The real question is - can you afford not to have a hair transplant? Hair replacement is more affordable today than ever. After a thorough examination of your hair loss and discussion of your expectations, we will be able to provide a realistic estimate of the time and expense necessary to achieve your goal. The fees charged by many hair transplant surgeons may cause a great deal of confusion. Some surgeons charge by the graft, others by the hair, and still others by the session.

Hair transplantation is a process where donor hair from the back and sides of the scalp is surgically removed and transplanted to the thinning areas of the scalp. The primary reason that so many individuals don't take action to do something about their hair loss is the fear that doing something may be worse than just being bald. There are an estimated 40 million men, and 20 million women with hair loss in the United States alone.

The side effect we see most, although not often is folliculitis. This occurs after a transplant begins to grow and presents itself as ingrown hairs. It is accompanied by redness and bumps that resemble pimples. Occassionally we also get reports of nausea from pain medication and swelling around the forehead region.

Immediately following surgery a patient’s recipient area is typically pink with scabs forming around the micro incisions. These hundreds of tiny incisions will heal rapidly within a week to ten days. During the first few days after the surgery a person’s hair transplants will be noticeable if there is no previous hair to mask these temporary scabs. However, most patients feel comfortable being in public without wearing a hat within 5 to 7 days following surgery.

Yes. Today's highly trained and up-to-date surgeons, using a combination of artistry and technology, can recreate hairlines and crown coverage in a manner that truly defies detection. Progressing beyond the old style 'plug-type' transplants has been possible using advanced techniques which allow the transplantation of large numbers of small grafts. An appreciation for the natural shape and patterns of hair growth allows surgeons to create wavy, randomized hairlines that look natural.

If you are starting to thin, balding, or completely bald, you are a candidate for hair transplant surgery. Those who have been losing hair for a few years at a moderate to dramatic rate should consider hair transplant, as it is the only permanent solution to hair loss.

Yes. At your request, we can provide you with contact information of past patients who are willing to share their experience.

A hair transplant is a surgical procedure in which a patient’s existing hair is relocated to areas on the scalp that are bald or thinning.

the individual characteristics of the patient, e.g. hair wave, hair texture, hair color, and skin to hair contrast

your initial free consultation, HTC's trained staff will carefully evaluate your present hair pattern to determine the best possible design for your new grafts. Not everyone is a hair transplant candidate, so if we feel a hair transplant is not in your best interest, we will tell you so! The procedure will be completely explained and you will know in advance all costs involved. In most cases, the hair implantation procedure takes only a few hours.

Every individual has a unique combination of hair loss and existing hair type so it is impossible to say that everyone will need such and such a number of grafts and this many sessions, because it varies. For example, a patient who has a medium balding area (type 5) but very fine hair may need just as many grafts transplanted as someone who has a larger balding area (type 6) but has thick, course hair.

NHI, we believe in the dignity and intelligence of our patients. We spend a significant amount of our energy to publish information that will be of benefit to our patients and we disseminate this information in medical Journals and at Seminars and Open Houses across the country. We offer free private consultations with NHI physicians (not salespeople) so that patients can have the best answers to their questions.

Hair transplantation is an artistic redistribution system that takes donor dominant hair follicles donor areas such as the chest or from the very back of the head and artfully transplants them into thinning or balding areas. With current microsurgical technologies, this results in a very natural appearance. Basically we take hair from where you have more than you need and put it where you need it more.

Yes, we offer 100% financing through multiple financial institutions for all hair transplant procedures. Applications are available at our office or through the web and our staff can help you through the application process. For more information click here.

Hair transplant surgery is a very low risk procedure. Minor swelling and in-grown hairs are the most common side-effects, although not all patients experience these symptoms. Swelling is normal and usually occurs 4 days after surgery and subsides completely by the 10th day, in-grown hairs are less common but easily treatable.

NHI we routinely schedule a second surgery 8-12 months after the first for the following reasons: 1) at 8-12 months, hair length is adequate to see the effects of styling. With that in mind, the patient can work concomitantly with the surgeon to make many of the decisions regarding further distribution of grafts, and the process is more "owned" by the patient. 2) occasionally, when hair first begins to grow, its texture may be slightly different from your original hair.

There are many benefits of hair transplant surgery. The results are permanent and will last a lifetime because the transplanted donor hair is not susceptible to the balding process. Hair transplant surgery has proven effective in the treatment of hair loss in men and women, and can be used to conceal scars resulting from surgery or injury as well as skin blemishes caused by disease.

During the hair transplant procedure, grafts, or small sections of skin-bearing hair, are removed from a donor area and then redistributed to thinning or balding areas. Common donor areas include the back and sides of the scalp and even the chest. The donor area is injected with a numbing agent before the grafts are removed and redistributed. The wounds are then sutured closed, cleaned and bandaged.

Hair transplantation, when done right, can be so natural that even your hair stylist will not know that you've had it done. But the skill and techniques of hair transplant surgeons does vary widely, as do their results. It's important to choose the right procedure and clinic to assure that you will get completely natural results. The state of art hair transplantation procedure that we recommend is called "Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation".

Dr. Griffin strongly recommends that patients stay on hair loss prevention medications even after the hair transplant procedure. This is to ensure that the patient continues to hold on to their existing hair. The more existing hair you can retain, the less hair will need to be transplanted. The Griffin Center, The Medical Quarters, Suite 169, 5555 Peachtree-Dunwoody Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30342.

Over 30 percent of the procedures Dr. Epstein performs are on individuals who have had transplants previously and are disappointed with the results. A variety of techniques are available to dramatically improve appearances. Because of his experience, Dr. Epstein has lectured and written on the subspecialty of revision surgical hair restoration.

Dr. Khan has been a key force in the transformation of hair transplant surgery from plugs - the old standard and an extremely unnatural look - to today's state-of-the-art I.L.H.T. hair transplant procedure. Dr. Khan invented the depth control techniques that changed the way donor grafts are harvested, done without damaging blood vessels and nerves. This lead to faster healing and no damage to existing donor hairs. Dr. Khan has incorporated computer technology into the hair transplant surgeries.

Many reasons. For one, the general population is largely unaware of the advancements in the field and do not realize the coverage and natural appearance possible. Another reason is that many people are not great candidates for the procedure. This may be due to several factors, including extensive loss, not enough loss, and even unrealistic expectations.

Most men in good general health are candidates for hair transplantation. It is important to understand the limitations to your own hair characteristics, such as color and type and your pattern of thinning or balding. At The Crown Clinic we educate our clients on all treatment alternatives – the procedure you want may not be the most appropriate solution for you.

Recovery after hair transplant surgery is minimal. Patients typically have their bandages removed during a follow-up visit one day after surgery. The sutures are usually fully healed, with the grafts naturally in place, by the first week. In many cases, repeat procedures will be necessary within several months in order to achieve the desired result.