Hair Transplant vs. Laser Hair Restoration, For Extensive Hair Loss
Q:
Dr. Mohebi,
I have read your blog for months now and I like the way you respond to questions. You don’t sound like most other hair transplant doctors that say anything to get you in their surgical chair.
This is my story; I lost my hair in a patchy form in 1979, one patch the size of a quarter dollar on top of my left ear and the size of a nickel on top of my right ear and one size of a bigger silver dollar on the top of my hair just on the front hairline. Since 1979 it never increase nor decrease in size. in 1992 I had HT of 400 grafts which completely erase the big silver dollar on top.
The one on the sides have transplanted hair but not enough density to complete erase them. 1993 the same HT doctors added 200 graft which is the only money l have then. By 2004 when l add 699 grafts my hair start to look like my father. My father have the ” horse shoe” shape can of lose. Every part of my hair growing area is hair, enough for me to hold with the tip of my finger, but they don’t grow out long and strong enough. I went to a place called Washington xx center they place a hand tool on my heard where it appears there is no hair and on the computer monitor I saw a lot of hair. Although, they told me I don’t need HT but to buy their laser machine for $3500 which l didn’t buy. but how could l have all that hair and they refuse to grow. I presently use Rogaine form.
Since 2004 l have had difficult financial situation and HT was not possible But I am back now by the Grace of God. But l want to use this money I save wisely. My goal is to have a mega session so I don’t have to keep doing this HT problem. The emotional toll of this hair loss is devastating to me. With my pix attached, what and how do you think I can realize my dream and goal. one last question, How do you cater for patient on the east coast? I live in the Washington D.C metro area, will I get a discount from you as regard the expensive Beverly Hills hotels and flight?.
I will appreciate a detail response.
Thank you Dr. Mohebi
A:
Hair Transplant surgery has evolved in the last 10 years thanks to microscopic techniques and research which elucidated the mechanism of hair loss and hair restoration surgery. We now can transplant with maximum natural results. We also increased the number of grafts which could be safely removed and harvested during a single hair transplant procedure. Mega session hair transplants have been a very hot topic and an interesting idea for many people who have a large balding area that cannot simply be covered with anything less than 3000-4000 grafts.
At the offices of US Hair Restoration, we evaluate every patient for the quality of donor hair and scalp which will determine the number of grafts that could be safely harvested and transplanted in one surgery. Many people who are getting their first surgery can have over 3000 grafts. We have numbers of up to 5000 grafts, too.
Laser hair restoration is a pretty new concept and unfortunately we still do not have enough solid research published in peer reviewed journals documenting its effectiveness. There have been some results in smaller studies with some effect. However, I would rather wait on that until we have more research-proven documents in that regard.
You need to be evaluated for your donor potential and can consider surgery after that. US Hair Restoration has hair transplant travel reimbursements for patients like you who have to fly from other cities. We also provide hotel and transportation to and from the hotel for anyone who has to commute more than 50 miles to get to our hair restoration center.
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