Hair Transplantation

We design customized treatment plans for individual patients using the latest techniques and technology to successfully compensate for thinning hair or baldness. Treatments vary depending on the extent and pattern of hair loss and the patient's preferences, lifestyle and expectations.

In a hair transplant, thin strips of skin containing hair are removed from the scalp and replaced in tiny holes (often created with the use of lasers) in the bald or thinned area. The grafted hair falls out after the procedure but then grows back and should last as long as the hair from the area in which it was taken.

Recovery after Hair Transplantation

After surgery, Dr. Petroff may choose to apply a dressing for a day or two. Sutures are usually removed within 10 days. The second or third day after surgery, you will probably be allowed to shampoo. Your head and scalp may feel tight with some aching, but this can be controlled by medication. It is crucial that you follow the instructions for post-operative visits and care. Swelling or bruising in the area treated is minimal. Cold compresses may be recommended by Dr. Petroff.

The newly transplanted hair often falls out in the six weeks following the procedure. This, however, is absolutely normal. New hair growth will take about six to 12 weeks to develop. To attain a look of natural hair growth, it is often necessary to stage the hair transplant procedures. These touch-up procedures are to be expected and are an essential part of the whole picture of hair replacement surgery.

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