In this hair loss video interview, recommended physician Dr. Bill Parsley discusses the importance of patient education including making sure they’re viewing accurate hair transplant photos.
Dr. Parsley was awarded the 2002 Golden Follicle Award at the annual meeting of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery in New York. The ISHRS Golden Follicle Award is one of the highest honors a hair restoration surgeon can receive. This award is given annually and recognizes significant clinical contributions in the field of hair restoration surgery.
David (TakingThePlunge)
Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant for the Hair Restoration Forum and Social Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q&A Blog.
I did my first hair transplant surgery at a well respected clinic in the summer of 2010 and got excellent results. I mainly did the front then and I had very early growth. I saw a significant change already at about 2.5 months. This summer I had my second procedure with the same hair restoration surgeon and I’m now about 3.5 months out from the surgery in which we mainly concentrated on restoring my temple points and crown. The temple points are already there and it’s fantastic to see such a big change in such a short time. But, not much has happened in the crown region. I can see a little hair growth but not much. Should I be worried, since I already have significant growth at the temples, but not in the crown? Can the crown growth be that much slower?
Over the past 14 years, I have routinely observed slower hair regrowth in the crown region compared to other areas, including the frontal and mid scalp. It is not always the case but is an unwritten, general rule.
Dr. Glenn Charles
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David (TakingThePlunge)
Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant for the Hair Restoration Forum and Social Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q&A Blog.
Although many assume hair loss and dissatisfaction with high or uneven hairlines is a male issue, many female patients suffer from these conditions as well. In fact, according to recent research, up to 20% of women may suffer from a disproportionately high or uneven hairline.
Of the various hair restoration procedures available to female hair loss sufferers, one continually met with enthusiasm is hairline lowering.
During the hairline lowering procedure, an incision is made near the anterior hairline, the hair-bearing scalp is loosened from underlying tissue and bone, the scalp is moved “forward” (lower on the forehead), the excess portion of non hair-bearing forehead skin is removed, and the new hairline is sutured into place. The result of the procedure is a lower, most proportional hairline and a smaller appearing forehead.
Although it seems like nearly all women with disproportionate hairlines would want to undergo the hairline lowering procedure, recommended hair transplant surgeon and female hair restoration expert Dr. Sheldon Kabaker recently explained why patients chose to undergo this surgical treatment:
… some of my cases just want the option of a lower hairline. It is a small minority of women whose hairlines are a bit high who care greatly enough about this to have surgery. Most hair stylists simply cut bangs for these women. Those women with very high, masculine hairlines are the majority of my hairline loweriing patients.
I have never taken any medical hair loss treatments like Rogaine (minoxidil) or Propecia (finasteride) and don’t plan to after my hair transplant. I am 37 years old with a 5A.pattern of hair loss on the Norwood Scale. Is anyone out there doing the same or is it like a foregone conclusion that you have to?
The chances of continued balding are really high without medications. It is always up to the patient of course, but not using Propecia and Rogaine could result in further hair loss and/or more hair restoration surgeries to repair the extra loss.
Dr. Scott Alexander
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David (TakingThePlunge)
Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant for the Hair Restoration Forum and Social Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q&A Blog.
I recently underwent hair transplant surgery and the physician recommended I complete several laser treatment (Low Level Laser Therapy or LLLT) sessions after the procedure. Is this necessary? Will it help with post-operative growth and healing?
Laser treatment (sometimes known as Low Lever Laser Therapy or LLLT) is a pretty controversial topic in the hair restoration community. Some believe it is a valid therapy for stimulating follicular growth and aiding in post-operative healing, while others think it is simply ineffective and not recommended.
Frankly, I’ve seen some pretty convincing evidence that LLLT is not an effective hair restoration treatment. Furthermore, I have not been presented with conclusive or persuasive counter-evidence refuting these findings.
Regardless of whether or not you believe LLLT is effective, one thing is certain: our network hosts thousands of hair transplant cases from patients who have undergone surgery without adjunct laser therapy and still manage to achieve excellent results. For me, this is the most convincing proof that surgical hair restoration can stand alone as a restorative therapy without LLLT. Personally, I’d feel comfortable moving forward with this information.
Dr. Bessam Farjo and Dr. Nilofer Farjo, highly esteemed members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians, are the premier hair transplant surgeons in the United Kingdom. With offices in both Manchester and London, England, the Farjos offer ultra refined follicular unit hair transplantation in their state of the art hair restoration clinic to balding patients from Britain and beyond.
Recently, the Farjo Medical Centre announced the launch of its new and improved website. The new site offers exciting updates, including an online consultation facility and an updated multimedia gallery. You can view their new website at www.farjo.net.
Anyone considering surgical or non-surgical hair loss treatments in the UK and beyond is highly encouraged to consult with the Farjo Medical Centre.To learn more about Doctors Farjo and the world-class hair restoration services they offer, visit their new website by clicking here.
In this hair loss article, recommended hair transplant surgeon Dr. Parsa Mohebi shares his expert advice regarding the use of medical hair loss treatments after hair restoration surgery.
Oftentimes I receive inquiries about whether it would be a wise decision to stop using Propecia (finasteride) or Rogaine (minoxidil) after a hair restoration surgery. The fact is, there are risks involved with that decision which include hair loss on the existing, prone to balding hair. Frequently, a second procedure is needed as time moves on, which can be predicted through a thorough microscopic scalp evaluation, also known as a miniaturization study.
Stopping finasteride will have no effect on the hair which has been transplanted, but the risk of losing the existing hair at any time is possible. A proper miniaturization study will show which areas of the scalp are most prone to future thinning. This is important for knowing what may occur over time. To stop finasteride or minoxidil after a hair transplantation surgery is never recommended but, ultimately, it is up to each individual to decide whether they are willing to accept the risk of losing their existing hair or be comfortable taking medicine to maintain a more youthful appearance.
In this hair loss video interview, recommended hair restoration physician Dr. John Gillespie discusses the importance of producing dense natural looking hair transplant results that mimic nature.
Dr. Gillespie has specialized in hair transplantation since 1976, performing thousands of hair transplants. He and his clinic and the all-micro procedure they perform are absolutely first rate by international standards. Dr. Gillespie’s very experienced staff prepare all the 1,2,3, and 4 follicular unit grafts using microscopes.
To learn more about Dr. Gillespie, his experience, skill, philosophy and to see examples of his hair restoration results, visit his Hair Transplant Network recommendation profile here.
Is shock loss equally common in the recipient area as it is in the donor area?
In my experience shock loss is more common in the hair transplant recipient area. I have only had a few surgical hair restoration cases over the past 14 years with noticeable shock loss in the donor area.
Obviously, the more hair that the hair transplant surgeon is trying to work around in the recipient area the better chance of having shock loss. The health of the existing hair is also a major factor in how much shock loss a patient will get.
To date, Propecia, which contains the active ingredient finasteride is considered the most popular and effective drug in stopping and even reversing the effects of genetic balding in men. However, like other drugs, risks of potential side effects exist. The ones that concern men the most include the possibility of sexual side effects. These include decreased libido, difficulty in achieving and maintaining an erection, and a decrease in the amount of semen. But are these side effects permanent or will they disappear after stopping use of Propecia?
A recent study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine suggesting long term or even permanent sexual side effects from Propecia has many men taking this hair loss drug worldwide very concerned. This study, while frightening, was not without its share of ambiguity. See “Does Propecia (Finasteride) Cause Permanent Sexual Problems” to read the details of this study.
Recently however, a group of researchers in Tokyo, Japan launched the largest Propecia-based research study since its FDA approval in 1997 on its effectiveness and the likelihood that men taking this hair loss treatment will experience sexual side effects at all, let alone permanent ones. To learn more and read the results of this study, visit “Japanese Study Finds Propecia (Finasteride) Safe and Effective for Treating Male Hair Loss”.
To discuss your concerns about the possibility of experiencing permanent sexual side effects using Propecia, visit the discussion topic, “The Developing Truth About Finasteride”.
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