FAQ

In this section you’ll find the most frequently asked questions covering many aspects of hair loss and hair transparent surgery. We’ve compiled this FAQ to help users more efficiently navigate our Q&A section as well as effectively learn what questions and concerns they might need to consider before undergoing hair transplant surgery  

Physician Answered Q & As

I’m 17 yeas old and I’m losing my hair like crazy. I went to my family doctor and he recommended Rogaine, but it is not working for me. What else can I do and should I eventually just go for a hair transplant?

I would recommend that you see a specialist in hair loss such as a hair restoration specialist or a dermatologist with a special interest in hair loss to examine your scalp and give you a likely reason for your hair loss. Something to consider is that a person with a...

Top Q & As

I am 22 years old and I have a receding hairline. My father started thinning in the front in his early 50′s and has a pretty de...

I recently read an article and a guy was losing his hair after an illness, and he asked if his insurance would cover him to...

Is having a hair transplant a good option for an African American man? I have been losing my hair for the past 2 years and I...

I’m 17 yeas old and I’m losing my hair like crazy. I went to my family doctor and he recommended Rogaine, but it is not...

I am a 43 year old African American male, and I had a hair transplant when I was 33. I consider my hair transplant to be one...

What are the chances of having “shock loss” resulting from a hair transplant procedure?

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