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Can you explain how PRP is made

Question:Can you explain how PRP is made? Answer:PRP stands for platelet-rich plasma. It is made by doing between a 20 mL to 60 mL blood draw from the patient. The blood sample is placed in a centrifuge machine and the centrifuge spins at a very high rate separating the components of the blood. The separated […]

Can low-level laser therapy be used on everyone

Question:Can low-level laser therapy or LLLT be used on everyone and how effective is it? Answer:There are really no contraindications for the use of low-level laser therapy (LLLT). The only thing that I can think of off hand is if a patient had a prior reaction to exposure to this type of laser. The other […]

What are the benefits of using minoxidil after hair transplantation

Question:What are the benefits of using minoxidil after hair transplantation and how long is it used for? Answer:The theory is that minoxidil, the genetic form of Rogaine, used after hair transplantation has a benefit in helping to prevent shock hair loss of the pre-existing hairs in the transplanted area. It is generally recommended that the […]

How long after my hair transplant will I need to worry about sun exposure

Question:How long after my hair transplant will I need to worry about sun exposure? Is it okay to be in the sun as long as I am wearing a hat and will the hat negatively affect the transplant in any way? Answer:As long as a few days have gone by after the hair transplantation procedure, […]

My hair transplant was almost two months ago

Question:My hair transplant was almost two months ago and though I originally experienced very little pain, I am now experiencing some pain, more like pressure in my head. What can be done and should I be concerned? Answer:Any time a patient has pain several weeks after a hair transplantation procedure I recommend that they contact […]

I underwent an FUE transplant a little over a year ago

Question:I underwent an FUE transplant a little over a year ago. My results were excellent until a few months ago when the transplanted hairs began to fall out. Why is this happening and what can be done? Answer:It is possible that you are going through a period of telogen, which is where the hair follicles […]

If you have a second hair transplant will you then have a second scar

Question:If you have a second hair transplant will you then have a second scar? Answer:No, you do not have to have a second scar when having a second hair transplantation procedure. It is possible to remove the scar that is remaining from the first procedure during the second procedure. That is what I recommend to […]

Is PRP effective for women with androgenetic hair loss

Question:Is PRP effective for women with androgenetic hair loss? It sounds promising for men. Is there any reason it would not work for women? Answer:Yes, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) would be as effective for women as men with androgenetic and/or genetic hair loss. However, it is still unproven and the verdict is still out as to […]

We saved and stored my son’s stem cells after birth

Question:We saved and stored my son’s stem cells after birth. I know there are a lot of possibilities in using stem cells to treat certain cancer and other diseases. In the future is there any possibility that it could be used to treat hair loss? Answer:Yes, it is possible in the future that stem cells […]

What constitutes a mega session

Question:I have heard of people’s hair transplant procedures referred to as mega sessions. What constitutes a mega session? Answer:In the past, hair transplant procedures that included more than 2,000 grafts were considered mega sessions. Over the years as the size of the procedures have increased on a fairly regular basis, now it is generally considered […]

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