I would say that, just like anyone else in a business or medical field, everyone has a different opinion on certain topics. I'd say that taking finasteride after surgery is not completely necessary as the transplanted hairs will remain in their new home on a permanent basis. There are some patients who want to keep using it on the rest of their scalp to slow the balding process and maintain their native hairs.

Topical finasteride has been shown to be as effective as oral finasteride so, in some ways, it is up to the personal preference of the individual.

Might be a dumb question but I have wondered for a while: If you take a transplant from say, the back of the scalp, does that mean that part will now be bald?

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Is it possible for people with fair/blonde hair to get transplant?

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Amazing advice!

If I want to install my own PR department, how do I identify a good PR professional to hire?

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Theoretically, could you transplant non-human hair follicles onto your head, and would they continue to grow the type of hair from the animal they're taken from?

It does.

In general, redness or pinkish discoloration in the recipient and donor areas can be present throughout the first few days. There will be some scabbing that should gradually go away after the first five days.

For two to four days, mild bruising or pinkish discoloration and scabbing can be seen in the transplanted and donor areas, However, these conditions will gradually fade during the first week.

Any swelling on the forehead and around the eyes will start two or three days after the surgery. Forehead swelling will peak by day four and subside after that.

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Do you have to use Rogaine or similar treatment for life after transplant or does the transplant sufficiently work itself for full hairline? Thank you Dr!

Oooh, that's some great advice! Thanks a lot!

There is always research being performed on hair loss as the medical community works to find new restoration methods.

It is not necessary to use finasteride after a hair transplant but there are many people who continue to use the medication for maintenance purposes of their "native hair" (as opposed to the transplanted hair).

Hair transplants are normally very successful, and the results are permanent. One of the main risks I can share about going to another country is that the medical standards are often not as strict in other countries so there is a chance of the medical facilities not being as clean or advanced. Plus, it is not easy to visit your doctor if there is any type of medical emergency once you return to the United States.

Thanks for the answer and the compliment.
A lot advice :-) Mainly to read the outlets or watch the shows I want to be featured in, understand their audience, understand the hosts/journalists, and then to think of a way to contribute to their show/outlet. So much for the strategy. When it comes to how to pitch, I get conflicting advice. Some say quick and dirty, don't waste their time. Others say "craft a short story on how you can help them entertain their audience". Also conflicting tips about attachments: No attachments, many attachments, just links, no uploads... I am a little confused...

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What's going on with Steven seagal's hair?

1. Is there an optimal age to get a hair transplant?

2. Does hair from the donor area ever fill back in?

3. Do patients who receive a hair transplant have to continue medical treatment as well?

Beard and chest

The transplanted hair will permanently remain in the scalp. You might experience future hair loss on other areas of the scalp but not the treated area.

Once the surgery is completed, patients should not wash or touch the recipient area the first night. We provide a cap to protect the scalp. We also show our patients how to properly wash their hair during a follow-up appointment the following day. They should also sleep with their head elevated in order to avoid rubbing off or detaching any of the grafts while they sleep.

While patients should avoid touching, scratching, or rubbing the hair grafts for the first four days, the grafts will be stronger in their "new home" by the fifth day to the point they won't be able to be accidently dislodged anymore.