Q: I have heard that staples are uncomfortable after the hair transplant, why do doctors use them? A: Staples are used for two main reasons. The first is that being made of stainless steel; they don’t react with the skin and, therefore, cause little inflammation. The second is that, unlike sutures which are used with [...]

Q: I’ll be traveling from New York to Cincinnati the week after my hair transplant. Will I be able to get through airport security if I have staples? A: Yes. Although the staples that we use to close the donor area after hair transplant or restoration procedures are made of stainless steel, they are too [...]