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Today, surgical hair restoration is a refined technique that when done right is virtually undetectable even under close inspection. However, not every person is a suitable candidate for hair transplantation. In fact, some individuals make terrible patients for a variety of reasons that we will explain in detail. Are you wondering if you’re a suitable candidate for hair transplant surgery? Keep reading.  Number 1. Unrealistic Expectations Unfortunately, this issue is quite common and can leave patients feeling cheated and often times feeling worse about their procedure than they did about their hair loss. Prospective patients must be cognizant about the limitations associated with hair restoration. It is important to remember that hair transplant surgery does not create new hair; it simply re-arranges pre-existing hair to another area. Prospective patients who want a hair transplant to restore their hair to a level of density they had as an adolescent, while understandable d...

In this day and age, social media is king. Gone are the days of paid programming and late-night infomercials. Today, what we buy and what we value is based on how many likes or shares the person, place or thing receives.  In fact, some individuals make their living on social media as “influencers” but do they know what they’re talking about? Keep reading the article. Contrary to popular belief celebrities/influencers do not have the inside scoop on who is performing the best surgeries. In fact, most celebrities are just like normal people except with disposable income. Most celebrities choose clinics based on marketing and advertising rather than research and results. The general public tends to admire celebrities because celebrities drive trends and fads.  Unfortunately, most celebrities are ill-informed when it comes to hair transplant surgeons/clinics. Another factor to consider is the use of hair systems “toupees” or “wigs” in Hollywood. The amount of actors ...

If you’re struggling with hair loss chances are you’ve heard about Saw Palmetto. In fact, Saw Palmetto is the most popular hair loss supplement on the market. Hair loss supplement companies have claimed that Saw Palmetto is the herbal Propecia, but is it true? Continue reading. What is Saw Palmetto? Saw Palmetto is a small palm that is endemic to the subtropical South-eastern United States, commonly found along the south Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plains. Saw Palmetto is extracted through the berries of this small palm tree. Saw Palmetto is commonly used as an herbal supplement to treat Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). How Does Saw Palmetto Supposedly Work? Saw Palmetto has been found to be a potent 5- alpha-reductase inhibitor. Hair follicles contain a high level of an enzyme called 5-alpha reductase. This enzyme is responsible for converting testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT) through the bloodstream. DHT is the main cause of androgenic alopecia or genetic h...

It is common knowledge that surgical hair restoration can cause a phenomenon called telogen effluvium (shock loss). This has prevented many hair loss sufferers from undergoing hair transplant surgery. But the question on everyone’s mind is can shock loss be prevented?  In this article, we will be discussing the possibility of preventing shock loss. What is shock loss? Shock loss is a form of short-term hair loss that can occur after a surgical procedure. Telogen effluvium (shock loss) is described as a chronic hair shedding for an extended period of time generally lasting three to six months. How does this relate to hair transplantation? Simple, hair restoration surgery causes shock loss because hairs are implanted in close ...

Can A Better Diet Stop Hair Loss? A poor diet is linked with obesity and obesity is linked with heart disease, diabetes, cancer, liver disease and many other chronic health conditions. Many believe that modern day diets are causing hair loss in many men and women. Every day we are reminded that the obesity epidemic continues to grow worldwide, but what about hair loss?  Is that related to a poor diet too? In this article, we will be discussing whether or not a nutritious diet can help stop hair loss .   What Causes Hair Loss?  In order to understand whether a specific diet will work to treat hair loss, the hair loss sufferer must first understand what kind of hair loss they are experiencing. There are several forms of hair loss, but ...

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve come across ads claiming to slow, stop and even cure hair loss. Unfortunately, most of these ads market bogus products that do nothing more than drain a hole in your pocket. In this article, we will go over the best hair loss solutions available today. #1 Propecia (finasteride) Propecia (finasteride) is a potent 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that ultimately prevents the formation of DHT (dihydrotestosterone), the hormone responsible for hereditary hair  loss. The 5- alpha reductase enzyme is responsible for converting testosterone into DHT  through the blood stream.  Propecia (finasteride) has been clinically proven to reduce up ...