1. Am I a candidate for a hair transplant?
An MHR consultant can educate you on the causes of hair loss and available treatment for regrowing hair. After your evaluation by an MHR physician, a determination will be made as to whether you are a candidate for a hair transplant procedure. You will be analyzed by your individual hair loss, discuss expectations and outline your different options.

Factors that determine candidacy for the procedure include the number of hair grafts that are necessary to produce the results you desire, availability and density of donor hair, skin color, hair color, hair texture, and the potential future hair loss.

2. What is the cost of a hair transplant?
The hair replacement cost is more affordable today than ever. After a thorough examination of your hair loss and discussion of your expectations, we will be able to provide a realistic estimate of the time and expense necessary to help you achieve your goal.

The fees charged by many hair loss restoration surgeons may cause a great deal of confusion. Some surgeons charge by the graft, others by the session, and still others by the hair. The important consideration for any patient is to receive the natural coverage and density desired within their own budget.

MHR patients report their results are unparalleled and have claimed, "It was the best money I ever spent." A hair transplant is of value only if the patient is completely satisfied. Although expense is an important consideration, it should not be the only consideration.

Unlike other methods of hair loss treatment, the cost of each hair surgery procedure is a one-time expense. We tailor the procedure and payment to each individual's budget and circumstances. MHR accepts most major credit cards and can assist you with financing.

3. What are micro-grafts and hair follicular unit grafts?
A follicular unit is a group of hair as it naturally occurs. Individual follicular units are very small and can cause the regrowing hair to grow in an irregular pattern. With MHR's technique, follicular units are usually preserved in their natural composition. This is very important because it maximizes the supply of donor hair and contributes to the finest, most natural looking hair sergery result.
A micro-graft is a graft with 1, 2 or 3 hairs.
The goal of any hair loss restoration procedure is to maintain virtually undetectable results, provide the patient with a very natural look and optimal density without compromising the donor area. There are multiple techniques can be effective but it is the responsibility of the surgeon to select the best method for obtaining a patient's specific goal.

4. What is it that makes MHR different from other practices?
MHR surgeons continue to pioneer surgical techniques and instruments in hair replacement. Our experienced surgical team achieves aesthetic, natural looking hairlines through customized follicular unit grafting and micro-grafting.

Using a crosshatching technique that was developed by Dr. Leavitt and the MHR surgeons, grafts are artistically placed at varied angles and directions so that the hairline closely resembles naturally growing hair.

Each treatment plan is personalized to meet the individual's needs - there no two hair transplants are alike. Choose a top-notch, caring surgery group that stands behind their work and will be with you every step of the way.

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5. Is hair loss genetic?
Hair loss is genetic. While other factors may make small contributions to hair loss, heredity is the primary cause. Our genes determine whether we are susceptible to the DHT hormone (dihydrotestosterone) that causes hair follicles to shrink, thus producing hair loss.

Contrary to popular belief, baldness is not inherited solely from a person’s maternal family. Either family branch can affect your reaction to DHT hormone. For additional information about the causes of hair loss, visit our hair loss facts page.

6. Have hair transplants been proven to work?
Hair transplants have been successfully performed for over 40 years. Recent advances in the use of follicular unit hair grafts have dramatically improved the results of hair replacement surgery.

Hair that has been transplanted looks as natural as the rest of your hair because it is your naturally growing hair. One of the exciting and unique benefits of hair transplants is that the transplanted hair will grow for the rest of your life.

7. If I am not happy with a hair transplant performed by another doctor, can MHR correct the problem?
Performing an average of 40 to 60 cases of corrective hair replacement surgeries each month, MHR has developed methods by which a poor hair transplant can be modified into a desirable result. Dr. Matt Leavitt has even authored a chapter on corrective surgery in hair transplantation.

8. At what age should I start a hair transplant?
Hair loss is a problem which persists throughout life. MHR encourages that you address the issue early... before it becomes more visible. The earlier start will allow your hair transplant surgeon to camouflage the work while the transplanted hair grows in gradually and unnoticed.

There are no age limits (our patients range from 21-80 years old). You don't have to wait until you stop losing hair to start. There is no age where hair loss just stops.

MHR doctors take into account your future hair loss, and their surgical plan makes sure you will look natural along the way. If you have been waiting for hair sergery techniques to be perfected, that time has arrived. Once you see the exceptional results our surgeons produce, your only regret will be not to have started sooner. Start counting your new growing hairs instead of those falling out.

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9. How are your hair transplant surgeons different from other doctors?
The surgeons at MHR, many of whom are also hair transplant patients, are personally selected by Dr. Matt Leavitt.

Medical Hair Restoration offers one of the few fellowship programs that are recognized by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery. Our surgeons undergo a rigorous hair transplant training curriculum, but learning does not end at the fellowship.

Through continuous research efforts, MHR surgeons have pioneered new techniques in hair transplant surgery and actively led the education of other surgeons in the field.

MHR also has more surgeons who are Diplomats of American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery than any other hair restoration practice. This distinction is granted only to physicians that have passed the rigorous examination process of the ABHRS.

10. Would removing hair from the donor area on the back of my head leave a large gap?
The scalp is extremely elastic. When the donor strip of hair is removed, the scalp on both sides is just pulled together and sutured. The only evidence of surgery is a thin line hidden under the hair that grows vertically on the back of the head.

11. Since Propecia is now available, does that mean hair transplants are a thing of the past?
While Propecia has been proven to re-grow hair, it will not grow all of your hair back. Their greatest benefit seems to be in slowing down hair loss. Our doctors can consult with you and prescribe Propecia if you desire.