Charles Medical Group Blog

Question:I regularly color my hair to cover up the gray. What is the latest I can color my hair before my hair transplant and how soon after the procedure can I color my hair? Answer:I generally recommend that my patients who regularly dye their hair to dye it approximately one week prior to the surgery […]

Question:I had a hair transplant about three months ago. Recently I developed some dry skin and flaky skin at the recipient sites. Is this normal? Is there anything that I am supposed to do with it and when should it clear up? Answer:This is relatively normal to have a little bit of dryness and flaky […]

Question:There is not much talk about flap surgery for hair transplantation but do people ever get this done anymore? When is it a good option or better than FUE or FUT techniques? Answer:It is very rare to hear of a patient who has flap surgery with the newer technology in hair transplantation that is available […]

Question:Is hair loss always progressive or does it ever stop on its own? Answer:Hair loss can be progressive but at some point it will stop falling out on its own. The amount and length of time that the hair loss occurs varies in each individual patient and is really based upon their genetics. Patients can […]

Question:I know the donor scar for FUG hair transplantation is supposedly well camouflaged by hair in that area. Is there some point though as you age that it will become noticeable even if we are talking about once you are in your 70s or 80s? Answer:In most cases with the new types of donor wound […]

Question:Is it true that if you look at your mother’s side of the family for your hair loss pattern that is how you will determine whether or not you are going to have hair loss or not? Answer:Androgenetic alopecia or genetic hair loss can occur from either side of the family. It can be from […]

Question:I am planning two separate hair transplant sessions; one to my crown and the other to work on my hairline. Which one should be performed first and why? Answer:Generally it is recommended that if a patient has hair loss in two areas, one of which includes the frontal and hairline region, we suggest that you […]

Question:I am 43 and interested in a hair transplant to fill in my hairline. So far I do not need any work done on the crown. Is FUE really the better hair transplant technique for working on the front of the hairline or at all? If so, why? Answer:I agree that work should be done […]

Question:I am trying to decide between FUE and FUT. I like the idea of having less scarring but I have heard that it is not exactly true that the donor area looks untouched with FUE and that excision marks would be visible if you shave your head. Is this true? Answer:It is true that there […]

Question:From what I have read on the internet it seems like Propecia is much more effective than Rogaine for stopping hair loss. Is this true? Answer:Rogaine or the generic minoxidil and Propecia which is finasteride are two very different medications. First of all, Propecia is a medication that can only be obtained by getting a […]