Who would be a good candidate for hair transplant surgery?
A. Ask your doctor if you are a good candidate, and make sure you give a thorough medical history, including all medications which you are taking, or allergic to. It is also important to establish realistic goals, and to communicate these goals to your physician. Hair transplants should grow forever, but they do not stop hair from other parts of your head from fallling out, so you should talk to your doctor about medications and treatments which help slow down, or possibly stop hair loss. Women may try Rogaine, low level laser therapy, or vitamins, anti oxidants, and herbal remedies, none of which have been scientifically proven to stop hair loss. Women should also consult with their physicians about medical causes of hair loss. Medical causes of hair loss include thyroid disease, connective tissue disorders such as Systemic Lupus Erthematosus, polycystic ovarian disease, testosterone producing tumors, medications, and, malnutrition, amongst others. Q. How long does it take to recover
