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Southeastern Plastic Surgery Offers Solution to Hair Loss

Whether you are just experiencing signs of baldness or have been bald for sometime, Tallahassee board-certified plastic surgeon Laurence Z. Rosenberg, M.D., has found a solution for hair loss.

Interest in hair replacement typically brought on by aging, change in hormones, illness or a family history of baldness has significantly increased during the past 10 years. Today two out of every three men, and one five women, suffer some degree of hair loss. The main cause of a diminishing hair line for men is heredity. And in women, hormonal changes such as menopause may cause thinning and hair loss. As a rule, the earlier hair loss begins, the more severe the baldness will become.

“Hair transplantation involves removing small pieces of hair-bearing scalp grafts from a donor site and relocating them to a bald or thinning area,” said Dr. Rosenberg. “Modern hair restoration techniques transfer thousands of individual follicular units, with each containing one to four hairs. This results in a natural looking, permanent solution to hair loss.”

Prior to surgery, the “donor area” is trimmed short so the grafts can be easily accessed and removed. Then a scalpel is used to remove small sections of hair-bearing scalp, which will be divided into tiny sections and transplanted into tiny holds of slits within the scalp. The donor site may be closed with stitches resulting in a small, straight-line scar. The stitches are typically concealed with the surrounding hair.

There are a variety of hair replacement techniques that are available, although hair replacement surgery cannot help those who have total baldness. Candidates for hair replacement must have a healthy growth of hair on the sides or back of the head.

Hair loss consultations are available by appointment.

Since its founding, Southeastern Plastic Surgery has been a leading cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery center offering a vast array of services and products. For more information contact us or to schedule a consultation, call 850-219-2000.

Posted in Hair Procedures, Hair Transplants on January 15th, 2010

Restoring Lost Hair with Micro-Transplantation

Hair transplantation is the advanced surgical technique which transfers hair from the permanent hair bearing scalp to areas that are bald.

Modern hair restoration techniques transfer thousands of individual follicular units, each containing one to four hairs. This results in a natural looking, permanent solution to hair loss.

Micro-hair transplantation does not result in an artificial or “plug” like appearance that the older techniques often created.

Up to 3,500 grafts, over 5,000 hairs can be transplanted per session. Most patients only need one or two sessions, depending on the extent of their hair loss.

The procedure is done under local anesthesia with light sedation. Patients can relax, watch a movie or sleep.

There is minimal down-time, and, often no time away from work is required.

before and after

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Posted in Hair Procedures, Hair Transplants on July 15th, 2009

Now is the Time to Find a Permanent Solution to Hair Loss

Both men and women can experience hair loss. Today two out of every three men, and one in five women, suffer some degree of hair loss.

Interest in hair replacement typically brought on by aging, change in hormones, illness or a family history of baldness has significantly increased during the past 10 years. The main cause of a diminishing hairline for men is heredity. In women, hormonal changes such as menopause may cause thinning and hair loss. As a rule, the earlier hair loss begins, the more severe the baldness will become.

Southeastern Plastic Surgery offers a treatment option to hair loss that is unique in the Tallahassee market. Dr. Laurence Rosenberg surgically transplants hair follicles in a simple outpatient appointment.

Donor areas in men, such as an area in the back and the side of the head, allow for Dr. Rosenberg to remove hair from the donor site and transplant them one at a time to balding areas. The fine art of creating a brand new hairline can complement the individual’s facial features and allows for a completed natural look and a restored hairline.

The technique for men and women is virtually the same although the donor areas may be different. Dr. Rosenberg welcomes consultation appointments.

To learn more or to set up a consultation appointment,
call Southeastern Plastic Surgery at 850.219.2000.

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Posted in Hair Procedures, Hair Transplants on May 15th, 2009