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
I’m 24 years old with what I would consider to be severe hair loss in the front of my scalp. I’ve read that being under 25 might make me too young for a hair transplant. I am currently taking finasteride and have stabilized my hair loss. Am I really too youn...
This is a great question. I have a lot of patients between 18 – 26 that ask the same question. I really feel there is no specific age to make someone an appropriate candidate for hair transplantation. I think it depends on many different factors, including your age, the amount of hair loss yo...
I scar, bleed, bruise and keloid easily… will this affect the outcome of a hair transplant? Would I be better off going with FUE or th...
Is shock loss from a hair transplant temporary? I have heard that if you experience shock loss there is a real possibility that this hair...
I had two hair transplants in the late 1990’s that were a complete disaster. Over the years my hair loss has gotten much worse and no...
I have been researching hair transplants for about 3 years and have visited with eight different surgeons and seem to learn something new every time. I...
In the mid nineties I had two scalp reductions and a total of 900 micrografts from Bosley in Beverly Hills. The scalp reductions never really worked...
Hello, I was wondering if you could help me. I am withholding my name for the time being. On August 8, 2007 I went for a consultation...
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