Hilary Duff looks pretty damn hot as a mermaid and brunette.

Antibiotic use

Significant controversy remains regarding the use of prophylactic antibiotics in hair transplant surgery, since few studies support the use of antibiotics. Although prophylactic antibiotics can decrease the risk of wound infection, the risk of hypersensitivity reactions and the emergence of resistant organisms need to be considered. The most appropriate time to administer prophylactic oral antibiotics (as single dose) is 1 hour preoperatively; however, if endocarditis prophylaxis is necessary, an additional postoperative dose is administered.

For most patients, first-generation cephalosporin is used, unless a history of cephalosporin allergy exists. If cephalosporin hypersensitivity exists, azithromycin or ciprofloxacin may be substituted. Some surgeons also use topical antibiotics during the postoperative period to reduce risk of wound infection, although no benefit has been established yet. Some surgeons use oral antibiotics for 3-5 days postoperatively to reduce risk of infection.

Corticosteroids

Many surgeons administer oral or intramuscular corticosteroids to reduce postoperative swelling, although few data are available supporting this practice.

Pain medications

Some patients require oral narcotics for the first few days after hair transplantation. Usually, Tylenol with codeine # 3, Percocet, or Lortab 5 is sufficient to alleviate most postoperative discomfort.

Postoperative dressings

Most surgeons advocate use of surgical dressings to minimize risk of graft loss. Many surgeons apply (1) topical antibiotic, (2) Telfa nonstick gauze, (3) gauze, (4) Kerlix gauze, and (5) Coban wrap to create a turbanlike dressing. Most often, this dressing is removed after 24 hours; no dressing is required thereafter. Some surgeons use no postoperative dressing and require patients to wear a baseball cap.

Complications

As with any surgical procedure, a risk exists of the following infrequent complications:

·        Bleeding

·        Infection

·        Scarring at donor site

·        Scarring at recipient sites

·        Dyspigmentation at recipient sites

·        Cobblestone appearance at recipient sites

·        Failure of graft

·        Cyst formation

Postoperative edema is expected; therefore, it is not a complication, although it can be severe.

Hair transplantation is a surgical modality used for the correction of androgenic alopecia, scarring alopecia, and other causes of permanent alopecia. Since hair transplantation is a surgical procedure, all patients must be in good health. Many surgeons perform preoperative laboratory studies that include complete blood count, platelet count, serum chemistries, prothrombin time, pre–prothrombin time, and bleeding time. Some surgeons also check for human immunodeficiency antibodies, hepatitis B surface antibodies, and hepatitis C antibodies.

As with any cosmetic surgical procedure, the patient must have reasonable expectations. In fact, dissatisfaction after hair transplantation often arises from changed or unreasonable expectations rather than from complications or poor results. During initial consultation, the physician must learn the patient’s goals and the circumstances that brought the patient to the decision to consider hair transplantation.

In addition, the physician must examine the patient, recognize the underlying cause of the patient’s hair loss, and estimate the effect that time will have on the hair loss process. The patient must be provided with ample time to ask questions and arrive at a complete understanding of the procedure, expected outcome, and the changes that can be expected over time (eg, how results will change with future hair loss). Together with the patient, create a logical plan that will impart a natural-looking result both now and in the future.

Provide patients with both written and oral preoperative instructions. They need to be instructed to discontinue blood-thinning agents well before surgery to normalize bleeding time. Most surgeons require patients to discontinue aspirin or aspirin-containing products a minimum of 7-10 days before surgery. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (eg, Advil, Motrin, Aleve) must be discontinued depending on the half-life of the agent. Consumption of alcoholic beverages has been shown to increase bleeding tendency and should be stopped a minimum of 7 days before surgery. Excessive vitamin E consumption is believed to increase bleeding tendency, and most surgeons advise patients to discontinue vitamin E supplements a minimum of 1 week before surgery. Consider inquiring about dietary and nonprescription alternative medications, since the list of herbal supplements that affect bleeding is growing.

1. Learn about the Best Hair Transplant Procedure.

Today, when done right, hair replacement surgery can restore a full and natural look in only one surgical session. Learn about today’s ultimate hair transplant procedure.

2. Consult with Patients and Leading Hair Restoration Physicians.

This online community is made up of hundreds of patients who participate in our active discussion forum. Visit our hair restoration discussion forum and read their experiences, view their photos and share advice online. You can also consult with a quality prescreened hair restoration physician in your area by emailing them an Online Consultation.

3. Research and Select an Outstanding Hair Transplant Surgeon.

The skill, talent, and experience of hair transplant surgeons vary widely, as do their results. It is very important that you choose your physician carefully, as your results will last a life time.

As we mentioned earlier, chemotherapy is the administration of drugs that are poisonous to rapidly reproducing cancer cells. Cancer cells are some of the most rapidly reproducing cells in the body. Other cells, such as those that contribute to the formation of hair shafts and nails, also reproduce quickly. So while chemotherapy drugs preferentially destroy cancer cells, the drugs also can destroy cells responsible for normal growth of hair and nails. That’s why cancer patients sometimes shed their hair and nails during treatment. No hair growth stimulants, shampoos, conditioners or other cosmetic treatments can prevent or retard the hair loss. The good news is that once chemotherapy is completed, the hair usually grows back within six months to a year.

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• How is the Results?
• How Hair Transplant Operation Will Perform?
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Hair transplantation is a surgical modality used for the correction of androgenic alopecia, scarring alopecia, and other causes of permanent alopecia. Since hair transplantation is a surgical procedure, all patients must be in good health. Many surgeons perform preoperative laboratory studies that include complete blood count, platelet count, serum chemistries, prothrombin time, pre–prothrombin time, and bleeding time. Some surgeons also check for human immunodeficiency antibodies, hepatitis B surface antibodies, and hepatitis C antibodies.

As with any cosmetic surgical procedure, the patient must have reasonable expectations. In fact, dissatisfaction after hair transplantation often arises from changed or unreasonable expectations rather than from complications or poor results. During initial consultation, the physician must learn the patient’s goals and the circumstances that brought the patient to the decision to consider hair transplantation.

In addition, the physician must examine the patient, recognize the underlying cause of the patient’s hair loss, and estimate the effect that time will have on the hair loss process. The patient must be provided with ample time to ask questions and arrive at a complete understanding of the procedure, expected outcome, and the changes that can be expected over time (eg, how results will change with future hair loss). Together with the patient, create a logical plan that will impart a natural-looking result both now and in the future.

Provide patients with both written and oral preoperative instructions. They need to be instructed to discontinue blood-thinning agents well before surgery to normalize bleeding time. Most surgeons require patients to discontinue aspirin or aspirin-containing products a minimum of 7-10 days before surgery. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (eg, Advil, Motrin, Aleve) must be discontinued depending on the half-life of the agent. Consumption of alcoholic beverages has been shown to increase bleeding tendency and should be stopped a minimum of 7 days before surgery. Excessive vitamin E consumption is believed to increase bleeding tendency, and most surgeons advise patients to discontinue vitamin E supplements a minimum of 1 week before surgery. Consider inquiring about dietary and nonprescription alternative medications, since the list of herbal supplements that affect bleeding is growing.

1.Learn about the Best Hair Transplant Procedure.

Today, when done right, hair replacement surgery can restore a full and natural look in only one surgical session. Learn about today’s ultimate hair transplant procedure.

2.Consult with Patients and Leading Hair Restoration Physicians.

This online community is made up of hundreds of patients who participate in our active discussion forum. Visit our hair restoration discussion forum and read their experiences, view their photos and share advice online. You can also consult with a quality prescreened hair restoration physician in your area by emailing them an Online Consultation.

3.Research and Select an Outstanding Hair Transplant Surgeon.

The skill, talent, and experience of hair transplant surgeons vary widely, as do their results. It is very important that you choose your physician carefully, as your results will last a life time.

As we mentioned earlier, chemotherapy is the administration of drugs that are poisonous to rapidly reproducing cancer cells. Cancer cells are some of the most rapidly reproducing cells in the body. Other cells, such as those that contribute to the formation of hair shafts and nails, also reproduce quickly. So while chemotherapy drugs preferentially destroy cancer cells, the drugs also can destroy cells responsible for normal growth of hair and nails. That’s why cancer patients sometimes shed their hair and nails during treatment. No hair growth stimulants, shampoos, conditioners or other cosmetic treatments can prevent or retard the hair loss. The good news is that once chemotherapy is completed, the hair usually grows back within six months to a year.

Up to 95 percent of permanent hair loss is due to androgenetic alopecia, a hereditary condition that affects millions of men, women and children. This condition is characterized by what we call pattern baldness. Male pattern baldness generally starts with a receding hairline at the front or thinning of the crown hair and gradually progresses until, in extreme cases, only a thin horseshoe-shaped rim of hair remains at the back and sides of the head. Female pattern baldness, which has received more attention in recent years, refers to general thinning of hair all over the scalp, usually beginning at around age 30 and becoming more noticeable after 40 and particularly after menopause.

Along with advancing age and an inherited tendency to bald early (a more complex link than researchers originally thought), androgenetic alopecia is sped up by an over-abundance of the male hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT) within the hair follicle. DHT is a highly active form of testosterone, which influences certain aspects of masculine behavior, from aggression to sex drive.

Testosterone is converted to DHT by an enzyme called 5-alpha reductase, which is produced in the prostate, the scalp and various adrenal glands. Over time, DHT causes hair follicles to degrade and shortens their anagen, or active, phase.

Technically, the follicle is still alive and connected to a good blood supply (that’s why it can nurture a transplanted follicle that is immune to the effects of DHT), but it will grow smaller and smaller. Some follicles will die, but most will simply shrink in size and produce weaker hairs. The progressively shorter anagen growing cycle means more hairs are shed and remaining hairs become so thin that they cannot survive daily wear and tear, experts say. Hairs in balding areas gradually change from long, coarse, thick, colored hairs into fine, unpigmented, fuzzy hairs.

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