Dissection Phase of Hair Transplant

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In Hair Transplant, How Important Are Microscopes?

December 7th, 2006

Q: I went to a hair transplant doctor for a consultation for my hair loss and he said that it was not that important to use microscopes for hair transplants. I had heard that it was. What’s the deal?
A: It is extremely important to use microscopes when performing hair transplants. It is the only way [...]

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What Causes Poor Hair Growth After Hair Transplant?

June 28th, 2006

Q I had a hair transplant 15 months ago at a well known clinic in Manhattan. There were about 1000 grafts transplanted in the front hair line. At this point I am upset with my results. My guess is that only about 50 new hairs have grown. My question is what would cause this to [...]

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Why is Strip Harvesting in Hair Transplant Procedure Still Popular?

June 21st, 2006

Q: Why are strips used so much in a hair transplant when there is now Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE)?
A: Strip harvesting is used in the majority of hair transplant procedures because it allows the surgeon the ability to perform hair transplant sessions using large numbers of grafts while minimizing injury to the patient’s hair follicles.
This [...]

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After Hair Transplant, Can Donor Hair Become Frizzy and Dry?

November 18th, 2005

Q: Why can donor hair become frizzy and dry once transplanted?
A: Frizzing and kinkiness is a temporary phenomenon that is part of the normal healing process after a follicular unit hair transplant.
During the healing process, the new collagen that forms around the grafts can alter their growth. Over time, usually within a year, this collagen [...]

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