Dr. Bernardino Arocha

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At Arocha Hair Restoration 100% of our surgeries are done without shaving. Most of my patients are already concerned about how they look, the last thing I want to do is make them more uncomfortable, albeit for 4-6 weeks. The other day, I was doing a mega session on a patient with a lot of hair remaining, he offered that we can shaved his hair. I almost took him up since his blood was a bit thin, he had curry for dinner the night before.I reviewed your photos, depending on your desire for density, I would recommend between 2500-4000 FUT. Thanks for the opportunity to review your case.

Well done Bleachcola12,it is proving to be much more effective in the treatment of hair loss. My concern with prescribing it is that the t1/2 (half life) is 30 days). Hence, it takes 5 months for the complete elimination of the dose you take today. The t1/2 of propecia is only 7 hours. Thus it is eliminated within 35 hours. Also, remember that we have been prescribing finesteride for nearly thirty years. One can feel safer that no major dire consequences have yet been reported. I am looking forward to the latest data update at the ISHRS meeting in Montreal, as I have some patients that have been propecia non-responders.

Interesting topic. It used to be that all transplanted hair would fall out within 30 days post op. We are now finding that most of our patients are retaining varying percentages of the transplanted hair from day one. Smoothy good point, the use of both propecia and minoxidil 5% bid seem to be synergistic in aiding the transplanted hair to remain. Also, this combination helps to protect the native intermediately miniaturized hairs.TheBeatles were right on, "I do believe it's getting better all the time."

Thanks for calling my attention to this worthy cause. My good friend in Naples, Fla. Dr. Manny Pe???±a volunteers every summer to repair cleft palate defects abroad. I have had an interest, but not had a chance yet. This is a good way to get started helping.

ThininHouston,

The bleeding was only an issue during the surgery. Your procedure was completed in a reasonable time but could have been completed a bit sooner.In my experience, bleeders also metabolize the local anesthesia faster. It is nice to do one procedure per day, so when the unexpected occurs, we have all our time and attention to focus on our patient that day.

ThininHouston,

Thanks Janna,

You are correct!The increased bleeding was an issue that decreased visibility at surgery. It prolonged the procedure a bit, and caused me to pull out my own hair. All the increase obstacles were overcomed by the teams' skills and perseverence. Now you need not worry, the grafts are securely in place and growing happily.

Hello ThininHouston,

Althought you cannot be called "thin" any more. You should have started to use the ointment in the packets we gave you on the 4th day post op, about 1-2 hrs before shampooing your hair. That is to moisten the "scabs". I don't think you have much scabbing any way. You can start being more agressive with the shampooing, employing your fingertips and using the shower head to rinse directly, not full force. If you have any questions, please call the office,you have my cell number. We always love hearing from you!