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Transplanted hair is not fake; it’s your real hair.  Once it’s transplanted and fully matures, it will feel, look like, and act just like your normal hair. This gives you the flexibility to manage and style your hair however you see fit.  Determining the best hairstyle for you after hair transplant surgery however, can be a challenge.  At what hair length and style will your hair appear thicker?  Is it better to comb it back, forward, or to the side?  

Real hair restoration patients discuss hairstyles that have worked best for them after surgery.  Feel free to share your own story and experiences on our hair loss forum.

Bill - aka Falceros
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If you happen to be blessed with as much body hair as a hairy back gorilla, you might be wondering whether or not body hair can be used and transplanted on your balding scalp.  The concept of body hair transplant surgery has been around for some time, but does it really work?  Will body hair grow like scalp hair when re-transplanted?  Will you experience any hair growth?

Dr. Robert True, an elite member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians offers an analysis and presentation of this topic and the types of body donor hair characteristics that are most viable to use for hair replacement surgery.  You are encouraged to contribute your thoughts.  See also this hair loss forum thread and read other and contribute your opinion or experience with body hair transplant procedures.

Bill - aka Falceros
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Hi, I am a 29 year old male and I lost most of my hair on top within 2 years.  I feel that I am way too young to be experiencing this much hair loss.  I took many medicines and hair loss treatments but none of them really worked.  What is the best way to regrow hair naturally?

Losing hair can be emotionally difficult, especially when it seems that hair is rapidly shedding and disappearing leaving us with a bald head.

Though “all-natural” hair loss products are appealing, the majority of the ingredients in them at best contain anecdotal evidence of any efficacy for treating baldness.  Common ingredients in these herbal hair loss treatments include saw palmetto, nettle root, Vitamin E, tea tree oil, azelaic acid, and PABA.  Though many of these claim to inhibit DHT (the hormone responsible for male pattern baldness), most have not been clinically tested, and those that have, only on a smaller scale. 

In my opinion, Propecia (finasteride) and Rogaine (minoxidil), though they are not considered natural products, are superior and give balding men the greatest opportunity to stop hair loss and possibly stimulate hair regrowth. 

None of them however, are miracle cures and those with severe thinning hair or the completely bald will most likely not experience much new hair growth.

Bill - aka Falceros
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The first few weeks after hair transplant surgery can be awkward.  Though looking at all the new little hairs in the mirror can be exciting, you may look funny to others while you are in the healing stages, especially since hairs are initially surrounded by scabs for the first few days to a week.  As you are reminded of the new head of hair you will have after your hair transplant matures, you are encouraged.  But how do you conceal your awkward time of healing from the world?  How long should you take off from work for healing?  How can you keep you hair restoration surgery a secret?

Forum member “dakota3” shares your concern on our hair loss forum and receives veteran patient and physician input on the best ways to keep your hair replacement procedure hidden.  Join in by offering your input and personal experience.

Bill - aka Falceros
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What should women do if there is thinning hair all over the scalp and hair replacement surgery is not suitable?

Female hair loss is a bit more complicated since there are a number of things other than genetics that can cause it.  Have you been to a dermatologist to determine the reason for your condition?  In my opinion, this is a crucial step.  In many cases, as in cases of thinning hair all over the scalp (typically indicative of a hair loss referred to diffuse alopecia), hair growth can return to normal once the condition causing it is found and treated.  Typical causes of diffuse alopecia include hormonal changes in the body, a thyroid condition, an iron deficiency, some medications such as anticoagulants, retinoids (including too much Vitamin A), and scalp conditions such as dermatitus or psorasis.  Many of these conditions can be treated and in many cases, baldness reversed. 

In my opinion, consult with a dermatologist who can analyze your scalp and perform a series of test to determine the cause of your condition.  Only then can a proper hair loss treatment be recommended.

Bill - aka Falceros
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Is it possible to transplant hair on areas of my forehead where there has never been any hair growth from birth?   I am very unhappy with my big forehead and want to minimize its appearance.

Yes, this is possible.  Whether or not hair transplant surgery is right for you to lower the hairline to reduce the appearance of the size of your forehead however, is another story.  This will depend on a number of things including your age and whether or not you are currently experiencing or might in the future any hair loss.  I encourage you to consult with one of our Coalition Hair Transplant Surgeons who have proven to be some of the best in the industry to see if this type of procedure is right for you.

Bill - aka Falceros
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This insightful information was posted on our hair restoration forum by Dr. Alan Feller of Great Neck, NY who is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians.

Much of the hair transplant industry has been cleaned up since the advent of hair loss forums and websites like the Hair Transplant Network. However, there are still areas of hair restoration that remain largely unaddressed such as the proper “absolute” position of donor incisions.

This is why I scanned and posted the textbook definition as to how a proper donor incision should be planned and executed. I doubt any doctor will publicly contradict the text, and they shouldn’t since it is one of the few things in medicine that is objectively and demonstrably correct.

On the hair loss forum, a particular physician ignored the basics of “Hair Transplant 101″ by harvesting a donor strip that was obviously too low and led to a needlessly greater chance of large scar formation. Was this just an isolated “once in a while” incident, or was this “less than optimal” approach to donor harvesting a more pervasive problem?

I think it is not only a prevalent problem, but epidemic.

By coincidence I had a patient in my office only a few days before Allan posted his results from a UK hair transplant doctor. What I found in the donor area was appalling. It demonstrated an utter and complete lack of understanding of basic scalp physiology and an almost purposeful desire to disfigure.

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Physicians recommended on the Hair Transplant Network must meet and maintain our high level of membership standards to keep their recommendation status. As part of our regular review process, Pat Hennessey visits with and observes these leading clinics in live surgery.  See Pat’s Visits to Leading Hair Transplant Clinics.

Recently, we’ve asked physicians to provide hair transplant photo updates of patients Pat observed in live surgery. In addition to the updates we received from Dr. Farjo (updates presented on this hair loss forum thread) so far, we’ve received updates from the elite Dr. Ron Shapiro, Dr. Glenn Charles, and Dr. Alan Feller.

We invite you to see these hair restoration patient result photos and offer your feedback.

Photo Album of Pat’s visit to Dr. Feller
Photo Album of Pat’s visit to Dr. Charles
Photo Album of Pat’s visit to Dr. Shapiro

These three surgeons continue to do ultra refined work with a high consistency of excellent results.

Bill - aka Falceros
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I was wondering if you can help. I have sent a couple of questions regarding alopecia and have a few more now that time has gone by.

I am seeing a lot of hair growth using the Rogaine and a cortisone foam, but am noticing more small spots and my hair is thinning a lot elsewhere. Is this normal and how long does alopecia go before it stops? Will it ever stop and will my hair ever be the same again? My doctor has me on prenatal vitamins and biotin and put me on birth control pills. I think I am doing all the right things but am concerned that my hair will never be the same and that I will lose it all. Do you know what the chances are that I will not lose all of it if I am seeing growth? If you can offer some advice, I would greatly appreciate it.

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Hair loss sufferers recognize the importance of selecting a world class physician to perform their hair restoration procedure. That’s why only surgeons with a proven track record of excellent results are recommended on the Hair Transplant Network.

Recently, we invited our hair loss forum community to offer their input on the potential recommendation of Dr. Timothy Carman of La Jolla, CA. Learn how we recommend hair transplant surgeons.

Dr. Carman has a strong background in plastic surgery and trained intensively with Coalition member Dr. Bill Reed. He now works with Dr. Reed and his excellent staff doing ultra refined follicular unit hair transplantation. Dr. Reed is very pleased with Dr. Carman’s ethics and final results.

Pat Hennessey also visited with and observed Dr. Carman in live surgery and was very impressed by his passion and commitment to performing exclusive hair transplantation. See the highlights of his Visit to Dr. Carman’s Clinic in La Jolla, CA

Dr. Carman’s passion is demonstrated by his active involvement in our hair loss forum community. In the last several months, he has answered almost one hundred hair loss related questions and shared his quality results.

After extensive research and seeking input from his patients and physician peers, we are happy to welcome Dr. Carman as our new recommended hair restoration surgeon. Be sure to congratulate and welcome him to our community by visiting “Potential Recommendation of Dr. Timothy Carman in La Jolla, CA“. If you are considering a hair transplant, especially those local to La Jolla, we encourage you to at least consult with Dr. Carman. See his physician profile including contact information by clicking here.

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