Charles Medical Group Blog

Question:After my hair transplant when my hair is wet, say for example when I am swimming, will the donor scar be visible? Answer:The answer to this question really depends on several factors including the width and length of the donor site. The other thing that really plays a significant role in the visibility of a […]

Question:I am undergoing my second session of hair transplantation and I am wondering if my results this time will be as dramatic as the first time? Answer:Most times the first procedure is more dramatic visually than any of the subsequent procedures. The reason for this is that the patient is starting with the least amount […]

Question:I am a woman who had a hair transplant nearly four months ago and ever since my hair seems much thinner. Why did this happen and is there anything I can do about it? Answer:Post-operative shock loss following hair transplantation surgery is relatively common. Often a few months after the procedure, the hair will appear […]

Question:I have heard that large or stretched scars can be a problem with some hair transplants. Is this not the case with FUE? Answer:Larger donor scars from hair transplantation procedures are much more of an issue when the donor area is removed using a strip-type procedure. With the newer suturing techniques, two-layer closures and tricophitic […]

Question:Is it normal to have pain in the donor area after an FUE procedure? This whole area is very sensitive since my surgery. Answer:Yes, it is relatively normal to have some pain post operatively in the donor area following Follicular Unit Excision (FUE) hair transplantation procedures. In most cases the discomfort subsides over the first few […]

Question:I am an Asian male and interested in getting a hair transplant. I have been debating between FUE and FUT and was just wondering if Asians have an increased risk of scarring with FUE. Answer:No, to my knowledge there is no additional risk in Asians regarding scarring and Follicular Unit Excision (FUE) hair transplantation procedures. There […]

Question:I have a question about FUE versus FUT. With FUT it is my understanding that the scalp is actually removed whereas with FUE the hairs are just removed throughout the donor area. Does this mean that the donor area with FUE becomes thinner? How noticeable is the thinning? Answer:The Follicular Unit Excision (FUE) is in […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]