Considering microfollicular unit hair transplantation? If so, we can help you find the answers you are looking for. Below is a list of our most frequently asked questions about the procedure:

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Q: What is a hair transplant?
A: A hair transplant refers to when healthy hair follicles are removed from donor sites (usually on the back of the head or above the ears) and relocated to balding or thinning areas. Once inserted, the follicles will continue to grow as they did in their original areas. In fact, when hair transplants are performed properly, their results can last indefinitely!

Q: Who is a good candidate for a hair transplant?
A: The best candidates are those who:

--Are in good mental and physical health
--Have realistic expectations
--Are fully aware of the risks, complications, and what’s involved
--Are non-smokers
--Have healthy donor sites

Of course, Dr. Katz will meet with you personally to discuss your particular case. An extremely ethical physician, Dr. Katz will not perform a procedure that could jeopardize a patient’s health. While he is committed to obtaining optimal results, he will not treat anyone with unrealistic expectations or existing medical conditions without first contacting their physicians. To find out if you are a good candidate, please contact us today.

Q: Is the procedure painful?
A: Microfollicular unit transplantation is generally performed under local anesthesia, so pain during surgery is rare. After surgery, most patients experience mild discomfort, which can usually be alleviated with over-the-counter medication.

Q: What can I expect during my recovery period?
A: Following your surgery, you may experience soreness, swelling, and occasional headaches, but most side effects subside after a few days. You will need to leave the treated area bandaged overnight; scabs will form but should disappear within days. In addition, you will be instructed in shampoo techniques to begin the very next day after the procedure. You may then resume all light day-to-day activities.

After the surgery some of the grafted hairs may fall out, but they will start growing back after three months. After three full months, you may repeat the procedure to add even more hair to the treated areas.

Although complications are quite uncommon, it is imperative that you contact Dr. Katz immediately should they arise. Unlike many physicians, he will not direct you to an emergency room or put your call through to an answering service or nurse. Instead, he will give you his personal cell phone number. If by chance he leaves town during your recovery, a board certified, extensively trained physician will be on hand to see you. After all, your health and safety are Dr. Katz’s top priorities.