair Transplants

It is very unlikely that hair transplant surgery will be unsuccessful when done by a good surgeon and his/her team. However some results are better than others. It is important that the patient is a good candidate for this surgery with adequate donor supply and quality hair. Remember, alopecia is progressive throughout life. Good health is important with any surgical procedure. Success will depend on the goals of the patient who will be the ultimate judge. That is why many of our patients... more
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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What Are the Chances of Unsuccessful Hair Transplant?

The risk of an unsuccessful or successful hair transplant is related to many factors, but mainly the skill of the surgeon or technician, the technique used and the patient being and good candidate for the surgery. An experienced surgeon will assess the patient and determine those risks. Typical male pattern baldness patient with dense hair at the donor site (back of the scalp) is the best candidate. Our female patients have also experience success from hair transplantation. We... more
E. Ronald Finger, MD

Savannah Plastic Surgeon

www.fingerandassociates.com

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Preparing for your hair transplant procedure

Generally speaking, we like our patients, especially the younger males, to be on both Rogaine topically and Propecia orally before and after their hair restoration. The idea is to prepare the scalp and limit the shock-loss after the surgery. Whether or not this routine is appropriate for you is best determined by your surgeon during an in-person consultation. Best of luck to you.
Allan J. Parungao, MD

Oak Brook Plastic Surgeon

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