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Hello Mrkneed; This would have to be directly do to a severe allergenic reaction and of course has no relationship to MPB that is proven by any legitimate study. If is unfortunate that this kind of information is out their to mislead people. 90% of hair loss in mean is androgenic and this is the type of hair loss resolved by HT. If you happen to have the link post it. Hope this helps, All the Best, Michael.

Hello Sama, The cause of most hair loss in men is androgenic alopecia which is treatable by HT. Though most men begin in there 30's some even begin in teens. Getting an evaluation from a recommended surgeon here on HTN. Your description does sound like classic male pattern baldness (MPB); a thorough consult with miniaturization study seems to be in order. Let me know how I might assist further. All the Best, Michael.

All the Best, Raphael. Michael

Hi Amibald, Great that you are noticing this early. Your hair does look great and most doctors would recommend waiting longer for HT anyways. You hairline does show evidence of maturing which is natural but the temporal do appear to be a little advanced in the pic. A professional opinion form any of the doctors on this site could be very helpful. Keep track of this and get a professional determination as soon as you can. All the Best, Michael

Hi SadbutTrue, I understand your anxiety. I would just like to offer something I did not see mentioned yet. You are at a pretty young age though some people experience androgentic alopecia even earlier in life. So yes I note that it is more distressing in our youth. I would ask that you share some pics if your comfortable and also encourage you to make sure a doctor has diagnosed that your hair loss is MPB and not from another underlying medical cause. Always deal with the facts and have the appropriate medical advice. If you have done that great. Others have already iterated regarding the duration it may take to see results. All the Best, Michael

Hi Thomas, I think it's great you decided to move toward HT. Of course one should always research but the fact is that HT has come an amazing long way and modern methods make it virtually undetectable. I advocate for patients and I understand the ultimate concern; "What will my results be?" There are a lot of factors that effect that Thomas. The availability of donor hair you have, the thickness of your hair shafts naturally, the natural density of your hair and at last how you respond to the surgery itself. HTN had done good job at evaluating doctors many of them onsite. Addressing your concern about the images posted, sure some people only want to post their better results because that's advertising, however I don't think anyone is falsely promising results intentionally. HTN frowns greatly on that and they could lose their status in this network. One of the critical things we do in our offices is to help the patient arrive at their individual realistic expectations. This is best done through a full and thorough microscopic evaluation and examination of the donor area and the patients other medical history. You can view the portfolios here but also on the doctors business website outside of HTN. I invite you to view Dr. Parsa Mohebi's. I know that part of my job is display the results of patient models that have agreed to it. Some are spectacular and amazing others are modest. I do know as a patient advocate that the common thread is that the patient is satisfied and feels tremendously better about their self image and this is a boon to their confidence and esteem. Let me know how I may assist you in any way. All the Best, Michael

Hello hairshopeing, The good wishes are always appreciated.

Hi Bluebird, I understand your frustration. It is important to point out that your transplanted hairs are ones that are exactly as you mentioned; hairs not programmed for miniaturization and they can be susceptible to shock loss. At this point I really think you should get a second medical opinion. All the Best, Michael

Hi Hairshopeing, I think you have clearly stated everything. It is good you brought this forward it can only further enhance the integrity of HTN recommended physicians and the authenticity of forum participation. All the Best.

Hello Bluebird, Well, clearly the shock loss indicates that your body's immune response is different then the previous surgeries. Our immune system adapts, changes and does not respond the same throughout the course of our life. What have your physicians said to this point. Have you had your 12mo. consult with them?

Hello again Mamaherrera, I empathize completely with your position. I cannot speak to the practice of the doctors you have been too. I can say though some dermatologist have knowledge of hair loss but generally they are not the best specialists unless that is the focus of their practice. Hair restoration surgeons are fully committed and focus on hair loss, it's causes and treatment. HTN keeps a database of recommendations on this site. Our clinics follow a 5 Step Management program for women's hair loss; developed by our medical director Parsa Mohebi, MD. It can be found on our website and it will inform you as to the best approach a doctor should take. As a patient advocate I often interact with people like you coping with the emotional side effects of hair loss. The critical importance is in you having an accurate diagnosis. If you have not had success with local physicians you might consider and initial online consultation. Our clinics often to do them with success over Skype and assist long distance patients in getting the help they need. We also have a toll free number and you could get more detail recommendations for your path ahead. All the Best, Michael

Hello Mamaherrera, Shedding 50 to 100 hairs a day is considered normal. The best way to confirm hair loss at a medical is through a microscopic evaluation or better said a miniaturization study. Our centers medical director Dr. Mohebi, does and extensive study and evaluation of patients hair loss. This is done in about an hour and also provides the patient with information on the predictability of future hair loss. This is an important fact when considering hair restoration. The best thing would be to do a specific consultation with an HTN recommended surgeon. Many even will consult online as our centers do. If you post some photos members here and myself would be able to offer you more advice. All the Best, Michael

Hi Thomas, I understand your concerns.The inflammation and redness should be subsided often at the end of week 1, but a mild pinkish discoloration of the transplanted area may remain. This can be visible for a few weeks comparable to a mild sun burn, especially in patients with lighter skin. So in some instances it may take 3 - 4 weeks but by then the inflammation should be subsided in most patients. Healing is a very individual thing and not something that can be readily predicted for a patient. You are most likely the best judge of how you heal from previous experiences. If an HT will really help your self image, I respectfully suggest the you don't let the short term inconvenience keep you back from the natural, proven and permanent results of hair transplant surgery.

Hey Mate, Lot of variables come in to play. The normal density of your hair, the colour of your hair, the healing of the grafts etc. So, let's take a best case scenario. Average density, If 2000 grafts were the recommended number by a physician then your probably in great shape to go with the military look. In some cases this can be combined with micro-pigmentation to further enhance the look of density too. We have noted good results with FUE patients who what to style their hair close. That is often a reason why the patient chose FUE. All the Best, Michael Here is a pic from this forum: http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/attachment.php?attachmentid=8224&d=1283494227

Hello Sjones, That is two 4500 graft surgeries, let's see some pics of your head. It sounds like an abundance of grafts honestly. Post some pics and get feedback from the recommended surgeons in this network. Some physicians do count grafts differently; but this really seems out of scope. All the Best, Michael

Hey Mate, Since, there a many different people taking pics, it be good to know photo you are referring too. I find people on this forum pretty straight. I know that often in the before images, the hair is pulled back to see the hairline, temple or other transplanted areas. Also, many patients change their hairstyle because they actually now have hair. HT is a bona fide natural, permanent and proven method to restore hair. Results do differ, I respectfully disagree. I don't think anyone is trying to show people to be balder then they actually are at all. HTN has one of the most ethical independent forums on the web bar none! All the Best, Michael

Hey Mate, Sorry to hear of your troubles. Have you talked to your surgeon and what is he saying about it? How close together were your surgeries? I am hoping the best for you but more information if your willing to share may be helpful. Take care, Michael

Hey Mate, The forum is a great place to gain knowledge from patients and physicians but it is difficult to do without pics. Could you post some? Thanks, Michael

Hey Mate, FUE is a type of hair transplant procedure. Many people prefer it because they do not wish to have a scar left from the strip method procedure. There are vary conditions and personal patient reasons why the FUE procedure would be chosen over the strip removal method of hair transplant surgery. Both of these procedures are forms of Follicular Unit Transplant (FUT.) The harvesting of the follicular units grafts is just different. FUE is not related to stem cell treatments for hair loss. Gene therapy for hair loss is still in the research phase. All the Best! Michael

Interesting thread. It is not really plausible and to me erroneous to assert that there are only 5 good clinics in the world. The statement pretty much counteracts HTN, Since a lot more than 5 HT surgeons are recommended. There are always levels of expertise in all professions. Asserting that there is such a low number of skilled centers cannot be good for the industry. Unless people are actually visiting the clinics and doing more than anecdotal precursory evaluation this idea doesn't make sense. Dr. Lindsay's list of the positives of good clinics is spot on. If however there were only 5 successful clinics yielding good results the industry would fold from the sheer volume of negative activity. There are a lot more than 5 top clinics producing positive results. This assertion is not scientific and contradictory to the efforts of HTN. All the Best, Michael.

Hey Mates, I am sorry to disagree with the mate above. Each case is individual. Though the norm is as Matt stated. Make sure you take the time to have an evaluation. Medication may work for you but you have to see if there are side effects for you, especially if there is going to be long term use. Matt is spot on regarding getting the microscopic evaluation. All the Best, Michael

Hey Mate, You can get new hair and more women, but be careful what you wake up next too if there of your friends ilk. The dazzling curvy brunette you took home; turns into a flat chested, flat bottom, chubby, with cropped hair( not that there is anything wrong with that) it just wasn't the sale, sort of speak...lol Her extensions come out when you pull her hair, her padded bra and panties are thrown on the floor, her green eyes are brown, because her lens are in saline solution...I guess you get the picture, hope you don't live it...forget the double standard mate and go for what makes you have a strong self image and confident. All the Best, Michael.

Hey Mate, Sorry to hear your experiencing that. Hair loss is a side effect of metoprolol tartrate. See if your prescribing physician can prescribe something else to treat the condition you have. All the Best, Michael

Hair Transplant Primer - Part II Hair Transplant FAQ <!--[if !supportLists]-->1. <!--[endif]-->What is the similarity between hair transplants and organ transplants? Hair transplants are very unlike organ transplants. Firstly, it is an elective procedure not a life saving operation. Most organ transplants are usually a matter of life or death. This does not lessen the value and great need as self image is an integral part of a person’s self esteem and confidence. In a hair transplant you are your own donor. If you received hair, follicle, and tissue from someone else (other than an identical twin), your body would reject them without immune-suppressant drugs. You donate your hair from what are called your donor sites. <!--[if !supportLists]-->2. <!--[endif]-->Where are my donor sites? Male pattern baldness typical in men is best treated by hair transplant providing a natural, proven and permanentsolution. The word pattern is used because medically we know there is a pattern to the baldness. You've probably noticed, especially in men, that no matter how much hair they lost in the front, top, and crown areas of their heads, the sides and backs of their heads retain hair and sometimes a great deal of it. The sides and back are far less affected by the action of DHT upon their hair follicles. These areas are the donor sites from which the hair you donate to yourself is removed, along with the follicles and some surrounding tissue. <!--[if !supportLists]-->3. <!--[endif]-->Where does the surgeon put my donor hair during the transplantation? Hair extracted from your donor sites is transplanted to the balding parts of your scalp. Tiny incisions are made in the scalp by the medical doctor performing the surgery. The donated hair, hair follicles, surrounding tissue, and skin are called grafts, and each graft contains one or more hair follicles with accompanying hair, tissue, and skin. No two heads are alike, and you will see that the art of hair transplantation is just as important as its science or medical aspects. This is a good reason to research and even use online networks to find a prescreened surgeon at the forefront of hair restoration. <!--[if !supportLists]-->4. <!--[endif]-->People have varied levels of thickness naturally. Does this effect one’s ability to have a successful hair transplant? Hair density is the number of hair follicles you have per square centimeter of scalp. Scalp laxity is the flexibility and looseness of your scalp. More grafts of hair can be transplanted when your density is high and the scalp laxity is high. The beauty of hair transplant as an elective surgery is that the end result reflects the natural look of your own hair; because it is your own hair. <!--[if !supportLists]-->5. <!--[endif]-->Does hair transplant surgery change the pattern and direction of hair growth? Coarse hair is bulkier and can therefore be transplanted using fewer hairs per graft since it gives more coverage of the scalp. Fine hair has fewer bulbs and can give a very natural look but less coverage than coarser hair. Wavy and curly hair lends itself to good visual results in transplantation because a single wavy or curly hair curls on itself and can therefore cover more scalp area than can a straight hair. Curly hair also rises from the scalp and holds its shape, and these factors also give the appearance of greater coverage. Dr. Mohebi is the medical director of Los Angeles and Beverly Hills; US Hair Restoration Centers and a former research fellow at John Hopkins Medical School. He is also the inventor of the Laxometer II a breakthrough device in the advancement of hair transplant technology.

Hey Mates! Vitamins can only be of benefit if the hair loss is directly related under nourishment or malnourishment or a particular Vitamin deficiency. There is no clinical evidence that vitamins can effectively stop or reverse the adverse effects of DHT the root of androgenetic alopecia or Male Pattern Baldness [MPB]. The type of hair loss that effects most men in their lifetime. All the Best, Michael