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.

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.

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.

In general, boys are candidates for transplant if they have visible lesions on an MRI, but are showing limited or no neurological symptoms. Boys with an MRI Loes score of less than 8 or 9 are usually considered suitable for transplantation.

Candidates for hair transplant surgery include men and women who are physically healthy, realistic in their goals, and have healthy hair growth to serve as donor hair. Any pre-existing medical conditions should be mentioned at the time of consultation as these may help to determine candidacy for the procedure.

Most men in good general health are candidates for hair transplantation. In order to determine your candidacy, you should arrange to have a free, private consultation with a NHI physician. During your consultation, the physician will measure your donor density and scalp laxity. He will also determine your balding pattern and take your individual hair characteristics such as color and wave into consideration to develop a plan for your hair restoration.

In general, boys are candidates for transplant if they have visible lesions on an MRI, but are showing no neurological symptoms, or at most early symptoms. Boys with an MRI Loes score less than 8 or 9 are usually considered suitable for transplantation.

If you are told that you are not a good candidate for organ transplant, find out if there are other treatments for your condition. Many people can live for years with serious health conditions. If transplantation is not an option, the goal of your care may shift to maintaining your comfort. Talk to your loved ones about the type of care you would like to receive. Discuss their expectations as well as your wishes, care needs, finances, and the needs of your family.

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.

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.

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.

Generally speaking, if you are concerned about unwanted hair, you are probably a candidate for hair removal. Laser or light-based systems are a faster, easier alternative for hair removal.

A thorough review of your health history and a physical exam of the scalp lay the foundation for determining if a hair transplant is right for you. Realistic expectations play no small role. For example, hair restoration, no matter how expertly performed, won't save a failing marriage.

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Most of the insurance plans discussed in Question #1 cover transplantation and dialysis. You should contact your insurance carrier with questions about your own coverage. If you qualify for Medicare only because of kidney failure, it remains in effect for three years after transplant. Medicare will pay 80% for immunosuppressive (anti-rejection) drugs for 36 months after transplant.

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.