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During the summer of 2007, Pat Hennessey, Publisher of the Hair Transplant Network had the privilege of visiting with and observed both Dr. Bessam and Nilofer Farjo perform two excellent and ultra refined hair transplant surgeries over a period of 2 days. To see the highlights of Pat’s tour of the Farjo Clinic and other leading clinics in Europe, visit “Tour of Leading Clinics in Europe - Spring 2007“.

Mick McHugh, the patient coordinator of the Farjo Clinic recently sent Pat the one year hair restoration results from one of the patients he observed. To see these impressive results, visit Photos from May Visit to the Farjo Clinic in Manchester, England. We invite you to see this patient’s one year results. Mick intends to take the photos of the other patient’s one year results in the near future.

In our opinion, the work the Farjo clinic is now performing is on par with the very best hair restoration clinics in North America.

Bill - aka Falceros
Associate Publisher of the Hair Transplant Network and the Hair Loss Learning Center
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Do you have a hair loss related question?  Where will you get your answer? Get past the hype of fancy marketing and the promise of miracle hair loss drugs and learn from physicians and veteran patients which baldness solutions really work.

Below you will find answers to 5 of this week’s top topic alopecia and hair transplant related questions provided by real balding men and physician experts.  You can also ask your own questions and get answers on our hair restoration forum or privately by using our contact form.  

Do Signs of Thinning Hair Mean I am Going Bald?

Can Drinking Wine Stimulate New Hair Growth?

Hair Transplant Reality: The Importance of Research and Physician Selection

Female Hair Loss: The Importance of Realistic Surgical Expectations (Dr. Lindsey)

Will Bleeding During Hair Transplant Surgery Affect the Result? (Dr. Arocha)

Feel free to add your thoughts to any of these topics.

Additionally, these questions and more are answered daily on our news and blog sites including the Hair Loss Q&A Blog, the Hair Transplant Network, and the Hair Loss Learning Center.  Be sure to check this thread on our discussion forum frequently as new highlighted questions and answers will be featured here! 

Bill - aka Falceros
Associate Publisher of the Hair Transplant Network and the Hair Loss Learning Center
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If you are considering hair transplant surgery, it is important for you to understand exactly what to expect otherwise you may panic when you find your transplanted hair falling out between two and four weeks after surgery.  Is this normal?  If so, why does it happen?  Is there anything a hair restoration physician can do to prevent this from happening?  When can I expect the hair to grow back?

Visit our hair loss forum to read other and share your own thoughts and experiences on this topic. 

Bill - aka Falceros
Associate Publisher of the Hair Transplant Network and the Hair Loss Learning Center
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Though most hair replacement patients are aware that transplanted hair grows in gradually, many of you 6 months after surgery may be wondering why it still appears thin and doesn’t quite look or feel like the rest of your hair.  How long does it take for hair to fully mature and thicken?  When will all the transplanted hair grow? Why is one side of my head growing while I see no signs of new hair growth on the other side?  What kind of cosmetic difference should I expect between 6 and 12 months after surgery? 

A hair transplant patient expresses his very concerns about this on this thread.  Read what other members have to say and contribute your own experiences on our hair loss forum.

Bill - aka Falceros
Associate Publisher of the Hair Transplant Network and the Hair Loss Learning Center
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This question was posed by a hair loss sufferer seeking hair loss help on our hair restoration forum and answered by Dr. Ricardo Mejia of Jupiter, FL who is one of our recommended hair restoration physicians. His professional answer is below.

Scarring is risk factor with any surgery even in the best hands and even when we try to minimize the risks, it happens. I can guarantee you every hair transplant surgeon has had a similar result in one patient or another. Trichophytic closures help minimize the appearance of scars, yet they can stretch. This can be a result of the genetic variation in collagen and independent of tension factors. Hair restoration surgeons have gone back and rexcised the small 3- 5 mm wide scars with hardly any tension on the wound site. This can be an option for you if you are concerned. Keep in mind, you can still get a stretched scar even after a minimal revision without any tension. These are sometimes the uncontrollable factors in medicine and surgery.

Dr. Ricardo Mejia

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Bill - aka Falceros
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I am a 24 year old man and my scalp hair is miniaturizing in the middle.  I fear that I am going bald. How can I stop it?  What is the reason? How can I make my hair grow?  Please advise me?

You are most likely experiencing androgenic alopecia (male pattern baldness), the most common reason men and women lose their hair.  Treatment options such as Propecia (finasteride) and Rogaine (minoxidil) are the best options for this type of hair loss and when used together, give you the best to treat baldness and more rarely stimulating hair regrowth.  They are not miracle cures so reasonable expectations need to be developed and maintained.

Consult with a physician about the benefits, limitations, and possible side effects with these medications.

Bill - aka Falceros
Associate Publisher of the Hair Transplant Network and the Hair Loss Learning Center
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Proven nonsurgical hair loss treatment options can be great for those with minimal hair loss, but are often limited in their effect for those with higher degrees of baldness. Hair transplant surgery gives balding men and women who are qualified candidates the greatest chance of restoring a natural looking head of hair, even in completely bald areas of the scalp.

Below, meet with real patients who have successfully restored their hair and the doctors who have helped them. Follow the links to these patient hair loss blogs and our hair transplant forum and interact with them to learn how you can become a member of the “real” hair club and a “former” baldy.

Hair replacement patient and blogger “Christopher” is thrilled with his new head of hair. After being almost completely bald for years, he decided to see Dr. Jerry Cooley, an elite member of the Coalition who was able to meet his needs. After receiving approximately 3000 follicular unit grafts and 10 months, this patient is singing praises in his new found confidence. View his pictures and interact with this patient by clicking here.

Meet hair transplant patient, fellow blogger, and hair loss forum member “FallenStar”. Only 5 short months ago, his aggressive balding pattern was visible to the world. In joining our community, he found an elite surgeon local to the UK and met with Dr. Bessam Farjo of the Coalition. After 3500 grafts and only 5 months, FallenStar is already starting to forget what he looked like as a bald man. Meet and speak with him both on our hair loss forum and on his patient blog. Be sure to follow his progress since full maturation of his new hair is months away.

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At the Hair Transplant Network, only those surgeons who perform state of the art hair transplant surgery with excellent results are recommended.

Recently, we asked the patient members of our hair restoration forum community for their input Dr. Brandon Ross of LaJolla, CA.  View Dr. Ross’ featured potential recommendation forum thread here.

Dr. Ross, recently visited and observed in live surgery by Pat Hennessey - Publisher of the Hair Transplant Network, has over 8 years of hair transplant experience and performs regular large sessions of high quality follicular unit hair transplantation with excellent results. Pat was very impressed with his level of patient care, his staff, and the quality of their work.  See the highlights from Pat’s visit to his clinic in LaJolla, CA.

Given his extensive experience, and positive remarks made by our hair loss forum members, it is no surprise that Dr. Brandon Ross has been approved for recommendation by our online hair restoration community. To see his recommendation profile, click here.

Feel free to congratulate Dr. Ross by clicking on his potential recommendation thread above.

To see our high standards for recommendation, click here. To see a full list of all surgeons we recommend, click here.

Bill - aka Falceros
Associate Publisher of the Hair Transplant Network and the Hair Loss Learning Center
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Selecting a quality hair restoration surgeon is crucial to ensure a successful hair transplant transformation. This is why we only recommend surgeons who perform state of the art hair transplant surgery and produce excellent results consistently on the Hair Transplant Network.

Recently, we asked the patient members of our hair restoration forum community for their input Dr. Marla Rosenberg of Toronto.  View Dr. Rosenberg’s featured potential recommendation forum thread here

Dr. Rosenberg has been performing hair transplant surgery as the primary part of her practice for over 7 years in Toronto. Taking a customized approach for each patient, she combines the latest techniques to mimic nature and maximize the illusion of hair density.

Given her extensive experience, and positive remarks made by our hair loss forum members, we are pleased to announce that Dr. Marla Rosenberg has been approved for recommendation by our online hair restoration community. To see her recommendation profile, click here.

Feel free to congratulate Dr. Rosenberg by clicking on her potential recommendation thread above.

To see our high standards for recommendation, click here. To see a full list of all surgeons we recommend, click here.

Bill - aka Falceros
Associate Publisher of the Hair Transplant Network and the Hair Loss Learning Center
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If you’ve had a hair transplant, you know that the transplanted follicular unit grafts aren’t rooted in the scalp until approximately ten days after surgery.  Proper care of your transplanted hair and scalp therefore are critical during this time.  But what is the best way to care for your hair restoration surgery?  What will help facilitate healing?  What should you avoid?

Click here to see what patients have learned about what you should avoid for the first ten days after surgery.  You are encouraged to add your own thoughts and experience on proper care after your own procedure.

Bill - aka Falceros
Associate Publisher of the Hair Transplant Network and the Hair Loss Learning Center
View my Hair Loss Weblog

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