Hair Transplantation

Natural hair micrografts, Treatment of Bald Spots

Once upon a time baldness was inevitable; if it happened there was no undoing it. Poor scalp circulation, lack of vitamins, and too much hat wearing have all been blamed for hair loss, but we now know that hereditary considerations, aging, and hormonal changes are actually responsible. With increased knowledge about the causes of hair loss has come improved techniques for restoring hair. Yes, restoring your own hair – not covering the area with a high quality hairpiece. Larger areas of hair can be adjusted to cover balding regions, or small groupings of individual hairs (micrografts), can be transplanted into areas they once covered.

If hair loss is affecting your life, we can meet to discuss available options for a hair transplant procedure and what you can expect before, during and after surgery. We’ll look at what you hope to achieve, review your medical history, including the history of hair loss in your family, and discuss options. Yes, you do have options.

The surgery is typically performed as an outpatient procedure in a hospital procedure room and is generally performed under local anesthetic. During the procedure, I remove small pieces of hair-bearing scalp and relocate them to a bald area. Because this is an exacting, precise procedure, there may need to be a number of sessions spaced out over months before the entire process of hair restoration is completed.

After the procedure you may be required to wear a dressing for a day or two. Pain medication is available to control any minor discomfort you may feel. Stitches will be removed about one week later, at which point you should feel ready to return to a regular, albeit lighter, routine.

It is normal for the visible part of the transplanted hair to “fall out” not long after the procedure. This is expected and should not cause alarm. The visible hair is gone, but the “root” remains. Hair growth will resume in approximately four to six weeks and typically occurs at the rate of half an inch a month. Think of that: your own hair – growing again.

The aim of the procedure is to gradually introduce new hair so that people are aware that you are looking better without being able to tell you’ve had surgery. As your own hair grows back, you’ll notice that your family and friends will comment on how much better you look. While hair loss may seem unavoidable, I can help you reclaim your hair, improve your appearance, and regain confidence about how you look.