Hair Loss
Androgenetic alopecia, commonly known as male pattern baldness is the most common form of hair loss affecting both men an women. Currently there are only two FDA approved medications to treat the condition, and of course surgical intervention. While hair transplant surgery can be an extremely effective and satisfying treatment for many, not all people suffering from hair loss will benefit from the procedure. Only an experienced hair transparent surgeon can help you determine if you are a candidate for hair loss surgery.
I am a 44 yr old African American female. I have researched several doctors and institutions that claim they can help me but after viewing the work they have done on others I am skeptical. I have been balding on the sides of my temples for about ten years now. It...
Dear RS, From your description you are suffering from traction alopecia. This condition is quite common among African American women and arises because of the fashion of tight braiding. The tight braids produce a repetitive stress on the hair follicle and over a period of time actually destroy the follicles....
This might seem like a silly question, but can I keep my head shaved to a military cut if I have a hair transplant? I’d...
My sister underwent a hair transplant two years ago and is very unhappy with her results. To tell you the truth, to me it looks...
Can you tell me what eyelash transplantation entails and if it is possible to have it performed on a budget?
I had a transplant about one year ago to hide a scar from a brow lift. Unfortunately, the scar is still very visible, but what...
What’s the difference between the Strip method and FUE (follicular unit extraction) for getting the donor hair?
I have been considering having an FUE hair transplant for almost five years and think that I am about ready to go through with it....
Find A Surgeon
The International Alliance of Hair Restoration Surgeons is a consumer organization that selectively screens skilled and ethical hair transplant surgeons. The IAHRS does not offer an open membership policy to doctors practicing hair transplatation, and is the only group that recognizes that all surgeons are not equal in their skill and technique. Its elite membership seeks to represent the best in the discipline, the true leaders in the field of surgical hair restoration.