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Question:How much more expensive is FUE as compared to the strip method? Answer:The Follicular Unit Excision (FUE) method compared to the strip method is generally 1 1/2 to 2 times more expensive per graft depending on the clinic. There is also [...]

Question:I am trying to decide between FUE and the strip method. I know the main difference is scarring but is there a significant difference in the recovery between the two? Answer:There is a little bit of a less time period [...]

Question:How common are the side effects with Propecia and what are they? Answer:The incidence of side effects with the use of Propecia is documented as 1% to 2% of patients who take the medication. The side effects are generally sexually [...]

Question:Is there anything for re-growing scalp hair like Latisse does for the eyelashes? Answer:No. Currently there is no proof that Latisse has any affect on the scalp and there are no other products that have any similar claims to what [...]

Question:Is it true that there is more potential for the grafts to become damaged with FUE than with the strip method? Why is this? What percentage can you expect? Answer:Yes, it is generally thought by most hair restoration physicians that [...]

Question:Is it common for people to have problems with Rogaine? I have been using it for a while and it just makes me itchy and flaky without any results. Is there something else that might work? Answer:It is quite common [...]

Question:Can a brow lift scar be camouflaged with a hair transplant? Answer:Yes, brow lift scars can be camouflaged with hair transplantation. How successful this is depends upon how big the scar was from the prior facial procedure and the location [...]

Question:Are hair loss medications like Rogaine and Propecia as effective in African Americans? Answer:Yes. There has been relatively equal data showing that there is no difference in the efficacy in both Rogaine or minoxidil and Propecia or finasteride as far [...]

Question:I have heard of forehead reduction surgery in women but can it be performed in men as well? Answer:Yes, forehead reduction surgery can be performed in both men and women and it really just depends on the individual situation. There [...]