Hair Thinning

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Before Hair Transplant, Should One Cut Their Hair?

April 6th, 2006

Q: Should I cut my hair prior to the hair transplant?
A: It is easier for the hair transplant surgeon and his team to work when the existing hair in the area to be transplanted is cut short, but a skilled surgeon can work well in either situation. Most experienced surgeons are used to working without [...]

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Do You Recommend Hair Transplant for Hair Thinning Over Entire Scalp?

November 25th, 2005

Q: I am 19 years old and seem to be thinning all over, including the sides. My father has all of his hair but my grandfather is totally bald. Should I have a hair transplant now or wait until I am older?
A: Most likely you have a type of androgenetic alopecia called Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia [...]

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What is "Shock Fall Out" After Hair Transplant?

September 8th, 2005

Q: What is “shock fall out”?
A: Shedding after a hair transplant is also referred to by the very ominous sounding term “shock fall out.” The correct medical term is “effluvium” which literally means shedding. It is usually the miniaturized hair (i.e. the hair that is at the end of its lifespan due to genetic balding) [...]

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Hair Transplant for Thinning Hair on Crown?

August 11th, 2005

Q: Should you perform a hair transplant on a crown that is just starting to thin?
A: A “thin” crown should first be treated with Propecia, as it may thicken the hair to a cosmetically acceptable degree without the need for surgery. If Propecia is ineffective in restoring enough hair, then surgical hair restoration can be [...]

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Should One Consider Hair Transplant with Early Hair Loss in Crown and Donor Area?

May 18th, 2005

Q: I’m currently 24 years old. Ever since turning 20, my hair on top began to thin little by little. I have noticeable thinning on the top part of my scalp and on my crown, but have no recession at the temples. My hairline looks amazingly young and hair on the donor areas seems quite [...]

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