Hair loss is caused primarily by genetics and hair-loss androgens as well as disease, stress, and trauma to the scalp.
Hair transplants fill in bald or thinning areas of the scalp or pubic area with hair follicles harvested from the donor area at the lower back of the scalp where the hair is genetically programmed never to fall out. Once the hair is transplanted, it takes on the characteristics of the transplant site, creating a full, lush look.
Usually yes. If the problem is large hair plugs or a "dolly" look, these large clumps of hair are removed, divided into follicular units, and transplanted in a natural manner. If there is sufficient donor hair, additional follicular units are used to give maximum possible density. A new, natural hairline is recreated using follicles with single hairs.
No. A well-done hair transplant is virtually undetectable. That is why it is so important to choose a doctor who uses the latest techniques to artistically duplicate your natural hair's look, recreating an age-appropriate hairline that will look natural now and in the future. If you can tell someone has had hair transplantation, then it wasn't done well.
Yes. Since hair transplants use your own hair and the most cutting-edge technologies, the results are effective, attractive, natural, and permanent.
No. Hair transplantation is done with local anesthesia. You are fully awake watching television or movies during the procedure. Pain medication is prescribed for any discomfort when you leave the office.
You can resume most normal activities immediately after surgery. The next day you can even shower and shampoo. We do recommend that you avoid strenuous sports for the first week.
Patients anywhere from their early 20s to their early 90s can benefit from hair transplants. Dr. Gambino tailors treatment to patients' individual needs, achieving outstanding results in patients of all ages.
No. The donor site is very small, and its sutures are nearly invisible. Surrounding hair can camouflage the site during healing.
After the transplantation, you can shampoo within 24 hours. In about a week, your sutures will be removed, and small scabs will form and fall off. In two to four weeks the grafted hair will shed, and new growth will begin to replace it in six to 15 weeks. Your appearance during recovery will remain virtually unchanged, and your hair can be styled to conceal the healing transplant sites.
Dr. Gambino will consult with you to custom-design the right treatment approach for you.
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