The Stough Clinic
3633 Central Ave, Suite 1
Hot Springs, AR 71913
Phone: (501) 623-6100
Toll Free: (800) 264-4247
Web Site: http://www.singlehair.com

About the Clinic

Dr. Stough founded the clinic with the notion that not all men experiencing hair loss are candidates for hair transplants, but those who are suitable and receive transplants can expect wonderful results. His technique emphasizes long-term results and completely natural hairlines using the Feathering Zone Technique. Low hairlines and grafts transplanted in the crown give excellent short-term results, however long-term problems, secondary to further hair loss, appear overtime.

Facility Information

When you contact the clinic, please ask to speak with Stacey, the Hair Clinic Director. She is the “liaison” between the hair transplant patients and staff. Stacey and the staff work to make each and every patient feel comfortable and confident with the decision made to “move forward” with a transplant procedure. Stacey can be reached by using the form on their page or by calling one of the phone numbers listed above. She will be happy to help answer any questions you may have regarding Dr. Stough’s transplant technique, procedure or schedule.

Doctor Information

Dr. Dow Stough
Dr. Dow graduated from the University of Arkansas School of Medicine, Little Rock, Arkansas in 1984. He interned at Baptist Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee and completed a three-year residency at the University of Arkansas Medical Science Campus in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Diplomacies:
Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology
Diplomate of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery.
Association of Clinical Research Professionals, Clinical Investigator Certification Examination, March 2004

Dow Stough, M.D., is an American dermatologist and a major contributor to Dermatology research through his contributions to an improved method of hair transplantation.He is also the founder and principal investigator of Burke Pharmaceutical research facility and the Stough Clinic of hair Restoration in Hot Springs, Arkansas and Dallas, Texas. He is also accredited with a variety of publications, studies, investigations, and advancements in the field of dermatology including the Propecia studies, proving that Propecia works in the majority of hair loss sufferers.

Procedures Available

• Single Hair Grafts
• Follicular Unit Extraction
• The Feathering Zone Technique

Cost
Your quote is good for one year from consultation date. Deposit of $2000.00 is required to schedule a hair transplant procedure. No dates are held or scheduled until payment received. Patients having blood work drawn in the Hot Springs office will be charged an additional fee of $86.50.

• Up to 500 Grafts: $2,750.00
• 501-750 Grafts: $3,500.00
• 751-1000 Grafts: $4,000.00
• 1001-1250 Grafts: $4,750.00
• 1250-1500 Grafts: $5,500.00
• 1501-1700 Grafts: $6,250.00
• 1701-2000 Grafts: $7,000.00

Payments Available
Yes, with down payment only

After Care Services
Yes

Free Consultations
Yes – Virtual Consultations

Bosley Medical Scottsdale
7025 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 300
Scottsdale, AZ 85253
Phone: (800) 474-1254
Web Site: http://www.bosleymedicalscottsdale.com/

About the Clinic

Bosley Medical has been providing patients around the country and throughout the world with the latest advances in hair transplant technology in state-of-the-art facilities. They pride themselves on the highest level of clinical care provided by a caring professional staff and a corps of experienced and dedicated hair loss physicians. Each has been individually trained in the Bosley Medical art and science of hair restoration. As a result, their patients have a distinctive edge that comes from over 37 years of experience and more than 230,000 procedures performed.

Facility Information

Headed by Dr. John Hamilton, the Bosley Medical Scottsdale hair restoration clinic in Scottsdale, AZ meets the needs of men and women suffering from permanent hair loss and thinning. The advanced techniques of Follicular Unit Transplantation pioneered by Bosley Medical founder, L. Lee Bosley, M.D., provide natural looking hair line recreation and density in balding areas. With societal emphasis on a youthful appearance and given the competition in the workplace, hair restoration has never been more popular. At Bosley Medical, you will find the level of artistry and skill necessary to bring you the benefits of hair restoration.

Doctor Information

Dr. John Hamilton
Dr. John Hamilton received his B.A. from Coe College and graduated from the University Of Iowa College Of Medicine in 1975. He went on to perform his clinical surgery training in Texas, and spent several years in the private practice of surgery in Southern California and Arizona.

Dr. Hamilton’s interest in hair restoration began with research he conducted as a medical student. In 1997, he elected to perform hair restoration surgery exclusively and affiliated with Bosley. He received his training from hair transplant pioneer, L. Lee Bosley, M.D. and from other experienced doctors and physicians at Bosley. Dr. Hamilton has been a guest on KTAR radio, the top Phoenix talk station. He has served as hair loss advisor for Arizona Woman magazine and is a clinical instructor in hair restoration surgery. His objective is to provide every Bosley Scottsdale patient with surgical excellence, exceptional aesthetics and friendly, personalized care.

John Hamilton, M.D., is a Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery, Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of several state and national medical societies. He is licensed to practice medicine and surgery in eleven states: Florida, New York, California, Arizona, Texas, Washington, Illinois, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Iowa.

Procedures Available

• Surgical hair transplantation
• The Bosley LaserComb
• Bosley Professional Strength Prescription
• Propecia Hairpieces and Toupees

Cost
$5,700 – $12,000

Financing Available
Yes

Payments Available
Yes, with financing only

After Care Services
Every Bosley patient is assigned a hair restoration Counselor who will provide general information about the hair transplantation procedure, typical range of cost, and financing options. The counselor will be with you every step of the way as you meet your Bosley Medical physician, schedule your procedure, and undertake your hair restoration. You may call or email your counselor at any time: he or she is your advisor, guide, and follow up contact.

Free Consultations
Yes

Imaging Software
Yes

Hair Club For Men
2111 East Highland Avenue Park One Building B
Suite B 300
Phoenix, AZ
Phone: 1-888-773-1346
Web Site: http://www.hairclub.com/phoenix.php

About the Clinic

With more than 95 locations throughout North America, there’s a Hair Club center near you. The team of hair loss experts and licensed cosmetologists, along with a network of the most renowned hair transplant surgeons in the industry, only add more value and knowledge to Hair Club’s more than 34 years of experience. They work with clients to develop a personalized plan that meets their specific needs from Hair Club’s non-surgical treatments to hair transplantation procedures performed by the doctors of Hair Club Medical Group.

Facility Information
The center is located 2 blocks southwest of the Biltmore Fashion Park (Intersection of Camelback & 24th St). The building is located between 20th Street and 22nd Street on the south side of Highland Avenue. There are two identical office buildings. If you are looking at the front of both buildings from across the street, they are the ones on the right. Enter from Highland Avenue just between Half Moon Sports Bar & Grill (on the left) and Homewood Suites (on the right).

Free visitors parking is available several hundred feet ahead in the parking structure (on the right) on the second level. Enter building directly across from parking structure. Any weekday consultation appointments after 6:00PM and all Saturday consultations after 1:00PM must utilize the video phone mounted on the left side of the West entrance to gain access into the building.

Doctor Information

Dr. Roy Jones
Dr. Roy Jones is one of the leading authorities in hair transplantation using stereoscopic microscopes. A board-certified surgeon with 23 years of practice and the last 8 years devoted entirely to hair transplantation, Dr. Jones specializes solely in follicular unit hair transplantation with microscopic dissection of all grafts. Hair Transplant

Procedures Performed
Over 4,000

Board-Certified
American Board of Surgery Residency:University of Kansas School of Medicine, Wichita, Kansas

Education
American Board of Surgery MD: University of Kansas School of Medicine Member, International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, Fellow of the American College of Surgeons

Military Service:
Major, United States Air Force, USAF Hospital, Wurtsmith AFB, Michigan Chief of Surgery, Chief of Hospital Services

Procedures Available

• Extreme LaserComb®
• EXT® Extreme Hair Therapy
• Hair Transplant Surgery
• Non-Surgical Bio-Matrix

Cost
N/A without a consultation

Financing Available
Yes

Payments Available
Yes, only for monthly services

After Care Services
Yes

Free Consultations
Yes

Imaging Software
Yes

Steve Lathem Hair Transplant Clinic
4820 University Dr. NW, Suite 11
Huntsville, Alabama 35816
Phone: (256) 382-2000 or (256) 508-7321
Web Site: http://www.stevelathamhair.com/

About the Clinic
Steve Latham Hair Transplant Center in Huntsville, is Alabama’s leading hair restoration specialists. At Steve Latham Hair Transplant Center, they have helped thousands of Alabama, Tennessee and Georgia men and women suffering the devastating effects of hair loss, baldness, and thinning hair.

They offer a caring, confidential hair loss counseling provides clients with the ability to make a fully informed decision on which hair loss treatment options are best for their particular hair loss problem.

Their skilled artistic and technical team of hair restoration professionals can create for you a sensational new look or a happy “welcome back” to your own favorite style.

Facility information
A talented, professional team will restore the natural volume and healthy look to your hair, resulting in a sensational new look to match your lifestyle or a welcome return to that old familiar style you’ve always loved.

Offering the latest in leading-edge hair restoration technology, their staff regularly attends professional seminars and participates in continuing professional education in order to bring their clients the very latest in hair restoration solutions and innovations.

Whether you are just beginning to experience some hair loss or are in most advanced stages of natural or medically-related hair loss, they can help with their full spectrum programs of male and female hair loss treatments and solutions.

They encourage you to schedule a free, confidential and private hair loss evaluation so you can learn the facts about the various non-surgical hair replacement as well as surgical hair transplant restoration options available to you, including Virtual Reality, the most natural looking non-surgical hair restoration solution for male and female pattern baldness, thinning hair, alopecia areata, and medical hair loss.

Procedures Available

• Virtual Reality Non-Surgical Hair Replacement
• Complete hair loss prevention treatment options for men and women
• Graduated Enhancement Non-Surgical Hair Replacement for women suffering from thinning hair and hair loss
• Hair Transplant Surgery for Surgical Hair Restoration for both men and women
• Laser Hair Rejuvenation Therapy

Cost
N/A without consult

Financing available
Yes

After Care
Yes

Free Consultations
Yes

Imaging Software Available
Yes

Alabama Hair Transplant
140 Village Street Suite 100 Birmingham, AL 35242
Phone: (205) 980-1744
Toll-free: (800) 433-3366
Web Site: http://www.hairtransplantalabama.com/

About the Clinic

At Hedden Plastic Surgery in Birmingham, Alabama, their goal is to enhance your natural beauty with the latest and most innovative plastic surgery procedures and cosmetic treatments available. Talented and experienced surgeons William J. Hedden, M.D., R. Lee England, IV, M.D, Christopher J. Schaffer, M.D. and the caring, highly-skilled staff are committed to ensuring that each patient receives superior care and outstanding results. The true measure of their success is meeting your goals for aesthetic improvement and helping you achieve the look of your dreams.

Facility information

Hair transplants at Hedden Plastic Surgery are performed at on-site outpatient surgery facility. The surgical suite and recovery area are designed to meet the highest standards for patient comfort, convenience, privacy and safety. The facility is fully equipped to provide state-of-the-art surgical care and is staffed with a caring team of Registered Nurses and board-certified Anesthesiologists. The patients have the comfort of knowing that the outpatient surgery facilities of Hedden Plastic Surgery in Birmingham, Alabama are certified to comply with national standards. The surgery facility is fully accredited by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (AAAASF), which develops and implements standards to ensure the highest quality of patient care and safety in the ambulatory surgery setting.

Doctors and Information

William J. Hedden, M.D.
William J. Hedden, M.D. Board-certified plastic surgeon William J. Hedden, M.D., combines the highest standards of surgical excellence with a keen artistic eye and a true desire to help his patients achieve naturally beautiful results. Dr. Hedden is dedicated to providing personalized, compassionate care and is exceptionally skilled and experienced in a wide range of plastic surgery procedures. Dr. Hedden graduated from the University of Florida with majors in sculpting and anatomy. He earned his medical doctorate from the University of South Florida College of Medicine before completing his general surgery residency at Louisiana State University Medical Center in Shreveport and his plastic surgery residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Hedden is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member several prestigious medical societies, including the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS), American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American College of Surgeons, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery and Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons.

R. Lee England, IV, M.D.
R. Lee England, IV, M.D., is an experienced and caring surgeon with outstanding talent and superior surgical skills. Dr. England uses his training in the world’s most up-to-date procedures and technologies to provide his patients with superior cosmetic results. A firm believer in the importance of patient education, Dr. England takes whatever time is necessary to thoroughly explain each procedure and answer all patient questions. Dr. England is a member of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS). Dr. England attended the University of Tennessee, where he graduated cum laude and earned three varsity letters as a member of the Tennessee Volunteers football team. He received his medical degree from Meharry Medical College, where he graduated cum laude, and completed an internship in surgery at the University of Kentucky. Dr. England continued his surgical training at Vanderbilt Medical Center and the University of Alabama at Birmingham. During his time in private practice, Dr. England has successfully established surgical programs at several area hospitals, providing much-needed care for underserved areas. He has extensive experience in a wide variety of surgical techniques with a focus on minimally invasive and cosmetic procedures.

Christopher J. Schaffer, M.D.
Christopher J. Schaffer, M.D. Board-certified plastic surgeon Christopher J. Schaffer is a specialist in plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery of the hair, face, breasts, body, and skin. He is extensively experienced in the latest surgical and minimally-invasive procedures and is passionate about helping his patients reach their aesthetic goals with a variety of surgical and non-surgical options.Dr. Schaffer graduated from the University of Nebraska before earning his medical doctorate from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. He performed residencies at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville and the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Schaffer is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery.

Procedures Available
Follicular Unit Transplantation

Cost
N/A without consult

Financing available
Yes

Payment plans
Yes

After Care
Yes

Free consultations
Yes

Imaging Software Available
No

It’s also an unfortunate circumstance that many people don’t realize the importance proper nutrition play in the overall health. You diet should include plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. You should also limit your intake of refined products such as sugars and breads. A deficiency on vitamin D is known to cause hair loss, as is a deficiency in vitamin A. It’s rare for people in the developed world to suffer from nutritionally elated hair loss. There are some health conditions that can impair the body’s ability to absorb certain vitamins or minerals that could have this result.

Some medications are known to cause hair loss. Some common medication used to treat high blood pressure or high cholesterol can have this effect. Acne medication containing vitamin A, certain antibiotics and anti-fungal drugs, steroids, thyroid medications, and immune suppressant drugs have all been known to cause hair loss in some users. If your hair loss is recent and comes after you’ve started a new medication, that might be the cause.

One of most common causes of hair loss in women is a dysfunction of the thyroid. Both hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism have been known to cause changes in hair health, including hair loss and changes in hair texture. For some people, these changes are the first indication that they have a thyroid problem. Thinning hair can be a side effect of Synthroid, the most common drugh used to treat thyroid disorders. If you’re on Synthroid and having hair loss, consult with your doctor.
Heredity can also play a role. Did any of your female relatives suffer from hair loss? Especially your mother, aunts, or grandmothers. Doctors can examine your scalp to see the size of your hair follicles. If a woman’s follicles vary in size, some thick and others thin, and there’s a history of hair loss in the family, there’s a good chance you might suffer from female pattern hair loss, also called androgenetic alopecia. This hereditary condition affects about 30 million women in America, or about 50% of adult women. It mostly occurs in the 50s to 60s, but has been know to appear at even younger ages.
There’s even a chance your hair loss is self-induced. Hair treatments can damage the hair and scalp. Dyes, chemical treatments, harsh brushes, hot blow dryers, and hair straighteners can all cause damage and breakage.

Most of these conditions are treatable, and the hair loss can be reversed with medical treatments. But it’s important to know that the sooner treatment is started, the better the chances for resolving whatever condition is causing your hair loss.

One of the most successful hair transplantation procedures is Follicular Unit Strip Surgery (FUSS). FUSS is when the hair surgeon takes a strip (or more than one) from along the bottom back of your head (an area usually unaffected by hair loss) and relocates it to the bald or thinning area. This popular process can give you a look that’s natural, healthy and permanent. Since it’s a transplant of your own hair, there’s not any problem with your body accepting the transplant. About the only drawback is some potential scarring in the donor locations, but this is covered by your remaining hair.

For smaller hair loss areas, you can get the follicular unit extraction (FUE) procedure performed. Unlike FUSS< which uses large section of donor scalp, FUE takes much smaller donor hair from the back of your head, or even your chest or thighs. This procedure is sometimes used in conjunction with FUSS to make sure all bald areas are covered.

Both Follicular Unit Strip Surgery and Follicular Unit Extraction require a local anesthetic and recovery can involve discomfort, but rarely any pain. Replanted hair typically goes through a period of shedding (falling out) before new growth begins. The transplanted hair falls out in 2 to 4 weeks and new hair starts growing. It can take 3 to 4 months for the new hair to fully grow in, after which you’ll see normal growth of about a half-inch a month.

Replanted hair areas occasionally develop small scabs, but these scabs heal within 4 to 10 days. A few patients may experience swelling, but, too, resolves within the first few days of the procedure. Skin irritation is another side effect. If irritation occurs, the doctor will provide a medicated shampoo for you to use until the irritation goes away.

The third hair replacement technique is much more involved. It’s called Scalp Reduction and can only be done on the top of the head. A scalp reduction is when the surgeon removes an area of bald scalp, stretches the remaining scalp (with hair) to cover it, then stitches it up. The stitched area shows no hair growth and will be a visible scar until the hair grows to cover it. A scalp reduction can only be used to treat and area 2 to 5 centimeters wide at one time, and patient who opt for this may need multiple operations to completely remove the bald area. There has to be enough time between surgeries to allow for your scalp skin to recover it’s elasticity. This is a more painful procedure with more risks then FUSS or FUE, and the expense here is greater as well.

Regardless of what procedure you choose, you’ll be advised to void heavy physical activities for 2 weeks after having surgery. Some people can go back to work within the next few days (or sooner), while others will need up to a week to recover. Cost for FUSS or FUE starts around $1500 and will vary depending on location and what physician you use. Scalp reduction surgery is more expensive. Whatever procedure you choose, it’s important to work with the surgeon through the procedure to maximize your results and recover as quickly as possible.

Like any medical procedure, however, there are some risks of side effects involved with the laser hair removal procedure. The most common (and almost always temporary) side effects can include:

Skin irritation
Crusting or scabbing of the skin in the treatment area
Change in skin color of the treatment area

There are risk of more serious sides as well, especially if the wrong type of laser was used, the laser was set to the wring levels, or the doctor or technician administering the treatments was careless or lacked skill:

• Blistering that can cause permanent scarring
• Other changes in skin texture (roughening or thickening of the skin)
• Permanent skin pigmentation changes (usually dark skin getting lighter)

There are some thing you can do to minimize your risk of side effect. First and foremost, do your research. Make sure you find a board certified, preferable a dermatologist or cosmetic surgeon. You also want him or her to have experience administering laser hair removal treatments. Sometimes, although you see the doctor for the initial appointment, it might be that the treatment is administered by a nurse, nurse practitioner, physician’s assistant or a laser technician. If that’s the case, make sure the Doctor supervises the procedure.

One thing you want to watch out for is beauty salons, day spas or other places that offer laser hair removal. Many times the person doing the procedure is not a medical person and might not be properly trained.

You should always see a doctor before getting a treatment. At that first appointment, there are several things you want to discuss your expectations for the procedure and your medical history, including injuries, diseases and any medication you may be using> You’ll want to set up a treatment plan and take before photos to keep track of your progress.

Once you’ve decided to go for the treatment, there are things you should do to be ready:

• Avoid the sun. Since darker skin absorbs more energy from the laser, you want you skin to be as light as possible.
• If the treatment area is tan, you need to wait for it to completely fade before getting the procedure
• Avoid activities that irritate the skin, such as plucking or waxing the hair.
• Shaving is OK, since it preserves the hair shaft and follicle. There are even some studies suggest that indicate shaving before laser hair removal can improve the result!

Once the procedure is complete, you’ll probably notice some redness and swelling. This usually goes away after the first few hours, although you may notice a stinging sensation along with some sensitivity that can last for up to a day. There’s also a chance you may see some scabbing.

It can take up to a week to completely heal from the laser treatment. During that time, wash your skin gently with soap and water. Don’t pick at the crust or scabs (if you have any) and avoid harsher soaps and scrubbing. You also want to avoid the sun until healing is complete.

Individual results from of laser hair removal can vary from person to person. Multiple treatments are typically required to accomplish long term hair loss. For most patients, 4 to 6 treatments spaced over a year or so are usually enough for them to see the results they want. Even then, you might require additional touch-up treatments every 12 – 18 months.

Despite the easy availability of laser hair removal treatment, always remember that it’s a medical procedure. Do proper preparation and you’ll minimize the potential side effects and increase your chances of a successful outcome.

The way laser hair removal works is through what’s called selective photothermolysis (SPTL). What means is that a match is made between a specific wavelength of light and pulse duration to obtain the best possible effect on the hair follicle while at the same time minimizing the effect on the surrounding skin. It’s a scientific principle that dark object absorb light energy better than light, so laser energy is tuned to be absorbed much more quickly by the dark hair than it is by the skin.

The color of hair is determined by a substance called melanin. There are two types of melanin the determine hair color: eumelanin for brown or black hair and pheomelanin for blonde or red. Laser treatment is only effective for black or brown hair. That’s why laser hair removal works best for people with a light complexion and dark hair. The treatment works because the energy (heat) from the laser is absorbed by the pigment of the hair (which is why dark hair responds best). The most common areas treated include the face (upper lip, cheeks, chin), legs (bikini line), and armpits. Men sometimes treat excessive back hair.

It takes a deft touch to operate a laser hair removal device. If done haphazardly, it’s possible that the skin surrounding the follicle can be damaged, which can cause pigment (color) changes in the skin. The laser has to deliver enough heat to affect the follicle, but not so much that it damages the skin. Darker skin more easily absorbs the laser energy, which is why the procedure works better for people with dark hair and lighter skin. There are different types of lasers that use different wavelengths based on your hair/skin color combination. Your doctor will consult with you to determine which one is right for the results you want.

Don’t expect the hair to disappear with only one treatment. Depending of the location, thickness of hair, hair color, and skin color, it might take several treatments for you to achieve the final results you’re looking for. The usual number of treatments to permanently get rid of unwanted hair is three to seven, spaced out evenly at every four to eight weeks.

Despite what you may have heard, laser hair treatment rarely results in a complete stoppage of hair growth. What usually happens is the hair will get thinner and more slow growing with each treatment. It’s rare though for the hair to completely stop growing. What you usually end up with is a case where you might eventually have to go every 12 – 18 months for touch-up to remain hair free. How frequently you’ll need these touch up treatments depends on several factors, including the area treated and the specific characteristics of your hair and skin.

It’s important to understand that a hair transplant doesn’t stop any additional hair loss. The transplanted hair will remain, but many men continue to loss hair due to male pattern baldness. This can result in odd patches of hair and might require additional hair transplant operations for the desired appearance. Although hair surgery can offer fantastic results, it’s important that you are realistic with your expectations.

No matter how successful the operation was, there are potential side effects. For most patients, these side effects are very minimal and short-lasting. While there is the potential for serious side effects, such instances are very rare.

Hair surgery, like any other surgery, has limitations and potential risks. Not everyone is a good candidate. You need to have a adequate hair density in the donor area in order for it to be transplanted. Those individuals who have diffuse (widespread) hair loss don’t make good candidates.

Some of the most common after-effects from a hair transplant include

• Headaches resulting from the manipulation of the scalp during the operation
• Bleeding and scabbing in the transplant area
• Numbness or tenderness in the scalp
• Thinning of existing hair
• Scalp redness

Redness, numbness and thinning hair known as “shock loss” are the most common, but all are temporary and typically resolve within a few weeks of the procedure.

Some less common side effects include

• Swelling around the forehead, eyes, cheeks and nose. This swelling appears within a day or two of the procedure and can last 2-5 days.
• Itchy scalp (due to the healing process).  Be sure not to scratch it!
• Infections in the transplant area

Your hair surgeon will give you a list of things you need to do during your recovery period. This list might include things such as using ice for swelling, over-the-counter pain relief medications like Tylenol and Advil, and to avoid strenuous physical activity.

Something that most patients don’t think about is that once you have hair surgery, you won’t be able to shave your head due to the scarring. Although the scarring won’t be visible due to growth of the donor hair, if you shave your head or cut your hair to short, it can be seen. This is much less a factor with modern procedures than in days past. For some patients, the scarring could be so minimal that they are still able to wear their hair quite short without the scars being to evident.

The main thing you need to understand is that a transplant doesn’t stop the loss of hair in area around the transplant area. If you get your transplant as a fairly young age (high 30s to early 40s) it’s entirely possible that your balding will progress, leaving you with additional areas of hair loss around the transplant area. Many patient are prescribed the use of topical hair loss treatments such as finasteride and minoxidil, but some people don’t respond to these drugs and will continue to lose hair. You could always get additional transplants to cover the new balding areas, but you can run the risk of running low on donor hair, giving your head a patchy appearance.

For most people, a hair transplant can provide a very satisfying result. Nut like any medical procedure, there are risks involved. If you’re considering hair surgery, discuss these risks adn potential side effects with your doctor so you can make the best choice possible for you.