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Coalition member Dr. Alan Feller has a long history of performing state of the art hair transplant procedures with excellent results.  He also has a strong presence on our hair restoration forum helping to educate hair loss sufferers in the latest and greatest developments in hair restoration, including the popular follicular unit extraction (FUE) procedure.

Recently, we uploaded a collection of  hair transplant video interviews with Dr. Feller on YouTube.  To learn more about Dr. Feller, his experience, skill, and philosophy on patient care, visit “Hair Transplant Video Interviews with Dr. Alan Feller on YouTube“.

To see all of our hair transplant videos, visit our Hair Transplant Video Channel on YouTube.

For a few of the YouTube video interviews with Dr. Feller, see below. Feel free to provide your input on any of these videos.

Dr. Alan Feller on the Future of Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) Hair Transplant Surgery

Hair Transplant Surgeon Dr. Alan Feller Discusses the Importance of the Donor Area

Dr. Alan Feller on Hair Transplant Density and Naturalness

Dr. Alan Feller in Selecting a Quality Hair Transplant Surgeon

Dr. Alan Feller Approach to Hair Transplant Surgery

Hair Transplant Surgeon Dr. Alan Feller Shares His Own Personal Hair Loss Story

Bill Seemiller – aka Falceros
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I’ve heard these terms used quite often, but what exactly is the difference between the Pre-Made Incision technique and the “Stick-and-Place” method? Is one better than the other?

This question was answered by Dr. Mike Beehner of Saratoga Springs, New York who is one of our recommended hair restoration physicians. Follow the original topic on our Hair Restoration Discussion Forum to also see expert replies from Coalition surgeon Dr. Cam Simmons and our managing publisher,  Bill Seemiller (Falceros).

For myself, the one big advantage of the stick-and-place method, which I take advantage of in certain unique cases, is the fact that it allows the hair transplant surgeon to make the SMALLEST possible incision to place the graft in. This is because, at the instant you withdraw the needle or slit blade, you are immediately placing the graft into the opening before any elastic recoil or shrinkage can occur at the site. The benefits of this fact are two: One, you do the least possible damage to the vascular system of the scalp because of the smaller sites, and two, you can place grafts closer together, because the sites are smaller and more will fit into a cubic centimeter than with a slightly larger site.

The big problem with stick-and-place is that it is not possible for the surgeon to personally perform the whole hair restoration operation due to the time factor (time the grafts are out of the body) and the fatigue/exhaustion factor. He would be there for 16 hours (till the wee hours of the morning) and a lot of the grafts wouldn’t survive because of the time out of the body. So this task has to be delegated or shared with one’s assistants.

I’m approaching the 3 month mark after hair transplant surgery and I’m starting to get some pimples in the receipeint area. My question is if i pop them will it hurt the grafts?  I know that they say at 10 days you would have to surgically remove the follicular units and that you cannot lose them, but what damage can  popping the pimples do?

This hair loss question was answered by Dr. Cam Simmons of Toronto, Canada, who is a highly esteemed member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. 

If you are getting more than a couple of pimples at a time, please contact your hair restoration doctor. Pimples don’t usually affect the final results but they can be a nuisance. There are some simple measures that your doctor can recommend to reduce the number of pimples you get. These could include such things as warm salt-water soaks, topical antibiotics or other lotions, or oral antibiotics (like acne medications for teenagers.) The treatment your hair loss doctor will choose would depend on the severity of the pimples.

I would recommend against squeezing any pimples. If they break inwards instead of outwards you could get inflammation and scarring under the skin. Big or painful pimples can be punctured with a sterilized needle to release the pressure but you should follow your own doctor’s recommendations.

Ironically the pimples tend to be at their worst before the transplanted hair has grown enough to hide them. Hopefully your pimples will disappear and you will see some good hair growth soon.

Recently, we added a collection of hair restoration video interviews featuring Dr. Ivan Cohen, who is recommended on the Hair Transplant Network.

To learn more about Dr. Cohen, his philsophy on hair transplant surgery and patient care, visit “Hair Transplant Video Interviews with Dr. Ivan Cohen” on YouTube.

To see all of our videos, visit our Hair Transplant Video Channel on YouTube.

For a few of the video interviews with Dr. Cohen that can be found on YouTube, see below.   Your comments are also welcome.

Dr. Cohen on Selecting a Quality Hair Restoration Physician

The Role of Hair Transplant Technicians by Dr. Ivan Cohen

Dr. Ivan Cohen on the Naturalness of Today’s Hair Transplantation

Latest Trends in Hair Transplantation by Dr. Ivan Cohen

Why Patients Choose Hair Transplant Surgeon Dr. Ivan Cohen

How Dr. Ivan Cohen Became a Hair Restoration Physician

Bill Seemiller – aka Falceros
Managing Publisher of the Hair Transplant Network, the Hair Loss Learning Center, the Hair Loss Q&A Blog, and the Hair Restoration Forum
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Our popular hair loss forum community includes dozens of active patient and physician members devoted to answering your hair loss questions daily. Get past the hype and learn about proven treatments that really work to stop baldness.

Below, we’ve compiled answers to hot topic hair loss questions we received from our Publishers and expert hair restoration physicians.

Dealing with the Depression of Hair Loss at a Young Age: Many young men and women experiencing balding begin suffering from depression. Read this article to learn why what’s in your head is more important than what’s on it.

Are Hair Transplant Megasessions Safe? Learn why Coalition member Dr. Timothy Carman believes that large densely packed hair transplant sessions can be appropriate for some, but not all patients.

Is FUE the Solution for Young Hair Loss Sufferers? Learn why recommended physician Dr. Cam Simmons believes FUE is overhyped and why patients considering hair transplant surgery should be thinking long term.

What to Do in the Event of Propecia Side Effects: Though Propecia (finasteride) is arguably the most effective non-surgical hair loss treatment available, many men are concerned about the possibility of sexual side effects. Read this article and learn what to do in the event you experience side effects.

Bill Seemiller – aka Falceros
Managing Publisher of the Hair Transplant Network, the Hair Loss Learning Center, the Hair Loss Q&A Blog, and the Hair Restoration Forum
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Unfortunately, hair restoration technicians are seldom recognized for the hard work they do every day in assisting reputable surgeons deliver only the best results to their patients. And though it’s the surgeons who are prescreened and ultimately approved for recommendation on the Hair Transplant Network, a hair transplant physician is only as good as his/her technicians.

Today’s state of the art hair replacement procedures could never be performed by one person. A qualified physician requires and experienced and dedicated team of assistants to properly dissect and carefully place grafts into recipient sites.

A physician however, must be responsible at all times not only for their own skill and technique, but for what goes on under his/her supervision. This includes properly training and managing staff. If even one hair restoration technician is out of sync, a patient’s results can suffer dramatically and will inevitably and rightfully fall back on the physician.

To discuss and learn about the importance of surgical assistants in delivering only the best results, visit our discussion thread, “Hair Transplant Assistants”.

Bill Seemiller – aka Falceros
Managing Publisher of the Hair Transplant Network, the Hair Loss Learning Center, the Hair Loss Q&A Blog, and the Hair Restoration Forum
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Recently, we added a collection of hair restoration video interviews featuring Dr. Chris Gencheff, who is recommended on the Hair Transplant Network.

To learn more about Dr. Gencheff and his philsophy on hair transplant surgery and patient care, visit “Hair Transplant Video Interviews with Dr. Chris Gencheff” on YouTube.

To see all of our videos, visit our Hair Transplant Video Channel on YouTube.

For a few of the video interviews with Dr. Gencheff that can be found on YouTube, see below.   You can also discuss these videos or the topics discussed on our hair restoration forum.

Hair Transplant Surgeon Dr. Chris Gencheff on Patient Expectations

Why Hair Transplant Patient Care is Crucial to Dr. Chris Gencheff

Dr. Chris Gencheff Explains How Hair Transplant Surgery Works

Dr. Gencheff in Achieving Great Hair Transplant Results

What Dr. Chris Gencheff Enjoys Most About Hair Transplant Surgery

Dr. Chris Gencheff – Educating Patients in Hair Restoration Surgery

Dr. Gencheff in Combining Surgical and Non-Surgical Hair Restoration

Bill Seemiller – aka Falceros
Managing Publisher of the Hair Transplant Network, the Hair Loss Learning Center, the Hair Loss Q&A Blog, and the Hair Restoration Forum
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Though men and women are excited by the prospect of restoring their own naturally growing hair via surgical hair restoration, many are concerned about people finding out that they’ve had a hair transplant. Keeping your hair transplant a secret from strangers is a piece of cake, especially since results are usually undetectable even by professional hair stylists. But what about keeping it hidden from significant others, family members, friends, and co-workers who you see on a daily basis?

The reality is people will notice something. But isn’t that the point? Hair transplant patients have indicated that they’ve received compliments from a number of people who could tell there was something different about them, but couldn’t quite put their finger on what’s new. The more observant folks may even notice you have a thicker and fuller head of hair.

The primary apprehension of patients however, isn’t the compliments they’ll receive once their hair transplant grows full and long. It’s during the awkward healing and hair growth process many are concerned with.

How to keep your hair transplant a secret has recently been brought up and discussed on our hair loss discussion forum. You are encouraged to read other’s input and join in the discussion yourself.

Bill Seemiller – aka Falceros
Managing Publisher of the Hair Transplant Network, the Hair Loss Learning Center, the Hair Loss Q&A Blog, and the Hair Restoration Forum
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Anyone who regularly visits our hair loss forum community knows that Coalition member Dr. Glenn Charles regularly produces excellent hair transplant results.   His dedication to patient care is further demonstrated by the number of questions he regularly answers publicly on our discussion forum.

Recently, we edited and uploaded a collection of hair transplant video interviews on YouTube featuring Dr. Glenn Charles.  To learn more about Dr. Charles, his skill, experience, and philosophy on patient care, visit “Hair Transplant Video Interviews with Dr. Glenn Charles on YouTube“.

To see all of our hair translant videos, visit our Hair Transplant Video Channel on YouTube.

Below, we’ve embedded a few of the YouTube video interviews with Dr. Charles for your viewing pleasure.  Your feedback is welcome.  

Dr. Glenn Charles Revolutionary Approach to Hair Transplantation

Hair Transplant Surgeon Dr. Glenn Charles on Current Trends and Techniques

Why Dr. Glenn Charles Became a Hair Transplant Surgeon

Hair Translant Surgeon Dr. Glenn Charles Medical Background

Dr. Glenn Charles Offers Free Advice to Hair Transplant Patients

Bill Seemiller – aka Falceros
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Balding men and women who undergo a successful surgical hair replacement procedure usually not only seek to restore their hair, but their confidence too. And while most hair transplant patients want to conceal their procedure from the world during the awkward healing phases and while waiting for new hair growth, most hope to receive some additional positive attention due to the improvement in their appearance and overall self confidence – especially from members of the opposite sex.

Forum member “Julius” recently started a topic to discuss how women have responded to men after they’ve undergone hair replacement surgery. You are encouraged to join the discussion to offer your input and see what others have to say.

Bill Seemiller – aka Falceros
Managing Publisher of the Hair Transplant Network, the Hair Loss Learning Center, the Hair Loss Q&A Blog, and the Hair Restoration Forum
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