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FUE Hair Transplant Primer
As one of the few docs who does FUE routinely in my practice, I think it is interesting that all sorts of new methods for automating the process are being introduced. There have been many iterations of these machines and while none has yet panned out perfectly, I do see some hope on the horizon!…
Read MoreConcerns About Camouflaging a Hair Transplant Scar
What is the hair length needed to cover an average donor harvest scar on the back of the head? I currently keep my hair short on the sides (less than 1/2 inch) Also, where on the back of the head is hair strip collected from? Parallel to the ears? How long is the resulting scar…
Read MoreXandrox – Has a Higher Dosage of Minoxidil Proven To Be More Effective?
I have a couple questions about minoxidil. I know the common potencies are 2% and 5%. Why not go higher? I found a website called minoxidil.com that offers something called Xandrox with 15% minoxidil. Is this legitimate or just a scam? Has anything over 5% proven to make no more of a difference? The website…
Read MoreFemale Hair Transplant
After Three Procedures I Am Noticing Further Hair Loss, Did The Hair Transplants Not Take? I have undergone 3 hair transplant procedures and thought that they were successful. However, recently I have noticed further hair loss and am concerned that the hair transplants may not really be working for me, especially since reading that very,…
Read MoreWhat Are The Risks of a Hair Transplant For a Patient With a Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) Shunt?
What risks, if any should be told to a patient with a VP shunt before doing a hair transplant procedure, and should the risk of disconnection be mentioned, and/or should patient not be allowed to do a hair transplant? – John – – – – – – – – – Dear John, Thanks for taking…
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