The Hair Transplant Road Show Episode 10 The hallmark of excellent cosmetic surgery lies in its subtlety; its true success is when it goes unnoticed. Take hair transplants, for instance: a compliment on the obviousness of the procedure suggests a less-than-perfect job. Indeed, the hairline can make or break the entire transplant, making [...]
World Transplant Repair Day | ISHRS Panama 2022 The damage from illegally delegated hair transplant procedures can be life-altering. The ISHRS is committed to educating the public about black market hair transplants with the "fight the fight" campaign. Additionally, the ISHRS is trying to help the victims by organizing the annual World Hair Transplant [...]
The Hair Transplant Road Show Episode 3 In the field of hair transplantation, we like to say you've never seen a good hair transplant, because if you can see it, it's not a great hair transplant! A great hair transplant looks natural, provides good density and does not leave problematic scarring or donor depletion.There [...]
The Hair Transplant Road Show Episode 2 Patients looking for a great hair transplant surgeon face a daunting challenge. Any doctor can create a website that makes them look like a superstar, when in reality they have little experience. The first and most simple cutoff when searching for a hair transplant surgeon is [...]
The Hair Transplant Road Show Episode 1 Hair loss is a condition that affects approximately 80% of men and women. In some cases, hair loss can present at a young age. The surgical management of hair loss at a young age can go very wrong. All ethical surgeons will approach this type of [...]
Is Strip Surgery Obsolete? Is the strip (FUT) surgery method for harvesting hair follicles obsolete? Old fashioned? Outdated? The hair transplant process starts with harvesting hair grafts. Two methods exist for doing this: the strip method (FUT) and FUE. Both have their benefits, but many think that FUE is the only way to go. [...]
How to Choose a Hair Transplant Surgeon Choosing a qualified hair transplant surgeon is a critical, yet difficult task. There is no single qualifier. Top surgeons have a complex combination of education, training, experience, certification and more. To help us explore this topic, we spoke with a surgeon who checks every box on the [...]
FUE Vs FUT? Is FUE (Follicular Unit Excision) superior to FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation), or is the marketing surrounding FUE clouding the truth? In the field of hair transplantation there are two methods of moving grafts. The FUT method requires a simple scalpel and a lot of surgical training! The FUE method requires the [...]
Medical Hair Loss MythMedical Hair Loss Myths It seems like there are so many experts when it comes to the topic of hair loss. These "experts" have at times fueled myths surrounding the cause and the medical management of hair loss. In our practice, we spend a lot of time educating patients and busting [...]
Regenerative Medicine for Hair Loss When it comes to treating hair loss, doctors have limited options. FDA approved medications can slow hair loss and sometimes improve hair thickness. Hair transplantation physically moves the hairs from one area to another. There is a whole realm of alternative therapies, mostly falling into the category of regenerative [...]
