Ask An Expert — Health, Wellness & Beauty: MD Hair Labs

Dr. Manning

What causes hair loss?

Hair loss affects more than 80 million Americans — approximately 50 million men and 30 million women. There are many different types and reasons for hair loss. Genetics, medications, medical conditions, stress and aging can all cause hair loss. The good news is most of these can be reversed with medical management. Those who are the best candidates for hair transplant have a specific type of hair loss called androgenetic alopecia (also known as male pattern baldness or female pattern hair loss). Female pattern hair loss affects approximately 40 percent of women by age 50. For about 25 percent of men, the balding process begins in their 20s, and almost 85 percent will experience noticeable hair loss by their 50s.

Dr. Clifton

Am I a candidate for hair restoration?

If you are seeking hair restoration due to thinning hair, bald spots and/or a receding hairline, then yes! However, if you’ve lost hair as a result of medication, stress or medical treatment, that hair loss can often be reversed without robotic transplant. You must have an adequate amount of hair growth or follicles to use for transplantation.

Dr. Ragland

How does the process work?

We use a state-of-the-art robotic hair transplant system that utilizes specialized technology and a robotic arm to precisely extract “donor” hair from your own head. We then transplant those donor hair follicles by hand for the most custom and natural-looking results. Feel free to visit our website for more details, or contact us if you have questions.

Before

How natural looking is it?

We harvest your own hair and meticulously design your new hairline or crown. Design is based on your original hairline, hair direction and density. Pairing our aesthetic eye with precise technology gives you natural, permanent results.

After

How soon will I see results?

Once the hair follicles have been implanted, the grafted hair will stay in place for about two to three weeks before shedding. Don’t worry! This is normal and an important part of the new growth process. After shedding, the new growth will begin in three to four months and your hair should continue to grow normally. Keep in mind that individual results and timelines may vary for each patient.