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Sometimes you lose your hair or shed hair for no reason or after pregnancy, general shock to your body such as surgery or a bad illness. Dr. Bernard Nusbaum talks about various causes for temporary hair loss and natural recovery.
Dr. Sharon Keene discusses non-medical over the counter supplements and prescribed medical therapies.
Drs. Jennifer Martinick and Bernard Nusbaum explain how talking with a physician and asking to see the results of patients that have undergone hair restoration procedures is important. What was the patients' experience? Asking questions like these will help make your decision on whether you are comfortable proceeding with a particular physician.
The hair restoration industry has evolved significantly over the past 10-15 years. Dr. Robert True talks about the latest innovations and advancements in the field of hair restoration.
Hair restoration has come a long way and continues to innovate and improve over the years. On behalf of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS), Dr. Paul Rose talks about how hair restoration has evolved and about the new baldness cures available to patients facing pattern baldness.
Drs. Nusbaum and Washenick discuss important things to look for when choosing a hair restoration surgeon. Finding a known, qualified and respected doctor who dedicates his practice and specializes in hair restoration surgery. Make sure the medical team is established and is familiar with the process.
Dr. Jennifer Martinick discusses how youth, vitality and sexuality are all associated with healthy hair. When a patient loses their hair, whether it's a case of male baldness or female baldness, they feel robbed of those atributes. Hair transplantation can bring back self confidence!
Dr. Sharon Keene talks causes of Androgenic Alopecia. After the Human Genome Project, it was discovered that just having a particular gene doesn't mean you will have that disease or carry a particular trait. Genes have to be active and the study of Epigenetics looks into those factors, many being environmental.
Dr. Jerry Cooley discusses the many different treatment innovations for women who suffer from hair thinning or hair loss. Low level laser treatments, over the counter products like shampoos that contain caffeine can help the thickening process. One of the newest techniques called Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is the process of injecting blood platelets containing growth factors into the scalp where it begins to simulate hair growth. This treatment provides a safe non-invasive hair thickening affect without surgery.
Transplant surgery completed, congratulations!
Now it's important to follow these simple steps to ensure results from surgery will be successful. Use an ice pack, sleep elevated and make sure you keep the surgical area clean. Try and avoid getting sun burned and be careful not to dislodge the grafts. Mostly, you need to be a patient patient!
