Hair Loss | Regrow Hair Q&A

June 20, 2017

Are Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP) Inks Safe?

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The following response to a question from a member of our Hair Loss Forum and Social Community, was written by forum member “hairthere” who is a scalp micropigmentation practitioner: Any new studies on safety issues of scalp micropigmentation (SMP) ink/bloodstream worries? I know there was a study done on tattoo ink collecting in the lymph nodes that scared a lot of people. But tattoo and micropigmentation are very different in terms of the pigments’ composition and the depth they are injected at. (I only inject at .5mm which is the upper dermis, tattoo injects at 2mm, the lower dermis.) So a lot of the pigment I inject will be exfoliated out since it’s a superficial injection. The particles that make up Beauty Medical pigment are 15 microns (tattoo particles are 20+ microns and all shapes) in size and they go through a filter so each particle is perfectly round in size. This allows the body’s cell defense system to “eat” and expel the particle. “hairthere” Owner/Operator of Ahead Ink —- […]

June 14, 2017

Can Excessively Oily Scalp Affect Hair Transplant Growth?

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This question, from a member of our Hair Restoration Social Community and Discussion Forums, was answered by recommended hair transplant surgeon Dr. Blake Bloxham: I would like to know if there are any solutions to greasy scalp and hair. The last time I had a check up, my doctor told me that I have overactive sebaceous glands which is caused by diet, lifestyle and stress. Personally I don’t exactly know the cause but I tried changing my diet and lifestyle and worry less but nothing seemed to work. My hair has been thinning since 2010. Now that I am planning to have a hair transplant, I do worry that it will all go to waste. If my scalp is greasy then what is the probability that the transplanted hair will grow thick? If the soil is not of good quality then how will the planted seeds grow? Increased sebum or overactive sebaceous glands are very common in patients suffering from androgenic alopecia (AGA) — genetic male pattern hair loss. Not […]

June 12, 2017

Not Satisfied With My Hair Transplant “Results” at 6 Months?

Bill - Managing Publisher Complications, FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction), FUT (Follicular Unit Transplant), Hair Density, Hair Loss Blog, Hair Transplant Surgery hair loss, hair transplant, hair transplant progress, hair transplant result, hair transplant surgery, Nizoral 0

I had a hair transplant about 6 months ago and I’m not satisfied with my results. My hair grew in very thin, it’s weak and full of dandruff I’m taking some vitamins and use Nizoral twice a week. what else should I do to improve the hair structure? Do you recommended any kind of serum or cream that might help the scalp be healthy and clean? A lot of hair transplant patients have concerns 6 months after surgery because for some reason they are under the impression that they should be seeing the final result. The truth is, 6 months is still very early on and patients will continue experiencing hair growth and thickness for another 6 to 12 months. Thus, it’s not accurate to use the word “result” at only 6 months after surgery. Instead, the word we suggest is “progress”. In most cases, patients are safe to evaluate their hair transplant and call it a “result” 1 year after surgery. That said, ongoing growth and thickness can and will […]