Simply stated, a hair transplant involves the removal of hair follicles from one area on the scalp and transplanting them onto another area. We remove follicles from the back of the head and transplant these healthy hairs in the areas where...
The trend in hair restoration is to do a transplant in the early stages of hair loss. This proactive approach has several benefits: there's no drastic change for others to notice; hair is replaced by permanent hair as it is...
We have performed successful transplants on men in their early twenties and on men in their late seventies. Because most men experience some degree of hair loss by age fifty, surgery in the mid-life years is the most common. Some...
Follicular units are small bundles of hair spaced approximately 1 millimeter apart, viewable under the microscope. Each unit contains 1, 2, 3 or sometimes 4 hairs. Follicular unit transplantation involves separating 1,000 to 3,000 follicular...
Follicular unit transplantation achieves astonishing results. For that reason, FUT is our method of choice with most patients. The results create a fuller, natural-looking head of hair and a more youthful...
The body's immune system recognizes another person's hair as foreign and destroys it. For that reason, a transplant done with donated hair is ineffective. Be assured, however, that even the most advanced cases of...
The hairs in the transplanted grafts are shed between the 2nd and 8th week following the procedure. In some cases these hairs fall out along with the pinpoint crusts that form in the grafted area; occasionally they persist longer. The grafts are...
A new generation of hair is usually visible at the surface of the scalp by week 12 following the transplant. In some patients this new growth may occur slightly sooner or up to 8 weeks later than the usual 12 weeks. In general, results are visible...
The procedure takes 3 to 6 hours, depending on the size of the area being transplanted. Following a brief rest period, you are ready to leave the office. Due to the mild sedative used during the procedure, please make arrangements for someone to...
Hair replacement candidates must have healthy hair growth in the donor area at the back of the head, but other factors such as hair color, texture, and the degree of curliness or waviness can also impact...
Plan to spend the night of the procedure in Miami. There are several fine hotels in the vicinity of our office. You'll need to return to our office for a 20-30 minute visit the next morning. We'll...
We recommend you not take aspirin or other anti-inflammatory medications, prescribed or over-the-counter, for 7-14 days prior to your procedure. They could affect blood flow and interfere with healing. If at all possible, avoid...
You will experience minimal, if any pain during the procedure. A technician will massage your scalp prior to administering local anesthesia. The massaging creates a vibration in the skin that works in combination with the anesthesia to reduce any discomfort...
You will leave our office without bandages. The only sign of the procedure will be pinpoint crusts that form in the grafted area and remain for 7-14 days. Many patients are able to camouflage these crusts by combing the adjacent hair over the...
You can resume office work, shopping and the normal routines of daily life the following day. Avoid strenuous physical activity for 48 hours. We advise patients to postpone all sport and exercise activity, including jogging, tennis and weight...
Because we specialize in artistic, state-of-the-art techniques, you will acquire a completely natural looking head of hair, including a hairline that can be brushed back or cut very short. We achieve this naturalness by...
Like men, women who have dense hair growth in the donor area at the back of the head are the best candidates for follicular unit transplantation. Surgery camouflages thinning areas on a woman's scalp and helps...
In the technique called follicular unit extraction, follicular units are removed from the donor area in a scattered pattern rather than in a solid strip, which is the case in...
