Hair Q&A archives for general information about pre and post procedure expectations.
Over a decade ago, many clinics began using ACELL, in hair restorations in scenarios that purport that when added to transected pieces of hair follicles, those hair follicle pieces would develop into functioning follicles. A sot of hair multiplication device in other words. Many clinics subscribed to this theory and many patients signed up for…
Young men who are losing their hair often start wondering about hair restoration options. They often ask whether or not they are too young for a procedure or if they need to wait until a particular age for hair transplant surgery. In this Q&A video for Torrance, Los Angeles patients, I discuss the answers to…
Wigs and hairpieces are often used to cover up signs of hair thinning and balding in both men and women. They are also referred to by other terms such as hair systems, toupees, hair prosthetics, and non-surgical hair replacement. Patients of Dr. U (Dr.Umar), whether they are from Los Angeles or throughout the world, have…
FUE hair transplant donor overharvesting is one type of mistake that can be made during a procedure. This error can happen when Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) surgeons harvest too many grafts on the back or sides of a patient’s scalp. This creates a thin, depleted appearance in the donor areas. In the recipient area, it…
The outcome of a hair transplant can be amazing and life-changing. But it won’t manifest overnight. Therefore, patients are usually quite eager to find out how long it would take to see their results after a hair transplant. In the Q&A video below, Dr. Umar addresses the answer to this question. When would i…
Bodybuilding is the use of resistance exercises to build the musculature of an individual’s body. This is typically done in progressive stages of intense muscle strain and high caloric intake. Due to the concentration of men in this field, as well as the perception of this kind of training as a male activity, many people…
It is actually quite normal to notice pimples after a hair transplant. However, these are actually not the same as acne. In the case of common or androgenic acne, dirt or skin cell debris (from the pore-lining) blocks the skin pore opening, causing a buildup of oil beneath the surface. Why am I seeing pimples…
