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Because of significant surgical advancements with improved results, interest in hair replacement surgery has increased significantly during the past decade. Male pattern baldness often begins with thinning in the crown and it is the easiest condition to correct. Doctors utilizing, Micro, Mini, & Follicular Unit Grafts, 3 step Juri tissue rotation procedure, Scalp Reductions with extenders, Corrective Refinements and more a surgical team that allows him to perform as many as 2000+ graft mega sessions during a transplantation process. While some of the grafts may contain five or six hairs, it is the combination of minigrafts and micrografts that are utilized to create a natural appearance of the transplant and the hairline. This surgical procedure is performed as an outpatient under local anesthesia with light sedation. While a complete consultation is necessary to determine if someone is a good candidate for hair replacement surgery, additional information and questions may be answered by calling us at (518) 220-1500.

HAIR TRANSPLANT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1.   Q-What is hair transplantation? 

          A-A simple out patient procedure where a strip of hair is taken from the back of the head, divided into   small grafts, and moved to the balding areas. The donor site is sutured creating an almost imperceptible scar. The procedure lasts approximately 3 – 4 hours and is done with local anesthesia and Twilight sedation. The procedure is relatively pain free and discomfort is usually relieved by Tylenol.

  2. Q – In  what types of hair loss is transplantation helpful?

      A – Male Pattern Baldness, Female Pattern Baldness, baldness resulting from burns, accidents, operations, and some diseases of the scalp. 

  3. Q – What types of hair transplant surgery can your doctors perform?

      A – All types. They can perform all types of hair restoration from follicular units, micro and mini grafts, 2000+ graft mega sessions, to scalp reductions with extenders, 3 step Juri tissue rotation procedure, FLAP surgery and corrective surgery of older grafts.

  4. Q – How long does it take for transplanted hair to grow?

      A – The transplanted shafts are usually shed within 4 weeks. New growth is usually visible within 3-4 months and will grow approximately Ό  to ½  inch per month.

  5. Q – What percentage of hair transplants grow?

      A – Virtually all transplants grow providing you follow proper post operative instructions.

  6. Q – How much time is required between sessions?

      A – At least 4 to 6 months should be given between sessions. This allows for all new grafts to be visible so  new grafts are not placed upon old grafts.

  7. Q – Who is a good candidate?

      A -  Almost every patient with pattern baldness is a good candidate if they have realistic goals and expectations, as discussed with our doctors.

  8. Q – Is there an ideal age to begin hair restoration surgery?

      A – Hair transplantation can begin at any age providing goals and expectations are realistic and agreed upon with our doctors.

  9. Q – How many sessions will I need?

      A – This will be determined at your initial consultation, and will be based upon realistic goals set up with our doctors.

  10. Q – How do I know if I have proper density and hair texture?

        A – Hair density will be determined upon evaluation at the initial consultation.

            Regarding texture, here are some general rules:

§      Coarse hair usually produces a fuller appearance

§      More sessions will be cosmetically necessary if the hair is dark and the skin is light

§      Blonde and gray hair give better cosmetic results and usually requires less sessions because hair tone is closer to skin tone

§      Curly hair hives the impression of greater volume than straight hair

   11. Q – What is the difference between fees per session and price per graft?

       A – If you transplant hair on price per graft you will most likely wind up with see through hair and depletion of your donor area. We at HLCC structure our hair restoration fee based on a session. Sessions optimize the use of donor hair and transplant  hair over a larger area using as many grafts as possible in an artistic placement. One graft does not necessarily correspond to one hair. A large session involving approximately 2,000 grafts may distribute 4,000 to 8,000 hairs. Those grafts when distributed properly, will produce a natural hairline and the desired density and coverage. We offer 4 sessions: Small (approximately 400 grafts), Medium (approximately 750 grafts), Large (approximately 1,000 grafts), and Mega (approximately 1,500 to 2000+ grafts).

 12. Q – Most importantly, why should I choose HLCC?

       A - First and foremost, is HLCC's reputation and quality. When choosing a hair transplantation surgeon, you should choose one with an artistic sense who can create a natural hairline and normal head of hair. Secondly, we are the only full care facility from Boston to New York City, Toronto to Montreal. Full care means we offer pre operative care, operative care and post operative care. Pre operative care means better care of the scalp and hair through proper scalp cleansers and shampoos. Regarding post operative care, we recommend that you treat your hair so you don’t lose more of the hair on top that is genetically programmed to fall out. A treatment regime will be discussed post operatively with the doctor and the Hair Loss Control Clinic. We will also monitor how your hair is doing on a monthly basis. All other facilities are mostly transplant centers and do not offer maintenance treatment. Without proper treatment, more sessions may be necessary.  

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