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Dr. Michael Beehner is well known in our community for helping to educate balding men and women on our hair loss discussion forum.  He is also recommended on the Hair Transplant Network.

Recently, we added a collection of hair transplant video interviews featuring Dr. Beehner’s expert replies on hair loss and hair restoration related topics.  To learn more about Dr. Beehner, his philsophy on hair transplantation and patient care, visit “Hair Transplant Video Interviews with Dr. Mike Beehner” 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. Mike Beehner that can be found on YouTube, see below.   You are encouraged to provide your feedback.

How to Select a Quality Hair Transplant Physician by Dr. Beehner

Hair Transplant Doctor Beehner on Density and Multiple Procedures

Hair Transplant Patient Expectations by Dr. Mike Beehner

Proper Planning for Hair Transplant Surgery by Dr. Beehner

Hair Restoration Physician Dr. Beehner on Patient Education

How Dr. Beehner Became a Hair Transplant Doctor

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I have a very wide scar from a previous hair transplant, well over 7mm in places.  It’s only ear to ear so I understand that grafts might only be available at the sides of my head since remaining donor is probably nonexistent in the back.  I am also wondering if a qualified hair restoration surgeon could just take grafts from above my scar and close it up without removing the old scar.  I keep my hair long enough to cover it anyway.  To me, this is preferable than losing grafts that I need in the hairline.

This hair loss question was answered by Dr. Cam Simmons of Toronto, Canada, who is one of our recommended hair restoration physicians.

The decision to revise an old hair transplant scar or to take a new strip depends on many factors. I prefer to revise scars whenever possible because it usually allows improvement in both recipient and donor areas. Particularly for younger patients or patients who could face donor hair limitations, I usually recommend revising the scar and getting fewer grafts in this session so that there will be less donor scarring and more hair available in the future. There are times when it does make sense to remove a new strip, away from the old scar. Usually slow and steady wins the race but decisions must be made on a patient-by-patient basis.

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 questions we received from real patients and expert hair restoration physicians.

Feel free to ask your own questions and get answers on our hair restoration forum or privately by using the contact us form.

Graft Survival Rates and High Hair Densities (Dr. Brad Limmer)

Claims that Hair Multiplication is Available Today

Female Hair Loss Due to Hair Straightening and Blow Drying

Why Some Clinics Can Perform Hair Transplant Sessions Exceeding 5000 Grafts

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Recently, we uploaded a collection of  hair transplant video interviews with Dr. Martin Tessler, a highly esteemed physician member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians on YouTube.  To learn more about Dr. Tessler, his experience, skill, and philosophy on patient care, visit “Hair Transplant Video Interviews with Dr. Martin Tessler“.

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. Tessler, see below. We look forward to your feedback and input on any of these videos.

Dr. Martin Tessler on the Power of the Internet

Dr. Tessler on Connecting with Hair Loss Patients

Dr. Martin Tessler on Today’s State of the Art Hair Transplant Results

What to Expect from Consulting With Dr. Tessler

The Purpose of Hair Transplantation by Dr. Martin Tessler

Dr. Tessler Discusses His Medical Background

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

Ultra refined microscopic follicular unit grafting raises the bar for hair restoration physicians and their staff. This delicate and demanding hair transplant procedure requires more skill and careful attention to be performed properly. The smaller and more tightly packed incisions require closely dissected follicular unit grafts that are carefully trimmed under microscopes. These follicular units are cut under the microscope into their natural state of one, two, or three hairs, and then placed into very small incisions using the lateral slit technique.

Another very important transformation is the size and the angulation of the incisions in the recipient area. These small and densely packed incisions are more difficult to place the grafts into. For these reasons, this procedure requires more careful selection of the doctor and the staff.  The hair transplant clinic’s surgical staff should have been with the doctor for a long time and have highly developed surgical skills and qualifications to perform hair transplants.

A prospective hair transplant patient needs to ask about the doctor’s staff and their qualifications regarding hair transplant experience. These are the questions you may want to ask the doctor or his technicians:

As a well-informed reader of our Hair Loss Q & A Blog, you’re most likely aware of the many surgical innovations that have made hair transplantation the most commonly sought after cosmetic procedure among men in the 21st century. And with a veritable wealth of resources currently available at their fingertips, other tech-savvy individuals now have access to more information about proven hair loss remedies than ever before.

Unfortunately, hair loss sufferers didn’t always have things so easy. Just a few decades ago, there were no authoritative boards, no support groups, and no internet. Needless to say, antiquated surgical techniques left many patients with sub-par results. But thanks to the hard work and dedication of an elite group of surgeons, the modern hair transplant technique has evolved to the point where it can mimic nature seamlessly.

Today, ultra refined follicular unit hair transplantation is the “gold standard” in hair restoration, performed using minimally invasive tools in an extremely safe, clean environment. Naturally occurring follicular units are microscopically dissected and redistributed in the most cosmetically appealing way possible.

Selecting a quality hair transplant surgeon is truly the key component to any successful hair restoration plan. The importance of independent research cannot be overstated. Surgeons recommended on the Hair Transplant Network not only possess complete clinical command of the procedure, but unparalleled artistic mastery as well. Guided by ethical principles and committed to producing consistent results in a variety of patients, members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians continue to raise the bar with every hair transplant performed. To learn more about our own stringent screening process for recommending hair restoration physicians, click here.

Dr. Jim Harris has been performing state of the art surgical hair restoration and has been recommended on the Hair Transplant Network for many years.  Recently, we added a collection of video interviews featuring his expert replies on hair loss and hair restoration related topics.

To learn more about Dr. Harris, his philsophy on hair transplant surgery and patient care, visit “Hair Transplant Video Interviews with Dr. Jim Harris” 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. Jim Harris that can be found on YouTube, see below.   Your feedback is encouraged and appreciated.

Dr. Harris on Selecting a Quality Physician

What Dr. Harris Enjoys Most About Performing Hair Restoration Surgery

Why Dr. Jim Harris Became a Hair Transplant Surgeon

Dr. Harris on Teamwork and Research

Choosing Dr. James Harris for For Hair Transplantation

Dr. Jim Harris Philosophy on Patient Care

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If the recipient area is exposed to sunlight (through glass) after a hair restoration procedure, can this damage the grafts or impede hair growth? I sit in front of a window with a thin curtain for about an hour a day.

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.

Technically, you can get a sunburn through the window. Too much sun exposure after a hair transplant is not recommended. The recipient area is usually irritated already and sun exposure can only make it worse.

Sunlight through a window with a curtain will not likely cause any damage depending on the thickness of the curtain and the angle at which the sunlight hits the scalp.

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Anthony – Editorial Assistant / Forum Co-Moderator of the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q&A Blog.
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We are pleased to announce that Tony who posts as “Youngsuccess” on our hair restoration discussion forum is our new editorial assistant and forum co-moderator.

Tony, has a reputation on our hair loss forum for his incredibly level headed, balanced, and fair posts. He’s also a 3 time hair transplant patient (view his patient website) and has been a true patient advocate by providing candid and thoughtful advice to those struggling with hair loss.

Please join us in congratulating Tony in his new role by visiting our discussion topic “Youngsuccess is our New Assistant Editor and Co-Moderator”.

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

To learn more about Dr. Gillespie, his philsophy on hair transplant surgery and patient care, visit “Hair Transplant Video Interviews with Dr. John Gillespie” 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. John Gillespie that can be found on YouTube, see below.   Your input on any of the below videos is welcome and appreciated.

What Dr. John Gillespie Offers His Patients

Dr. Gillespie on the Number of Hair Transplant Procedures Needed

Dr. Gillespie on Density and Naturalness

Dr. John Gillespie in Choosing a Quality Physician

Hair Replacement Surgeon Dr. Gillespie on Patient Expectations

How Dr. John Gillespie Became a Hair Transplant Surgeon

Bill Seemiller – aka Falceros
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