Follicular Unit Transplantation, or FUT, is one of two common surgical procedures used to treat hair loss, especially Male Pattern Hair Loss (MPHL). The other, Follicular Unit Excision (FUE), is a more recent procedure that will be discussed in more detail in a future blog. FUT is often also called the “strip procedure.” This is… Read more »
Last week we discussed the impact of new research on treating alopecia areata, a type of hair loss called “spot baldness,” that was discovered by a team from Columbia University. Led by Angela Christiano, this group of researchers were able to provide hope for treatment of what was once considered an untreatable condition. This week… Read more »
From a new treatment for alopecia areata (also known as “spot baldness”) to the discovery of a new molecule’s ability to trigger hair growth, 2022 has been a busy year for hair restoration research. While Male Pattern Hair Loss (MPHL) is still the most common form of hair loss, it is not the only one…. Read more »
As with most medical issues, Male Pattern Hair Loss (MPHL), or Male Pattern Balding (MPB) can be both easy and difficult to identify depending on a lot of factors. Fortunately, the science behind hair loss has advanced quite a bit over the past century, and there are many options available to you if you are… Read more »
Most medical transplantations that require donors involve taking something from another person to implant into another. Not for hair transplantation! One of the unique features of modern hair restoration is that it takes hair follicles either individually (FUE) or in small groups (FUT) from the recipient to move it to another part of their own… Read more »
“Hair plugs look awful, don’t get a hair transplant!”“It only works on young men, you’re too old to get a hair transplant.” You’ve probably heard statements like these from friends, colleagues, and even strangers. People discuss how their favorite actors and TV personalities look, and make claims based on outdated or simply false information that… Read more »
Surgeons and doctors do amazing work every day, and it’s easy to look at the results and think, “Wow, that turned out great!” The truth is that those results come from not only having doctors who are good with their hands; the best doctors understand the whole process of a procedure, including prepping, planning, potential… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Dr. Williams is one of the top hair restoration surgeons in the world. For over 15 years, he’s delivered results with exceptional care, discretion and pride.
