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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →