You’ve just gotten your hair transplant and can’t wait to get your first haircut, but how long do you have to wait? Can you run right to the barber as soon as the bandages come off? Do you have to wait until everything is fully healed? Or do you have to wait until everything is grown out? These are the most common questions we get when it comes to haircuts and hair transplants. Some people think the answer is obvious, but there are a lot of things to consider before getting a haircut after having a hair transplant. The goal when receiving a hair transplant is to bring back the full head of hai ..read more

Recovering from hair transplant surgery is the most uncomfortable part of the procedure, but not knowing when you can resume the activities you love can be even more frustrating. As summer begins to creep up on us, many people wonder when they can jump back into the pool after undergoing a hair transplant procedure. Thankfully the answer is yes, you can absolutely go swimming after your hair transplant, however, you will have to wait until your scalp heals. Hair Transplants and Swimming After undergoing a hair transplant procedure there are certain protocols you will have to follow as your bod ..read more

Hair loss is a common concern for many people, and it can be stressful to experience. When it comes to understanding and classifying hair loss patterns, we, as hair loss specialists, use what is known as the Norwood scale. The Norwood scale helps determine the stage and extent of hair loss, especially in male pattern baldness. It is also useful in determining an appropriate hair loss treatment, such as medicinal or surgical options. In this series we are going to be focusing on the different treatment options available at each level on the Norwood scale. This can help you determine what to exp ..read more

Genetics plays a major role in hair loss, but does your race or ethnicity play a factor as well? Do people of certain ethnicities or races go bald more often when compared to other races/ethnicities? Hair loss, also known as androgenetic alopecia, can be a common concern as people age. But is there a connection between hair loss and ethnicity? Let’s explore whether being a certain ethnicity can affect your likelihood of experiencing hair loss and which ethnicities might be more prone to it. Understanding Hair Loss Hair loss can occur due to various reasons, including genetics, hormonal changes ..read more

We’ve heard it all when it comes to hair growth solutions. There are so many different theories, home-remedies, and old wives’ tales about how to grow your hair back faster, but most of them are not backed by any type of science. We recently heard a new one involving Vicks Vaporub… yes, the same Vicks Vaporub that you put on your chest when you’re congested or have a cold. Supposedly there are some magical properties of this gel that, when rubbed on your scalp, can help promote hair growth. But is any of this true? We wanted to get to the bottom of this to find out why people believe that Vick ..read more

The one thing that causes most male pattern baldness hair loss, and hair loss in general, is genetics. The common reason is aging. As our bodies age and metabolism slows, even if we consume the necessary elements to grow hair, our follicles start to slow down and become dormant. As this happens the only way to slow down the process is to work with a hair loss specialist in figuring out if medical therapy like Finasteride, Minoxidil, or other non-surgical treatments, would work for you. These non-surgical treatments can help slow down the process and sometimes help to stimulate those dormant fo ..read more

We’ve all made New Year’s resolutions that we end up giving up on a few weeks into the new year, but why not make 2024 different! We all know that health is extremely important, and we should focus more time on making better choices for our physical as well as mental well-being. But with our fast-paced lifestyles and the seemingly endless amount of tasks we want to get done in a day, it’s hard to find the time to work on ourselves. Eating healthier, working out, sleeping more and then finding time to relax and enjoy life can become stressful in its own right, which is why making a resolution t ..read more

Hair pulling is a common habit for many people, but for some, it goes beyond a simple habit and becomes a medical disorder known as Trichotillomania. This condition can have serious consequences, affecting not only physical health but also emotional well-being. Let’s take a look at what Trichotillomania, also known as hair-pulling disorder, is, why it happens, the health problems it can cause, and most importantly, how individuals can seek help and support. What Is Trichotillomania? Trichotillomania is more than just pulling out a few strands of hair. It’s a medical disorder characterized by t ..read more

Outside forces can affect how your hair grows, but could the type of brush or comb that you’re using every day, be causing you to lose hair? We’ve talked about all different types of things that could be causing your hair loss on our blog, but we’ve found that people are generally more concerned over outside objects and situations that might cause them to lose hair. Maybe because we feel better about things we can control, unlike our genetics which are out of our control. The most common cause of hair loss is genetics along with aging. As our bodies age our cells can’t replicate as well as the ..read more

There’s a certain obsession with knowing whether or not certain celebrities or public figures have had plastic surgery or hair transplants. Knowing if the people on TV naturally look as good as they do or if they have paid to keep up their appearance, is one thing that everyone seems to be intrigued by. This notion that celebrities are just naturally beautiful or go through the aging process better than everyone else is this thing that mystifies a lot of people that don’t deal with these types of things on a daily basis. For a plastic surgeon or a hair transplant specialist, a lot of times we ..read more