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Is there anything (apart from a hair loss concealer) you can use to stop the scalp shining through thinning hair or when you have a totally shaved or bald head?   Plus, does anyone know why the scalp shines so much compared to other parts of the body that are hairless?

This insightful answer was provided  by  Dr. William Lindsey  of Reston, VA who is one of our recommended hair restoration physicians.

First off, some people are oilier than others and are therefore have shinier scalps.   I am one of them.   It looks bad in pictures, and worse when I am the only shiny guy at an event. But that is life and I think (based on dealing with a lot of aging faces) that oily skin ages a bit better than dry skin.

Now you can wear a powder to eliminate that baldness shine. I was recently featured in my bank’s commercial on TV. I recall vividly the camera man hollering for the makeup hottie to come put some powder on me; and I do look a lot better in those commericals than in other videos where I didn’t have powder.

It almost makes me want to go out and get some powder…almost that is. I can only imagine what a couple of my friends would say if they heard I was wearing makeup.

My advice, stay shiny.

William Lindsey, M.D.

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Bill Seemiller
Associate Publisher/Editor

Surveys confirm surgical hair restoration has gained popularity amongst balding men and women looking for real hair restoration  solutions over the last several years. In fact, the number of hair transplants performed worldwide has increased 26% since 2006 alone.

State of the art hair transplant surgery has been divided into two distinct procedures, follicular unit transplantation via microscopic dissection (FUT/strip surgery) and follicular unit transplantation via follicular unit extraction (FUE). In both procedures, small ultra refined follicular units (hairs as they occur naturally) are carefully prepared and inserted into tiny recipient sites created by quality physicians using minimally invasive techniques. Where the procedures differ however, is in donor hair removal.

FUE in particular has become exceedingly popular in balding men who desire to keep their hair cropped short on the sides and back of their head. Though both procedures cause some scarring (typically minimal in the hands of a skilled physician under optimal conditions), the main advantage of FUE is that it does not create a linear scar like FUT via strip. However, due to the extra forces placed on the hair follicles during the extraction process, the chance of damage to fragile follicles are greater, thus potentially decreasing overall hair growth yield. Learn more about the Benefits, Limitations, and Potential Problems with FUE.

Recently, a handful of dedicated surgeons with a realistic view of what can be accomplished with follicular unit extraction have engineered new and innovative tools designed to improve the effectiveness and speed of the procedure. To learn how each tool works and helps to overcome the potential problems associated with FUE, click on the respective links below:

This hair loss question was answered by  Dr. Glenn Charles of Florida who is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians.   His professional answer is below.

Is 10 months after the first hair transplant  too early for a second one?   Are there any negative things that could occur, if you have your second procedure too early?   Are there any positives in waiting for a year or more to have second procedure?

At 10 months you are probably looking at 80-90% of your hair growth. It really depends on when the hair started growing. If you were getting growth at 3 months, you will be close to a final result at 10 months. If you did not start getting hair regrowth until month 4 or 5 then you may need to wait up to 1 year to get a final result. The concern in transplanting a second procedure too soon is that the doctor may make an incision in the recipient area right on top of a previously placed follicular unit graft that has not yet started growing. It is unlikely that at 10 months that this will occur. One additional benefit of waiting a year or more is that you can make a good decision as to whether you need more grafting in the original transplanted area and if so what areas need more than others.

Dr. Glenn Charles, D.O.

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Bill Seemiller
Associate Publisher/Editor

As Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) becomes increasingly popular amongst male hair loss sufferers, more and more hair transplant surgeons, clinics, and hair restoration companies are designing new tools and machines that allegedly work to make FUEeasier, faster, and more effective. However, with all these new “revolutionary” tools on the market, how does the hair loss sufferer know which tools will deliver the best results?

Recently, forum member “LT” saw the new automated NeoGraft FUE hair transplant machine  advertised on TV as a revolutionary tool that performs faster and more effective FUE. It also claims to eliminate scarring. To discuss the new NeoGraft machine and whether or not it’s the next major advancement in hair transplant surgery, visit this discussion topic.

Bill Seemiller
Associate Publisher/Editor

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Most people suffering from hair loss have the same primary goal – to restore all of or as much of their hair as possible. However, the amount of baldness needing coverage varies from patient to patient. Given that the donor hair supply is limited, many hair transplant patients find themselves wanting more than surgical hair replacement can provide. This is why working with a qualified hair restoration physician to establish realistic and achievable goals is paramount.

But what is the best approach to hair restoration? Is the aggressive approach to cover the entire balding scalp with as much coverage and density as possible always the best approach? Or would a more conservative approach that targets a particular area of hair loss while reserving some donor hair for possible future work be more appropriate?

Whether or not full hair restoration is truly necessary for everyone is currently an exciting and active topic on our hair loss forum. We encourage you to join in the discussion by reading others and offering your own opinions.

Bill Seemiller
Associate Publisher/Editor

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Coalition member Dr. Glenn Charles has a excellent reputation for performing ultra refined hair transplants with world class results. His dedication to patient care is further demonstrated by his regular participation in answering hair loss related questions on our discussion forum and popular Hair Loss Q&A Blog.

For your viewing pleasure, Dr. Charles will be performing two hair transplant surgeries on twin brothers using Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) live via webcast.

The dates and times of the procedures are as follows:

Procedure 1: Tuesday, December 15th – 10:00am to 3:00pm EST

Procedure 2: Thursday, December 17th – 10:00am to 3:00pm EST

Be sure to tune in at the above times for a live demonstration of ultra refined hair transplant surgery using PRP  technology.

Direct communication with the good doctor is possible during the live surgeries. To get immediate answers to your questions dial 1-866-395-5544 during the dates and times of the procedures listed above.

Bill Seemiller
Associate Publisher/Editor

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Just as students must possess a high grade point average and certain skills to be accepted into an elite University, only the best hair restoration physicians are invited to join the high ranks of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. To see our demanding standards for the Coalition, click here.

Recently, we sought your input and opinions about potentially inviting Dr. Cam Simmons to join the ranks of the Coalition. To view what our members have said, visit the Potential Coalition Membership for Dr. Cam Simmons of Toronto. In addition to your input, we sought the private feedback of physicians recommended by this community.

Given the multitude of positive remarks and support for Dr. Simmons, we’d like to congratulate him on becoming our newest member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. You can view Dr. Simmons’ Coalition profile by clicking here.

A special thanks to everyone who provided their valuable feedback regarding the potential Coalition membership for Dr. Simmons. Feel free to congratulate him by clicking on his featured potential coalition membership thread above.

For hair loss sufferers considering hair transplant surgery in the Toronto area and beyond, we strongly encourage you to consult with and consider Dr. Cam Simmons for your procedure.

Onwards and Upwards,

Pat Hennessey and Bill Seemiller – Publisher and Associate Publisher of the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, the Hair Loss Q & A Blog and the Hair Restoration Discussion Forum

Our large hair restoration community is made up of thousands of balding men and women searching for real hair restoration solutions and dozens of prescreened expert hair loss doctors. See how we prescreen hair restoration physicians. Many of these physicians regularly contribute their expert opinions and advice on important issues related to hair restoration.

Below, we’ve compiled some of the most recent and vital input we’ve received from leading physician member of our community and presented them below for your benefit.

Feel free to ask your own questions and get answers on our hair loss forum or privately by emailing help@hairtransplantnetwork.com.

Hair Procedures for Women with High Foreheads (Dr. Sheldon Kabaker)

Is Propecia Required after Hair Transplant Surgery? (Dr. Michael Beehner)

When Should I Expect my Hair Transplant to Grow? (Dr. Robert True)

Do Body Hair Transplants Work? (Dr. Cam Simmons)

Bill Seemiller
Associate Publisher/Editor

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Only hair restoration physicians with a proven track record of performing ultra refined hair transplants with world class results are considered for the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. As a part of the membership review process, patient and physician members of our community are invited to view a physician’s information and results and weigh in.

We would appreciate your input in considering Dr. Cam Simmons of Toronto  for Coalition membership. Please review the Membership Standards for the Coalition prior to providing your input.   See also “How We Recommend Hair Transplant Surgeons“.

Since Dr. Simmons was prescreened and approved for recommendation by our community in February, 2009, our community has been impressed by his ultra refined results and regular participation in answering questions on our hair loss discussion forum.

In addition to evaluating the dozens of examples of Dr. Simmons’ exceptional work on our forum, Patrick Hennessey also visited and observed him and his hair restoration clinic in live surgery. To see the highlights of Pat’s visit, view “Visit to Dr. Cam Simmons’ Clinic in Toronto, Canada“. To see the photos and highlights from dozens of visits, click here.

We invite you to view his work and credentials and give your input regarding Dr. Simmons’ potential Coalition membership. To view this topic, visit “Potential Coalition Membership for Dr. Cam Simmons of Toronto“.

Thank you in advance for viewing Dr. Simmons’ information and posting your input on his potential Coalition membership forum topic.

This insightful article was written by  Dr. Michael Meshkin  of Newport Beach, CA who is one of our recommended hair restoration physicians.

Cosmetic hair products for grooming and styling can help you improve your image and your life style. They can change your look, reshape your face and thereby make you look younger. If you are experiencing thinning hair, there are some products that can be used to make your hair look fuller and thicker. Styling and grooming products such as shampoos, conditioners, hair spray, gel, mousse and blow dryer can be used to manage the hair into the desired style. They can also add more body and make the hair look shinier, thicker and voluminous. Hair coloring agents make you look younger and are used to minimize the contrast between the hair color and the color of the skin, thus creating the illusion of more hair. Perming and curling can make the hair look thicker by camouflaging some of the thinning areas.

The hair shaft is made of keratinized cells, and subjected to various environmental aggressions and chemical products. Hair shaft is broken into three major layers which include:

1. The cuticle (outside)
2. The cortex
3. The medulla (central layer)