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Hair System Basics
Posted on June 18, 2010 | No CommentsIn order to take full advantage of the latest technologies in hair replacement systems, it is important to understand the components of modern hairpieces, specifically in men’s hair replacement. The two main components of a hairpiece are the base and the fibers. In both cases... -
What is a Hair System?
Posted on June 18, 2010 | No CommentsJust as fashion and hair transplant surgery have advanced greatly over the past two decades (thankfully!), so has the field of non surgical hair replacement. Hair replacement systems, that is, wigs and hairpieces, have changed so dramatically over the past few years that most go... -
Hair Transplant Complications
Posted on June 18, 2010 | No CommentsComplications from hair transplants are uncommon, but do occur. Some complications common to any surgical procedure include reactions to the anesthesia, bleeding/bruising, infection, and swelling. Patients that are prone to hypertrophic scars, like keloids in patients of African descent, may develop scars with lumped borders... -
3 Steps for Treating Hair Loss
Posted on June 18, 2010 | No CommentsOne quarter of men start to show signs of balding by the time they reach 30, and two-thirds start to lose their hair by age 60. Many of these men see it as a sign that their youth is fading. Their self-confidence suffers, but they... -
Natural Hair Loss Treatments
Posted on June 18, 2010 | No CommentsMost natural hair loss treatments suffer from a lack of scientific evidence, which limits their use by doctors. Therefore, supplements are recommended based on tradition, word of mouth, and findings discovered from FDA-approved treatments that have been shown to be effective, namely finasteride and minoxidil.... -
Minoxidil (Rogaine)
Posted on June 17, 2010 | No CommentsThe first FDA approved drug for treating hair loss was minoxidil. It was first used as a blood pressure medication, but during clinical trials, doctors observed that people taking the medication grew hair. Upon discovering this, scientists went back to the lab, and re-purposed minoxidil... -
Finasteride (Propecia)
Posted on June 17, 2010 | No CommentsThe majority of those that suffer from pattern baldness show high levels of DHT (dihydrotestosterone) in the scalp. DHT is a naturally produced hormone that is made when an enzyme called 5α-reductase converts molecules of testosterone into molecules of DHT. It is not precisely known... -
During and After a Hair Transplant
Posted on June 17, 2010 | No CommentsHair transplant surgery is a very involved process. It can last half a day or even the entire day (the so-called megasession). The length of the procedure depends on the number of follicular units transplanted and the technique used to harvest the donor hair (strip... -
Hair Transplant Clinic | How to choose the right hair transplant clinic.
Posted on June 17, 2010 | No CommentsAre you trying to find the best hair transplant clinic? There is no question that today’s hair transplantation surgery is light years beyond the “doll’s hair” procedures of the 1960s and 70s. However there is still a large amount of artistry and skill required to... -
Hair Transplant Cost and Financing
Posted on June 17, 2010 | No CommentsBalding men certainly know how important it is to have a full head of hair, but medical insurance companies do not see it the same way. Hair transplant surgery is not covered or reimbursed by insurance companies because it is viewed as an entirely cosmetic...