Hair Restoration
Hair Transplants
The hairs on the sides and the back of your head are not affected by male pattern baldness (MPB). As a result a hair transplant surgeon can remove donor hair follicles from the sides and back and relocate them on the top of the scalp where hair loss has occurred and the newly transplanted hair will grow exactly as it had from the donor region.
Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE)
FUE has grown in popularity, especially among younger patients with less hair loss and a preference for short hairstyles. FUE is a very exacting procedure that involves the hair surgeon removing each follicular unit of 1-4 hairs with a tiny .7 to 1cm surgical punch, leaving only a tiny white dot that is virtually invisible to normal inspection.
Follicular Unit Transplant - FUT
FUT Hair Transplantation is a very effective method for many patients. It involves removing a narrow strip of hair from the back of the sides, and then the grafts are dissected under a microscope. This is very effective for larger hair transplant sessions.
Hair Transplant Repairs
Many of our patients seek refinement and revision of previous hair transplants. Old plug technique grafts containing 6-15 hairs are unnatural looking. Straight hairlines with atypical roundness are characteristic of these older techniques and lend a very unnatural and obvious result.
Female Hair Transplantation
Female hair loss is more complex than male pattern baldness. Dr. Boden often recommends a blood test and possible review with a dermatologist or other specialist. Medical therapy is always our first option, especially for women. A hair transplant is an option only for women who have a thick enough area of hair in the back and sides of the head to “donate” to a thinning or bald area of their scalp.
Eyebrow Hair Restoration
You often don’t realize the full impact of eyebrows on the total facial presentation until you see a person without them. Eyebrow loss can make an individual feel very self-conscious about his or her appearance, and hair transplantation can often restore eyebrows and, at the same time, self-confidence.
FDA Approved Medications
Medical treatment can delay the rate of hair loss and preserve an acceptable appearance until the physician and patient determines that hair transplantation is the best option. Medical treatment is often continued after hair transplantation to help keep the pre-existing hair.
Specialty Medical Therapy
At the Hair Restoration Center of Connecticut, medical therapy is almost always our first recommendation. In many cases of early hair loss, medical therapy can avoid or at least delay the need for hair transplant surgery. During your consultation, Dr. Boden will often recommend specially compounded combination medications as a first step in restoring your hair.