Dr. Glenn Charles | Forum Posts

Taking Hair from the “UnSafe” Zone for Hair Transplantation

07/27/2021 - 08:34

In my experience this is not very common. Most hair restoration patients trust the doctor to only take donor from an…

Measuring Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) Levels in the Body?

07/27/2021 - 08:34

Yes, you can measure a hair loss patient‘s DHT (the hormone directly responsible for genetic balding) levels. The two…

Placing Multiple Hair Follicular Unit Grafts into the Hairline During Hair Transplant Surgery?

07/27/2021 - 08:34

I would say that one of the main points of “Hair Tranplants 101″ is to always use single hairs/follicular…

Why a Balding Crown May Require Multiple Hair Transplants to Achieve Desired Density

07/27/2021 - 08:34

It is common to need a second procedure in a balding area that started with very little or no hair to achieve better…

Redness after Hair Transplant Surgery: How long does it really last?

07/27/2021 - 08:35

In general, people with more pigmented skin return to normal color faster than fair skinned patients. However, some…

What Type of Solution Should Patients Put on Grafts After Hair Transplant Surgery?

07/27/2021 - 08:35

There are really two types of therapies used for treating the grafts post-operatively: saline-based sprays and ointment…

Benefits of the Haber Spreader in Hair Transplant Surgery Donor Removal

07/27/2021 - 08:34

The Haber spreader can be very useful and help to minimize transection of follicles during donor strip removal in…

Is Shock Loss in the Hair Transplant Donor Area Common?

07/27/2021 - 08:34

In my experience, shock loss in the hair transplant donor area is not that common but it certainly does happen in some…

Will Closing a Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) Incision Site Pull The Hairline Back and Tighten the Scalp?

07/27/2021 - 08:34

Most of the “pull and stretch” associated with scalp laxity and the tissue removed during the hair restoration surgery…

How Common is Shock Loss in the Hair Transplant Recipient Area?

07/27/2021 - 08:34

In my experience shock loss is more common in the hair transplant recipient area. I have only had a few surgical hair…

Do All the Hairs in a Follicular Unit Graft Grow after Hair Transplant Surgery?

07/27/2021 - 08:35

In most cases, the number of follicles in the grafts would be the same as the number of hairs that grow. However, there…

Is Viviscal Hair Loss Treatment Recommended by Hair Restoration Physicians?

07/27/2021 - 08:35

Viviscal is recommended by some hair restoration physicians. I offer this as an option for my hair loss patients, but…