Q-What is hair transplantation?
A-Hair transplantation, also known as hair restoration, involves a variety of techniques designed to fill in thinning or balding areas of a patients scalp using their own hair. While previous techniques often resulted in a pluggy or doll's hair look, hair transplantation today aims to achieve natural appearing coverage. Dr. Ahn uses the state-of-the art technique known as follicular unit grafting. This technique harvests grafts of one, two and three hairs from the lower portion of the back of the head and then transplants them to the balding scalp. Once transplanted, the hairs grow and survive forever.

Q-What is a follicular unit graft?
A-The term "follicular unit" refers to the natural growth pattern of hairs in units containing one to four single hairs. Follicular unit hair grafts can be removed from the lower portion of the back of the head and transplanted to areas of the balding scalp.

Q-What will happen during a consultation for hair transplantation?
A-During the consultation for hair transplantation, Dr. Ahn will evaluate your hair growth and loss and discuss your available treatment options. He will be sure to educate you about the hair transplantation process and address any questions or concerns that you may have so that you can make a well-informed decision.

Q-How is hair transplantation performed?
A-Dr. Ahn uses the method of follicular unit grafting for hair transplantation. For this procedure, he first harvests grafts containing one to three hairs from the lower portion of the back of the head. He takes special care with the closure of the donor area, using a technique which enables hair to grow through the scar so that it is virtually unnoticeable. The grafts are prepared under the microscope by expert technicians and then Dr. Ahn transplants them to the balding scalp where they will persist and survive forever. The doctor uses an artistic eye and particular attention to detail when designing the hairline so that the result is a natural appearing frame for the face. He commonly transplants 1,000 to 1,500 follicular unit grafts during a single session.

Q-How many follicular unit grafts are transplanted at a time?
A-Dr. Ahn commonly transplants 1,000 to 1,500 follicular unit grafts during a single hair transplant session.

Q-Do patients experience much pain after undergoing hair transplantation?
A-Patients generally complain of little discomfort with hair transplantation.

Q-What sort of recovery accompanies hair transplantation?
A-Patients can expect some swelling along the forehead during the first few days after hair transplantation. Discomfort is usually minor and most patients are able to return to work within a few days. It's common for some of the hairs to shed after the procedure. New growth will resume and be noticeable after about six to twelve months. The new hair growth is permanent and will survive forever. In order to achieve adequate coverage, more than one session may be necessary depending on the extent of balding.

Q-Are the results of hair transplantation permanent?
A-The results of hair transplantation are permanent. The newly transplanted hair is not susceptible to male pattern baldness and will survive forever.