Toronto Hair Transplant Surgeons
THTS Team Question: “For a male in their late twenties, what is the lowest donor density recomended for a successful transplant?” Answer: “There is no simple answer to this question on donor density. Before advising the patient I would need to make sure that the person does not have Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia, which would reflect a depleted … Read more
Question: “I’m a female and had about 30 x-rays this year… A few months later, I started to lose a lot of hair, with general thinning and patchy hair loss. My doctor doesn’t believe that the X-rays were the cause. A blood test didn’t show any reasons for hair loss, and it’s not a genetic … Read more
Question: “I am aware that supplements such as saw palmetto do not compare in strength and effectiveness to finasteride. But what if you had a daily routine with strict guidelines rather than taking propecia daily? The routine could look like this: keep cholesterol intake low to possibly decrease your testosterone levels 1-3 cups of green … Read more
Question: “I’ve noticed that most men who have had hair transplants keep there hair cut real short. If I get a transplant, will I be able to grow out my hair? Say about 12 inches long?” Answer: “Yes it is possible to grow your hair out. To any length.”
Question: “At what point in a man’s life would you consider the effects of male pattern baldness to be in remission? I realize that we lose hair every day, but from what I’m inferring from reading the commentary on your site is that you don’t recommend transplants to males younger than 25 because they may … Read more
Question: “I am 30 years old. I have lost some of my hair from my forehead. I saw the FUE technique that would take hair from the back of my head and put it on my forehead. I want more information and the total cost for this hair transplant technique. Answer: “It is difficult to … Read more
Question: “For out-of-town patients who come to your office for a procedure, what is the post-op routine? Where do they go to have the stitches removed? Also, does the patient need to be on medication (Propecia and Rogaine) for life after the procedure? Are there other medications required? Thanks” Answer: “Out of town patients can … Read more
Question: I have a balding condition on my temples. It’s inherited since my mum and two of her three her sisters have it. I am 34 years old and black. I am very self conscious of it so I wear head scarves many times, Is there a way that this can be reversed or is … Read more
Question: I think I have a really low density in my donor site, perhaps too low. What is the lowest donor density a person, who is in their late twenties, have in order to have a successful transplant? Answer: I would need to make sure that the person should not have Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia, which would reflect … Read more
Hairline Lowering Surgery Toronto: My Experience as a Female Question: I’m a 16 year old female. I was born with a high hairline. I’ve saved about $5,000 to get the procedure to lower my hairline and was wondering about how much would it be to take off half an inch to an inch. I also have a widows peak … Read more
Question: Can you recommend a blood pressure medication that will not cause my hair to fall out? I have been using lisinopril for 6 months and am afraid that my hair is falling out because of it. I was taking metformin, but stopped because I heard it can also cause hair loss. Is this true? … Read more
Question: I am a 25-year-old male, and I think I am a Norwood III Vertex. Most of the balding is at the crown, but now the front is getting thin as well. My father is completely bald, Norwood 6, I guess. I am afraid of ending up with the same head as my Dad. I … Read more