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Very often my patients that are in their 20s, or early 30s disagree with me on the hairline I recommend. They pull up their photos before they start having male pattern baldness AKA androgenetic alopecia and request that I restore their hairline close to the one in their photos. I of course try to logically…

Why Most patients approach this question incorrectly. Common pitfalls to avoid. A common question and large part of the initial hair transplant consultation revolves around how many grafts will be needed to treat the patient’s bald scalp. Due to a “buyers mentality” patients often get attracted too and fixated on large numbers. Similar to buying…

When Can I Exercise After a Hair Transplant? Patients often wonder when they are able to resume exercising after a FUE hair transplant. Fitness enthusiasts are eager to get back to their routine post operatively. Most people can safely resume exercising 10-14 days after a FUE Hair Transplant Risks of exercising after transplant surgery The…

About Hair The hair growth cycle consists of three main phases: the anagen phase (growth phase), the catagen phase (transitional phase), and the telogen phase (resting phase). Here’s a brief overview of each phase: Anagen Phase: This is the active growth phase of the hair follicle. During this phase, cells in the hair bulb divide…

How to determine what is causing your hair loss? At BKS Hair Restoration Dr. Shah begins by gathering a history and performing a clinical exam. The next step is performing a trichoscopy which involves viewing the hair follicles and surrounding skin under high magnification. If he suspects that the cause of your hair loss could…