Q: Is there ever an age where you are too old for a hair transplant? A: One can be too young for surgical hair restoration, but not too old (as long as one is in good health medically). Older people generally make excellent candidates for hair transplantation since their expectations are generally more realistic and [...]

Q: I have read on numerous websites that Propecia and Minoxidil work synergistically, and that a hair loss suffer will see better results using them together than either one alone. Do you believe this is the case, or do you think Propecia is enough treatment by itself for someone who just began to experience slight [...]

Q: I have read about something called “tumescent anesthesia” but didn’t understand what it is. What exactly is it? A: Tumescent techniques were first popularized in liposuction surgery where large quantities of fluid containing adrenalin were injected into the person’s fat layer to decrease bleeding before the fat was literally sucked out of the body. [...]

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 [...]

Hair transplant surgeon, Robert M. Bernstein M.D,. joins the blogosphere to discuss hair transplantation and help dispel the myths about hair loss and its treatment.

The Hair Transplant Blog serves as a clearinghouse for important concerns of both men and women suffering from hair loss.