Can I scratch my donor area? It's not itchy but I feel I need to itch and remove the dead skin from the back of my head.

If a social situation or event necessitates the use of headwear, I would recommend a loosely fitted baseball hat or a carefully placed beanie after 24 hours has passed since the time of your hair transplant procedure. Check that the underside of the cap or beanie is not abrasive, as a rough...

It is best to contact your doctor about post operative care and instructions since each doctor has a different regimen.  You may be seeing extra tissue that has raised up after a shower.

If you have diffuse hair loss, you may not be the best candidate for surgery.  You must also consider that normal hair density is about 200 hairs in a square centimeter for an average non-balding person who has about 100,000 hairs.  

It is normal to lose transplanted hair weeks after surgery.  If you are concerned about any issues it is best to contact your doctor.  Sometimes the hairs may look bent.  This may be due to the way it was placed.

The cost of hair transplant or any cosmetic surgery varies widely between doctors or clinics.  The method of harvesting and technique will also play a factor.  It is best to start by seeing a doctor for a consultation.

The following defines and describes treatments for shock loss. Shock loss is due to the loss of normal hair whether it is from donor site or recipient area.  It can occur with both FUE and strip procedures.  Usually if it occurs it will take place in the recipient area.   Shock loss from hair...