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I am a 42-year-old African American female
Question:I am a 42-year-old African American female. My hairline is not receding but has always been high. I hate how big my forehead looks and bangs have just never looked good on me. Can this be fixed with a transplant and are there any concerns regarding keloid scarring? Answer:Yes, a hairline can be lowered in […]
Side effects specific to African American hair and the use of Rogaine
Question:I was wondering if there are any side effects specific to African American hair and the use of Rogaine or Propecia? Answer:The side effects that are possible with either the use of Rogaine/minoxidil or Propecia/finasteride are the same in both African Americans and Caucasians. There has not been any specific list that has differentiated the […]
After a hair transplant does the hair grow at a normal rate
Question:After a hair transplant does the hair grow at a normal rate? Will the color and curl be the same? Answer:Following hair transplantation procedures there is a three to five month delay in the growth of the transplanted follicles. This is called the dormant phase of the hair follicles and is a normal occurrence following […]
Scheduled a hair transplant session for my hairline
Question:I have scheduled a hair transplant session for my hairline. I still have thick hair in the middle in the front but the sides have receded. After I have the transplant, do you recommend that I take Propecia and would this be for the rest of my life? Answer:After a hair transplantation procedure to the […]
My hair loss is roughly a IV on the Norwood Scale
Question:My hair loss is roughly a IV on the Norwood Scale and I would love some type of hair transplant but three months ago I got into an accident and I have a scar on my bald patch. Is it possible to get a hair transplant in this area and is it too soon to […]
I do not see many bald women but I am losing my hair at a rapid pace
Question:I do not see many bald women but I am losing my hair at a rapid pace. I am a young 77 years old and do not want to be bald. Would you recommend trying medication to prevent hair loss and which would you recommend? Answer:At 77 years of age I feel that most patients […]
Follicular Unit Excision does it need stitches in the head afterward
Question:In the procedure of Follicular Unit Excision does it need stitches in the head afterward? Does the area where the follicles were removed heal so that there is a scar there? Answer:In the procedure for Follicular Unit Excision or FUE, there are no stitches in the donor area. The donor follicular units are removed individually […]
I would love to have my natural hair but it is starting to fall out
Question:I am an African American woman and I would love to have my natural hair but it is starting to fall out. I am wondering if the procedure for African American hair transplant is different than that for Caucasian women and if I would need to go to a doctor who specialized in African American […]
Hair graft and a micro-follicular unit hair transplant
Question:Is there any difference between a hair graft and a micro-follicular unit hair transplant? Answer:A hair graft is any type of graft that is used in the process of hair transplantation. A micro-follicular hair transplant consists of only micro-follicular units. Micro-follicular units can only be dissected using microscopes. When a strip of donor tissue is […]
Do I need to wait until I stop losing hair before I get a hair transplant
Question:I have been procrastinating going in for a consultation for a hair transplant but every day I wash more hair down the drain. Do I need to wait until I stop losing hair before I get a hair transplant? Answer:No, it is recommended that when a patient starts noticing hair loss, especially if they have […]