AZ HAIR RESTORATION
410 East Williams Street
Apex, NC 27502
919-362-5090
800-762-HAIR (4247)
• FAQ
1) What is alopecia?
Alopecia is the process of hair loss. Hair loss can occur for different reasons, which can be evaluated during your free consultation. The most common form is male/female pattern alopecia which occurs when susceptible follicles are exposed to the naturally occurring hormones (DHT) that result in atrophy of the follicles that proceeds to permanent hair loss. It is important to realize that the hair on the sides and back of the scalp of even severe cases of alopecia are immune to this process. This is precisely the area that is harvested during hair transplantation.
2) What is hair transplantation?
Even significantly balding men and women will have relatively thick hair on the sides and back of the scalp. This is because the follicles in this region are genetically programmed to resist the usual cause of hair loss. Hair transplantation is a process in which the hair follicles and its surrounding tissue, a graft, is surgically removed from the back or sides of the scalp and transplanted where it is needed. The transplanted follicles usually survive for life and therefore the process is permanent. The transplanted tissue, or graft is your living tissue that continues to grow hair for life, requiring regular haircuts and will also gray naturally. It is your living and growing hair, surgically moved. At AZ Hair Restoration, we transplant ultra fine follicular unit grafts that produce a natural appearance that is virtually undetectable.
3) What can be done if airline transportation is required?
If you live at a distance that requires airline transportation and hotel, we will make every attempt to create an experience that is worry-free by scheduling all necessary arrangements for you at no additional cost.
4) What is the cost of hair transplantation?
The total surface area and severity of alopecia is different from person to person. During your free consultation, Dr. Zacco will openly and honestly outline the cost and individualized plan for you. There will be no hidden costs. Financing is available for those who qualify.
5) How successful is hair transplantation?
Very successful. The vast majority of transplanted grafts survive (approximately 95%) and AZ Hair Restoration is known for producing a naturally appearing transplantation that is virtually undetectable. If requested, we have patients available from all walks of life that have graciously made themselves available to talk or meet with you.
6) Can anything be done about large noticeable plugs I have as a result of a hair transplant at another facility?
Yes. In the hairline, one hair follicular units can be performed between and in front of pre-existing large plugs providing the patient with a more natural appearing hairline. Behind the hairline two to six hair follicular units can be placed between the pre-existing large plugs to produce a more diffuse density. If needed, we can also perform follicular unit extraction and remove part of the pre-existing large plug and transplant it again at a location where desired.
7) Can anything be done about the scar in my mustache from a cleft palate surgery?
Scars in hair bearing areas can be camouflaged by transplanting your own living and growing hair directly into the scar. This is useful with scars of the scalp, mustache (scar from surgery to repair cleft palate), beard, eyebrow and pubic region (caused from burns or surgery).
8) Will I have much pain?
As with any procedure, there is some degree of discomfort. We make every effort to minimize the level of discomfort. We utilize nitrous oxide (“laughing gas”), oral, topical, and injection analgesics where needed (after the nitrous oxide has been started). Almost all patients inform us afterwards that the procedure was much less uncomfortable than they had anticipated. Some have reported that there was almost no discomfort during the procedure and no pain medication was needed after the procedure. Our injection techniques produce minimal if any discomfort. After the procedure there will be only minimal discomfort.
9) How do I go about scheduling a hair transplantation?
Take the first step today by calling (919) 362-5090 or (800) 762-HAIR (4247).
