Old as it may be, lasers have been around for quite sometime and it�s discovery gave researchers something to play with as to possible applications. In 1964, a Hungarian professor discovered that low-level laser energy has the ability to stimulate biological systems. This study has been refined into a science and now we have machines like hair-salon driers that are used to expose the scalp and hair to stimulate growth without the need for surgery. May are still skeptical but there are success stories of people with thinning hair getting good growth.
Specialized salons and machines in hair treatment centers offer the among their hair treatment options. There are even take-home portable laser devices that are designed to be used at the convenience of the home. But be warned that laser light if not in the proper regulated levels can cause a lot of health defects and problems so be sure any device used is in compliance with regulations by the product safety board and the FDA. For more information on laser treatment centers try the New Hair Institute. And the many sites that can be found on the internet.
Filed under: Hair Care, Hair Treatments on September 10th, 2010 | No Comments »
Folicullar Unit Extraction has hair units extracted from a specific area behind the ear relocating it to the front of the scalp where balding becomes more apparent in time. Though this procedure is quite easy and mostly complication free, it may produce scarring in the donor area and the recipient area which may or may not have any effect on successive treatments should they be deemed necessary. The scars will result due to the fact that the acquisition of the hair units involves taking plugs which contain the healthy hair units leaving a small hole or void which tends to heal in a few weeks. This period of relaxation is the critical time when the new hair and the donor area must be left to heal and recuperate avoiding harsh chemicals contained in shampoos and other hair care products as much as possible to prevent complications. Irritation due to the small wounds can result in failure or a high mortality rate of the transplanted hair units so listen and follow the physicians instructions on how to care for your new hair to prevent problems in the future.
Filed under: General, Hair Care, Hair Treatments on August 10th, 2010 | No Comments »
Hair transplant surgery is the final step for cases of extreme hair loss. It can be an awkward and sometimes embarrassing procedure for many people. A major fear is finding the right doctor to perform the surgery. There are several tips you can follow to help you choose the right doctor.
Check the doctor’s credentials. They will often be certified by one or more of the following organizations:
AACS: The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
ABHRS: American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery
AHLC: American Hair Loss Council
ISHRS: International Society for Hair Restoration Surgeons
If a doctor is willing to give a price quote over the phone, they may not be reputable. Each person is affected differently from hair loss, and has different hair loss needs. Consultations should be one-on-one and in person. All fees should include follow up visits. Ask exactly what is included in the fee.
Ask the doctor to see before and after pictures of procedures he/ she has completed. If the doctor only shows you a brochure that is not personalized to their office, it may indicate they are not willing to show the work they have performed.
Most reputable doctors will explain all risks involved. If they try to avoid this issue, they may be trying to sell you the procedure without properly educating you. Likewise, they should inform you of what your personal time frame for results as well as expected hair density will be.
Most physicians will not give out patient information, which means you may not be able to ask for references. Perform a search on the internet for any doctors you are considering, and try to get referrals from any other people you know who have had the procedure completed.
It is important that you never rush to select a hair transplant doctor. Take your time and make sure you ask any questions you have. Once you feel comfortable with a doctor, you know the procedure will be right for you, and your hair loss will become a thing of the past.
Filed under: Health And Fitness on July 6th, 2010 | No Comments »
After hair transplant care is an important subject that patients who undergo a hair transplant procedure need to know and follow religiously.
All patients who had a hair transplant surgery using a strip technique usually leave our hair transplant center with a bandage around their head. The bandage is used only to support the newly closed donor wound on the back of scalp. Patients are given prescription for pain and anti-inflammatory medications for first few days after surgery. The first night after hair transplant surgery, patient needs to be cautious not to rub or scratch the transplanted area. It is recommend that all patients take it easy for the first days and avoid heavy physical exercises.
Those patients need to come back for physician evaluation and hair wash the day after surgery. During this first visit, the bandage is removed and donor wound and the transplanted hair is assessed. The donor and recipient areas need to be washed very carefully while teaching the patient how to wash it at home during day two to four after hair transplantation. Hair wash after hair transplant surgery needs to be done twice a day with a special method to minimize the probability of dislodging the grafts. Patients ask if they can skip washing hair within the first few days to avoid damaging the grafts. The answer is “No”. Hair wash is a key step in hair transplant care that guaranties the normal growth of the transplanted hair follicular grafts.
We have a few restrictions in patient’s activities after hair transplants. Some clinics recommend very strict rules for physical activities. It is preferred that patient keeps his normal daily activities with some minor limitations. The activities that add to the tension of the wound edges at donor area should be avoided for the first four weeks after surgery. Those activities are: extreme bending of neck and heavy weight lifting.
Hair Transplant patients need to go back to hair transplant clinic at day ten after hair transplant surgery to remove the staples (for patients who had strip surgery and donor is closed with metal staples) and to reevaluate the donor and recipient area. For the patients who have their donor closed with absorbable sutures, it is recommended to be seen in ten days to assess the healthiness of recipient and donor area, which includes patient’s who had FUE, eyebrow hair transplant, hair transplant repair or body hair transplants. All follow up visits are included in the initial cost of hair transplant surgery and patients won’t be charged for any follow up visits.
Hair restoration surgery patient should avoid direct sun exposure to the recipient area for about six months after follicular unit transplant surgery. Extreme and direct sun exposure may harm the growing grafts. Sun contact may also cause skin changing the skin color.
The final follow up appointment for their after hair transplant care is between months ten to eleven after their hair transplant surgery, when transplanted hair grows to its final thickness and length. At last session Dr. Parsa Mohebi evaluates the transplanted hair grafts and assesses the finial size and condition of donor scar. This visit is a good time for patients who want to consider a repeat surgery to increase the density of hair or cover the areas that has not been completely covered with first hair transplant surgery due to the limited scalp laxity or extended balding area. All patients who are planning for a repeat surgery do not have to wait that long and a repeat surgery could be done any time after month 5 after the initial hair transplant procedure.
Patients of hair restoration should be seen as needed in addition to the above mentioned visits for a variety of different reasons and a great patient-physician relationship is an important part of the success of the hair restoration procedures at US Hair Restoration Clinics.
Filed under: Health And Fitness on June 15th, 2010 | No Comments »
Many people experience the natural fallout of hair but some do loose them prematurely. Now who do you approach for suggestions and recommendations if you�re embarrassed by the fact you are loosing your hair? You can try to find a local hair loss specialists through the IAHRS or the American Hair Loss Association for more information and a comprehensive listing of the specialists who might be able to help you. You can also check out the Hair Transplant Network so you can be assured that the people you talk to do understand your predicament and the way you feel.
Filed under: Information on May 21st, 2010 | No Comments »
If you are planning to have hair transplants, then you should be aware that you would be undergoing a surgical procedure. As with any transplant, you will be anaesthetised in order to successfully relocate some of the hair on your head with a view to reducing baldness. Also in keeping with the fact that it is a surgical procedure, you cannot just have hair transplants on a whim. Your decision should be carefully considered and thought out before you undergo any hair transplant pre-op preparation. If you already know all of the above then it is obvious that you have put a lot of thought into your decision and you are ready to move onto the next level, so read on for information on the hair transplant pre-op preparation.
The first step in hair transplant pre-op preparation is an initial consultation with a doctor specialising in hair transplants. Do some research on the various clinics that advertise their expertise before deciding which one you would trust enough to carry out the procedure on you. This will not only give you peace of mind that they do know what they’re doing, it will also encourage you to tailor their specific treatments to what you feel most comfortable with. Anything you can do to take the stress out of the situation is worth it. Only then should you book an initial consultation.
An initial consultation is an extremely important element in your hair transplant pre-op preparation. It gives a consultant chance to assess you hair loss, determine what form the transplants must take and provide you with a quote and expected date to go ahead with the procedure. Believe it or not, these consultations are not as daunting as one would think. Consultants are experts at putting people at ease, especially if they carry out delicate procedures like hair transplants. They realise just how much confidence can be lost and restored as a result of the procedure, and so the hair transplant pre-op preparation is largely designed to ensure that you are making the right decision and put you at your ease as much as possible.
There is some hair transplant pre-op preparation required the week before you actually have the procedure done. As with any surgical procedure, you are advised to avoid alcohol and medications of any kind for seven days beforehand to ensure that the chance of intraoperative bleeding are reduced, thus optimising conditions for the grafts to take. Obviously if you have to take certain medications on a regular basis it is best to tell the consultant as early as possible so he or she is aware of any potential complications. You may even be asked to take antibiotics before hand to prevent infections during the procedure.
Hair transplant pre-op preparation is designed to take the worry out of the procedure for you, but it is also designed to make sure that it has the best possible chance of succeeding. You are entitled to the help set out above, but make sure that you take full advantage of it. It will put you at your ease and reassure you, which is something that no amount of money can buy.
Filed under: Health And Fitness on May 1st, 2010 | No Comments »
Hair loss cures are many, and are saturating the market these days. Everybody has their own idea concerning a hair loss cure – but which is really the best one? There are the medication cures such as Rogaine and Propecia, herbal cures such as saw palmetto and green tea, and also to be considered is hair transplanting. Could a hair transplant be your best hair loss cure?
Benefits
The most obvious benefit is that you will have your full head of hair back. Another benefit is that it is permanent. Once your hair transplant is complete, it is there forever. Also, the transplanted hair will grow in just the same way as your normal hair did, so you will still need to get haircuts and buy styling products. Last, but not least, hair transplants are the only everlasting cure for a hair loss problem.
Drawbacks
However, there are a number of drawbacks to take into consideration when using this method as a hair loss cure. The most important of these is the fact that these procedures are surgery, and this always involves some risk. There is the also the possibility of bleeding, scarring and infection, which must be taken into consideration when making a decision to go ahead.
A third drawback is the cost. Surgery can be very expensive, so if you are on a tight budget this may not be the best hair loss cure for you. Hair grafts can range between $3 and $10 per graft, and since generally people need between 500 and 2000 grafts this is always going to be quite costly.
The Physician as Your Hair Transplant Specialist
So, you’ve weighed the benefits and the drawbacks, and have still decided to go ahead – now what? Now it’s time to carefully select your specialist. When choosing your specialist it is of paramount importance that this individual is an actual practicing physician.
There are any number of reasons why this is so, one of which is that a physician has an educational background in medicine, surgical training, and then he/she has additional specialized training in hair transplanting.
Using a physician as your specialist may very well cost you extra, but in the long run it will certainly help to reduce the number of mistakes that might be made by an individual who does not have the same training and as many years of experience.
Hair transplant surgery is just one of the many options available to you as a hair loss cure. However, the facts that it is permanent, and that the new hair grows just like your own, makes it one of the leading and most popular options today.
Filed under: Health And Fitness on April 28th, 2010 | No Comments »
The wig industry is a actually a multi-billion dollar industry. This is because wigs are intricate, fragile things. It is made out of real human hair, put together by real hardworking slender fingers and therefore priced quite accordingly. Wigs are also not meant to last. One would be lucky to own a wig that would last to ten years, but otherwise, five years of outmost care and you have to buy another one. With hair transplant though, there would be no need for that. Just one big but final splurge and your hair problems are a thing of the past all of the sudden. Hair transplants are so effective that in a matter of months upon introduction, it spread like wild fire all through out the country like a plague. People have seen the benefits and practicality of availing a hair transplant now so should you.
Filed under: Trends on April 19th, 2010 | No Comments »
The National Hair Institute, which has been on the lead in the fight againsta baldness in many Americans has created and patented a procedure which can be done in small sessions or in one big go. Their patented procedure called “Fox Megasession”, requires a whole day of procedures utilizing some of the best equipment around to extract hair growth units from an area behind the ears for extracting. These so-called hair growth units are actually a grouping of three or four hairs which have a single underlying sheath that is considered to be the only part of the scalp that does not loose hair growth capabilities well into late life. The said procedure is conducted by a physician and may require sedation due to the length of the procedure. It may also require follow-up procedures to make up for the expected failures where the hair groups fail to survive the first weeks or months. For more information, you can contact the NHI at their web site for consultations.
Filed under: General, Hair Care, Hair Treatments on March 17th, 2010 | No Comments »
Every surgery has post-operative side effects. However, most side effects that come with a micro-graft transplant usually go away in about one to three weeks.
Most common side effects are noticed with the following signs:
1) Hair fall
Hair fall will accelerate after the transplant operation because of scalp shock. The scalp will enter into a resting stage called the Telogen stage. This will result in falling hair. Do not worry since this is normal. Although there is an occurrence of falling hair, not all of your hair will fall. Only those that are weak in the roots will be eliminated. Medication for falling hair can be prescribed by your surgeon.
2) Bleeding/Swelling
After the hair transplant surgery, bleeding is likely to occur. There will only be minimal bleeding. In uncommon situations, the bleeding may not stop right away. If that happens, the physician might need to take extra measures to control the bleeding.
According to observations in post-operative hair transplants, almost everyone who has undergone this surgery exhibited swelling. There may be a little pain that will accompany this swelling. Almost 50% of all who have undergone micro-grafting transplants have reported feeling slight pain due to swelling.
Swelling can be noticed particularly in the area around the forehead and around the eyes. This usually lasts for a few days. The worst that can happen is that you still have it by the fourth day. Some people display a black eye as a result.
Localized skin trauma is the reason of swelling in those areas. Small lacerations were made on the scalp, the area just above the forehead. That is why the upper part of the face will be inflamed. The blood vessels have been injured. Notably, inflammation is a necessary process for healing. Thus, swelling is a part of the healing crisis that occurs in the body. Without it, injuries and lesions will not heal. However, this is a temporary condition for you.
3) Scabs
Why is there a scab? This is a defense of the skin against bacteria and infection. Scabs form to help in the healing process of wounds. You know that the skin’s surface is tender so there must be a shield for the vulnerable layer of flesh. So a scab will start to form over the wound. The scab is a cover composed of flaking cells and dried blood. Under the scab lies much activity because the cells are regenerating and stabilizing in the new location.
These scabs will naturally fall off and loosen in the space of ten days or even less. Wound healing also depends on your body’s healing ability. This will feel itchy during those days but do not scratch them before they fall off on their own. Apply a soothing ointment in case you feel some itching on your scalp.
4) Numbness
This is almost a given for all those who have been through a hair transplant. The patient will certainly feel numbness for some weeks after the surgery. Numbness can be experienced due to the reduced circulation of the blood in the capillaries. Remember that the scalp has undergone lesions. These small blood vessels are still reconstructing themselves and strengthening tissue around the follicles. However, it is only temporary since this is also a part of the healing process.
There are other side effects that happen to a minority of patients who have micro-graft treatment. Scarring and hiccups are some of these recorded side effects.
Overall, the side effects mentioned above are slight inconveniences for most people. The most important thing is that these symptoms are only temporary. Nearly all of them will disappear in a few weeks. Naturally, the body is prepared and capable to fix itself when it needs repair. The cuts on the scalp will heal in no time. There are medications that your doctor can prescribe.
Filed under: Health And Fitness on February 27th, 2010 | No Comments »
