A miniaturization study is very important in order to know what the level of hair miniaturization is for the patient. Using this method, the Doctor can also know what rate the hair is thinning. The hair restoration surgeon can compare the hair loss area to the individual’s normal healthy hair. The hormone that causes hair to thin is known as the DHT hormone. The hairs that are not affected by the DHT hormone are in the donor area, which includes the hairs on the sides and back of the head.
Hair goes through a cycling phase, where a hair shaft falls and after a few weeks another one begins to grow from the same follicle. In most cases the cycle won’t pass 20% of the hair shafts in any area. Hair loss will become active because the follicles of the hair go through a growth cycle. During the growth cycle process, there are resting intervals where the hairs slowly start to get thinner and miniaturization occurs. Only a small percentage of the hairs will be in resting phase. Miniaturization occurs when the hair shaft is no longer as thick as it was before. At that time the hairs become very thin and it is not seen to the naked eye.
When the hair restoration surgeon is doing the microscopic evaluation, he or she will determine the percentage of miniaturized hairs by area. When they look under the microscope at areas of the head, they estimate the percentage of miniaturization. If there is any part of the head that is over 20% miniaturization, that would be considered abnormal. That area would need to be evaluated and treated because that shows the surgeon that the patient will eventually lose the hair in that area. At that time the hair restoration surgeon will explain the different options that you have to prevent hair loss. If your hair loss has been active for a while, the Doctor can also recommended that you have a hair restoration procedure.
Many times we receive calls from individuals who are ashamed of their hair loss. Those individuals that contact us are embarrassed. They don’t want anybody to know that they contacted US Hair Restoration for advice on their hair loss. We understand that for many people hair loss is a very sensitive subject. Here at US Hair Restoration our goal is to make our patients feel comfortable. We help our patients to not be embarrassed about hair restoration, but to rather think of it as something that they are doing to restore their confidence.
There are many people, both males and females, out there that suffer from different types of weight issues. These individuals join the gym, go on special diets, and they even do the Lap Band to overcome their weight issues. After losing weight these individuals feel so special inside and outside, that they share publicly their story of weight loss because weight loss as hair loss is something that can be seen by everyone.
Hair restoration is not only about beauty from the outside, it is about self-confidence and feeling secure about how you look. Here at US Hair Restoration we use the latest technology in hair restoration. Patients who have a hair restoration procedure with us come back for follow up visits and not only does their hair look great, their faces are glowing as well. Something we get a lot from our patients is
“I went to the hair salon for a haircut and the hairstylist couldn’t even tell that I had a hair transplant.”
These patients recover their self-esteem and are back to feeling positive about life. Overall, we here at US Hair Restoration believe that an individual must do what makes them feel better.
The Celebrity FUE Hair Transplant was developed with celebrities and public figures in mind. The reality is that it is for anyone whose schedule demands little down time. Or perhaps their preference is a gradual change as they restore their hair naturally and permanently through modern hair transplantation.
Celebrity FUE Hair Transplant involves individual removal of the follicular units; a method that virtually leaves no visible scarring in most people. A precise extraction of hair follicles from the back of the head eliminates a major surgical scar. These hair follicles are then transplanted into recipient incisions in the thinning and or balding areas of the patient’s scalp.
Multiple Award Winner and Academy Award Nominee Testimony on Hair Restoration
Celebrity hair transplants are not limited to the innovative procedure utilized by Dr. Parsa Mohebi, at his internationally recognized Los Angeles hair transplant centers.. The ‘Strip Method’ Follicular Unit Transplant surgery is the most common form of hair restoration surgery. Though it does not offer the convenience of Celebrity FUE Hair Celebrities from all areas of entertainment also take advantage of either procedure. The powerful thing is that one of the fastest growing cosmetic procedures is benefiting people from all walks of life by naturally and permanently resolving their hair loss. In addition they are educating the public and removing the stigma of hair transplants.
Significant advancements in the field of hair restoration surgeries; centered on the introduction of micro and mini grafts has revolutionized the industry. Use of these types of grafts allows for creating natural hairlines.
What are mini and micro grafts?
Mini grafts are actually very small organs of the body called follicular units (FU). An FU can consist of one, two, three or four hairs. After harvesting these micro grafts they can be place at any point of the recipient’s scalp. This method of hair transplantation has brought into focus aesthetically superior surgical hair restoration results. These advancements have increased the treatment options for men and women suffering from baldness. New hair transplant techniques give natural, permanent and proven results when FU or micro grafts are utilized in reconstructive and restoration procedures.
These extremely small little organs (FU), have low metabolic needs and thus are able to better survive the transplantation process as compared with older plug grafts which are easily damaged (transected). These new methods are very helpful in scar revision reconstruction surgeries. Micro grafts have been able to grow fast and successfully even on scalp that has been burnt.
Today’s micro-grafting techniques or better said follicular unit transplantation procedures provide hair loss patients with the results they desire.
SMP- scalp micro pigmentation is a cosmetic hair restoration procedure where the patients scalp is tatooed with ink to create the illusion of shaved hair or hair stubble. This is a method sometimes preferred by bald men who are seeking an alternative to hair transplant surgery or to augment hair transplant surgery. Performed correctly SMP provides the appearance of short shaved hair to balding areas of the scalp. Like any cosmetic medical procedure the results are only as good as the surgeon performing the procedure.
SMP eliminates the hassle of frequent applications of a topical hair product to hide thinning, as they can be messy and be transferred onto clothing, sheets or pillow cases. SMP can be used for a variety of scalp conditions that include: genetic androgenic alopecia (AGA) otherwise known as male pattern balding (MPB), scarring alopecia’s from a variety of autoimmune diseases of the scalp (e.g. alopecia areata, alopecia totalis). SMP is very helpful and reducing the appearance of some types of scarring. It can also used to manage the unnatural appearance that is associated with older unnatural looking hair transplant procedures.
US Hair Restoration centers utilize SMP to reduce the appearance of scars to create an illusion of density and military shaved type hairstyles and other uses such as eyebrow density. Always make an educated decision before considering any permanent solution for hair restoration. If you are considering SMP consult with one of Los Angeles or Beverly Hills leading hair restoration centers.
There are many things that can adversely affect a person’s self image and consequently their self esteem. Medical science recognizes with certainty that these two factors directly impact our quality of life. Hair loss affects millions of people men and women. Amongst this group of people there is a number of individuals who undergo male pattern baldness at a very early age. The emotional impact on these individuals can be even more devastating.. Today we have more insight to the negative consequences of hair loss and that fact it can be prevented in many cases.
Study on Hair Loss Psychological Affects
“Psychology of hair restoration surgery” is a study that was presented in 15th annual scientific meeting of Internal Society of Hair Restoration Surgery in 2007. In this study we sent questionnaires to 200 men who had only one hair transplant in past and we asked them about the psycho-social aspects of their lives following their procedures. We have compared the responses from the patients with higher classes of hair loss with early stages. We also compared the changes that younger patients experienced in comparison to the older ones. We have found a significant improvement in future outlook in younger patients who received a hair restoration as opposed to the older ones. I am attaching the graph right off the presentation I had back in 2007 that compares the impacts of a hair restoration on younger patients vs. older ones.
Advanced Evaluation
Hair transplant surgeons used to have a strict criteria in past as of strictly not perform a hair transplant on anyone younger than 24. However, today there are more treatment options, as well as, more documentation on the long term effects of hair restoration medications. Hair restoration doctors did not want to do a hair transplant until they can clearly see the pattern of baldness. Modern miniaturization study with microscopic evaluation allows for more accurate predictability along with other evaluating factors. This gives us a reasonably reliable way to predict the activity of hair loss in different areas with some certainty. We can predict the final pattern of male patterned baldness (MPB) utilizing the patient’s miniaturization study in addition to a thorough evaluation of his family hair loss history.
Ethics of Hair Transplant at a young age
I recognize as many people have mentioned that there has been unethical practices in some instances. As medical doctors we must hold to the highest of ethical standards and best practices. Performing a hair transplant when the miniaturization study and the psychological profile does indicate would be a breach of these standards. I appreciate the feedback in this forum and plan to write an article on the indications and specifications of “Early Intervention for Hair Transplant Surgery” soon.
Female-pattern baldness is different than that of male pattern baldness. The hair thins all over the head, in a diffused manner but the frontal hairline does not regress. There may be a moderate loss of hair on the crown, but this rarely progresses to total or near baldness as it may in men.
Female-pattern baldness hair loss is permanent. The hair loss is usually mild to moderate. No treatment is required if the person is comfortable with her appearance. It can be treated with medication or hair restoration. Some women however lose hair in a pattern similar to men.
Failure to grow a new hair is closely linked with genetic predisposition, aging, and levels of endocrine hormones. Changes in the levels of the androgens can affect hair production. For example, after the hormonal changes of menopause, many women find that the hair on the head is thinned, while facial hair is coarser. Although new hair is not produced, the follicle remains alive, suggesting the possibility of new hair growth.
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved some drugs to treat female-pattern baldness. It is minoxidil, used topically on the scalp. It may help hair to grow in 40% of the population, and in 90% it may slow the loss of hair. Hair loss recurs when its use is stopped.
Genetic hair loss and molt or increased hair shedding (chronic telogen effluvium), accounts for the majority of all hair loss in women. Women are more likely to thin diffusely from behind the front hairline to the crown. Unlike men who tend to lose a lot of hair in particular areas, like the temples and crown – Male pattern baldness.
Follicular Unit Transplants (FUT) has come of age. This advanced type of modern hair restoration provides patients with a natural, proven and permanent hair loss solution. Many people do not understand that FUT hair restoration is available in two distinct forms of hair transplant surgeries. They are
the ‘Strip Method’ and
‘Follicular Unit Extraction’ method
Both these procedures consist of transplanting hair from the permanent zone. This is the area of the scalp where hair loss does not occur. The harvesting method in each procedure is different. This blog is particularly devoted to the ‘Strip Method.”
Strip Method Hair Transplants
In this form of FUT hair restoration surgery a donor strip is taken from the back of the patients scalp. The size of the donor strip is determined in the patient’s pre-op consult and microscopic evaluation. The donor strip is removed by your hair transplant surgeon and separated into naturally occurring follicular grafts of 1, 2, 3 and 4 hairs. These grafts are meticulously and artistically placed in recipient incisions made by your doctor in the balding areas. Below are some of the advantages that patients who elect the FUT strip method enjoy.
Advantages of FUT Strip Hair Transplant
Maximization of the number of grafts that can be harvested in a single hair transplant session. This advance technique allows for the transplanting of over 3500 grafts. Many patients who have never had a hair transplant can complete their hair restoration in a single surgery.
Damaged to hair grafts is minimized. The strip procedure allows the surgical team to harvest and process the grafts under microscope effectively reducing transection (damaging hair follicles).
The surgery is less labor intensive then its FUE counterpart and can be elected at a more affordable cost.
Gigosessions and all hair transplant surgeries are optimally aided by the use of the Laxometer, invented by Parsa Mohebi, MD medical director at US Hair Restoration centers. Laxometer is an intra-operative tool that is becoming an industry standard globally. Utilizing the metric system for most accurately determining scalp laxity, Laxometer helps the surgeon to reduce the risk of closure tension on donor wound edges. The result leads to minimize the tension of the donor wound edges and increases the safety of the strip follicular unit hair transplantation. The Laxometer’s preciseness in measurements allows hair restoration surgeons to best formulate the safe size of donor strips. Donor strip size ultimately determines the number of possible grafts available for hair transplantation.
These exciting developments for hair loss sufferers have made hair restoration a natural, permanent and proven solution.
It is common for patients to wonder about the state of their receded hairline and the ability to restore it to its original place. Modern, high-quality hair restoration allows us to restore patient’s hairlines, but while always keeping the final results in mind.
When re-designing a hairline which has receded, the expectations of the patient are weighed with the reality of how the overall transplantation procedure will look with the new hairline. Not every patient has the same expectations and donor density. Some expectations are frankly unrealistic. Every individual hair restoration needs are unique to that person, and is up to the hair transplant surgeon to determine the number of grafts needed for a fuller look.
It is our desire to see all hair transplantation patients be happy with their results and we recommend always finding a quality hair loss doctor who can meet those needs. At US Hair Restoration we have several offices throughout California in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Orange County, San Diego, Bakersfield, and San Francisco and also provide a virtual consultation option.
Minoxidil, which is often referred to by the brand name Rogaine, is used by patients to try and stimulate hair regrowth and stop their remaining hair from continuing to thin. The key active ingredient in Rogaine is minoxidil and it has been available for use since 1986 when its 2% formula was introduced. It is… Read More » […]
The desire for a full and healthy head of hair is shared by almost everyone. Unfortunately, it is not always easy for people to gain the desired appearance to their hair. Patients who want to enjoy the appearance of a full head of hair without the need for a hair transplant often turn to scalp… Read More » […]
Male pattern hair loss is the most common form of hair loss in men and recent studies show that the rate of male pattern hair loss might be increasing. For example, a survey from China showed the condition impacting 21.3% of men in 2010 and then increasing to 27.5% in 2021. In the past, there… Read More » […]
If a person suffers some kind or accident or trauma to the scalp, there is a chance that the injury will result in a scar appearing on the scalp. Thankfully, there is an opportunity for the scar to be hidden from the view of others thanks to the patient undergoing a hair transplant. Let’s take… Read More » […]
The word “alopecia” can be viewed as kind of an umbrella term for conditions that are characterized by hair loss. One of the most common types of alopecia is Alopecia Areata which is an autoimmune disease. However, not all forms of alopecia are related to a condition that occurs due to an unusual response made… Read More » […]
A hair transplant is an ideal hair restoration procedure for patients who are experiencing hair loss on the scalp. The hair loss can be visible to others in the form of bald spots on the scalp or it can take the form of thinning hair. Hair loss does not have to be a permanent condition… Read More » […]
The loss of hair on the scalp can impact both men and women. According to the American Hair Loss Association, an average of two-thirds of men will experience a large degree of hair loss by the age of fifty. However, each individual will experience their hair loss in a different way which means each person… Read More » […]
There is an old saying that “bald is beautiful” and this was definitely the case earlier this month is New York City. The city was the home of “Bald Fest” which was promoted as a celebration for people who are either losing their hair or are already bald. “Bald Fest” – How it Came to… Read More » […]
A report from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) states that there are several potential reasons for hair loss on the scalp of a patient. It is important, however, to distinguish between hair shedding and hair loss. Shedding some hair is absolutely normal on a daily basis. On average, a person loses 50 to 100… Read More » […]
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Hair goes through a cycling phase, where a hair shaft falls and after a few weeks another one begins to grow from the same follicle. In most cases the cycle won’t pass 20% of the hair shafts in any area. Hair loss will become active because the follicles of the hair go through a growth cycle. During the growth cycle process, there are resting intervals where the hairs slowly start to get thinner and miniaturization occurs. Only a small percentage of the hairs will be in resting phase. Miniaturization occurs when the hair shaft is no longer as thick as it was before. At that time the hairs become very thin and it is not seen to the naked eye.
Mini grafts are actually very small organs of the body called follicular units (FU). An FU can consist of one, two, three or four hairs. After harvesting these micro grafts they can be place at any point of the recipient’s scalp. This method of hair transplantation has brought into focus aesthetically superior surgical hair restoration results. These advancements have increased the treatment options for men and women suffering from baldness. New hair transplant techniques give natural, permanent and proven results when FU or micro grafts are utilized in reconstructive and restoration procedures.
SMP- scalp micro pigmentation is a cosmetic hair restoration procedure where the patients scalp is tatooed with ink to create the illusion of shaved hair or hair stubble. This is a method sometimes preferred by bald men who are seeking an alternative to hair transplant surgery or to augment hair transplant surgery. Performed correctly SMP provides the appearance of short shaved hair to balding areas of the scalp. Like any cosmetic medical procedure the results are only as good as the surgeon performing the procedure. 
