Fighting the Black Market In this episode we discuss the dangers of black market hair transplants and the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) Fight The Fight awareness campaign. Featured Guest: Robert Haber, MD Dr. Sam Lam Listen to the Episode Latest Hair [...]
Most comparisons between FUE and FUT focus on scarring. But the differences between these two hair transplant methods go much deeper than that, especially when it comes to how each one interacts with your donor area. Understanding what happens to the back of your head during and after surgery is just as important as [...]
Not all hair transplant surgeons approach their work the same way. Some take a course, learn the technique, and repeat it the same way for the rest of their careers. Others never stop questioning, refining, and pushing their practice forward. The difference between these two types of surgeons can have a real impact on [...]
Postoperative Pain in the Donor Area A rare but frustrating complication after hair transplant surgery is postoperative pain in the donor area. Dr. Haber sits down with Dr. Lam to discuss safe and effective ways to treat this issue. Featured Guest: Robert Haber, MD Dr. Sam Lam Listen to the Episode [...]
Finasteride is one of the most effective treatments for pattern hair loss, but it also comes with a lot of confusion and concern about potential side effects. If you've been researching this medication, you've likely come across alarming claims that may or may not reflect reality. Here's what clinicians actually see in practice, based [...]
You've probably heard the term "hair cloning" thrown around in articles, ads, and online forums. It sounds futuristic, like scientists could photocopy your hair follicles and give you a full head of hair overnight. That's not quite how it works. What researchers are actually developing is called hair multiplication, and understanding the difference will [...]
If you're considering minoxidil for hair loss, you probably have questions about how it works, how long before you'll see results, and whether there are side effects you should know about. Here's a straightforward look at what the research and clinical experience actually show. How Fast Does Minoxidil Work? Patience is essential with minoxidil; [...]
Scarring hair loss in women starts with inflammation that destroys the hair follicle's growth center. Once a scar forms, that follicle can't grow hair again, which is why early diagnosis and fast treatment are so critical. The goal is to stop the inflammation before it causes more permanent damage, while managing uncomfortable symptoms like [...]
A good clinic makes the consultation doctor-led, presents all options (including "no surgery"), avoids sales pressure and promises, and is willing to refer you elsewhere if another method or provider is better for you. The warning signs to watch for include: never meeting the surgeon before surgery day, commission-driven selling, pushing just one technique, guaranteed [...]
A properly planned hair transplant is designed to be long-lasting, often lifelong, because the grafts come from DHT-resistant donor hair. But how long your results look good depends on two key factors: whether your remaining natural hair continues to thin, and how well you maintain everything with follow-up care. Most people start seeing visible growth [...]
