Patient Ed – 1-Year Hair Transplant Results & MaxHarvest™ Technique

The recovery process after a hair transplant is an important part of the overall treatment. While every patient heals differently, most people experience a gradual recovery as the transplanted follicles settle and begin their natural growth cycle. What Happens During the First Few Days? Mild redness, swelling, and tenderness may occur. Small scabs may form around transplanted grafts. Patients should follow their washing and scalp-care instructions carefully.  Read More →

The number of hair grafts needed varies from patient to patient. It depends on your pattern and extent of hair loss, the size of the treatment area, available donor hair, hair characteristics, desired density, and your long-term hair restoration goals. What Determines the Number of Hair Grafts? Pattern and extent of hair loss: The amount and location of thinning help determine how much coverage may be needed.  Read More →

Hair transplants are designed to provide long-term hair restoration because transplanted follicles are typically taken from donor areas that are more resistant to hereditary hair loss. Once successfully transplanted and established, these follicles can continue producing hair in their new location. Does Transplanted Hair Continue to Grow? Yes. After the initial recovery and shedding phase, transplanted follicles can begin producing new hair.  Read More →

In some cases, a hair transplant can be performed using a no-shave or minimally shaved approach. Whether this is appropriate depends on factors such as the number of grafts required, the donor area, existing hair length and density, treatment area, surgical technique, and the complexity of the procedure. What Is a No-Shave Hair Transplant? A no-shave hair transplant is an approach in which some or all of the patient's existing hair is left unshaved during the procedure.  Read More →

Knowing what to expect after a hair transplant can help you prepare for the healing and hair-growth process. The scalp typically heals over the first several days and weeks, while visible hair growth develops gradually over the following months. What Happens Immediately After a Hair Transplant? Mild redness, swelling, tenderness, or scalp sensitivity may occur. Small scabs may develop around the transplanted grafts.  Read More →

Choosing a hair transplant surgeon is an important decision. Patients often consider surgical experience, natural-looking results, donor hair management, corrective expertise, and the surgeon's approach to personalized treatment planning. Dr. Brett Bolton has dedicated more than 29 years to hair restoration and has performed more than 10,000 hair restoration procedures. His practice includes both primary and complex corrective hair transplant procedures.  Read More →