Dr. Carlos Wesley | Forum Posts

Is Propecia (Finasteride) More Effective for Younger Hair Loss Sufferers?

07/27/2021 - 08:35

According to a study of 118 men (range 20 – 61 years old) with androgenic alopecia (AGA) from 2011, patients over 30…

Applying Rogaine (Minoxidil) to Recent Hair Transplant Speeds Hair Growth?

07/27/2021 - 08:35

Many practices like hair transplant patients to use minoxidil around their surgery because it shifts a higher…

Do I Have to Shave My Head for a Hair Transplant?

07/27/2021 - 08:35

In Dr. Wesley’s practice, patients are not required to shave their heads for a traditional follicular unit hair…

Does Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Really Improve Hair Transplant Hair Growth?

07/27/2021 - 08:35

It takes five days for transplanted hair follicles have established their own capillary network. The life of a platelet…

Hair Transplant Surgery Cost: Verifying the Graft Count is Accurate

07/27/2021 - 08:35

As a hair transplant patient, it’s important to know what to look for when viewing your very own follicular unit grafts…

Can I Hide Evidence of My Hair Transplant When Returning to Work?

07/27/2021 - 08:35

Patients are often pleasantly surprised to learn during their initial consultation that our practice does not require…

Dr. Wesley Investigates Trends in Post Hair Transplant Patient Comfort

07/27/2021 - 08:34

While esthetic outcomes in hair restoration surgery (HRS) have improved markedly since the advent of follicular unit…

How To Relieve Pain and Itching after Hair Transplant Surgery

07/27/2021 - 08:35

One simple and effective method for relief of this short-term discomfort after hair restoration surgery is applying a…

Are You a Candidate for Hair Transplant Surgery? Why or Why Not?

07/27/2021 - 08:35

Patients often come into an office wondering whether or not they are “good candidates” for surgical hair restoration.…

Hair Transplants: Is Trichophytic Closure Always the Best Option?

07/27/2021 - 08:35

Patients so often, when electing for follicular unit hair transplantation (FUT) or the classic strip harvest, inquire…

Hair Transplant Surgery: Does Post-Op Appearance Predict Final Hair Growth?

07/27/2021 - 08:35

I didn’t see if you had follicular unit transplantation (FUT) or follicular unit extraction (FUE). This can also…

Is the Use of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and ACell Standard in Hair Transplant Surgery?

07/27/2021 - 08:35

I cannot speak for every hair restoration physician, but it is standard operating procedure in our practice to use a…