Patient 517 – 1-Year Hair Transplant Results & MaxHarvest™ Technique

Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is a hair transplant harvesting method in which individual follicular units are removed from the donor area and prepared for transplantation into areas affected by hair loss. How Does FUE Hair Transplant Work? During FUE, individual follicular units are carefully extracted from the donor area rather than removing a strip of scalp tissue.  Read More →

One of the most common questions about hair transplantation is whether the procedure is painful. Most patients tolerate the procedure well because local anesthesia is used to numb the treatment areas. You may feel brief discomfort while the anesthesia is administered, but the scalp should remain numb during the surgical portion of the procedure. Will I Feel Pain During a Hair Transplant? The most noticeable sensation for many patients is the administration of local anesthesia.  Read More →

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved medications and cleared certain medical devices that may help manage specific types of hair loss. Depending on the cause of hair loss and individual circumstances, these treatments may help slow hair loss, maintain existing hair, or support hair regrowth.  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 →

A hair transplant restores hair in areas affected by permanent hair loss, but it does not necessarily stop the progression of hair loss in the surrounding native hair. Understanding this distinction is important when planning a long-term restoration strategy. What Happens to Transplanted Hair? Transplanted follicles are generally selected from donor areas that are more resistant to hereditary hair loss.  Read More →

Yes. A failed or unsatisfactory hair transplant may be improved through corrective hair restoration, depending on the condition of the scalp, remaining donor hair, previous graft placement, and the patient's goals. Corrective procedures are often more complex because the surgeon must evaluate and work around the results of the previous transplant. Common Reasons Patients Need Corrective Hair Restoration Unnatural Hairline: Improving hairlines that appear too straight, low, or artificial.  Read More →