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 hair if Male Pattern Baldness is progressive? The doctor recommended i get 4000 grafts. If I can get it done in one surgery OK, but I don't want to be going in and out of surgery every few years. Am I just delaying the inevitable?
Answer: Length of time hair transplant lasts
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June 20, 2015
Answer: Longevity of hair transplantation Hair transplant grafts demonstrate behavior as if they had stayed in their donor site. Typically, the hair on the back of the head between the ears never goes bald. Therefore, once transplanted and growing, the hair will not go away. One concern with hair grafting is that the hair posterior to the transplanted grafts can stop growing and lead to gaps just behind the grafted site.I hope this helps.- Dr. Bryson Richards
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June 20, 2015
Answer: Longevity of hair transplantation Hair transplant grafts demonstrate behavior as if they had stayed in their donor site. Typically, the hair on the back of the head between the ears never goes bald. Therefore, once transplanted and growing, the hair will not go away. One concern with hair grafting is that the hair posterior to the transplanted grafts can stop growing and lead to gaps just behind the grafted site.I hope this helps.- Dr. Bryson Richards
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Answer: Is Hair Transplant Permanent? Yes, hair transplants are permanent. Some follicular units are resistant to hair loss. Hair transplants work by moving these resistant follicles to areas of hair loss. Transferring from one place to another does not affect their properties. Hence, growth in the regions that did not have it before will occur from there on.
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Answer: Is Hair Transplant Permanent? Yes, hair transplants are permanent. Some follicular units are resistant to hair loss. Hair transplants work by moving these resistant follicles to areas of hair loss. Transferring from one place to another does not affect their properties. Hence, growth in the regions that did not have it before will occur from there on.
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May 17, 2020
Answer: Hair transplant- long term results Male pattern baldness (MPB) will vary from patient to patient. The surgery is technically permanent as hair is taken from areas of the scalp where the 'MPB' is unaffected and transplanted to affected areas. The affected areas may progress with continued hair loss over time and that progression is unpredictable, which is why more than one procedure is usually recommended. If you are expecting a 'full head of hair' as you have written above, that really will depend on how much hair loss you currently have and I rarely make any such promises. During the consultation process, I always ask my patients what they expect and I draw on them what i feel i am able to achieve and then evaluating the donor area will give good information on the number of grafts we can expect to get. 4000 is definately on the larger side of hair transplants so the other answers below will definately lead you in the right direction with both questions to ask and expectations in results. Other options such as PRP, topical medications and oral medications can all contribute to further hair maintenance and slow down progression of hair loss.
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May 17, 2020
Answer: Hair transplant- long term results Male pattern baldness (MPB) will vary from patient to patient. The surgery is technically permanent as hair is taken from areas of the scalp where the 'MPB' is unaffected and transplanted to affected areas. The affected areas may progress with continued hair loss over time and that progression is unpredictable, which is why more than one procedure is usually recommended. If you are expecting a 'full head of hair' as you have written above, that really will depend on how much hair loss you currently have and I rarely make any such promises. During the consultation process, I always ask my patients what they expect and I draw on them what i feel i am able to achieve and then evaluating the donor area will give good information on the number of grafts we can expect to get. 4000 is definately on the larger side of hair transplants so the other answers below will definately lead you in the right direction with both questions to ask and expectations in results. Other options such as PRP, topical medications and oral medications can all contribute to further hair maintenance and slow down progression of hair loss.
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November 26, 2019
Answer: Lifetime solution If transplanted hair is extracted from the safe donor area (i.e. the part of the scalp with follicles that are inherently resistant to DHT) then yes the transplanted hair should last a lifetime, of course as we age even hairs in the safe donor area can/will thin, but in relation to your concern if hair transplant is done correctly then you should not require surgery 'every few years'. However if you get further loss of existing/native hair in the recipient area then the overall appearance of your hair can with time look thinner/less dense hence why I always advise maintenance therapies after hair transplant especially if there is a family history of advanced hair loss. All the best !
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November 26, 2019
Answer: Lifetime solution If transplanted hair is extracted from the safe donor area (i.e. the part of the scalp with follicles that are inherently resistant to DHT) then yes the transplanted hair should last a lifetime, of course as we age even hairs in the safe donor area can/will thin, but in relation to your concern if hair transplant is done correctly then you should not require surgery 'every few years'. However if you get further loss of existing/native hair in the recipient area then the overall appearance of your hair can with time look thinner/less dense hence why I always advise maintenance therapies after hair transplant especially if there is a family history of advanced hair loss. All the best !
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March 7, 2019
Answer: Hair Transplant Hair loss is progressive and usually follows a specific pattern - ie Male Pattern Baldness. Utilizing hairs from the back of the head that are not normally affected by MPB you recreate a realistic hairline. Those hairs maintain their donor characteristics and are not affected by MPB. Combining this with other therapies like PRP, Propecia, Rogaine can help maintain the other hairs you have and preserve your results as well.
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March 7, 2019
Answer: Hair Transplant Hair loss is progressive and usually follows a specific pattern - ie Male Pattern Baldness. Utilizing hairs from the back of the head that are not normally affected by MPB you recreate a realistic hairline. Those hairs maintain their donor characteristics and are not affected by MPB. Combining this with other therapies like PRP, Propecia, Rogaine can help maintain the other hairs you have and preserve your results as well.
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