Here are some common questions and their answers concerning hair loss and hair transplants.

What causes hair loss?
The most common cause of hair loss is heredity. Men and women inherit the gene for hair loss from either or both parents. In men, the hormone dihydrotestosterone causes a gradual miniaturization and eventual loss of hair follicles that are genetically susceptible. The mechanism of female pattern hair loss is not clearly known. The age of onset, extent, and rate of hair loss vary from person to person. Men and women exhibit hereditary hair …

Hair Transplant Story- Arturo
After years of wearing a hairpiece, I finally decided I wanted a more natural solution for my hair loss. The hairpiece was not only a source of discomfort and worry, but was also beginning to look less and less realistic as the hair around my temple areas began to thin. The hairpiece on top did not match my natural hair on the sides.

After doing some research, I was impressed by the results Dr. Chang had delivered to other patients at the NHT Medical Center. I …

Is it possible to have a hair transplant just to lower a womans hairline? Women who have always had a rather high forehead now can have a chance to lower their hairlines an inch or so..

It is not uncommon for a woman to have the appearance of a high forehead due to an above than average hairline location. This high hairline location may have always been the case from a younger age or it could have receded as the patient got older or due to external factors such as medications. …