Can I Wear Wigs and Hair Pieces After My Hair Transplant Surgery?
Wigs & Hairpieces Post Hair Transplant Surgery: Wigs and hairpieces are often used to cover signs of hair thinning and balding in both men and women. They are also referred to by other terms such as hair systems, toupees, prosthetics, and non-surgical hair replacement. Patients of Dr. U (Dr.Umar), whether they are from Los Angeles […]
What is FUE Hair Transplant Donor Overharvesting?
Article Updated August 2022 FUE hair transplant donor overharvesting is a common mistake that can be made during the 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 […]
How Long Does It Take to See Results After a Hair Transplant?
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 […]
What is The Connection Between Body Builders, Testosterone, and Hair Loss?
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 […]
Does Platelet Rich Plasma Work For Hair Growth?
Platelet rich plasma (PRP) is a concentrate of blood platelet cells derived from the patient’s blood. The role of platelets is to develop clots to stop bleeding when the skin is wounded. However, they also secrete different types of growth factors which help promote cellular reproduction. Treatment with platelet rich plasma for hair loss is now […]
Is it Normal to See Pimples After a Hair Transplant? Why Does This Happen?
Article Update: As FUE Hair Transplantation has advanced these past few years, acne or pimples have been commonly seen among hair transplant patients after hair transplant surgery. Although not all hair transplant patients have acne after hair transplantation, many hair transplant patient does, with acne lasting up to 4-5 months. At times, acne post hair […]