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Parsa Mohebi Hair Restoration is Now Open in San Diego!

While it might be obvious to say, no one really wants to go bald which means they can turn to a hair transplant doctor in San Diego, California for their hair restoration needs.

If you want to gain a long-lasting hairline that is healthy and natural in appearance, a San Diego hair transplant is the most medically advanced hair restoration option. In addition, you can choose between FUE and FUT hair restoration surgery. While you will need to perform more research about each technique, we will give you a quick overview of how they are performed and what you can expect during the recovery period.

FUE or FUT San Diego Hair Transplants

While both of these hair restoration procedures have the same goal in mind for patients, they are not performed in the same way.

FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) is the removal and transplantation of individual hair follicles from the body of the patient. The hair follicles are then implanted into premade incisions in the scalp of the patient. It is also a much less invasive treatment that FUT surgery.

FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation) is when a surgeon makes an incision and removes a strip of skin from the scalp and then transplants the follicular units in their natural grouping into the targeted area of the scalp. This technique is an ideal choice for patients who are experiencing an advanced level of baldness.

No matter the technique performed by the San Diego hair transplant surgeon, there will be a recovery period after the procedure. The extent of the recovery period depends on the technique performed by the surgeon and the extent of the work during the procedure. Your hair transplant doctor in San Diego, CA, will explain the recovery period to you in advance of the surgery.

The FUE recovery period is the faster of the two and it can result in the formation of tiny scars on the scalp where the hair follicles were removed. Thankfully, these tiny scars are not very noticeable, and they can fade over time. There might be some bruising and swelling but these conditions will resolve on their own. You need to avoid any type of strenuous exercise for a week after the surgery. Use gentle shampoo for a few weeks and also follow the post-op instructions provided by the doctor.

The FUT recovery period takes longer because the surgeon removes a strip of skin from the scalp and then transplants the hair follicles. FUT can also leave a scar where the strip of skin was removed by the surgeon. The scar might not be noticeable if you want to wear your hair longer, but it can likely be seen if you have a short haircut.

San Diego Hair Transplant – Are You an Ideal Candidate?

The age of a hair transplant patient varies by the individual needs of the patient. In general, patients are in their forties or above as they have likely started to see a hair loss progression as time has passed.

If a person is younger, the progression of hair loss will generally be more subtle in appearance. Plus, the hair loss might just be starting which means a hair transplant might not be the best option at this time.

Each patient has individual needs and specific circumstances when it comes to their hair transplant. This is why the first step in the hair restoration process is scheduling a consultation appointment with a hair transplant doctor in San Diego, CA, at Parsa Mohebi Hair Restoration. Dr. Mohebi will examine the scalp to determine the reason for the hair loss and the extent of the thinning or balding hair on the scalp. He will also let you know if you are a suitable patient for the procedure and the type of results you can expect to enjoy.

Hair Loss – What Causes it to Happen?

Hair loss can be caused by a variety of reasons and the amount of hair loss can range from minimal to significant. In some cases, hair loss or pattern baldness can be heredity which means it is passed down from previous generations. Hair loss can also be caused by certain medications, steroids, hairstyles, and treatments such as radiation therapy. In order to fully understand the cause of your hair loss, you will need to speak with a San Diego, California, hair transplant doctor who can diagnose the reason for balding or thinning hair. Once the doctor determines the reason this is happening, they can review your hair restoration options with you including a hair transplant. Parsa Mohebi Hair Restoration can help you get the hairline you desire and also increase your self-confidence.

Contact our San Diego office today for more information.

Hair Transplants – Both Men and Women Can be Patients

While hair transplants are often considered to be a treatment for male patients, the surgery can be successfully performed on both male and female patients. The final results improve the aesthetics of the scalp, and they last a lifetime.

It is important to remember that hair loss affects both women and men and female patients can also enjoy an increase in their self-confidence and an improvement in their self-image. Both male and female patients should consult with their board-certified and experienced San Diego, CA, hair transplant doctor from Parsa Mohebi Hair Restoration to assess whether or not they are an ideal candidate for FUE or FUT. Once our doctor determines that you are an ideal candidate, we can start the process of scheduling your procedure.

Parsa Mohebi Hair Restoration – Get in Touch Today

We invite you to contact the Parsa Mohebi Hair Restoration office about your desired hair transplant. FUE and FUT hair restoration treatments improve the look of balding or thinning hair so take the first step towards an improved hairline when you contact a hair transplant doctor in San Diego, California.

Minoxi-NO! Possible Minoxidil Shortage on the Way

While a hair transplant can give a patient a full head of hair and a rejuvenated hairline, there are some people who are not ready to make the commitment (yet) to hair transplant surgery. One popular hair restoration treatment is minoxidil which is also referred to as Rogaine. Patients who use minoxidil on a regular basis need to know that there might soon be a shortage of the drug in the near future.

Rogaine – How Does it Work on Patients?

The way in which Rogaine promotes the regrowth of hair is not completely understood but medical experts consider minoxidil to be a vasodilator. However, the vasodilating, anti-inflammatory, and anti-androgenic effects of the drug might be a contributing factor in its success.

Even though the exact mechanism that causes minoxidil to work on the hair is not completely clear, there is a school of thought that it works by partially enlarging the hair follicles in the treated area and also elongating the growth phase of the hair on the scalp. If there are more hair follicles in the growth phase, it stands to reason there will be more hair growth on the scalp.

Minoxidil – Possible Shortage Revealed

A recent report revealed the news about a possible shortage of minoxidil which patients use to treat thinning hair and hair loss. The report also noted that minoxidil is starting to become difficult to find in certain areas of the country.

According to the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology, male pattern hair loss and female pattern hair loss impact nearly 50% of males and about 25% of women by the time they reach the age of fifty. Minoxidil is commonly used by patients experiencing male pattern hair loss and female pattern hair loss..

These patients might have a problem finding the medication in certain parts of the country according to a new study conducted by a research team at George Washington University. The study showed that shortages of the thirty-day supplies of the drug are being reported in pharmacies located in the Maryland, Washinton, D.C., and Virginia metro areas.

According to Dr. Adam Friedman, professor, and chair of dermatology at George Washington University, “The study reveals a significant care gap resulting from shortages of this drug within the DMV, a gap that could translate to the national level. Interruptions in the drug can lead to less effective treatment, and, in some cases, psychological distress.”

Friedman pointed out that, even though minoxidil in a topical form has been approved for quite some time, a dermatologist found, in 2015, that a low oral dose of minoxidil might actually work better for patients. It should be noted that the oral version is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of hair loss. It is often prescribed by medical professionals for that purpose, which has led to an increase in patient interest regarding the drug. Oral minoxidil is currently approved by the FDA for use in treating high blood pressure.

As part of the research study, Friedman and his team of researchers contacted two hundred and seventy-seven pharmacies in the areas of Maryland, Viriginia, and Washington, D.C. These pharmacies included large national chains such as Walgreens, Giant, Harris Teeter, and CVS. The research team found that not all of the contacted pharmacies were able to provide a thirty-day supply of minoxidil written for a prescription in two different doses.

The results were as follows:

• Only 18% of pharmacies in Washington, D.C. had an availability of both doses for a thirty-day period.
• Only 23% of the pharmacies located in Northern Virginia were able to confirm they had both doses available in thirty-day supplies.
• Only 15% of pharmacies in Maryland were able to fill thirty-day supplies of both doses of the drug.

The possibility of a drug shortage could become an issue for dermatologists who are helping patients treat their thinning hair. If the supply of minoxidil becomes hard to find due to a shortage, patients might possibly need to discontinue their use of the medication if they cannot fill their prescription. If a person needs to stop using the medication, their hair loss will return to the same level as before they started to use minoxidil. Plus, additional hair loss could also happen due to the lack of taking the medication.

Minoxidil – What Should Patients Do?

If a person is worried about a shortage of minoxidil when it comes to treating their thinning hair, they should contact their doctor to inquire about this possibility. The doctor can help the patient determine the available supply of minoxidil in pharmacies near their location. The doctor can also inform the patient about other hair loss treatments including a hair transplant. While it might not be necessary for the person to make a change in their hair restoration treatment plan, they will have the necessary information to make an informed treatment decision.

How to Pick a Hair Transplant Surgeon for Your Procedure

When it comes to picking the hair transplant surgeon and medical office that is right for your specific needs, there are many factors that you will need to take into consideration. Some of the factors that can impact your decision include the cost of the procedure, the location in the country of the medical office, and the experience of the surgeon. You need to make sure the hair transplant surgeon is board-certified and has the necessary experience and qualifications to perform the procedure. There are other items you should keep in mind when researching surgeons as shown in the article below.

Hair Transplant Surgeon – Visit the Office

The process of choosing the right hair transplant surgeon and hair restoration procedure includes visiting the office of the doctor. Schedule a consultation appointment to meet the doctor in person because you need to make sure you feel comfortable asking the surgeon any questions you have in mind. There are times when a patient and a doctor are not located in the same city so the consultation appointment might need to be held virtually. If at all possible, try to meet with the doctor face to face.

The doctor will also examine your scalp during the office visit to determine both the extent and cause of the hair loss on the scalp. This is also the time when the surgeon will perform a medical examination of you to make sure you are healthy enough to have a surgical procedure.

In addition to a physical examination of the body, the consultation appointment is also your opportunity to discuss your goals and the type of results you want to achieve from undergoing hair restoration surgery.

Hair Transplant Surgeon – Ask to See “Before and After” Photos

In order to get a better idea of the type of results provided by a hair transplant, as well as by the doctor you have in mind for your surgery, ask to see “before and after” photos of actual patients treated by the doctor. If the doctor does not have any photos to share or is hesitant about showing you the requested information, this is a good sign that the surgeon might not be the right choice for you. A hair transplant surgeon who is not willing to answer questions or share requested information might not have the necessary knowledge and experience to perform the desired procedure.

If it helps you to boost your confidence about utilizing the services of the doctor, go ahead and confirm that none of the “before and after” images have been altered or edited so you can be certain that you know what to expect from the services of the surgeon. Looking at these photos is an ideal way to see the type of results the surgeon is able to achieve and that you will be happy with the doctor performing your hair transplant.

Questions to Ask the Doctor

It is in your best interest to come to the office of the doctor prepared with a list of questions you want answered about the surgery. While you might have a number of items that you want answered, you might get nervous in the office or simply forget something important you want to know. If you have the questions written down in advance, you can be sure and review each item to make sure you cover each topic and leave the office feeling like you have been heard and that you have the knowledge you wanted to gain from the doctor.

Some of the questions many people want answered include finding out the reason for their hair loss, if it will continue in the future, their best option for treating the issue, how a hair transplant is performed, and if there are any possible risks or side effects or complications they need to know about in advance.

The number of hair grafts that will be needed to gain the desired density to the hairline varies per patient so discuss your specific case with the doctor. There are also multiple techniques available to patients so you will need to discuss your options with your doctor as the medical professional will have the necessary insights to determine the best hair transplant technique to provide the results you want to gain with your hairline.

Now that you know how to pick a hair transplant surgeon, it is time to start the process of addressing your hair loss. A hair transplant does more than restore the appearance of the hairline by treating areas on the scalp that are thinning or balding. Hair restoration also improves the self-esteem of a person and provides confidence in your appearance that you might have been lacking in the past due to hair loss. Once your final results are visible, they will last a lifetime and give you the hairline you have dreamed about enjoying for years.

New Court Ruling Compares Baldness to Sexual Harassment – Get the Details

When a man starts to experience baldness, the hair loss can start to have an impact on his self-image and the amount of confidence her feels on a daily basis. In addition, many people feel the need to comment on the appearance of the person experiencing the hair loss. While most people do not mean any type of insult towards the person with the loss of hair on the head, it can still negatively affect the person who is experiencing baldness. The issue of calling a person “bald” was addressed earlier this year in the United Kingdom and the court ruling might be surprising to some people.

Baldness = Sexual Harassment?

According to a ruling from an employment tribunal judge in the United Kingdom, calling a man “bald” can now be classified as an act of sexual harassment.

There were three members of the tribunal who made the decision on this ruling. In the explanation for their decision, the three tribunal members alluded to their personal experience with hair loss, and they also said that baldness is a more prevalent condition for men than it is for women. Because of baldness being more common for men, the tribunal members argued that using the world “bald” as an insult is related to a “protected characteristic of sex.”

To further illustrate their point, the tribunal compared the act of referring to a man as “bald” to the act of commenting on the size of the breasts of a woman (this comparison was based on a case from 1995).

A Case Involving the Use of “Bald” in the Workplace

The ruling was made on a case where the use of the word “bald” as an insult was alleged to have been made against a man by the name of Tony Finn. At the time the alleged insult happened, Finn was working as an electrician for the British Bung Manufacturing Company.

Finn had worked at the British Bung Manufacturing Company for almost 24 years. The company is located in Yorkshire (in the northeast part of England), and they manufacture cask closures that are used in the brewing industry. Finn was fired from the company last year and the circumstances that were involved in the reasons for his loss of employment were also part of the case heard by the tribunal.

As part of his case, Finn made the claim that was he referred to as a “bald c—” and also threated by Jamie King who was shift supervisor at the time the alleged incident took place in July 2019.

In their ruling, the tribunal determined that the use of this insult was a “violation against the claimant’s [Finn] dignity, it created an intimidating…environment for him, it was done for that purpose, and it related to the claimant’s sex.”

In addition, the members of the tribunal suggested that the use of profanity was not the issue since it was also determined that Finn used such language in the workplace. The tribunal stated, “Although, as we find, industrial language was commonplace on this West Yorkshire factory floor, in our judgment Mr. King crossed the line by making remarks personal to the claimant about his appearance.”

Although the amount of compensation for Finn has not been determined as of the writing of this article, he is set to receive some form of compensation according to the ruling of the tribunal.

Male Hair Loss – Why Does it Happen

In general, male pattern baldness is the most common type of hair loss experienced by men. The condition usually presents itself with the appearance of thinning hair or a receding hairline on the top and crown of the head of the person.

While there are a number of causes for male pattern baldness, some of the most common reasons include a genetic predisposition to balding or having a hormonal imbalance such as an elevation of DHT. When it comes to hair loss, patients have a few options that can address the issue of balding spots and thinning hair.

A hair transplant is considered to be the most effective and long-lasting treatment option as it transplants hair grafts from the donor area on the scalp (usually the back and sides of the scalp) into the balding sections on the head. Once these hair grafts are placed in the targeted area, they will remain there permanently and provide a greater amount of density and fullness to the hairline as well as give it a younger and more rejuvenated look.

Patients who are not sure about having a hair transplant (yet) can use minoxidil which is a topical medication that is applied directly to the impacted areas of the scalp. The medication is applied twice per day, and it must be used on a regular basis in order to maintain the results. If a patient stops using minoxidil on a continuing basis, the results that have been gained will be lost as time passes.

FDA Approval for New Treatment of Alopecia Areata – Details Here

Alopecia Areata (AA) can cause hair loss on every part of the skin of a person. It is an autoimmune disease that impacts both male and female patients by creating a patchy appearance on the scalp where a person is experiencing a lack of hair. In general, the patchy areas are round in shape, and they are normally about the size of a coin.

Since alopecia areata is classified as an autoimmune disease, this means the person with the condition has an autoimmune system that mistakes the hair follicles as being foreign objects in the body. The white blood cells in the body work to protect the body from what it views as foreign objects, so the hair falls out and this creates the bald patches on the scalp.

Once the autoimmune disease subsides, the hair follicles that have been affected by the condition are capable of producing a normal amount of hair growth on the scalp. Until now, there has not been any type of systemic treatment for alopecia areata. The only effective treatment has been the injection of steroids into the lesions located on the scalp. Unfortunately, this is not always an easy to perform treatment due to the fact that alopecia areata can impact multiple areas of the skin and scalp.

Thankfully, the FDA came out with news earlier this month regarding oral tablets for the use of treating patients who are suffering from a severe case of alopecia areata. This new medication appears to be most effective when it comes to treating extensive types of the condition including alopecia totalis and alopecia universalis which involve hair loss on the entire head as well as the entire body.

A Look at the New FDA Approved Treatment for Alopecia Areata

On June 13th of this year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the use of Olumiant (baricitinib) oral tablets for the treatment of adult patients suffering from severe alopecia areata. The approval of the medication for this purpose is the first time the FDA has approved a systemic treatment (which means it treats the entire body as opposed to one specific location) for the condition of alopecia areata.

In a press release to mark the occasion, Kendall Marcus, M.D., the director of the Division of Dermatology and Dentistry in the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, said, “Access to safe and effective treatment options is crucial for the significant number of Americans affected by severe alopecia. Today’s approval will help fulfill a significant unmet need for patients with severe alopecia areata.”

The condition of alopecia areata can be treated with Olumiant which is a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor, and this means it blocks the activity of one member (or multiple members) of a specific family of enzymes so there is interference with the pathway that leads to inflammation on the scalp.

Olumiant Trials – See the Results

Both the efficacy and safety of Olumiant in relation to the treatment of alopecia areata was studied in two randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trials. The patients who took part in the two studies had at least a 50% amount of hair loss for more than six months. The determination of the hair loss severity was made through a measurement of the hair loss using the Severity of Alopecia Tool.

The patients who were part of the trial received, on a daily basis, either two or four milligrams of Olumiant or they received a placebo. The research team established the primary measurement of efficacy for both of the trials as the proportion of patients who achieved an amount of scalp hair coverage that was at least 80% by week thirty-six of the trials.

The results of the trials were as follows:

• In Trial AA-1, a total of 22% of the 184 patients who received two milligrams of Olumiant achieved an adequate amount of scalp hair coverage. Of the patients who received four milligrams of Olumiant during the trial, 35% of the 281 patients achieved an adequate amount of scalp hair coverage. These results are in comparison to the 5% of the 189 patients who received a placebo.
• In Trial AA-2, the results showed a total of 17% of the 156 patients who received two milligrams of Olumiant received adequate scalp hair coverage. Of the patients who received four milligrams of Olumiant, 32% of the 234 patients achieved an adequate amount of scalp hair coverage. These results are compared to the 3% of the 156 patients who received a placebo during the trial.

Olumiant Side Effects and Warning

There are some common side effects associated with the use of Olumiant and some of them include headache, upper respiratory tract infections, high cholesterol, liver enzyme elevations, hair follicle inflammation (folliculitis), anemia, shingles, and an increase in weight.

Olumiant comes with a boxed warning on its packaging and the issues listed in the warning include (among others) serious infection, major adverse cardiovascular events, and thrombosis.

Olumiant received both a breakthrough therapy designation and a priority review designation for this indication. The approval of Olumiant by the FDA was granted to Eli Lilly and Company.

Regenerative Medical Products – Can They be Used to Treat Hair Loss?

Patients who are experiencing hair loss do not always turn to a hair transplant to restore the hairline. They might not have enough quality donor hair to transplant to the scalp or they might not want to have the surgery. Instead, there are some people who prefer to take a more unconditional approach to the issue of hair loss by talking to a doctor about using platelet rich plasma (PRP) or stem cells to address the issue of balding or thinning hair on the scalp. While both of these treatments are available in the offices of many doctors, this does not mean they are an ideal treatment option.

PRP and Stem Cells for Hair Loss

Platelet rich plasma has been suggested as a possible hair loss treatment as it uses growth factors as a possible method of restoring hair on the scalp and also preventing hair loss. The PRP that is extracted from the blood of a patient has been shown to contain proteins such as growth factors which is one of the reasons it is used by some doctors as a potential hair restoration treatment option. Some of the growth factors found in PRP are also involved in the growth of hair which has caused the assumption that platelet rich plasma might be a possible option in treating baldness.

When it comes to stem cells being used to treat hair loss, the doctor does not remove a large number of hair grafts to treat the area of hair loss on the scalp. Instead, the surgeon removes a small sample of skin so hair follicles can be harvested by the medical team. The hair follicles are then replicated in a lab so they can be implanted back into the scalp of the patient experiencing hair loss.

FDA – What Does it Say about PRP and Stem Cells for Hair Restoration

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the United States has been granted the authority to regulate treatments such as stem cells and PRP for hair restoration. One of the tasks that the FDA handles is making sure the public has the correct information they need when it comes to products and remedies.

Since there is a good amount of misleading information available on the Internet about products that are marketed as treatments and cures for medical conditions, the FDA has a mission to make sure consumers are not misled by product information that is incorrect or marketed in an illegal manner. In addition, the organization makes sure the products, medications or treatments are not being promoted if they have not been shown to be effective or safe to use. In addition, the FDA determines if there are safety issues or risks the public needs to know about before they make a treatment decision.

In general, the Food and Drug Administration wants to make sure consumers have the necessary information about how products are regulated and what they should look for if they are considering having a certain treatment option (such as stem cells or PRP).

Stem cell products, also with exosome products such as PRP, are regulated by the FDA. At the moment, the only stem cell products that approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use in the United States are blood-forming stem cells (derived from umbilical cord blood) for use in patients with blood production disorders. On the other hand, there are currently no exosome products that are approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

Stem Cells and PRP and the FDA – What Does This Mean for Patients?

If a person is considering using a product that is being marketed as a regenerative medicine product to address their particular case of hair loss, such as stem cell products and PRP, they need to know that these products have not been approved for this purpose along with not being approved for use in treating or preventing COVID-19, the treatment of any orthopedic conditions such as back/hip/knee/neck/shoulder pain, the treatment of any neurological disorders such as ALS/MS/Alzheimer’s Disease/Parkinson’s Disease or any cardiovascular or pulmonary disease including heart disease or emphysema.

The FDA has posted information on its website that address the potential risks of these products as well as offering advice for anyone thinking about using them.

Stem Cell Treatment and PRP at Parsa Mohebi Hair Restoration – Our Position on the Issue

We have always warned our patients about the use of PRP and stem cells even though they are available from many doctors across the country.

One of the reasons we do not support the performance of these treatment options is because there is simply not enough data currently available to support the effectiveness of these treatments. However, patients do need to do proper research as some medical practices are marketing them as proven solutions for the medical condition of hair loss and as an effective method of hair restoration.

Our office has always referred to them as experimental and unconventional treatment methods and, for the reasons shared in the previous paragraph, we will continue to refuse to offer them until there is sufficient, proven, long-term evidence that shows their effectiveness in the future.

Did Megan Fox’s Fiancé, Machine Gun Kelly Have a Hair Transplant?

Machine Gun Kelly has always been the ultra-talented actor, singer, and rapper under the radar. But with his current romantic relationship and engagement to actress Megan Fox, MGK has been showing up on social media feeds more frequently, probably ever in his career.

So, when you become part of a high-profile celebrity scene, this also means old pictures from the past will resurface. And for MGK, images of the musician in the mid-2000 have been popping up on Google, and back then, he had a different hairstyle and hairline. You see a dramatic contrast to his locks of hair now, at age 31 compared to when he was in his 20s. When he was in his twenties, his hairline had an “M” shape, a visible sign of a receding hairline, but fast forward to today, and his hairline is definitely filled in on the sides.

We believe Machine Gun Kelly had a hair transplant way before he met Megan Fox and was constantly photographed. Let’s explore which hair transplant method he could have performed on him.

Machine Gun Kelly’s Hairline Before the Hair Transplant

Before MGK met Megan Fox, he built his career on music and performed at the MTV award shows and various concerts. His images in the early 2000s show a different hairstyle than we see today. He sported a mohawk that gave him an edgier look. That was an ideal hairstyle he could pull off for his musician image and his receding hairline.

A receding hairline is when the hairline on the sides of your head near your temples slowly moves back. With a receding hairline, the hairline starts to take a “V” or “M” shape, where the hairline grows further away from the forehead, especially at the temples. And for MGK, in his early 20’s, he had a significant “M” shape hairline.

Comparing the latest images of his hairline today, we believe he has had a hair transplant. His hair around his temples has grown in which has filled the sides, and the top looks fuller and thick. Dramatic results like this couldn’t come from a prescription medication because medications work to stop hair loss, not re-grow hair.

So which type of hair transplants could have been performed on MGK? We take a closer look at the two most common methods.

What Are the Different Types of Hair Transplants?

A hair transplant helps restore the balding areas on the scalp with high-quality and vital follicles transferred from a donor area of the head that is not prone to hair loss. There are two methods of transplanting hair Follicular Unit Transplant (FUT) or Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE).

FUT Strip

A Follicular Unit Transplant (FUT) is when a strip of the scalp skin is removed from the donor area on the scalp (usually the back and sides of the head). The strip of skin allows hair follicles to stay intact its natural cluster without damaging them for the extraction or translating. Hair follicles tend to grow in units of 1-4 hairs per unit. After removing the donated strip of skin, the surgeon closes the opening while the follicular hair grafts are removed microscopically to be transplanted into the balding areas. This method does leave a linear scar on the patient’s scalp.

FUE

A Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) hair transplant involves removing individual hair follicular units one at a time from the donor area into the balding areas of the scalp. The surgeon can use automated, robotic, or manual devices to harvest viable hair grafts to remove the follicles. This hair transplant method makes the transplanting process more efficient and avoids cutting a strip of the scalp that would ultimately create a scar.

Final Takeaway – Machine Gun Kelly’s Hair Transplant

So, there you have it, the two possible hair transplant techniques that Machine Gun Kelly may have had done that completely changed the shape of his hairline.

If you notice similarities of your hairline to MGK’s old “M” shape hairline, you don’t have to wait to see how much further the sides of your temples go further back. You can have your scalp evaluated for the possibility of a receding hairline with a Miniaturization Study.

The evaluation should be performed by an experienced hair restoration practitioner trained to determine if the hair follicles under the microscope have begun the process of miniaturization. Miniaturization is the technical term for thinning hair when the hair shafts can no longer produce viable hairs. If the scalp area shows a high level of miniaturization, it is highly likely to lead to active hair loss.

If you are interested in having your scalp evaluated for the possibility of miniaturization of follicles around your hairline, please contact our highly-trained and experienced hair restoration specialists.