You might have noticed your hair loss when you were tagged in an unflattering photo. Maybe your friend or family made a casual comment, or maybe you realized your hair loss while sitting in the barber’s chair. No matter how it shows up, the realization is subtle but often hard to ignore.
Hair loss is very common. Nearly 80 million Americans face and while it once wasn’t often talked about, that’s beginning to change. Do you personally find that hair loss is plummeting your self-esteem?
Hair transplants are the gold standard for getting permanent hair restoration in a natural, yet impressive way. Hair Doc, located in Cow Hollow, is your go-to clinic to enhance your hairline so you not only look younger, but look like you again.
You might have thought hair transplants were just for celebrities. Now they’ve become a treatment for people of all walks of life, coming from a variety of ages.
A hair transplant is a surgical procedure that relocates healthy hair follicles from areas of robust growth to those affected by hair loss. Its goal is to integrate with your natural, existing hair growth patterns seamlessly.
Hair transplants generally performed in two methods — the Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) and the Follicular Unit Transplant (FUT). The FUE involves removing smaller samples of hair across your head in circular patterns for a more minimally invasive approach. On the other hand, the FUT involves taking a larger, strip-based sample from the back of your head to yield a higher graft count.
At its core, a hair transplant is a long-term investment in natural regrowth, planned around how your hair will age over time. It isn’t a dramatic overnight makeover or a way to freeze hair loss without patience or maintenance.
If you like what you hear, you’re probably wondering if you’re a good candidate for a hair transplant. It’s important to note that while hair transplants provide great results, it takes time to see them. At around six months, 50-60% of hair regrowth with have grown with full results around a year.
You may be a good candidate for hair restoration if you(r):
Ultimately, the right candidate isn’t defined by age or hairline, but by timing, biology, and expectations. A thoughtful consultation can help clarify whether a hair transplant is the right next step or whether patience is the better move for now.
You might know how a hair transplant is physical, but did you know it’s also emotional? Like any surgery, a hair transplant can surface feelings of worry and fear.
Many patients often face decision anxiety — uncomfortable feelings about undergoing surgery or making the wrong choice that lead to hesitation, cancellation, or delaying the appointment. We understand this concern and find many of our patients feel more at ease after meeting Aaron Chung, DO, and our expert team to fully understand what to expect and to answer any additional questions.
Another common concern with elective surgery is fear of judgment from others. While you can’t control how people perceive your choices, many are surprised to find that friends and family are far more supportive and understanding than expected — especially once they see the confidence that comes with the decision.
We’re here to help you through your surgery every step of the way. Come see for yourself in person — call 415-907-7354 to schedule your consultation or book online.
Disclaimer: Photos used in this article are models and may or may not have had treatment.
