Patient Steve – 1-Year Hair Transplant Results

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 →

Dr. Brett Bolton has performed more than 10,000 hair restoration procedures throughout his career, with more than 29 years dedicated to hair restoration. His experience includes hair transplant procedures for patients with a wide range of hair loss patterns and restoration goals. Why Experience Matters in Hair Restoration Successful hair restoration requires more than transplanting hair follicles.  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 →

Not everyone experiencing hair loss will require or benefit from a hair transplant. Candidacy is determined through an individual evaluation that considers the cause and pattern of hair loss, available donor hair, overall health, previous treatments, and long-term restoration objectives. What Is Considered During an Evaluation? Hair Loss Pattern: The location, extent, and progression of hair loss are reviewed.  Read More →

Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) is an established hair transplant harvesting method in which a strip of donor scalp containing hair follicles is removed and carefully prepared into individual follicular units for transplantation. How Does FUT Hair Transplant Work? During FUT, donor tissue is carefully removed from the donor area and dissected into individual follicular units. The prepared grafts are then placed into areas affected by hair loss according to the patient's restoration plan.  Read More →

The outcome of a hair transplant depends on more than the surgical procedure itself. Patient characteristics, donor hair resources, treatment planning, graft handling, placement technique, and post-operative care can all influence how the restoration develops over time. What Factors Can Affect Hair Transplant Results? Hair Loss Pattern: The location and extent of existing hair loss help determine the areas that may require restoration.  Read More →