This hair loss sufferer came to our hair restoration forum seeking hair loss help and posted the below hair loss question.  Many of our hair restoration forum members gave this seeking hair transplant patient some excellent information.

How much hair density do I need to achieve a natural looking hair transplant with no signs of hair thinning?

You have been given some excellent information from our hair restoration forum community members.

The illusion of hair density is determined by a number of factors including the number of follicular unit grafts per square centimeter, the number of hairs per follicular unit graft, and hair characteristics (hair shaft thickness, and hair color).

To create an adequate illusion of hair density with hair transplantation, typically 50% of the natural hair density must be achieved between natural hair and transplanted hair - though this will also depend on hair characteristics.

Other key factors in ensuring a natural hair transplant include, the artistic design of the hairline, the strategic placement of the transplanted hair grafts, and the direction and angle of the hair implants.

Bill - aka Falceros
Associate Publisher of the Hair Transplant Network and the Hair Loss Learning Center
View my Hair Loss Weblog

In researching hair loss, I read that it’s possible for MSG, found in some foods, to cause hair loss?  Is there any truth in this?

When balding men and women journey to seek after an effective hair loss treatment, most hair loss sufferers would be eager to try everything they can to help with their hair loss issues. One might try medication, changes to one’s lifestyle, herbal hair loss treatments or anything else that claimed to help treat hair loss. Before any real time hair restoration solutions can be provided, one must first dispel some of the hair loss myths and learn about the actual causes of hair loss.

One such hair loss myth is that taking MSG causes hair loss.  MSG is a flavoring agent used in cooking to make dishes taste better. There is no scientific proof however, that shows MSG and hair loss are connected in any way. Like anything else however, use MSG in moderation as too much of it isn’t good for your overall health.

Learn more about the real cause of hair loss at the Hair Loss Learning Center.

Bill - aka Falceros
Associate Publisher of the Hair Transplant Network and the Hair Loss Learning Center
View my Hair Loss Weblog

I am a 30 year old hair loss sufferer seeking hair loss help.  I’ve been an avid reader on this hair restoration forum community for the past 4 months.  I plan on getting a hair transplant procedure done within 1 to 2 years from now. After spending a lot of time researching different hair transplant doctors and viewing many hair transplant patient results, I have put Dr. Rahal as my number one choice at this point. This is mainly for his ability to create hair density and his creative ability for the hairline.I have created a hair loss weblog with photos and would like some feedback on whether you think the drawn hairline placement is attractive, too aggressive or about right.I also just started taking 1/4 pill of Proscar daily starting 2 months ago.  

Thank you for your inquiry.

Dr. Rahal is an excellent hair restoration physician who has a proven track record of providing state of the art hair transplantation.  This is also why he is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Surgeons who in order to be admitted into and maintain membershp, must meet our hair restoration forum community’s high level of membership standards. 

As it seems like you have discovered, hairlines should be custom taylored creatively and artisticly to each hair transplant patient.

The hairline should be decided on by both the hair transplant patient and the hair transplant surgeon performing hair restoration surgery. Obviously the lower and liberal the hairline placement, the less hair density that can be achieved behind it.  This is due to the fact that the donor hair supply is finite.

However, you appear to be in a good position as you don’t have a lot of baldness behind the hairline and you have just started Proscar (finasteride). You are also not in your early 20s like many seeking hair loss sufferers who want a liberal looking hairline.  The fact that you also are going to wait a year or two before undergoing hair transplant surgery to achieve the maximum benefit from the hair loss drugs and to continue your research is also a good idea.

Personally, I have found that a more staggered hairline is quite flattering and natural looking however, a straighter hairline with a slight “U” shape can certainly look quite nice as well - again, depending on the individual hair transplant patient.  As I’ve stated, a lot of it is personal preference. 

Good luck in your continued research.

Bill - aka Falceros
Associate Publisher of the Hair Transplant Network and the Hair Loss Learning Center
View my Hair Loss Weblog

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