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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →