Your hair loss forum has some great information and discussions about leading surgeons like Hasson and Wong, Dr. Shapiro, Dr. Alexander, Dr. Rahal, Dr. Feller, etc.  Are there other hair transplant surgeons getting first class results but maybe aren’t as well known or publicized? 

Last year, the majority of surgeons recommended on the Hair Transplant Network were vastly unheard of and seldom spoken about on our community. And though some are still more popular than others, all of our members and hair loss forum guests can now see a much larger variety of results by visiting the “Results Posted by Leading Hair Transplant Clinics” forum.

Every prospective patient is drawn to some hair restoration doctors more than others. However, there is plenty of evidence in our community that a much larger group of doctors are doing excellent work.

I think if more of our members contribute their input on this thread, you will see that the list of 7 or 8 doctors others mentioned will expand significantly.

Each doctor recommended by our online community has been prescreened both privately and publicly and were found to meet our high standards for recommendation. Pat Hennessey (our Publisher) has reviewed several of these surgeons in person and observed them in live surgery. To see the highlights from these surgical center visits with photos, click “Visits to Leading Hair Transplant Clinics“.

To see a list of all doctors we recommend, click here. See also, “How We Recommend Hair Transplant Surgeons

This hair loss question was answered by Dr. Robert True of New York, NY who is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians.  His professional answer is below.

I just recently had a hair transplant and it’s finally starting to grow.  I noticed that some hair is growing rather fast while others haven’t popped through yet.  I know this is normal, but my hair is starting to look straggly.  Is it safe to cut the new transplanted hair?

Dr. TrueBecause the new transplanted hairs come in gradually and are fine in caliber in the beginning, the vast majority of hair restoration patients find that they do not have any problem with their appearance as hair regrowth develops.

However, some patients find that keeping their hair short all over their head as the new hair grows in makes the process even less evident. It is ok to cut the newly growing hair without fear of any damage. The hair can be cut as short as a number one clipper setting if desired.

 

Bill – aka Falceros
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In football, players are only accepted into the NFL if they meet a certain skill set. Likewise, hair transplant surgeons are only invited to join the high ranks of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians if they meet our demanding standards.

Recently, we sought the input and opinions of our hair loss forum community potentially inviting Dr. Brandon Ross to join the ranks of the elite Coalition. View our members’ input by visiting the Potential Coalition Membership for Dr. Brandon Ross of La Jolla, California.

After carefully considering all of the feedback we’ve acquired including input from patient and physician members of our community, we believe Dr. Ross deserves inclusion in the Coalition. 

Feel free to congratulate him by clicking on his featured potential coalition membership thread above.  View Dr. Ross’ Coalition profile.

To see our criteria for Coalition membership, click here. To see an exclusive list of all the physicians we recommend worldwide, click here.

View the official Press Release.

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Hundreds of hair loss questions are answered on our hair loss forum and received in our inbox on a weekly basis. Below, we’ve collected some of these hot topic questions of the week and posted responses by veteran hair transplant patients and leading hair restoration physicians.

You can also ask your own questions and get answers on our hair restoration forum or privately by emailing help@hairtransplantnetwork.com.

Is Scalp Discoloration Normal After Hair Transplant Surgery? (Dr. Robert True)

When is it Safe to Use Hair Color After Surgical Hair Restoration? (Dr. Steve Gabel)

Are Lesser Dosages of Finasteride Effective in Treating Hair Loss?

Are We All Destined to go Completely Bald?

The Advantages of Dealing with Hair Loss Early

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Though it may appear that Hollywood is immune to female and male pattern baldness, pictures of celebrities floating around the internet prove otherwise. It’s also interesting to see that a select few appear to have more hair in recent photos than in older ones. Has the plague of hair loss really skipped over Hollywood or has surgical hair restoration or hair replacement systems become a popular trend for popular actors?

On this hair loss discussion forum thread, members discuss the rich and the famous they suspect have had hair transplant surgery. You are encouraged to join in the discussion and offer your input into this light hearted fun topic.

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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.

I noticed some bleeding on my scalp near the crown at 2.5 months after hair transplant surgery. Is it possible to lose grafts at this stage or could it have been a spot/pimple?

Dr. CharlesBleeding from the grafts 2.5 months after your hair restoration procedure is almost impossible. It is much more likely that you scratched a scab or a pimple-like lesion that caused the bleeding. It is around 2-3 months post-op that many patients experience folliculitis. This is a common condition that may be a sign that hairs are starting to grow, but curled at the surface and have become in grown. If at any point you are getting several of these lesions in the same area, you should contact the hair loss doctor who performed your surgery. Occasionally an antibiotic is necessary. More often than not, these problems are isolated and resolve themselves.  

Dr. Glenn Charles, D.O.

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Botox hair lossFor aging men and women, Botox has been a Godsend to help with wrinkles and help make them appear younger than they are. Recently, Fox News presented a story that Botox may actually be able to potentially stop and reverse hair loss.

Like anything else in the media, it’s important to read “big news” with a critical mind and look for proof before buying into any potential false hype.

On this hair loss forum topic, see what veteran hair transplant patients and expert hair restoration physicians have to say on whether or not Botox may be a viable hair loss treatment.

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natural hairline hair transplant photoHair transplant patients are attracted to today’s surgical hair restoration because not only is it proven to grow hair in completely bald areas, but in the right surgical hands it can be so natural that even hairstylists can’t detect the result. Hair transplantation has come a long way since the days of old plugs, but just how natural are they? Can today’s hair transplants be spotted or do they blend naturally with the rest of a patient’s remaining hair?

In this hair loss discussion thread, members of our community share their own personal hair loss stories and how surgical hair restoration has changed their lives. You are encouraged to read others and share your own experience with hair replacement surgery.

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Can I get body hair transplanted to my scalp?  How effective is this solution?

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

There are other hair transplant doctors who have done a lot more body hair transplants than me. I have performed body to body hair transplantation in rare situations but do not usually recommend transplanting body hair to the scalp for the following reasons:

  • Body hair is not the same quality of hair as scalp hair and does not look as good or as natural.
  • The life cycle of body hair is different than for scalp hair so it takes longer for the transplanted hair to grow.  Also transplanted body hair will spend less time in the hair growth phase and more time in the resting phase than transplanted scalp hair.  See the normal scalp hair growth cycle for more information.
  • Body hair transplantation is still quite new in medical terms, so there is not a lot of data about results or survival of the transplanted hair.  FUE for body hair is usually technically more difficult than for scalp hair.
  • So far, I have been disappointed by the few results that I have seen of other surgeon’s body hair transplants.
  • Most men still have scalp hair available for transplantation.

Hundreds of hair loss questions are answered on our discussion forum and received in our inbox on a weekly basis. Below, we’ve collected some of these hot topic questions of the week and posted responses by veteran hair transplant patients and leading hair restoration physicians.

You can also ask your own questions and get answers on our hair restoration forum or privately by using the contact form.

Is Finpecia (Generic Finasteride) as Effective as Propecia?

Can Doctors Predict Future Hair Loss?

Dealing with Hair Restoration Complications (Dr. James Vogel)

What is the Difference between Rogaine and Minoxidil?

How Many Grafts are Needed to Restore a Balding Crown?

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