There are many reasons an individual may go through hair loss, but one that is not mentioned as often is drug usage. The term “drugs” has a mostly negative connotation, but it is meant as an umbrella term to cover these four main types: Over-the-counter Prescription Recreational Illegal Because there is no such thing as… Read more »
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FUE vs. FUT: A Deeper Dive
When we talk about hair transplant, we usually mean the two main players, the Coke and Pepsi of procedures, if you will. They are called Follicular Unit Excision (FUE) and Follicular Unit Transfer (FUT) – both of which we perform right here at our Las Vegas hair transplant center. Follicular Unit Excision Let’s start with… Read more »
DiHydroTestosterone (DHT) – A Good Thing or No?
Lather, Rinse, Repeat Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is a hormone that plays a crucial role in the development and maintenance of male characteristics, such as the growth of facial and body hair, deepening of the voice, and development of the prostate gland. However, elevated levels of DHT are also linked to hair loss in men, specifically male… Read more »
Common Myths About Hair Transplants – Debunked
Here are 6 common myths about hair transplants and why they are false: Myth: Hair transplant results look unnatural. Fact: The results of FUE and FUT hair transplant procedures can be remarkably natural-looking. These procedures entail removing individual hair follicles from a donor location and transplanting them to the recipient area in a manner that… Read more »
Donor Area Healing After Your Hair Transplant
Hair transplant procedures involve harvesting hair follicles from a donor area and transplanting them to a recipient area that is bald or thinning. The donor area refers to the area of the scalp where the hair follicles are harvested from, usually the back of the head or the sides of the head. Donor area healing… Read more »
The History of Hair Restoration
The history of hair restoration dates back thousands of years, with various cultures and civilizations attempting to find ways to treat hair loss and promote hair growth. In ancient Egypt, for example, wigs were popular among both men and women as a means of hiding hair loss and maintaining a youthful appearance. The ancient Greeks… Read more »
Top 5 Reasons to Get a Hair Transplant
Hair transplant surgery is a popular and effective solution for people who are struggling with hair loss or baldness. The procedure involves removing healthy hair follicles from one part of the head and transplanting them to the areas where hair is thinning or missing. With advancements in medical technology and techniques, hair transplant surgery has… Read more »
Have You Heard of Scalp MicroPigmentation?
Scalp MicroPigmentation (SMP) is a cosmetic procedure that involves depositing small amounts of pigment into the scalp to create the appearance of hair follicles. The procedure is done using a specialized tattooing technique, where a tiny needle is used to create small dots of pigment on the scalp. These dots are strategically placed to mimic… Read more »
Hair and Your Self Image
If we know the role that genetics plays in our overall appearance, we know that there are some things that cannot be avoided. For example, it would be unlikely for the offspring of 5’3″ parents to grow to over 6′ tall. The height of a child is said to be approximately 75% genetics. Other influential… Read more »
Hair Loss and Marketing
1879 – Thomas Edison invented the first commercially successful light bulb. Science.1924 – Edwin Hubble, an American astronomer, finds galaxies beyond our Milky Way. Science.1969 – Humans launch a space shuttle and land on Earth’s largest satellite – the Moon. Science. Curiosity is at the genesis of all science. What is on the other side… Read more »