I’m at thirty-one year old man with a Norwood 6 level of hair loss. I have been losing hair since I was in my late teens. I’m now interested in getting a hair transplant, but many clinics have turned me away. I have now researched body hair transplants (BHT), but I don’t know if it’s worth doing. Can you please explain the strategies and differences between body hair? In higher grades of baldness, usually, the donor supply from the scalp is not enough to cover the total surface area of baldness with optimum density. Usually, on average, around 7000-10,000 grafts are needed to cover a grad ..read more

I’m a 31 year old male I have been losing hair for the past six years. I tried Propecia when I first noticed thinning, but I developed side effects and decided to stop taking the medicine. I’m now to the point where my hair loss is noticeable and I would like to get a small FUE procedure to fix the area. But I keep hearing that surgeons wont take you as a patient if you’re not on Propecia. Can I get surgery without using Propecia? Can you get a follicular unit extraction (FUE) procedure without taking finasteride? The answer is yes. Now, you need to be fully informed about what can occur ..read more

I’m concerned that i’m going bald. My dad is 54 years old, and still has his hair, but my grandfather is completely bald. I’m a 22 year old male, and I feel like my hairline is starting to recede but i’m not sure. I have asked a couple of people and I’ve gotten mixed responses. Some say yes, other say no. How do I know the early signs of hair loss? Most of the time, if you think you’re going bald, you probably are balding. There are some exceptions, like people with body dysmorphia, but you know your hair better than anyone for the most part. Generally speaking, your hairline will be the ..read more

I’m a 30-year old male with a Norwood 4 hair loss pattern. I have been reading conflicting information regarding FUE and FUT. Which one is better? This is a loaded question with several things to consider. For one, what is your family history of hair loss, what are your goals? There is no better technique. Some will argue that Follicular Unit Strip Surgery (FUSS) or strip is a superior technique because the grafts are healthier and grow better. Conversely, others will argue that Follicular Unit Excision (FUE) is a better technique because you can pick and choose the best and healthiest gr ..read more

I’m twenty years old and already have aggressive hair loss. I’m imbetween a Norwood 5 and 6, and i’m losing hair rapidly. The idea of wearing a wig doesn’t sound appealing, but I don’t know if I’m a candidate for a hair transplant. What should someone in my shoes do, should I get a hair system or hair transplant? There are pros and cons to getting both a hair transplant and a hair system. I can’t decide for you, but I can give you enough information to make an informed decision. First of all, getting surgery does not stop hair loss. If you’re losing hair rapidly, you need to treat the hai ..read more

I’m interested in getting a hair transplant later this year, but I am a very analytical person that likes data. I cannot find any information online on the actual success rate of hair transplants, is it 50%, 60%, 80%? What’s the percentage and where I can find this information? Unfortunately, there is no empirical data provided online, as the success rate is somewhat subjective. The success of the hair transplant result depends on your perception. How do you measure success? Some may count it by feeling better and more confident, others may measure it by density, and others may measure th ..read more

A few surgeons have told me that the density in my donor area is pretty low, but I have really thick hair. I have read online that you need around 60 grafts per square centimeter to get a dense-looking result. What is more important, having dense hair or thick hair? hair transplant results Great question. Hair transplant surgery takes a lot of critical planning. How and where the surgeon places grafts is vital to the appearance of fullness. When you’re considering coverage, you have to look at the surface area and volume. For example, the surface area might be 200 square centimeters (cm2 ..read more

I’m scheduled to get a hair transplant in two weeks. I will be returning to the office next month. I want to use Toppik to avoid co-workers from noticing, but I don’t know when it’s safe to use. Can I use Toppik a month after my hair transplant? Toppik Results The first ten days are the most crucial days after your hair transplant. Grafts are secured after seven days, but your grafts won’t be secure until the tenth day if you have scabs. It would be best if you didn’t use any Toppik, DermMatch, Couvre, or other forms of hair loss concealers during this time. Now, there is a big misconcepti ..read more

I have some minor recession and I want to get a hair transplant, but I don’t want to get multiple procedures. I want one hair transplant and that’s it. Do you think one hair transplant is enough or will I need to get multiple? Androgenic alopecia, or genetic hair loss, is a progressive condition that gets worse over time. Right now, you may only see a minor recession, but over time your hair loss can spread to the middle and your crown. One hair transplant is enough to address the recession in your hairline, but it will not be enough to handle your hair loss for the rest of your life. Hai ..read more

I’m a 30-year old male and i’m interested in getting a hair transplant, specifically FUE. How many total grafts can I get over my lifetime? That’s not something I can answer for you because everyone is different. The number of hair transplant grafts depends on the person. If you want to stick with Follicular Unit Excision (FUE) only, the average is around 5,000-6,000 grafts. Combining Follicular Unit Strip Surgery (FUSS) and FUE maximizes your donor supply. On average, you can get an extra 3,000 grafts when you combine both techniques, according to Dr. Ron Shapiro, hair transplant surgeon ..read more