Reducing hair loss (alopecia) with pattern baldness solutions is one of the most effective ways to achieve fuller, thicker hair growth. Hair loss is a common condition that affects more than 80 million people in the United States. (1) Pattern hair loss occurs in a characteristic pattern that commonly presents as thinning on the crown of the head and/or a receding hairline.
Addressing hair loss is important for your quality of life. Hair loss can change your appearance, resulting in changes to your feelings of identity and self-esteem. Some individuals also experience social anxiety or embarrassment from hair loss. The issue is not just cosmetic–how you feel about yourself can affect your daily life.
Dr. Richard Chaffoo is America’s First Triple-Board-Certified Hair Transplant Plastic Surgeon. He is known nationwide for his innovative hair loss treatments, which have helped patients achieve long-lasting hair growth. His practice is known for excellence, and specialists from around the world travel to study his latest techniques. His lecture circuit includes international meetings in Paris, Austin, São Paulo, and Rome, and he is involved in cutting-edge research to develop new treatment options for hair loss. He is a highly-trained, leading expert in the field with more than 30 years of experience performing specialty hair restoration procedures that have transformed his patients’ quality of life. At California Hair MD, our team of specialists performs personalized hair transplant treatments under the expert guidance of Dr. Chaffoo. Dr. Susan Stuart sees all our female patients and provides nonsurgical treatments as pattern baldness solutions. Our hair loss solutions can help you finally address your hair loss and maintain lasting growth.
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About Pattern Baldness Solutions
Pattern baldness is a condition that affects both men and women. Stress, aging, genetic conditions, and lifestyle can all affect your hair growth. Hair loss along the crown of the head or the hairline can be particularly difficult to conceal. Approximately 30% of men will experience chronic hair loss from androgenic alopecia by the age of 30. (2) Female pattern hair loss (FPHL) will affect approximately 40% of women by the time they turn 50. (3)
During pattern hair loss, the number of hair follicles in the telogen phase increases, and the size of the hair follicles shrink, resulting in your body losing hair more quickly than it can grow back. (4) With hair transplants, we can strategically harvest healthy hair follicles and place them in an even pattern for natural-looking results.
Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE)
Follicular unit extraction is a procedure that harvests hair follicles without a long linear scar across the back of the scalp. It minimizes downtime, and Dr. Chaffoo places the follicles carefully in an even pattern to stimulate new, thicker hair growth so you can achieve natural-looking results. In a recent study, 94% of patients who received FUE hair transplants were satisfied with their results 12 months after their treatment. (5)
ARTAS
ARTAS i-X-i Robotic Hair Restoration can help you achieve thicker, more even hair growth by placing the hair follicles evenly and precisely at the same depth each time. The machine scans your scalp and uses AI technology to identify the best areas to place the follicles. The computerized technology minimizes procedure time and downtime. It can extract hundreds of follicles each hour while preserving the surrounding tissue on your scalp, making it an ideal option for patients with extreme hair loss or a large amount of shedding.
NeoGraft
NeoGraft is a hair transplant procedure that can help you reduce hair loss or thinning with specialized technology that harvests the hair follicles and preserves them in a specialized solution. The harvest and placement process is also helpful for patients with curly hair because the curved hair follicles can be particularly difficult to place by hand.
SmartGraft
SmartGraft is a hair transplant device similar to NeoGraft, but it is more automated. This can be useful for patients who do not need as comprehensive a procedure. Because it is more hands-off, it is also slightly faster than NeoGraft. The best type of treatment for you will depend on your hair growth pattern. These treatments are monitored by a certified professional.
Benefits
There are several benefits to treatments for pattern hair loss, including:
- A more youthful-looking appearance: With thicker, even hair growth, you can enjoy a more youthful-looking appearance.
- Even hair placement: We can place the hair follicles evenly to help you achieve natural-looking results.
- Minimal scarring: Our techniques carefully transplant the follicles to preserve the surrounding tissue.
- Hair follicle preservation: We preserve the follicles in a specialized solution to minimize skin irritation that could affect their ability to take root.
- Minimal recovery: You can return to most of your normal activities shortly after, as long as you avoid excessive sun exposure, which could impact your results.
- Lasting results: If you take good care of your skin, you can enjoy lasting hair growth for years afterward.
- Natural hair growth: By using your hair follicles, you can achieve natural-looking results.
Candidates
Suitable candidates often want to address thinning hair caused by aging, genetics, hormonal fluctuations, or medical conditions. However, to be a candidate for the treatment, you must have enough donor hair follicles to harvest. You will also need to be in overall good health with realistic expectations.
Consultation
During your consultation, we will ask about your medical history, medications, and lifestyle. We will also examine your scalp and try to determine the cause of your hair loss. If you recently experienced stress, changed your diet, or are aging, these can affect your hair growth. We will consider all factors before creating your treatment plan to ensure we have the most effective method for your situation.
Preparation
To prepare for treatment, you will need to stop smoking for several weeks before and after, as well as stop using any nicotine products. You will also need to refrain from taking blood thinners, and we may recommend additional changes to your recovery and/or lifestyle, depending on your medical history.
Results
Hair growth can take time, so you must be patient with your body. Afterward, you can enjoy thicker, fuller hair and a more youthful appearance. If you take good care of your hair and scalp, you can enjoy lasting results.
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Additional Treatments
Eyebrow Transplants
Eyebrow transplants use your own hair follicles to enhance the appearance of your eyebrows and balance your facial features. As you age, hair loss is common, and this can extend to the eyebrows. Changes to your facial proportions can affect your self-esteem and quality of life. If you want thicker, fuller eyebrows with a more natural result than tattooing, the procedure can transform your appearance for a more youthful look.
Facial Hair Transplants
Facial hair transplants can improve the appearance of your beard or mustache if you have experienced changes from aging or genetic conditions that have resulted in thinning hair or bald spots. We can transplant hair follicles to help you achieve a fuller, thicker beard with lasting results and minimal downtime. Our specialized techniques also preserve the surrounding skin to prevent skin irritation and scarring that could affect your appearance.
Post-Plastic Surgery Hair Restoration
Post-plastic surgery hair restoration is a procedure that can help you achieve hair growth in areas where you recently experienced hair loss after surgery. Hair loss from trauma to the skin is common, and if you were injured and needed to receive plastic reconstructive surgery, you may have noticed that your hair is growing back differently in the treatment area. With hair transplants, we can help you improve your hair growth for a more even appearance.
The Cost of Pattern Baldness Solutions in Newport Beach
The cost of your treatment will depend on whether you need additional treatments to achieve your aesthetic goals. During your consultation, we can provide an all-inclusive quote for your needs. Do not hesitate to contact us and ask about our innovative treatments, which have helped thousands of patients achieve life-changing results.
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FAQ
How long will it take for me to see results from pattern hair loss treatments?
It can take a few months to begin seeing results, as hair takes time to grow. However, if you are patient and take good care of your scalp, you can achieve results that last for many years.
How long will the procedure take for pattern hair loss?
This will depend on the size of the treatment area and the number of grafts needed to achieve the desired look.
Will I have scarring after a robotic hair transplant?
No, our specialized techniques prevent trauma to the surrounding skin, so you can enjoy natural-looking results.
What causes pattern baldness?
The condition can result from hormonal changes, genetics, medical conditions, and aging.
References
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- Kische, Hanna, et al. “Sex Hormones and Hair Loss in Men from the General Population of Northeastern Germany.” JAMA Dermatology, vol. 153, no. 9, 1 Sept. 2017, p. 935, https://doi.org/10.1001/jamadermatol.2017.0297. Accessed 29 Mar. 2020.
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