{"id":8693,"date":"2015-06-23T07:01:13","date_gmt":"2015-06-23T07:01:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hassonandwong.com\/frequently-asked-questions\/"},"modified":"2025-02-11T20:40:58","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T20:40:58","slug":"hair-transplant-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hassonandwong.com\/hair-transplant-surgery\/hair-transplant-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Hair loss can have many causes, from environment to stress and diet, disease or illness or commonly, male pattern hair loss. A certain amount of hair loss occurs naturally as a part of the hair\u2019s life cycle, and noticing a few loose hair on a brush, pillowcase or in the sink is not cause for alarm. People regularly shed up to 100 hairs each day, which are normally replaced with new growth.<\/p>

Androgenic Alopecia<\/h4>

Alopecia is a term that means \u201cHair Loss.\u201d Androgenic Alopecia is hair loss caused by hormonal activity, and is the cause of baldness experienced by most men. Some studies suggest that 25% of men will start experiencing Alopecia by age 30 and 66% of men will see hair loss by age 60. This type of hair loss is triggered genetically, and can (occasionally) appear soon after puberty.<\/p>

Androgenic Alopecia may be instigated by the action of DHT (a form of testosterone, called dihydrotestosterone.) DHT appears to make the hair follicle deteriorate to the point where it can no longer produce normal hair. Some topical medications and shampoos claim to work by blocking DHT.<\/p>

Dr. Hasson and Dr. Wong both frequently recommend Finasteride to combat further hair loss and hopefully prevent damage done by DHT. While the results vary between patients, the impact is noticeable for most.<\/p>

Other Causes<\/h4>

Hair loss can also be caused by emotional stress, physical trauma, poor nutrition, pregnancy, medications and environmental factors. Medications that impact hormonal levels and medications for blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes can all cause hair loss. Medications used for chemotherapy are often associated with rapid (and temporary) hair loss.<\/p>

Rapid Hair Loss<\/h4>

If you are experiencing rapid hair loss, or your hair is falling out in clumps, seek professional medical advice. Hair loss can indicate serious underlying health issues.<\/p>

Women\u2019s Hair Loss<\/h4>

Women are also susceptible to genetic pattern hair loss, although it is less common than in the male population.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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There are a variety of causes of female hair loss, from genetics to pregnancy to traction.<\/p>

You can\u00a0read about female hair loss here<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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While this seems like a simple question, there are no simple answers. Many methods have been devised and tried, but even counting individual hairs is not reliable, since healthy hair goes through a phase where it falls out then regrows months later. So, just because you see hairs on your pillow or in your sink, it does not mean you are suffering from permanent hair loss.<\/p>

The truth is, there is no easy, reliable way to monitor your hair loss. All you can do is be aware of your overall density, how easy or difficult it is to see your scalp through your hair, where your hairline rests and how all of that changes over time. It is too easy to be paranoid and obsessive about hair loss, and all of that stress is surely not helpful.<\/p>

If you are losing hair due to an illness, stress or disease, you may see rapid hair loss, hair falling out in clumps or bald spots appearing on your head and should consult with a physician. Rapid hair loss can result from serious underlying factors and should always be investigated with your doctor.<\/p>

Our best suggestion to monitor your hair is to take standardized photos of yourself every 6 to 8 months and compare them. Set up your camera so you can duplicate the same position, lighting and pose when you retake your photos.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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To reduce the chance you will lose your hair or to reduce the amount of hair lost, you first need to identify what is causing or is likely to cause hair loss in your particular case.<\/p>

There are no \u201cMiracle Solutions\u201d, but there are a number of clinically proven methods available to you.
Read more about\u00a0preventing hair loss<\/a>\u00a0here and find out about proven\u00a0hair loss medications<\/a>\u00a0here.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Propecia and Proscar are a brand names for Finasteride, a medication taken as a pill. If you are susceptible to pattern baldness and want to keep your hair for as long as possible, Finasteride can help.<\/p>

If you are considering hair transplant surgery, you will also want to think about the continued long-term loss of your hair. While Propecia does not\u00a0promote\u00a0<\/em>hair growth in all patients, it is\u00a0effective in preventing further hair loss\u00a0<\/em>for many. Hasson and Wong are all about achieving outstanding, natural-looking cosmetic and aesthetic results. If you have a surgery today, we\u2019ll do our best to make you look good, but if you continue to lose hair, your transplanted hair may begin to look less natural and may not cover as well as it initially did. It makes sense to maintain your appearance by taking Finasteride.<\/p>

While it is rare, some patients report side-effects and feel unable to take Finasteride, we often suggest the topical\u00a0Minoxidil as a second-line of defense, but the results are not nearly as robust. We currently have thousands of patients successfully using Propecia with no side effects and can help adjust your dosage in cases where there is extreme sensitivity.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Rogaine is a brand name for Minoxidil. Minoxidil is a topical (cream or spray) that can be applied to the scalp daily to promote hair growth. The mechanism behind Minoxidil is not well understood, but it appears to work as a vasodilator, and likely improves blood flow to the area, bringing additional oxygen and nutrients which may encourage hair growth.<\/p>

In our experience, Minoxidil can help some patients hold onto or even regrow some hair, but patients who use the oral medication Propecia (Finasteride) experience much better results. Your first line of defense in keeping your hair is to look into the use of Propecia. Our Patient Advisors are fond of comparing Propecia to toothpaste: if you want nice teeth for the rest of your life, you need to brush them daily, and the right toothpaste helps! If you want to keep your hair from falling out, a daily dose of Finasteride might be the right stuff. For those patients who cannot take Finasteride, Minoxidil is often the next best solution.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The cost for your procedure is dependent on a number of factors. Every hair transplant operation is unique and specifically planned to meet your goals. The final price will depend on how much work you want done, what kind of results you are looking for, how much actually needs to be done, how much donor hair is available, and which extraction method is used.<\/p>

Prices are based on a per-graft unit. A graft is a grouping of individual hair follicles that grow collectively as a unit. To find out how many grafts you need to achieve your goals, you can send us some pictures and we will be able to assess your hair loss and donor availability. Once we are able to estimate the number of grafts, we can estimate how much your procedure would cost. During your actual procedure, the number of grafts are carefully and exactly counted, so you pay only for what you receive.<\/p>

For a free, no obligation assessment, send us your pictures using this\u00a0consultation form<\/a>. You can see our\u00a0graft\u00a0pricing chart \/ cost calculator here<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Hasson and Wong do not provide financing for hair transplant surgery, however, financing can be acquired through independent medical financing companies. Hasson and Wong has no association with any financing companies.<\/p>

Some of our patients have\u00a0used these financing services<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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There are two prices, depending on which method of extraction is used. If you know the number of hair grafts required to achieve your desired result, you can\u00a0use this calculator<\/a>\u00a0to figure out the cost.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Alopecia areata is hair loss caused by your own immune system. For reasons not yet understood, your hair follicles can suddenly become targets of your immune system, shutting down their ability to produce hair. Alopecia areata can manifest as patchy bald spots and is not always permanent. Hair transplant surgery is a suitable solution if the loss is permanent, and excellent aesthetic results can be achieved.\u00a0Read about Alopecia<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The length of your procedure depends greatly on the number of grafts being processed. If you have a surgery with more than 5000 grafts, you can expect to be in surgery for 8 or more hours. Surgery is conducted in comfortable operating rooms with televisions and plenty of breaks to ensure your comfort. We also provide meal service when you are here through lunch or dinner.<\/p>

Smaller surgeries of less than 2000 may be completed in 5 or 6 hours. There are many factors that can impact the amount of time required to extract, process and transplant your grafts, so these estimates are very general and may not be accurate for your own procedure.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Yes, both the Strip Excision technique (FUT) and the punch extraction method (FUE) leave scars.<\/p>

In FUE, the individual holes produced by extraction will produce small, almost imperceptible scars. When FUE is performed, extractions are dispersed widely throughout the donor zone to reduce concentrated stress and minimize appearance. The\u00a0hair transplant scars<\/a>\u00a0produced are very small and hard to see.<\/p>

In the FUT method practiced by Dr, Hasson and Dr. Wong leaves a thin linear scar in the donor area. Scars from the Strip method are easily hidden by short hair growth and are generally imperceptible. Our videos feature a comb-through segment where we try to show the scars created by FUT, you\u2019ll see how difficult they are to spot, and in some patients it is almost impossible to see.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Each follicular unit (graft) is carefully and individually planted in the recipient area. The incision for each graft is created with a blade that is carefully measured specifically for your procedure. Once the graft is planted, the surrounding tissue clamps onto the graft and the incision begins healing, locking the graft in place.<\/p>

It is very rare to lose a graft after transplant, but it can happen due to strenuous activity, profuse sweating or infection. Transplant patients are cautioned to reintroduce strenuous exercise slowly in the weeks after their transplant to ensure the maintenance of the grafts.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The full impact of hair transplant surgery can be experienced after approximately 8 months, when we typically see the majority of grafts producing viable hair follicles. In the months immediately after your surgery, your grafts will go through a number of phases and the follicles may fall out before the graft starts producing new hairs.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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We constantly monitor industry news and medical developments for any new advances in hair transplant technology and we know that cloning healthy hair grafts is still many years away. There have been some promising advances in working with stem cells to promote follicular growth, but there are still many obstacles to overcome and lots of testing to do.<\/p>

While we are excited by\u00a0some recent advancements, there is still no effective way to multiply your donor hair.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\"\"FUE<\/strong>\u00a0is a form of FUT that uses Follicular Unit Extraction to harvest donor grafts. In FUE, grafts are extracted\u00a0individually\u00a0<\/em>from the donor area.<\/p>

\"donorFUT<\/strong>\u00a0is a general term that\u00a0stands for Follicular Unit Transplant. While imprecise, the term is frequently used when speaking about the Strip Excision technique of harvesting donor hair grafts.<\/p>

Read an overview of the two methods<\/a>Read an overview of the two methods<\/p>

The major difference between Strip Excision and Follicular Unit Extraction is that Strip Excision leaves a single strip scar in the donor area while Follicular Unit Extraction leaves tiny individual marks.\u00a0 Scars from the Strip method are easily hidden by short hair growth and are generally imperceptible. Hasson and Wong offer both methods and are happy to help you discover which method will work best for you.<\/p>

There are great debates online about which method is \u201cbetter,\u201d and we encourage you to learn more. It may also be helpful to remember that the final cosmetic results of a hair transplant depends on where and how the grafts are planted in the recipient area more than where they came from.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\"\"While the debates continue about which method of extraction is \u201cbetter\u201d, Dr. Hasson and Dr. Wong are happy to offer both methods and will help you determine which will provide you with the results you desire.<\/p>

The strip method has a few advantages over the punch method:<\/p>