Only after careful observation of experts can such a question be answered. The density of the hair in the Donor site , thickness and color of hair must all be taken into account.
Will the implanted hair remain forever?
The Follicular unit units from the side and rear parts of the scalp are genetically characterized so as not to fall out.
When these follicles are implanted in the Balding Areas areas of the scalp they will grow naturally during the remainder of the patient’s life.
Are the follicular units transplant procedure always successful?
The follicular units transplant technique, performed by a team of experts, is successful and it is impossible to recognize that a transplant has taken place. Each graft is prepared under the microscope and inserted using special
Is the follicular units transplant technique complicated?
The procedure is carried out under local anesthetic and therefore there is no need for hospitalization. At the end of the transplant the patient will be released to his home. Each graft is prepared under the microscope and inserted using special device designed by Dr. Kahen for natural hairline.
Is the procedure painful?
Scientific development has turned the hair transplant into a completely harmless or Minimally uncomfortable procedure.
Will my hair at the donor area grow back after the procedure or will I be left with a bald patch at the back of the head?
The answer to both questions is no. At the start of the procedure we remove a strip of hair bearing skin from the back of the scalp and then utilizing the elasticity of the skin we are able to suture that area closed. After the procedure you are left with a fine linear scar at the back of the head that is covered by your existing hair and providing your hair is approximately a centimeter in length will not even be noticed directly after the procedure.
What side effects result from hair transplant?
In certain cases a swelling appears in the area around the forehead or eyelids on the third day following transplantation. However, this disappears after two days. Nowadays, a special plaster helps avoid swelling almost completely. In 20% of cases there is a possibility that the transplant will cause lack of sensation in the transplant area (due to anesthesia) for a period of a few weeks or months, however the sensations alwa return to normal.
Can a transplant take place from one person to another?
Hair transplantation is a much simpler surgical procedure than other transplants; however it does not differ in the issue of rejection of the implanted body. A transplant cannot be done from one person to another because such an action would demand that the patient take medication against rejection for the remainder of his life, a step that could cause side effects. Therefore, as the treatment is cosmetic and not a medical problem that necessitates transferring an organ from one person to another, hair is not transferred from person to person.
I reside in an area far from the clinic. How may I verify further details without coming to the clinic?
We suggest diagnose via a photograph. You can send photos either through the email or regular post – in front, both sides of the profile and if the problem is in the crown of the head the photo must be taken from the back area. Upon receiving the photos Dr. Kahen will establish telephone contact with you in order to explain the recommended procedure for you,
This really depends upon the individual. It would be possible to return to work within one or two days after the procedure if required. We recommend avoiding strenuous physical activity for two weeks after the transplant so that the recuperation will be as fast and successful as possible. It is possible to wear a cap after the procedure to conceal the top of your head if this is feasible in your work environment.
Some hair loss is an inevitable part of the aging process. As we grow older, our hair cycle begins to slow down and we may lose more hair than we replace. This happens to just about everyone. It’s just nature taking its course. However, permanent hair loss may develop due to a medical condition causing pattern baldness. In men, it is called male pattern baldness (MPB) and in women, it is referred to as female pattern baldness (FPB). In both cases it is caused by the hormone DHT (dihydrotestosterone). In both men and women, when DHT is formed, the DHT will attach itself to a hair follicle. This will result in the loss of nutrients to the follicle and its associated hair strand. Eventually the hair strand falls out and the follicle shrinks and dies.
The difference between the two is primarily in the type of pattern that emerges as hair loss progress. Though both men and women can have both MPB and/or FPB, it is usually men who have MPB and women who have FPB. MPB is characterized by a receding hairline and temples and the formation of a bald spot at the crown of the scalp. As MPB progresses the bald spot becomes larger and the hair line moves higher and higher until the hair at the top or vertex of the scalp is completely gone. In even the most severe cases of MPB hair remains intact at the sides and at the back of the head.
In FPB, there is essentially an overall thinning out of the hair on top of the head while the hair line remains intact, except in the most severe cases. Usually in FPB, one still has enough hair that it gives coverage to the scalp (i.e. no slick bald spots typically form), however if you part the hair you’ll notice a bigger gap at the part. If you are suffering from any type of hair loss, seek medical attention. Only a doctor can determine the causes of hair loss. If the cause requires medical attention, hair loss specialist John Kahen, M.D. can offer you advice as to what treatments would work best for you.
Happy New Year! Start the New Year with a new you. Hair transplant procedures have come a long way since they were first used on a large scale beginning in the United States in the 1950s. The first large round sized plugs that were used at that time have now evolved into five different transplant grafts, all with different sizes that can be used for different purposes and to create different appearances. Before and after photos of the patients at Beverly Hills Hair Restoration show how natural these techniques have advanced. Physicians and researchers continue to study the hair loss process and make attempts at improving hair transplantation procedures. While these procedures are now the best they have ever been, and in fact, rarely fail; there is still much work that can be done. One of the trends in hair transplantation research focuses on attempting to create better results from existing procedures. The bulk of this research lies in arranging the transplanted grafts and follicular units in the most eye pleasing way possible, so that the results blend in with the remaining hair in the most optimal way. Hair transplant surgery is as much of an art as it is a science. Researchers and surgeons will continue to work towards perfecting the canvas of hair transplant surgery.
False and negative media reports on the drug Finasteride has increased the number of men who choose not to include it in their hair loss treatment. These sources are NOT being providing by experts and leading hair loss specialist. However, in efforts to combat the false media reports of Post Finasteride Syndrome, the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS)sent a press release out internationally to inform media around the world of the years of evidence-based data do not support the claims of some information being reported.
From a scientific standpoint, the ISHRS (International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery) reports that there are no evidence-based data substantiating the link between finasteride and continual sexual side effects after discontinues use of Propecia in numerous, double blinded, placebo controlled studies conducted evaluating the use of Propecia 1mg for hair loss.
Vist http://www.ishrs.org/pr-pr34.htmto get more facts on the side effects associated with taking the prescription drug Propecia.
A communally asked question patients ask prior to surgery is Does my hair need to be cut? In all hair transplant procedures, we are able to transplant into areas of existing hair without it having to be cut. The question of whether hair needs to be cut in the donor area depends upon the way the donor hair is obtained (harvested). With a FUE procedure using single strip harvesting method (follicular unit extraction) only the strip of the hair that is removed needs to be cut. When the procedure is finished, the hair above the incision lays down over the sutured area and it become undetectable.
In FUE (follicular unit extraction), particularly in sessions over 600 grafts, large areas of the donor area must be clipped short (to about 1-2mm in length) in order to obtain enough donor hair.
Scalp Micro Pigmentation is a new and innovative technique practiced at Beverly Hills Hair Restoration in adjunct with Hair transplant surgery. It merges the treated area with its surroundings, enhancing the visual appearance and a soft natural look. Hair transplant surgery can create a completely natural appearance using the patient’s own hair to provide fullness in thinning areas. The process of combining scalp micro pigmentation with the hair restoration surgery adds to the look of fullness by reducing the contrast between the patients scalp and hair.
This procedure is also ideal to camouflage and reduce the appearance of scarring produced by old hair restoration techniques. Although hair transplant techniques have undoubtedly improved, victims to old techniques are still left with significant scaring. Scalp micro pigmentation can benefit a hair transplant patient, by effectively camouflaging any appearance of scarring on the scalp.
If a person getting hair transplant surgery is graying on the top and sides and the donor hair comes form the back of the head, how will the top look after the procedure Using FUE the donor hair will come from the back and sides of the head of the patient and randomly transplanted into the desired area causing the color of the harvested hair to mix and match perfectly.
The sun causes hair to be lighter on the front of the hair, when the donor hair is moved form the back and the sides it will lighten to match the hair around, if it did not match already. There is a misconception about gray hair no longer being healthy hair. If this was true then gray or white hair would not be elegible for hair transplant surgery.
Traction Alopecia is hair loss as a result of constant pulling and force applied to the hair follicle. Wearing pony tails, braids and pigtails are common causes for this form of hair loss. While hair extensions were designed to add length and fullness to hair many have realized the potential for them to cause permanent hair loss.
There have been cases recorded of patients that had hair extension for 6 months to a year which experienced that actually had bald spots. When someone is exposed to constant tugging and pulling of the hair by weight form cosmetic enhancements temporary traction alopecia may occur. In some case hair might grow back, however in most cases where permanent hair loss has occurred female follicular hair transplant may be the answer.
It is important to access the risks associated with hair loss due to cosmetic enhancements such as hair extensions before permanent damage is done to the hair follicle. Having them for a few hours and taking them out is the best way to avoid permanent hair loss.
Follicular Unit Extraction is an advanced, non-surgical alternative for hair transplant treatment that is as safe as it is effective. Employing suction (pneumatic pressure)FUE allows the removal of hair follicles to be a gentler one. Hair follicles are then placed in a sterile holding reservoir, after removal in which they are preserved to their full integrity. Faster that alternative hair transplant methods, Follicular Unit Extraction hair transplantation, can be re-implanted sooner, allowing them to be more robust as well as increasing the success of the grafting procedure.
New transplanted hair follicles collected by the FUE hair transplant procedure take generally 3–5 months to grow. The gradual results makes the FUE hair transplant procedure seems less obvious than surgical methods. FUE Los Angeles hair transplant clinic mimic the pattern if original hair growth leaving patients with fuller more natural looking results. Systematic anesthesia is not required for FUE hair transplant procedure patients. Los Angeles FUE hair transplant surgeon Dr. John Kahen uses small amounts of local anesthetic, which allows for the procedure to be virtually painless as well as giving the patient the opportunity to remain awake the entire length of the FUE hair transplant.
Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) hair transplant method has bee widely and successfully performed throughout the world with excellent results.
The associated FUE cost in Los Angeles is similar to traditional hair transplant procedure with a light raise due to the time consumption of the procedure as well as the need for more staff. FUE hair transplant results are permanent. Post FUE procedure patients are directed to avoid the sun, use antibiotic ointment and keep the area clean.
Am I a Candidate?
Only after careful observation of experts can such a question be answered. The density of the hair in the Donor site , thickness and color of hair must all be taken into account.
