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Who Is a Good Candidate for PRP Therapy Hair Restoration?

PRP therapy (also known as platelet-rich plasma therapy) has shown promise for skin rejuvenation – and now it looks like fading hairlines are next. Clinical studies have shown that PRP therapy can help restore hair, making it an excellent option for both men and women who are looking for a non-surgical hair restoration solution.

PRP for hair loss Torrance

So how exactly does it work? PRP hair therapy can be broken down into two main steps:

Step 1: A small amount of blood (no more than two or three teaspoons) is removed from the patient’s arm. This blood is placed into a centrifuge device and cleaned, which separates the platelets from the rest of the blood. These platelets are added to a special serum that activates its growth factors.

Step 2: The platelets are injected into various areas of the scalp, including around the natural hairline and where any thinning hair might be visible.

Once the platelets have been applied to the scalp, most patients begin to see hair regrowth within a few months. The hair that grows back is completely yours – that means you can pull it, shower with it, or even swim with it. It won’t fall […]

By Eric Ahn|December 12th, 2017|

Is Hair Transplantation Painful?

Are you considering hair transplantation, but worried about pain and discomfort after the surgical procedure? Your question is definitely a common one. Many men and women who are interested in hair transplantation – a surgical method that helps restore a patient’s hairline – are concerned that they’ll be sidelined by pain during the recovery process.

Fortunately, most patients do not experience any pain during the hair transplantation procedure. That’s because local anesthesia is used to ensure that the patient remains comfortable throughout the surgery.

However, it’s worth noting that the recovery process does usually involve some pain and discomfort. As the general anesthesia wears off, many patients will feel mild pain on the scalp; some will have headaches as a result of the surgery. Your plastic surgeon will prescribe pain medications for you to help manage your discomfort. This pain medication can be used the first week after surgery.

Other side effects include having a tender scalp, which may make it difficult for some patients to sleep comfortably or properly groom. Your plastic surgeon will be able to discuss methods you can use to mitigate any discomfort you may feel during your hair transplantation recovery.

It’s incredibly important to not only find an experienced plastic surgeon, but also […]

By Eric Ahn|May 15th, 2017|

Am I a Good Candidate for Eyebrow Transplantation?

Big and bold brows are back!

Everywhere you look, more and more women are embracing their natural eyebrow shape and size. From bold and beautiful to dark and dramatic, eyebrows can significantly transform your facial appearance.

Unfortunately, the same can be said for thinning eyebrows. Sparse eyebrows are usually indicative of one or more of the following factors:

Extensive tweezing
Aging
Genetics

Regardless of why their eyebrows are thinning, many patients are interested in the options available for making their brows thicker and fuller again. While filling in eyebrows with makeup or getting them tattooed is an option, many people are looking for a solution that is permanent, but natural looking. In this case, eyebrow transplantation may be the perfect answer!

What is an Eyebrow Transplantation?

An eyebrow transplantation follows a similar process as general hair transplantation, where the surgeon removes healthy hair follicles from another part of the body and transfers them to the eyebrows. The procedure is safe, straightforward, and comes with a high rate of patient satisfaction. Eyebrow transplantation may use one of two methods:

Strip Method: This procedure involves taking a strip of hair from another part of the body – often the head – and removing individual follicles from that strip. These individual pieces […]

By Eric Ahn|March 31st, 2017|

Trendy, Thicker Brows: All About Eyebrow Hair Transplants in Torrance

Thick eyebrows are in: just ask celebrities, actresses, and models.

How can one achieve this look without the headache of daily maintenance, such as using eyebrow pencils, gels, and waxes?

Eyebrow hair transplants in Torrance just might be the answer.

Who Would Benefit from the Procedure?

People with little to no eyebrow hair may want to make their brows look permanently thicker and fuller.

Thin and/or sparse eyebrows can be the result of genetics, illness, aging, over-plucking, or general over-grooming. For instance, women who have continually tweezed and plucked out their eyebrow hairs for years eventually have difficulty growing them back, because the hair follicles have been damaged.

On the other hand, some people are simply born with sparse, light-colored brows that disappear into their skin tone, leaving them with a brow-less appearance.

The solution for these people might be having hair grafts on their eyebrow area to create hair re-growth.

Eyebrow transplants can also enhance the overall look of the face. A stronger, fuller brow creates a frame for the eyes, which emphasizes their size and shape. Thicker brows can also soften the overall facial appearance and make people look younger.

How Do Eyebrow Hair Transplants in Torrance Work?

For eyebrow hair transplants, the patient’s own hair (usually from their scalp, legs, though some specialists […]

By Eric Ahn|October 5th, 2016|

Hairline Lowering and Hair Restoration in Torrance

A large, prominent forehead can be a cause of low self-esteem for many.

Many people cut their hair with bangs, or so that pieces sweep over their forehead, in order to hide it from view and make it seem smaller.

Those who stress over the size of their forehead or worry about the placement of their hairline luckily don’t have to live with it.

In Torrance, hair restoration is an option for hairline lowering.

Understanding the Hair Restoration Process and Why it Works

Hair loss and hair thinning affects millions of people every year and can cause much stress and anguish about one’s appearance. It is related to a hormone known as dihydrotestosterone, or DHT. Though this hormone is found in both sexes, men have higher concentration of DHT than women. DHT works by attacking the roots of the hair follicle, damaging it permanently. Ultimately, the end result is the same: hair loss that usually begins at the forehead and center of the scalp in males and sometimes as diffuse thinning in females. Hair restoration in Torrance can restore the hairline and hair loss experienced and reverse the appearance that comes with hair loss.

Hair Loss due to DHT

Science is still unsure as to why DHT attacks hair follicles. What is known is that high levels of DHT typically lead to hair loss. The hormone goes after the hair follicle at the root, destroying its ability to regenerate fully or not at all. Some may find that their hair grows back very fine while others have no hair growth at all.

The process doesn’t happen all at once. Rather, it starts slowly and spreads, as there are fewer working hair follicles during the growth cycle. The most common visual appearance of hair loss […]

By Eric Ahn|September 12th, 2016|

Common Causes of Hair Loss in Women

Hair loss is frequently considered a male problem, but it does occur in women as well. When hair loss occurs in women, it often has different causes than hair loss in men. Here are some of the most common reasons for female hair loss, along with the most frequent treatments used to mitigate the issue.

Genetic Predispositions

Like men, women can be genetically predisposed towards the loss of their hair. Women can determine if this is a possibility by looking at the women in their family; if hair loss occurs frequently in other family members, it is likely to be genetic. Genetic hair loss usually doesn’t have any direct medical treatment. Instead surgical treatments may be required. Patients can also be genetically predisposed to issues that can cause hair loss, such as PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome).

Environments and Medications

Environmental issues and certain medications can cause hair loss. In this situation, discontinuing medications and removing the environmental concerns will usually reverse the hair loss. The easiest way to determine this is to narrow down any new medications and environmental changes. One of the most common medical problems leading to hair loss is the process of chemotherapy. In this situation, hair growth usually resumes after discontinuing chemotherapy, though the hair texture may […]

By Eric Ahn|September 1st, 2016|

Female Hair Transplant Surgery in Torrance, California

Female Pattern Baldness

Hormones, genes, inheritance and aging are four of the causes of female pattern baldness. A poor diet and stress can also contribute to the condition. Female pattern baldness is usually not indicative of an underlying medical condition, but can be in some cases. Unless treated, is usually permanent. Some women report that the condition adversely affects their self esteem.

On average, a single hair grows from its follicle about ½ inch each month. The same hair will remain in the scalp and experience growth for from 2 to 6 years. Then growth stops and a resting period takes place. Upon completion of the resting period, the hair falls out.

Baldness takes place when the hair that falls out is not replaced by a new hair growing in its place. Female pattern baldness occurs when the thinning of hair takes place primarily on the crown and top of the scalp. The baldness is usually first noticed when a center part begins to widen. Unlike male pattern baldness, the female manifestation of the condition rarely leads to complete baldness.

Treatments

Minoxidil

One recommended treatment for female pattern baldness is the application of a 2% solution of minoxidil directly to the scalp to stimulate hair growth. Some regrowth can occur after two months. However, if the medication is discontinued, […]

By Eric Ahn|September 1st, 2016|

Hair Restoration through Cultured Cells

Surgical hair restoration has undergone many new advancements in the past decade. Traditional methods of restoration often involved the transplanting of hair follicles from one area to another. This can still be done to excellent effect depending on the patient, but there are also some new and emerging options that could be beneficial to those seeking non-invasive and effective options. Hair restoration through cultured cells is one of these potential solutions.

Restoring Hair With Cultured Cells

Hair restoration through cellular implants has been considered by scientists for some time. With this type of hair restoration, the type of cell that generally grows follicles would be implanted in the area without hair. This would be preferred to older methods because rather than having to remove and implant follicles, doctors could create new follicles altogether. Unfortunately, this strategy would not work in human patients until recently. Studies are now finding that hair can be restored through replaced follicles but only if the follicular cells are cultured first. This gives the cells a chance to grow in a group. Treatments such as Platelet Rich Plasma are successful for helping restore hair less based upon these principles.

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Cellular Implants

There are many advantages to this new form of hair restoration. Because hair follicles would not […]

By Eric Ahn|September 1st, 2016|

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