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A Brief Guide to Hair Transplant for Women
Nearly a third of women will experience hair loss at some point in their life, and those that do report it affecting their emotional well-being and quality of life. Thankfully, there are solutions available for those with alopecia. You may consider a hair transplant...
How Much Does a Hair Transplant Cost?
(This post has been updated on 1/25/2023) The cost of a hair transplant depends on how many grafts you need. Each graft typically costs between $7 and $9 and consists of 1 to 4 hair follicles. A consultation should be scheduled to determine the number of grafts...
What Is A Hair Transplant?
A hair transplant means taking hair from one part of the body and moving it to another. Many individuals suffer from hair loss, and a hair transplant can help them grow hair where they need it the most! People can lose hair for a variety of reasons including genetics,...
Will I Lose Hair After Hair Transplant Surgery?
I was recently asked by a friend in Los Angeles to give my opinion on the merits of a hair transplant. He is balding, of course, and he was considering getting a hair transplant this summer. I was supporting and told him that he should do it if that is what he...
How Long Does It Take To Recover From A Hair Transplant?
After my friend asked me if he would lose his hair after a hair transplant, I decided to keep researching the procedures to best answer all of his questions. Dr. Matt Tahsini from Los Angeles Hair Institute answered all my questions about the FUE hair transplant. Los...
What is PRP Hair Restoration?
PRP stands for platelet rich plasma. It is a type of non-surgical therapy that has proven to be effective for a number of issues, including hair loss. Blood will be drawn from your body and spun, separating the platelet rich plasma cells. These cells are then injected...
What is ARTAS?
The ARTAS robotic-assisted follicular unit extraction hair transplant procedure is one of the newest and latest technological advancements in hair transplantation. ARTAS assists surgeons who perform FUE hair transplantation procedures, which were previously covered in...
Is ARTAS Hair Transplant Better Than Manual FUE Hair Transplant?
While ARTAS has been a major breakthrough in hair restoration it does have some limitations which should be noted. Persons who have extremely curly or low-angled hair may pose problems to the ARTAS system. Additionally, if the donor sites to harvest the donor's hair...
How Does ARTAS Hair Transplant Work?
ARTAS is a combination of software and hardware which assists the surgeon to conduct an FUE hair transplant. While each doctor who utilizes ARTAS may differ in their specific procedures and methods, the general steps will be as follows. 1. During the initial...
Does FUE Leave Visible Scars?
Having visible scars from a hair transplantation surgery is one of the primary concerns potential patients have. Many men are weary to have the procedure done as they may have a fuller head of hair again in one place but now they have a visible scar in another which...