You might not realize how many hairs are actually on the average person’s head! 100,000 is the estimated average. That means that the average human head has about 800 to 1,290 hairs per square inch. That’s a lot, right? That second number is what we call hair density, and it can provide a good idea… Read more »
Blog
Don’t Fall Into the “Discount” Hair Transplant Trap!
Don’t Fall Into the “Discount” Hair Transplant Trap! When you start recognizing that Hair Loss is important for you to address, it’s a common instinct to react and look for the fastest, most affordable solution to the problem. But that’s not the best way to respond to a medical condition, especially if you are seeking… Read more »
Can Gray Hair Be Transplanted?
Although the most common explanation of gray and/or white hair is that it is a sign of aging, followed closely by stress, it can happen to you at many different points in your life and for many different reasons, some of which we are still learning about today. While hair dyes can offer temporary solutions… Read more »
What Vitamins/Foods Are Best for Hair Growth
Age, diet, genetics, stress, hair practices, and medications are all factors that could impact hair growth. Now, there’s no magical potion that will instantly remedy hair loss or result in instant hair growth. You also can’t change some factors like your age or your genetics. The one factor you do have control over is your… Read more »
What Are the Hair Transplant Side Effects?
Hair transplants are effective treatments for many types of hair loss, including male pattern baldness. During the procedure, a surgeon will remove follicles from the back or side of the head and implant them into the affected area of the scalp. Hair transplant surgeries are carried out in a medical office under local anesthesia. Like… Read more »
Taking Care of Your Hair in Summer Heat
You know how important it is to wear sunscreen every day. Even on cloudy days, your skin is susceptible to harmful UV rays. But did you know the sun can also damage your hair? The sun’s rays act pretty much like bleach on hair. Continued exposure to harsh sunlight and humid summer heat can cause… Read more »
When Will Genetic Baldness Start Showing?
There’s a persistent myth that hair loss is passed down from the mother’s side of the family. While there’s some truth to this, this myth is not entirely factual. Male pattern baldness, or androgenetic alopecia, is a heritable trait strongly associated with the AR gene that’s found on the X chromosome. Since men get their… Read more »
FUT Hair Transplant Recovery Timeline
If you’re considering hair restoration surgery, it’s important to understand the procedure, the expected recovery, and necessary post-surgery protocols. Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) is a minimally invasive surgery where hair follicles extracted from a donor site under local anesthesia are transplanted to areas on your scalp experiencing genetic hair loss. With the FUT technique, the… Read more »
5 Tips for Healthy Hair
Even if you’ve got thinning hair and you’re looking into hair restoration, you can still protect the hair you have. Genetic factors play a big role in where and when hair is lost, but hair is just like any other part of the body: If you treat it right, you will help it go further…. Read more »
Brief History of Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT)
When you’re looking for hair restoration, it’s important to consider the different options. “Hair transplant” is a general term that can refer to several procedures. A Las Vegas hair restoration clinic may offer various treatment plans or specialize in just one. Even if you don’t know much about hair restoration, a picture comes into your… Read more »
