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Andrea Bikini Line Hair Remover Home Hair Styling Hair Removal Hair Fashion Hair Loss Hair Care Skin Care Hand & Foot Spa & Body Makeup Appliances Bikini Hair Removal Body Hair Removal Eyebrows Facial Hair Removal Ingrown Hair Permanent Remover Legs, Arms Underarms Upper Lip, Chin, Cheek Beard, Nose, Ears Hair Removal for Men Epilators Electrolysis Waxing Sugaring Depilatory Bleaching Groomers Hair Growth Inhibitor Tweezers Shears, Scissors Makeup Mirror Shavers, Razors Shaving Cream After Shave Accessories Makeup Skin Care Spa & Body Care Andrea Bikini Line Hair Remover Item Type: Hair Removal, more like this Package: one pack Weight: 0.20 lbs Avg. Rating: 1 reviews Item No. R8434 Price: $6.95 Availability: discontinued Write a review for Andrea Bikini Line Hair Remover Andrea Extra Strength Hair Remover for the body Surgi-Cream Bikini & Leg Hair Remover Andre Extra Strength Hair Remover for Men Creams away unwanted hair in 5 to 8 minutes. Creams away unwanted hair in 5 to 8 minutes. New Andrea Bikini Line Hair Removerhas been pre-tested under medical supervision and found safe and effective whenused according to directions on normal skin. Skin Soothing Creme soothes theskin and helps to restore its normal chemical balance. The package includes Cream Depilatory 2 oz (56 grams) and Soothing Creme 1/2 oz (14 grams). Directions: Read all instructions before starting. Test first: Apply just a dab to small spot on leg. Do not rub in. Leave onfor 8 minutes. Wash off and wait 24 hours. If redness or eruption appears, donot use this product. If skin area is normal, proceed. Bikini Line: Dampen skin. Apply Bikini Line Hair Remover with fingertipsmaking sure to thickly cover hair at skin level. Do not rub in. Allow to remainon area from 5 to 8 minutes but not more than 8 minutes. Wipe off with dampcotton or tissue. If hair has not been completely removed, repeat treatment 48hours later. Always replace cap quickly to avoid drying out. Ingredients: Cream Depilatory: Water, Mineral Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Ceteth-20, Sodium Silicate, CalciumHydroxide, Sodium Thioglycolate, Alow Vera Gel, Bisabolol, Sodium LaurylSulfate, Fragrance. Skin Soothing Creme: Deionized Water, Polawax, Carnation Oil, Hydro 92, Glycerine, Ritachol, GermabenII, Sorbic Acid, Fragrance, Cocoa Butter, Triethanolamine, Carbopol 941,FD&C Yellow #6, FD&C #5. Warnings & Precautions: If area has been recently shaved, tweezed or waxed, wait until skin is healedbefore applying Bikini Line Hair Remover. Do not use on inflamed, chapped, orsunburned skin. Do not use on eyebrows, near eyes or on mucous membranes. IfBikini Line Hair Remover touches eye, wash with lukewarm water in eye cup andrinse with boric acid solution. Product Reviews and Rating: Andrea Bikini Line Hair Remover is rated (5.00 out of 5 ) based on 1 reviews by users, click here to read consumer reviews or write your own review. Tell a friend Write a review Question? we can help live chat 888-919-4247 Folica, Inc. 8 Corporate Drive, Cranbury, NJ 08512 Folica Beauty Supply Store Online. Consumer Beauty Products Division

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Green Tea to Treat Hair Loss - Hair Loss Information by Dr. William Rassman Search 736 hair loss blog entries: Hair Loss Information - New Hair Institute founder Dr. William Rassman answers your hair loss / hair restoration questions. BaldingBlog.com Green Tea to Treat Hair Loss December 8 2005, 12:39 pm PT | Posted in: Hair Products Hi, I am currently 24, I have been orphaned since 4 years old. so I have no idea if this problem of mine is linked to genetics. At about 16 years old I notice my hairline receeding, I was kind of ignorent then. About a year ago someone mentioned the (dreaded fact) since then I’ve been looking for alternatives to Medical drugs. I came across an article written about the 5-alpha Reductase inhibitors found in EGCG (green-tea)I was wondering if you know if and when there might be conclusive evidence with American Science, I do hope I don’t come off sounding like a (Jack-ass), but it really scares me to think that especially in (starting my own family )is lost due to the American Standard. Oh yeah on the Norwood Diagram, I am currently Type II. What should scare you more is letting the hair be lost while you, as an amateur, try to do what hair professionals do every day. You need a diagnosis (even more important for you, because your genetic family line is unknown) and you need your scalp mapped out for miniaturization to find out if you are balding from genetic causes. As far as green tea is concerned, I frankly do not know. If it really worked, more and more people would be using it and telling me about it. Just something to think about. I am curious, does one drink it or pour it on their head? Ha! -- Ask a question | Related entries | Permanent link | Email this Related Entries Removing Scalp Tattoo Ordering Propecia Spironolactones and Hair Loss in Women Herbal Combination for Hair Loss Why I Am A Hair Restoration Surgeon Add a Comment Name Email (will not be published) Website XHTML: You can use these tags: <a href="" title=""> <abbr title=""> <acronym title=""> <b> <blockquote cite=""> <code> <em> <i> <strike> <strong> -- If you have a question for Dr. Rassman, please use the Contact page. Please keep your comments relevant to the above blog entry! Inappropriate or purely promotional comments may be removed. Comment moderation is enabled and may delay your comment from being visible. Contact: Have hair loss questions or comments? Contact me. If you would like a free consultation to discuss your hair restoration options, please call 1-800-NEW-HAIR. Archived Entry: Post Date: Dec 8, 2005 at 12:39 pm PT Category: Hair Products leave a response , or trackback from your own site.-- Last 15 Posts: Scalp Aches After Laser Therapy Testosterone Replacement Therapy and Hair Loss Minoxidil Sexual Side Effects? See Through Hair and 'Towheads' Alopecia and Pregnancy Hair Loss After Chemically Straightening Hair Repairing a Flap Going Gray and Losing Hair at 14 Hair Miniaturized on One Side -- Should I Get a Transplant? Hair Getting Thinner with Rogaine Use Did My Pain Pills Cause My Hair Loss? Risks and Pain in Transplanting a 50 Year Old Will I Go Bald if Dad is Bald? Happy Holidays! Hair Restoration Societies and Accreditations Sites: New Hair Institute The Bald Man ©2005 William Rassman, M.D. All rights reserved. | Contact | RSS feed | Hair loss | Powered by WordPress BaldingBlog.com / December 8 2005 / © William Rassman, M.D. All rights reserved. http://www.baldingblog.com/2005/12/08/green-tea-to-treat-hair-loss/

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Medium Length Hairstyle Directory | Article Index | Resources Articles Main Page Related Articles Related Blogs Vendors Hairstyle A new hairstyle can go a long way in enhancing the best features of a person. Most women choose either the latest hairstyle or a celebrity hairstyle . Jennifer Aniston's layered hairstyle is a rage with teen hairstyle fashion trends. So is Meg Ryan's short hairstyle . Many women sport a short hairstyle or medium length hairstyle . Some go in for an easy hair cut style that is non-fussy and can be an ideal summer hairstyle . Teenage hairstyle fashions could range from a curly hairstyle to a punk hairstyle. You could go through a hairstyle gallery before choosing either a short hairstyle or medium length hairstyle . Choose a hairstyle picture from a hairstyle gallery and then consult your stylist. A new haircut done in a style that flatters you can then be suitably styled as a formal hairstyle or wedding hairstyle . A curly hairstyle would spell disaster in hot and humid weather. Using the right hair cut style products will allow your new hairstyle to look gorgeous. A soft perm will give volume and bounce to the latest hairstyle, either as a curly hairstyle or a medium length hairstyle. The shape of your face is a deciding factor in choosing a hair cut style. A soft-layered hairstyle will suit a long face beautifully. A medium length hairstyle with bangs on the forehead will go well with a round face. A man hairstyle can be decided taking into account the bone structure and body type. A man hairstyle can be selected from a celebrity hairstyle gallery picture. Black hairstyle/ African American hairstyle/Asian hairstyle African American hairstyle varies from the hair cut style done on Asian hairstyle. One always associates African American hairstyle or black hairstyle with lots of braids decorated with colorful beads. Asian hairstyle patterns keep in mind the medium length hairstyle or hairstyle with long hair that they prefer. Wedding hairstyle/ Bridal hairstyle/ Bridesmaid hairstyle The wedding hairstyle is an important part of the complete look of the bride. Consider the bridal hairstyle keeping the bridal party in mind. The bride can consider getting a new hairstyle before the wedding party. A bridal consultant will suggest a suitable wedding hairstyle for the bride as well as the bridesmaid hairstyle. A bridal gown can be complemented with an appropriate bridal hairstyle. The bridesmaid hairstyle can also be planned accordingly. Hairstyle gallery and hairstyle magazine features can provide a bridesmaid hairstyle. Tiaras and jewels go well with an elegant bridal hairstyle. Pins and hairgrips with sparkling gems can do wonders for a wedding hairstyle. Care should be taken to see that the bridal veil complements the wedding hairstyle. Child hairstyle Getting a child a hairstyle is similar to a hair cut style for an adult. Keep in mind the thin and baby soft texture of the kid's hair while selecting a suitable child hairstyle. Let the child hairstyle be simple, as tangles are traumatic for the child. Whether it is a short hairstyle or medium length hairstyle, keep it an easy hairstyle. Go for a curly hairstyle or short hairstyle depending on the child hair cut style. Hairstyle for long hair When choosing a hairstyle for long hair that is straight and manageable, you can experiment with braids, knots and elaborate styles for a more formal hairstyle. Let the stylist guide you for an appropriate hairstyle for long hair, depending on whether it is a prom hairstyle for a formal hairstyle. Summer hairstyle A summer hairstyle should ideally be an easy hairstyle. Go in for a new hairstyle to usher in the summer months. A short hairstyle along with a subtle hairstyle color can give you a summer hairstyle that really does wonders for you. Medium length hairstyle A layered hairstyle goes very well as a medium length hairstyle. Medium length hairstyle can be an easy hairstyle or the latest hairstyle on the fashion scene. A medium length hairstyle can be suitably combed and dressed for a prom hairstyle or formal hairstyle. Hairstyle color You can enhance a new hairstyle with color. Discuss the right hairstyle color with your hairstylist. Using highlights, you can play up the latest hairstyle to suit your face and personality. Hairstyle color should complement your skin tone and eyes. Choosing the right hairstyle color for a layered hairstyle will give it the sun-kissed look and bring a depth to the hair cut style. Always choose a hair cut style that suits your personality, be it curly hairstyle, medium length hairstyle or short hairstyle. A black hairstyle or Asian hairstyle needs special attention. 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Laser Hair Removal by Medical Experts -- -- Home Services Laser Hair Removal Bikini Line Facial Hair Body Hair Leg Hair Arm Hair Eyebrow Shaping Laser Hair Removal: Quick Links: View A Demo of How Laser Hair Removal Works Laser Hair Removal Testimonials Before and After Pictures Laser Hair Removal Read News Articles About Ideal Image Laser Hair Removal Centers Setup Consult For Laser Hair Removal Services Virtually everyone, at one point in their lives has suffered from unwanted hair. Whether you have hair on your legs, face, back, bikini line, or anywhere else on your body chances are, youve tweezed, plucked, shaved, waxed or even tried electrolysis. Laser hair removal is making electrolysis obsolete by offering a faster, less painful solution to unwanted hair. Our treatment team consists of medical experts in laser hair removal. Emphasis on a comfortable environment and caring bedside manner puts patients at ease and inspires confidence. With multiple FDA approved lasers at each location, our hair removal procedures are tailored to the customer's individual skin and hair types. As the pioneers in laser treatment, including laser hair removal, Ideal Image offers patients the most effective solution for permanent hair removal from the face and body. How Laser Hair Removal Works Laser treatment targets the dark color of the melanin pigment in the hair follicle. Thus, the root of the hair is compromised with little effect on the skin and surrounding tissue. Since melanin is only produced during the growth phase, the laser light must target the hair follicle during the appropriate portion of cycle. Even in one given body part, not all follicles are in the growth phase of the cycle at the same time. Thus, these treatments need to be repeated at strategically spaced intervals over the course of the hair cycles. This assures us of subsequent hair growth prevention and that the hair follicles are disabled. The laser hair removal procedures at Ideal Image not only remove hair above the skin, but additionally makes sure you no longer see the dark hairs beneath the skin's surface, sometimes known as the five o' clock shadow. » Laser hair removal facts! Due to the advanced laser technology at Ideal Image, we do not have to see hair to remove it. Therefore, you will not have to grow your hair out prior to laser hair removal procedures. Laser Hair Removal Facts | Financing Information | Written Guarantee Patient Information Form -- Home :: Services :: About Us :: Locations :: -- Free Consultation :: -- Ask Us A Question :: FAQ :: Site Map Laser Hair Removal :: Bikini Line :: Facial Hair :: Body Hair :: Leg Hair :: Arm Hair :: Eyebrow Shaping For more information, please find your Nearest Location . Find contact information for the corporate office here . ©2001-2005 Ideal Image, Inc. All rights reserved. Terms of Use . Privacy Statement .

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Hair Replacement About ASPS | Contact Us Home : Learn About Procedures : Procedures Print This Page Cosmetic Procedures: Botox® Breast Augmentation Breast Lift Browlift Camouflage Cosmetics Chemical Peel Chin Surgery Computer Imaging Cosmetic Surgery at a Glance Dermabrasion Ear Surgery Endoscopic Plastic Surgery Eyelids Face Lift Facial Implants Indications for Men Injectable Fillers Laser Skin Resurfacing Lipoplasty or Liposuction Microdermabrasion Nose Surgery Permanent Eyeliner Skin Management Spider Veins Tumescent Technique Tummy Tuck Upper Arm Lift If you're considering hair replacement... Hair loss is primarily caused by a combination of aging, a change in hormones, and a family history of baldness. As a rule, the earlier hair loss begins, the more severe the baldness will become. Hair loss can also be caused by burns or trauma, in which case hair replacement surgery is considered a reconstructive treatment, and may be covered by health insurance. If you and your doctor have determined that hair transplants are the best option for you, you can feel comfortable knowing that board-certified plastic surgeons have been successfully performing this type of procedure for more than thirty years. If you're considering hair replacement surgery, this brochure will give you a basic understanding of the variety of procedures involved. It can't answer all of your questions, since a lot depends on your individual circumstances. Ask your surgeon if there is anything you don't understand about the procedure you plan to have. THE TRUTH ABOUT HAIR LOSS Baldness is often blamed on poor circulation to the scalp, vitamin deficiencies, dandruff, and even excessive hat-wearing. All of these theories have been disproved. It's also untrue that hair loss can be determined by looking at your maternal grandfather, or that 40-year-old men who haven't lost their hair will never lose it. THE BEST CANDIDATES FOR HAIR REPLACEMENT Hair replacement surgery can enhance your appearance and your self-confidence, but the results won't necessarily match your ideal. Before you decide to have surgery, think carefully about your expectations and discuss them with your surgeon. It's important to understand that all hair replacement techniques use your existing hair. The goal of surgery is to find the most efficient uses for existing hair. Hair replacement candidates must have healthy hair growth at the back and sides of the head to serve as donor areas. Donor areas are the places on the head from which grafts and flaps are taken. Other factors, such as hair color, texture and waviness or curliness may also affect the cosmetic result. There are a number of techniques used in hair replacement surgery. Sometimes, two or more techniques are used to achieve the best results. Transplant techniques, such as punch grafts, mini-grafts, micro-grafts, slit grafts, and strip grafts are generally performed on patients who desire a more modest change in hair fullness. Flaps, tissue-expansion and scalp-reduction are procedures that are usually more appropriate for patients who desire a more dramatic change. Remember, there are limits to what can be accomplished. An individual with very little hair might not be advised to undergo hair replacement surgery. HAIR LOSS IN WOMEN Some doctors estimate that one in five women will experience some degree of hair loss usually caused by aging, illness, or hormonal changes after menopause. Women tend to experience a subtle thinning all over the scalp rather than losing hair in patches as is common in men. To correct the problem, some women choose to wear a wig or hair extensions. Others have had some success using a topical prescriptive drug. The effectiveness of such drugs varies in some patients and simply prevents further hair loss without stimulating any appreciable new growth. Hair replacement surgery may be the answer for those who feel uncomfortable with either of these options. Because mini-grafts are usually the surgical treatment of choice for filling-in thinning areas, good candidates for this procedure should have dense hair growth at the back of the head. Mini-grafts are harvested from this dense area and replanted in thinning areas to create a fuller look. Occasionally flap and tissue expansion procedures may be used if the individual is judged to be a good candidate. If you're considering a hair replacement procedure, it's important to understand that you will never have the coverage you had prior to your hair loss, but surgery may camouflage the thin areas and give you more fullness. ALL SURGERY CARRIES SOME UNCERTAINTY AND RISK Hair replacement surgery is normally safe when performed by a qualified, experienced physician. Still, individuals vary greatly in their physical reactions and healing abilities, and the outcome is never completely predictable. As in any surgical procedure, infection may occur. Excessive bleeding and/or wide scars, sometimes called "stretch-back" scars caused by tension may result from some scalp-reduction procedures. In transplant procedures, there is a risk that some of the grafts won't "take." Although it is normal for the hair contained within the plugs to fall out before establishing regrowth in its new location, sometimes the skin plug dies and surgery must be repeated. At times, patients with plug grafts will notice small bumps on the scalp that form at the transplant sites. These areas can usually be camouflaged with surrounding hair. When hair loss progresses after surgery, an unnatural, "patchy" look may result-especially if the newly-placed hair lies next to patches of hair that continue to thin out. If this happens, additional surgery may be required. PLANNING YOUR SURGERY Hair replacement surgery is an individualized treatment. To make sure that every surgical option is available to you, find a doctor who has experience performing all types of replacement techniques-flaps and tissue expansion as well as transplants. Look elsewhere if your doctor tells you that he or she has perfected one technique that can "do it all." In your initial consultation, your surgeon will evaluate your hair growth and loss, review your family history of hair loss, and find out if you've had any previous hair replacement surgery. Your surgeon will also ask you about your lifestyle and discuss your expectations and goals for surgery. Medical conditions that could cause problems during or after surgery, such as uncontrolled high blood pressure, blood-clotting problems, or the tendency to form excessive scars, should also be checked by your doctor. Be sure to tell your surgeon if you smoke or are taking any drugs or medications, especially aspirin or other drugs that affect clotting. If you decide to have hair replacement surgery, your surgeon will explain anesthesia, the type of facility where the surgery will be performed, and the risks and cost involved. Don't hesitate to ask your doctor any questions. Make sure you understand your surgeon's plan-which procedures will be used and how long each will take. Ask your doctor to give you an idea of what you will look like after the procedure or, in the case of grafts, after each stage of treatment. PREPARING FOR YOUR SURGERY Your surgeon will give you specific instructions on how to prepare for surgery, including guidelines on eating and drinking, smoking, and taking and avoiding certain vitamins and medications. Carefully following these instructions will help your surgery go more smoothly. If you smoke, it's especially important to stop at least a week or two before surgery; smoking inhibits blood flow to the skin, and can interfere with healing. You should arrange for someone to drive you home after your surgery. Plan to take it easy for a day or two after the procedure and arrange for assistance if you think you'll need it. WHERE YOUR SURGERY WILL BE PERFORMED Hair replacement surgery is usually performed in a physician's office-based facility or in an outpatient surgery center. Rarely does it require a hospital stay. TYPES OF ANESTHESIA Hair replacement surgery, no matter what technique is used, is usually performed using a local anesthesia along with sedation to make you relaxed and comfortable. Your scalp will be insensitive to pain, but you may be aware of some tugging or pressure. General anesthesia may be used for more complex cases involving tissue expansion or flaps. If general anesthesia is used, you'll sleep through the procedure. THE SURGERY Hair transplantation involves removing small pieces of hair-bearing scalp grafts from a donor site and relocating them to a bald or thinning area. Grafts differ by size and shape. Round-shaped punch grafts usually contain about 10-15 hairs. The much smaller mini-graft contains about two to four hairs; and the micro-graft, one to two hairs. Slit grafts, which are inserted into slits created in the scalp, contain about four to10 hairs each; strip grafts are long and thin and contain 30-40 hairs. Generally, several surgical sessions may be needed to achieve satisfactory fullness-and a healing interval of several months is usually recommended between each session. It may take up to two years before you see the final result with a full transplant series. The amount of coverage you'll need is partly dependent upon the color and texture of your hair. Coarse, gray or light-colored hair affords better coverage than fine, dark-colored hair. The number of large plugs transplanted in the first session varies with each individual, but the average is about 50. For mini-grafts or micro-grafts, the number can be up to 700 per session. Just before surgery, the "donor area" will be trimmed short so that the grafts can be easily accessed and removed. For punch grafts, your doctor may use a special tube-like instrument made of sharp carbon steel that punches the round graft out of the donor site so it can be replaced in the area to be covered-generally the frontal hairline. For other types of grafts, your doctor will use a scalpel to remove small sections of hair-bearing scalp, which will be divided into tiny sections and transplanted into tiny holes or slits within the scalp. When grafts are taken, your doctor may periodically inject small amounts of saline solution into the scalp to maintain proper skin strength. The donor site holes may be closed with stitches-for punch grafts, a single stitch may close each punch site; for other types of grafts, a small, straight-line scar will result. The stitches are usually concealed with the surrounding hair. To maintain healthy circulation in the scalp, the grafts are placed about one-eighth of an inch apart. In later sessions, the spaces between the plugs will be filled in with additional grafts. Your doctor will take great care in removing and placement of grafts to ensure that the transplanted hair will grow in a natural direction and that hair growth at the donor site is not adversely affected. After the grafting session is complete, the scalp will be cleansed and covered with gauze. You may have to wear a pressure bandage for a day or two. Some doctors allow their patients to recover bandage-free. Plastic surgeons are the leaders in tissue expansion, a procedure commonly used in reconstructive surgery to repair burn wounds and injuries with significant skin loss. Its application in hair replacement surgery has yielded dramatic results-significant coverage in a relatively short amount of time. In this technique, a balloon-like device called a tissue expander is inserted beneath hair-bearing scalp that lies next to a bald area. The device is gradually inflated with salt water over a period of weeks, causing the skin to expand and grow new skin cells. This causes a bulge beneath the hair-bearing scalp, especially after several weeks. When the skin beneath the hair has stretched enough-usually about two months after the first operation-another procedure is performed to bring the expanded skin over to cover the adjacent bald area. For more information about tissue expansion, ask your plastic surgeon for the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Inc. brochure entitled, Tissue Expansion: Creating New Skin from Old. Flap surgery: Flap surgery on the scalp has been performed successfully for more than 20 years. This procedure is capable of quickly covering large areas of baldness and is customized for each individual patient. The size of the flap and its placement are largely dependent upon the patient's goals and needs. One flap can do the work of 350 or more punch grafts. A section of bald scalp is cut out and a flap of hair-bearing skin is lifted off the surface while still attached at one end. The hair-bearing flap is brought into its new position and sewn into place, while remaining "tethered" to its original blood supply. As you heal, you'll notice that the scar is camouflaged-or at least obscured-by relocated hair, which grows to the very edge of the incision. In recent years, plastic surgeons have made significant advances in flap techniques, combining flap surgery and scalp reduction for better coverage of the crown; or with tissue expansion, to provide better frontal coverage and a more natural hairline. Scalp reduction: This technique is sometimes referred to as advancement flap surgery because sections of hair-bearing scalp are pulled forward or "advanced" to fill in a bald crown. Scalp reduction is for coverage of bald areas at the top and back of the head. It's not beneficial for coverage of the frontal hairline. After the scalp is injected with a local anesthetic, a segment of bald scalp is removed. The pattern of the section of removed scalp varies widely, depending on the patient's goals. If a large amount of coverage is needed, doctors commonly remove a segment of scalp in an inverted Y-shape. Excisions may also be shaped like a U, a pointed oval, or some other figure. The skin surrounding the cut-out area is loosened and pulled, so that the sections of hair-bearing scalp can be brought together and closed with stitches. It's likely that you'll feel a strong tugging at this point, and occasional pain. AFTER YOUR SURGERY How you feel after surgery depends on the extent and complexity of the procedure. Any aching, excessive tightness, or throbbing can be controlled with pain medication prescribed by your physician. If bandages are used, they will usually be removed one day later. You may gently wash your hair within two days following surgery. Any stitches will be removed in a week to 10 days. Be sure to discuss the possibility of swelling, bruising, and drainage with your surgeon. Because strenuous activity increases blood flow to the scalp and may cause your transplants or incisions to bleed, you may be instructed to avoid vigorous exercise and contact sports for at least three weeks. Some doctors also advise that sexual activity be avoided for at least 10 days after surgery. To make sure that your incisions are healing properly, your doctor will probably want to see you several times during the first month after surgery. It's important that you carefully follow any advice you receive at these follow-up visits. GETTING BACK TO NORMAL How soon you resume your normal routine depends on the length, complexity and type of surgery you've had. You may feel well enough to go back to work and resume normal, light activity after several days. Many patients who have had transplants (plugs or other grafts) are dismayed to find that their "new" hair falls out within six weeks after surgery. Remember, this condition is normal and almost always temporary. After hair falls out, it will take another five to six weeks before hair growth resumes. You can expect about a half-inch of growth per month. FOLLOW-UP PROCEDURES You may need a surgical "touch-up" procedure to create more natural-looking results after your incisions have healed. Sometimes, this involves blending, a filling-in of the hairline using a combination of mini-grafts, micro-grafts, or slit grafts. Or, if you've had a flap procedure, a small bump called a "dog ear" may remain visible on the scalp. Your doctor can surgically remove this after complete healing has occurred. In general, it's best to anticipate that you will need a touch-up procedure. Your surgeon can usually predict how extensive your follow-up surgery is likely to be. To find a plastic surgeon who performs this procedure, visit the online referral service of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). ASPS, founded in 1931, is the largest plastic surgery organization in the world and the foremost authority on cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. All ASPS physician members are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Index The truth about hair loss The best candidates for hair replacement Hair loss in women All surgery carries some risk Planning your surgery Preparing for your surgery Where your surgery will be performed Types of anesthesia The surgery After your surgery Getting back to normal Follow-up procedures Hair replacement candidates should have some noticeable hair loss with healthy hair growth at the back and sides of the head to serve as doner areas. A tube-like instrument punches round gafts from the donor site to be placed in the area where hair replacement is desired. A tissue expander causes the skin of hair-bearing scalp to gradually expand. When the skin beneath the hair has stretched enough, it is surgically placed over the bald area. During flap surgery, a section of bald scalp is cut out and a flap of hair-bearing skin is sewn into its place. The patterns used in scalp reduction vary widely, yet all meet the goal of bringing hair and scalp together to cover bald areas. The results of hair replacement surgery can enhance your appearance and self-confidence. Contact Us | Privacy | Disclaimer Surgeon Referral Service 1.888.4 PLASTIC All Materials 2005 ASPS/PSEF