Scalp Laxity

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Can You Have a Hair Transplant to the Crown Before the Front or Top of Scalp?

October 26th, 2009

Q: Can the crown be transplanted first instead of frontal area? Why is the crown the last choice? Any reasons behind it?

A: The crown can be transplanted first in patients who have very good donor reserves (i.e., high density and good scalp laxity). Otherwise, after a hair restoration procedure to the crown you may not be left with enough hair to complete the front and top if those areas were to bald.

Cosmetically, the front and top are much more important to restore than the back. A careful examination by a trained hair restoration surgeon can tell how much donor hair there is available for a hair transplant.

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What Scalp Exercises are Most Beneficial for Scalp Laxity?

March 3rd, 2009

Q: I have been told a number of different ways to massage my scalp. What do you suggest?
A: We have found that the most successful technique is to perform the exercises: once a day, for at least 15 minutes, and using three different hand positions.
For more information on this topic, please see the “scalp laxity [...]

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Is it More Important to Do Scalp Exercises Before First Hair Transplant or Second Hair Transplant?

December 18th, 2008

Q: Is it more important to do scalp exercises before the first procedure or the second?
A: When the scalp is tight, it can be useful for either the first or the second hair transplant.
Keep in mind, however, that the scalp will naturally stretch between hair transplant procedures, so that if exercises were not needed for [...]

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How Long Before Hair Transplant Should One Start Scalp Exercises?

November 8th, 2008

Q: How long should I do scalp exercises before the procedure?
A: To get the most benefit from scalp exercises, one should stretch vigorously on a regular basis for at least eight weeks prior to your hair restoration procedure. However, this will vary based upon the individual and upon how much the laxity needs to be [...]

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Are Scalp Exercises Before Hair Transplant Necessary?

October 14th, 2008

Q: I am scheduled to have a hair transplant next month and wonder if I should do scalp exercises before the procedure?
A: For the majority of patients, scalp exercises are not necessary.
The scalp in the donor area has a fair amount of redundancy. With a properly planned hair transplant, the donor area will close relatively [...]

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