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Factors to Consider Before a Hair Transplant

Kira Taniguchi - noemail@dallashairloss.com — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

Are you finally taking the plunge? Now is as good a time as any to begin your research on hair transplants. With all the information out there, it is easy to get sidetracked. Below you will find the things to consider- or not- when beginning your hair transplant research.

One of the most common questions we get asked is “how much does a hair transplant cost?” While cost might seem like an important factor, it should not be your primary consideration. The reason for this is because a hair transplant will stay with you the rest of your life. You cannot put a price on quality. I can’t think of many other purchases that last a lifetime.

In fact, Dr. Arocha believes the most important factor to consider when beginning your hair transplant research is the results. There is some truth in the adage, “results do not lie.” If a hair transplant surgeon cannot show you past patient results, consider it a red flag.

Dr. Arocha says, “ This is the patient for today but he will live with his result for the rest of his life. We therefore are only as good as our last outcome. By creating great outcomes we are improving the happiness of the world one patient at a time. ”

There are many places to find before and after results. One of the primary places to go is the clinic’s website. All of the clinics should have a “results” or “photos” section on their website. Browse through the albums for consistency. Questions to ask yourself are: “Does this doctor consistently produce phenomenal results?” “Would I be happy with the way my hair turned out if I trusted in this doctor’s hands?”

Another resource to turn to for patient results is the hair loss forums. There are many out there, with many doctors and their representatives posting results. Some of these are The Hair Transplant Network, the American Hair Loss Association and the Bald Truth Talk Forum just to name a few. Your membership in these online communities is free of charge.

Additionally, look at what patients are saying. Sites such as CitySearch and Google reviews are excellent places to see what patients have to say regarding their hair transplant experiences. If a patient cares enough to take the time to write a review, chances are they had a pleasant experience with their doctor. You can find Dr. Arocha's reviews on both CitySearch and Google reviews.

Finally, keep in mind that if a hair transplant surgeon can continuously produce rock star results with raving reviews, chances are good that your result will also be fantastic.

For tips on finding a hair transplant surgeon, click Here.

You can view Dr. Arocha’s patient results Here. View his Dallas results Here. If you have any questions regarding hair loss or hair transplants, please contact kira@arochahairrestoration.com or call 713.526.4247 (HAIR).

24-Feb-12 4:00 PM

State of Hair Restoration Report is Out

Dan Keeney - noemail@dallashairloss.com — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:00:00 GMT

The results of the annual survey of members of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery are out and they shine the light on a profession that is growing is size, scope and expertise.

A total of 176 ISHRS members responded to the ISHRS 2011 Practice Census, resulting in a margin of error for the sample within +/- 6.4 percent at the 95 percent confidence level. The survey was conducted by Relevant Research, Inc., an independent third party that was hired by ISHRS.

We'll just pull out a few of the findings that we think are of particular value for the hair loss community to be aware of.

1. A trend that we have been reporting on for the past year -- the normalization of hair restoration with more openness and acceptance -- appears to be accelerating. Just over half (56.4%) of members said their patients would be ‘more likely’ to discuss their hair restoration as they were in 2008, while more than one-third said they would be ‘just as likely’ to discuss their hair restoration surgery as they were in 2008. Only 7.4% responded that their patients would be ‘less likely’ to discuss their hair restoration procedures as they were in 2008. This is great news for those experiencing hair loss because it indicates that there is no reason to feel ashamed of doing whatever you feel is best to regain your confidence.

2. Members reported that most patients (85.4%) sought treatment due to genetic hair loss, followed by reconstructive needs (7.2%) and post-cosmetic surgery needs (5.0%).

3. As Dr. Arocha predicted in late 2010, members said they expected the next technological leap in hair restoration to involve cloning. The most common predictions for the next technological leap in hair restoration included cloning / stem cells / cell therapy / cell growth / tissue engineering (54.3%), followed by mechanization / FUE / nano surgery / automation (28.6%) and prevention (2.9%). Other responses included ‘improved storage solution’ and ‘pharmaceutical treatment.’

4. Based on the survey findings, the ISHRS estimates that there were a total of 101,252 hair restoration surgical procedures (hair transplants) performed in the United States in 2010. Scalp hair transplants were the most common, of course, with a total of 94,343 procedures performed. The second most common procedure was eyebrow transplant, with 3,931 performed.

5. On average, about half (50%) of members performed 1,000 to 1,999 grafts per session to achieve the desired hair restoration result. The average number of grafts performed per session was 1,842 and the median was 1,800.

6. Relatively smallish sessions like that might be the reason tha the average number of prcedures performed to achieve the desired hair restoration result was 2.1. Arocha Hair Restoration typically tries to perform all the work in a single session, which is more cost-effiient for the patient. The survey fund that the median was 1.0 procedure and more than half (57%) of members reported performing an average of one procedure to achieve the desired hair restoration result.

7. The average age of the youngest hair restoration patient at ISHRS member practices in 2010 was 22 years old, with the majority (89.1%) of youngest patient ages being between 18 to 30 years old. The average age of the oldest hair restoration patient at ISHRS member practices in 2010 was 65 years old, with the majority (89.5%) of oldest patients being between 50 to 80 years old.

8. The majority of first time hair restoration patients were between 30 and 49 years old (83%). On average, first time hair restoration patients were 38 years old.

If you have an interest in what is happening in hair restoration field, you will surely find plenty of interesting and valuable information in the ISHRS 2011 Practice Census.

31-Oct-11 10:00 AM

Some Facts About Seasonal Hair Loss

Dan Keeney - noemail@dallashairloss.com — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 20:30:00 GMT

Have you spotted a few extra hairs on your hairbrush in recent weeks? If so, it is probably part of a natural cycle that has been observed -- seasonal hair loss in men and women. Research suggests that the this process is evolutionary. The body keeps more "resting" hairs on your head during the summer to protect your scalp. These hairs fall away in early autumn in slightly larger amounts than normal.

Seasonal hair loss is natural and reversible.

The normal human hair on the scalp consists of about 100,000 hair follicles. Each healthy hair follicle is capable of hair re-growth innumerable times in its lifetime. According to the study, "Seasonality of Hair Shedding in Healthy Women Complaining of Hair Loss," published in the journal Dermatology by scientists in Sweden, autumn makes adult men and women lose more hair than in the other seasons.

The normal rate of hair shedding is about 50-100 hairs a day. The life cycle of a human hair is between two and six years, with 90 percent of hair in the growth stage while the remaining 10 percent is in the resting stage before it falls out.

The resting stage lasts around two to six months, then after the hair falls out the hair follicle rests for approximately three months before the life cycle starts up again.

But researchers Michael Kunz, Burkhardt Seifert and Ralph M. Trüeb found that some seasonal changes can trigger hair shedding to occur as much as twice as fast as normal. In one study, researchers tracked 800 women over six months and found autumn was the prime time for hair loss.

The team found women had the most "resting" hairs in July, which meant they started falling out around 100 days later in October.

It appears as though the rate of seasonal hair shedding and hair regrowth varies from person to person, but it is important to understand that a fluctuation in hair growth or shedding due to seasonal variations is believed to be a normal process and is a biological trigger to protect you. Scientists hypothesize that the body holds onto hair during the summer as a way of protecting the scalp from hot sun and damaging rays.

As soon as there is a change in the season, the seasonal pattern in hair regrowth or shedding are replaced by more typical patterns. This temporary hair loss not only affects the scalp hair growth but also hair growth on the thighs, arms, and face.

One particularly important implication of these findings has to do with the effectiveness (or apparent lack thereof) of hair loss treatments and research into potential pharmacologic therapies. As the researchers note:

"The existence of seasonal fluctuations in hair growth and shedding complicates the assessment of pharmacological effects. Awareness of these fluctuations is prerequisite to providing the correct cause and prognosis to the patient, ensuring patient compliance with therapy, but it also has potentially serious implications for investigations with new hair-growth-promoting agents: depending on the stage of periodicity in growth and shedding of hair for a particular subject, the heterogeneity of included subjects may be enough to distort the clinical efficacy results and the perceived benefit of an investigational agent. In the active stage of seasonal telogen effluvium, the involved hair follicles would probably fail to respond to the therapeutic agent, which may cause a false-negative result. In the recovery stage, the increased amounts of spontaneously regrowing hair might be interpreted falsely as a positive result."

Both patient and doctor must take the potential of seasonal hair loss into consideration when considering how hair loss treatments are progressing.

So how might you intervene on what appear to be natural cycles? Results of some experiments suggest reducing exposure to daylight may diminish or eliminate seasonal hair shedding.

Researchers have observed that minimal exposure to daylight hours modifies the melatonin secretion rate from the pineal gland, and this in turn affects hormones and their receptors that are present in the skin of the scalp. Since hormone receptors play a role in hair loss, exposure to daylight may have an impact on hair shedding.

Of course, seasonal hair loss is just one cause of hair loss and we recommend arranging a free consultation with Dr. Arocha if you have noticed unusual patterns you would like to address.

18-Oct-11 3:30 PM

The Most Popular Hair Loss Articles from September

Dan Keeney - noemail@dallashairloss.com — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 19:00:00 GMT

For the second straight month, the story, "No Shame in Hair Transplants," was our most frequently read article in September 2011. It examines the trend of men investing in their looks to boost their confidence and increase their employability. Our report about U.K. soccer star Wayne Rooney publicly posting a photo of his newly transplanted scalp climbed to the number two spot last month from number the 10 spot in August.

Several new stories joined the top 10, including "Hair Loss Products that Work," and "Keys to Hair Transplant Success: Do Your Research."

Here's our top 10:

The Rooney story continues to develop week after week. The latest is the buzz about Rooney dying his hair brown, photos of which were promptly posted online once again to keep the rumor mongering to a minimum.

5-Oct-11 2:00 PM

Research: Loss of Spouse Could Worsen Female Hair Loss

Dan Keeney - noemail@dallashairloss.com — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 18:00:00 GMT

We wanted to alert you to a very good article published recently by WebMD about the important subject of hair loss experienced by women and its potential causes. We encourage you to read the article, "Divorce, Heavy Drinking, Smoking Linked to Hair Loss," written by Brenda Goodman.

As Goodman writes, researchers have found that the second strongest predictor of midline (central) hair loss among women (after genetics) is their marital status, with the loss of a spouse (through either divorce or death) raising the risk for thinning hair above that of married or single women.

The study also found that excessive drinking and/or smoking also appear to boost the risk for hair loss among women. Study author Dr. Bahman Guyuron, chairman of the department of plastic surgery at Case Western Reserve School of Medicine, presented the findings from two related studies on Sunday at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons' annual meeting in Denver.

The emerging understanding of female hair loss is something Arocha Hair Restoration has been carefully tracking for many years. In the video below, Dr. Bernardino Arocha of Arocha Hair Restoration discusses female pattern hair loss:

In Dr. Guyuron's first study, the authors focused exclusively on a pool of 84 female identical twins, all of whom completed lifestyle questionnaires, followed by hormone blood level testing and an extensive photo analysis of their hair.

Across the temporal area (near temples) of the head, the team found that the more years a woman had smoked the greater the hair loss. A history of skin conditions also contributed to hair loss in that area, while having just a couple drinks per week actually seemed to reduce the risk.

Hair loss in the coronal area (nearer the top) of the head among women was linked to being diabetic, having some form of skin disease and being a current smoker, while being overweight or obese was associated with lower risk of hair loss.

Guyuron said studies of identical twins can be useful because each twin carries the same genes as the other, ruling out genetic differences as a potential cause for a trait or illness. The findings indicate that female hair loss can also be sparked by excessive sleeping patterns, as well as situations commonly associated with stress such as having multiple children and/or getting married.

Women who drank coffee, used sun protection (such as a hat) and were happily married all faced a lower overall risk for hair loss.

The team's second study similarly looked at hair loss among 66 male identical twins. The results: in addition to smoking and sun exposure, having a history of dandruff also boosted midline hair loss risk, while cumulative sun exposure and a history of cancer elevated risk for both temporal and coronal hair loss.

3-Oct-11 1:00 PM

Myth Buster: No Such Thing As "Scarless" Surgery

Dan Keeney - noemail@dallashairloss.com — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:00:00 GMT

If you have seen the media blitz by certain practices that perform follicular unit extraction (FUE) procedures claiming that they leave less scarring than strip extraction, you are not alone. FUE is a technique used to harvest hair follicles using a small round punch. The wound from the punch is about one millimeter, but it is left to heal without primary closing. This results in thousands of small white scars.

Unfortunately, false claims like these can create confusion among patients and then disappointment when the patient results don't match expectations. Dr. Bernardino Arocha of Arocha Hair Restoration is always worried when patients have unrealistic expectations. When he saw other hair transplant practices making matters worse, he decided to take action.

Dr. Arocha is speaking out in hopes of getting accurate information into the hands of patients. Not only do FUE procedures typically result in widespread scarring throughout the back of a patient’s scalp, the total scarring is many times greater than the scar from a strip procedure performed by a skilled, experienced hair transplant surgeon.

In the video below, Dr. Arocha explains what patients should really expect and compares the scarring from FUE procedures to the scarring from traditional strip extraction.

Concerned about the false claims he was seeing, Dr. Arocha did a comparison between the total scarring of an FUE procedure and the total scarring of a strip extraction.

Dr. Arocha’s calculation assumes a 1 mm diameter punch, which is the most common size used. The radius of that punch is .5 mm.

Pi (π) is important in the calculation, since the scar from the punch is circular. The area of the scar for each FUE punch can be found using the equation π x r².

In this case the radius is .5, so the calculation becomes π x .5²or 3.14 x .25 mm.

As a result, we know the total scar area for each FUE punch totals approximately .785 sq. mm.

To find the total scarred area of an FUE procedure, multiply .785 times the number of punches. For a 3,500 follicle procedure, the total scarred area would be 3,500 x .785.

The total is 2,747.5 sq. mm. or approximately 27.5 sq. cm.

Dr. Arocha compared that to the scar from a strip procedure that yields the same number of follicles. He would usually extract a 20 cm (2,000 mm) strip across the back of the scalp and work to minimize the scarring using a two layer closing. The deep layer minimizes surface tension. The superficial layer gently brings the surface margins together, allowing the healing of the wound with minimal tension. The third step, is the beveling of the lower wound edge, which causes the hair to grow through the scar, making it only faintly visible.

The total scar area can be calculated by multiplying the length of the scar (20 cm) by the width of the scar (.1 cm to .2 cm).

Therefore, the total scar area from the strip method is just two to four sq. cm. compared to the total scar area from the FUE method of 27.5 sq. cm.

28-Sep-11 11:00 AM

Which Articles are Most Popular?

Dan Keeney - noemail@dallashairloss.com — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:00:00 GMT

Sometimes we post a story here on this website that we believe is extremely important and then are surprised that it doesn't attract as many readers as expected. Other times, we post a funny story or something that we found to be slightly interesting and the hair loss community flocks to it. Over time, we've decided that we can't predict how people will respond, so we share what we find interesting and valuable and let the community sort it out.

To give you some insight into what the community was excited about in August, below is our list of the top 10 articles ranked by the number of article views during the month. As always, there are a few surprises. For instance, the article about facial hair transplants was originally posted more than 18 months ago but it continues to attract a lot of attention. Not at all surprising is that website visitors love to review patient results, so our overview of a 3,545 FUT posted in June will probably be in the top 10 for a while, although it did drop from 3rd most read article in July to number six in August.

Here's our top 10:

1. No Shame in Hair Transplants

2. Dr. Arocha Debunks Scarless Claims

3. Artistic Hair Restoration: Facial Hair Transplants

4. The Latest Patient Testimonials

5. Corrective Hair Restoration

6. Results of a 3,545 Follicular Unit Transplant

7. Prince William’s High-Profile Hair Loss

8. Our Most Popular Hair Loss Articles

9. What Are Patients Saying?

10. Star Tweets Pics of Hair Transplant

If you have any suggestions for future articles or questions about a past article, please let us know in the comment box below.

6-Sep-11 9:00 AM

Patients Share their Stories

Dan Keeney - noemail@dallashairloss.com — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 19:00:00 GMT

To make your life as simple as possible, we try to keep our ear to the ground and bring pertinent and valuable information regarding hair loss and artistic hair restoration here. One of the best sources of information for patients and prospective patients turns out to be other patients who have also done exhaustive research and are eager to share their stories. In the past few months, several patients have posted reviews on Citysearch.com, which we have condensed below. We encourage you to go to Citysearch and read the full reviews for yourself.

HAPPY HAIRLINE!

by Alex In Dallas at Citysearch, 08/26/11

Dr. Arocha has exceeded my expectations far beyond what I imagined. I came to him looking for help with a bad hair transplant. Not only did he fix the botched procedure I had, he also made me a hairline that made me look 15 years younger. I am extremely happy with the result, and would highly recommend Dr. Arocha's work to anyone looking into a Hair Restoration Procedure.

Excellent craftsmanship and a great team of people!

Good job and value for the price

by Mr X 2 at Citysearch, 06/28/11

I was very very reluctant but I decided to do it. I was pleasantly surprised and my result is good 6 months in. Should be awesome once I hit the 12 month point.

Dr. A does good work and they are VERY forthright about setting realistic expectations and are very willing to work with you and have an intelligent conversation.

I used their Houston office. Most notably he can and will do a larger proceedure which is more bang for your buck as a patient rather than break things up into small sessions. I have talked to a few people and I think this is and was the way to go. There's a certain amount of fixed cost they have in the process that are the same regardless of number of grafts.

They were also great about setting up the timing of the proceedure to mesh with my holidays/time off from work.

The process even though long that day goes quicker than one may expect and the staff makes it fun as they have great personalities on top of technical skills.

Thanks Dr. Arocha!

Very satisfied with my natural looking results

by ScottMiles at Citysearch, 06/22/11

I had serious reservations about having a hair transplant. I struggled with the idea for nearly a year. I still had a significant amount of hair and I was nervous that if I picked the wrong surgeon my results would look unnatural, which would further erode my confidence and self-esteem. I either wanted natural looking results or I wasn’t going to do it.

After meeting with several of the larger hair transplant chains I was fortunate to find Dr. Arocha. His sterling reputation as a leader in the field of hair transplantation is well deserved. It’s not just that he’s as much artist as surgeon, it’s his commitment to his craft that enables him to achieve high density natural looking results. I picked Dr. Arocha because after speaking to him and meeting his staff I felt like he could deliver. I can't pinpoint the exact reason why I trusted him all I knew is that I didn't feel that way when I met the other doctors.

I flew in on the day of the surgery and arrived at his office around 9 a.m. The staff was very warm and friendly. Although I was nervous, I felt like I had made a good decision. Dr. Arocha and his assistant Craig explained the process prior to getting started. The surgery went very well.

Although I was awake and received 3,400 grafs, I didn’t feel any pain and only have a vague recollection of the procedure itself. I spent the night in Houston and flew back home the following morning. The first couple of days I had minor discomfort in the donor area but was fine with over the counter pain medication. After a long weekend I went back to work. I am currently 11 months out. I look and feel 10 years younger. I’m ecstatic with the results.

My only regret is I wish I would have done it several years ago. I would have saved myself a lot of grief. If you are thinking about having a hair transplant, I strongly encourage you to at least meet Dr. Arocha before making a decision.

Good Luck

My experience with Dr Arocha

by Steve Fawcett at Citysearch, 06/18/11

For the last ten years I have been researching and considering a hair transplant. Looked at all the big names in the biz and came across Dr. Arocha on the Hair Transplant Network.

Dr. Arocha was very patient with me as I came in for three consultations where he answered all my questions.

I finally decided it was time and made an appointment.

Dr Arocha and his staff made me feel completely at ease and comfortable. It was like having a good friend do your hair transplant. I had a 4000 graft procedure that lasted 6 hours and honestly it felt like very little time passed. ( I was dead asleep during the harvesting so that helped) No pain or discomfort to speak of.

After it was over I expected to see bloody holes all over my head but you couldn't see any evidence of the transplant! But I could definitely feel all the bristly new hairs. I am writing this 3 days after the procedure. I think the hardest part is waiting to see my new hair come in. I highly recommend Dr Arocha and his staff.

All of us at Arocha Hair Restoration want to be sure to thank our patients for taking the time to share their stories. The entire hair loss community benefits from this information sharing. If you have questions or comments, please pass them along.

2-Sep-11 2:00 PM

Keys to Hair Transplant Success: Do Your Research

Dan Keeney - noemail@dallashairloss.com — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 17:15:00 GMT

How can a patient tell which hair restoration surgeons really know what they are talking about and which just put on a good show? We consult with patients almost every day, many of whom come to us after a lot of research. It can be frustrating for them because they hear all sorts of claims and promises, many of which seem too good to be true.

When it comes to surgical hair restoration, the United States is basically the Wild West. The field of hair transplants is largely unregulated by both the government and the medical community. Any licensed physician can legally perform hair transplant surgery – even if they don’t have any prior surgical training or accreditation. The Any physician, MD or DO, can legally proclaim him/herself a qualified hair transplant surgeon and jump right in with scalpel in hand.

So how can patients protect themselves and ensure a positive outcome? In the video below, Dr. Arocha offers some tips:

What should you look for? Look for results and credentials.

The best proof that the doctor you are considering is an artist is to insist on seeing patient results. Be aware that some practices use limited views to show their before / after photos. Look at a complete set of views to better determine the true outcome. Be especially leery of the practice that shows a top down before and frontal view after photo. This is an attempt to maximize the exposure of the hair loss in the before photo while minimizing the thin outcome in the after photo.

Ask every hair transplant doctor for a minimum of 10 sets of before and after photos. Make sure the photos aren’t doctored to make the results appear better than they really are. Photos should be taken at the same angle, the same background and the same lighting. Look specifically for a clear view of the hairline, as well as the mid anterior scalp. Review photos of the donor areas as well.

In terms of credentials, the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS) is the only certification recognized by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery and is considered the gold standard for indicating that your surgeon has completed extensive training and is highly experienced at treating patients with hair loss.

Hair transplant surgeons have two routes to admission for the written and oral examinations of the ABHRS. One requires three years experience practicing hair restoration surgery with a minimum of 150 cases. The other requires the completion of a fellowship in hair restoration surgery lasting one to two years. After completing the fellowship, the applicant needs to have one year in private practice of hair restoration surgery.

Membership in the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) is another indication that a prospective surgeon is committed to staying current in the field of hair restoration surgery. The ISHRS is the largest hair restoration educational organization in the world with more than 700 hair transplant doctors.

Insist on meeting with the hair transplant surgeon who will perform the surgery. Find someone that makes you feel comfortable. For the best results, the patient and the doctor need to work as a team. If you get shuffled to somebody else, consider it a red flag.

If you are still in doubt, ask for referrals. Contact at least three or four patients to discuss their experiences. Ask to meet patients that have similar hair and skin characteristics as you. Contact the state medical board to make sure there are no complaints filed.

Lastly, look for patient reviews. Remember that disgruntled patients are much more likely to post reviews, so if you find positive reviews for a hair restoration practice, that is an illustration that they really go above and beyond. Reviews can be useful to gain more insight into the strengths and possible weaknesses of any given practice. They also provide valuable information of what it is like to have a procedure at a particular practice. After reading all the reviews you should have a better understanding of your likely experience.

Arocha Hair Restoration is proud to be among a select group of extremely skilled and ethical physicians performing excellent hair transplantation in the U.S. We are part of a small community of practices that have extensive training in surgical hair restoration and focus solely on hair restoration, using state-of-the-art techniques to transform lives.

31-Aug-11 12:15 PM

Our Most Popular Hair Loss Articles

Dan Keeney - noemail@dallashairloss.com — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 20:00:00 GMT

At Arocha Hair Restoration we understand that people experiencing hair loss are hungry for information about the causes of their hair loss, potential hair loss treatments that may be worth exploring and surgical solutions for transplanting follicles that are resistant to hair loss to the crown and hair line. Each month, we present new thoughts, observations and advice related to current events in the hair loss community and our experiences with patients. Below is a list of our most popular articles in July 2011:

1   More Seek Hair Restoration Treatment
2   No Shame in Hair Transplants
3   Results of a 3,545 Follicular Unit Transplant
4   Artistic Hair Restoration: Facial Hair Transplants
5   Corrective Hair Restoration
6   Star Tweets Pics of Hair Transplant
7   Prince William’s High-Profile Hair Loss
8   A Shock to the System: Hair Loss After Surgery
9   What Are Patients Saying?
10 Hairstyles Contribute to Hair Loss

If you have an idea for a future story or questions for Dr. Arocha, please let us know by leaving a comment below. We are here to inform the hair loss community. And if you haven't already done so, please consider scheduling a free consultation with Dr. Arocha to examine your hair loss and devise a plan of action to protect what you have and return your confidence!

4-Aug-11 3:00 PM

Testimonial

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:30:43 GMT

Arocha is becoming a Hair Dr. Rock Star!

-hair_me_out from Hair Transplant Network

Hair Restoration Dallas

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:08:28 GMT

Research is one of the most important steps before choosing a hair restoration procedure and surgeon. Our Hair Restoration Medical Center is dedicated to educating you on all facets of hair transplants and hair restoration procedures.

Arocha Hair Restoration can help you with your hair loss, because hair restoration is our sole practice.

Artistic Hair Restoration

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:07:30 GMT

Dr. Arocha’s passion for art collecting along with his extensive medical background give him a trained eye perfect for an artistic hair restoration. To learn more about Dr. Arocha’s artistic approach to hair restoration, schedule a complimentary consultation.

Hair Loss Consultation Services

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:31:21 GMT

For a complimentary, stress-free hair loss treatment consultation with Dr. Arocha, call us at 1-888-723-HAIR.

If you are traveling more than 100 miles to have a procedure done by Dr. Arocha, you will be eligible for a travel reimbursement. We have two convenient locations for surgeries and consultations in Dallas, Texas and Houston for Hair Loss Treatments. We encourage out of town patients to call us and discuss travel arrangements for their hair procedure.

Hair Restoration Payment and Financing Options

Here at Arocha Hair Restoration, we are happy to accept cash, major credit cards and checks with approval through tele-check. Our partnership with CareCredit enables us to offer easy payment plans and financing options.

Your Hair Restoration Consultation

The initial meeting with Dr. Arocha includes a quick review of your medical history and an examination of your scalp and existing hair. After discussing your goals and expectations, Dr. Arocha will go over your hair restoration options and help you make a decision on the procedure or hair treatment plan that fits your situation.

Make your Hair Restoration consultation with Dr. Arocha today in Houston or Dallas

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Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:44:16 GMT

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Arocha Hair Restoration Locations

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 23:29:31 GMT

Arocha Hair Restoration Dallas Office: 5452 Glen Lakes Dr. Dallas, TX 75231 View Larger Map Arocha Hair Restoration Houston: 3005 Huldy St. Houston, TX 77098 View Larger Map Out of Town Hair Restoration Patients Arocha Hair Restoration is conveniently located to serve hair restoration patients in cities such as Austin, New Orleans, Tulsa, and Oklahoma City. If you are traveling over 100 miles for a procedure by Dr. Arocha, you will be eligible for up to a $500 reimbursement. We encourage out of town patients to contact our office to coordinate travel for their hair procedure.

Tulsa Hair Restoration

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 23:23:01 GMT

Increase your Confidence with Surgical Hair Restoration for Tulsa An artistic hair transplant for patients from Tulsa at Arocha Hair Restoration can create a natural and undetectable result that frames the face, creates a more youthful appearance and immediately gives you more confidence. For a complimentary, stress-free hair loss treatment consultation with Dr. Arocha, call 888-723-4247. The initial meeting with Dr. Arocha includes a quick review of your medical history and an examination of your scalp and existing hair. After discussing your goals and expectations, Dr. Arocha will go over your hair restoration options and help you make a decision on the procedure or hair treatment plan that fits your situation. Hair Restoration Payment and Financing Options are Available If you are traveling more than 100 miles to have a procedure done by Dr. Arocha, you will be eligible for up to a $500 reimbursement. We have two locations...

Oklahoma City Hair Restoration

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 23:11:49 GMT

Increase your Confidence with Surgical Hair Restoration for Oklahoma City Doctor Arocha is an award winning hair restoration surgeon whose Dallas location serves Oklahoma City hair restoration patients. Throughout my career, I've been dedicated to providing my patients the very best and safest hair restoration services available. My number one goal is restoring your hair to a fuller, more natural appearance. - Dr. Bernardino Arocha Dr. Arocha's Hair Restoration Affiliations include: Diplomate American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery/ American Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Hair Transplant Network Hair Loss Learning Center Oklahoma City Hair Restoration patients: Contact Dr. Arocha for a Free Consultation Call...

About Hair Loss

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:59:15 GMT

If you are suffering from hair loss, you are not alone. An estimated 50 million men and more than 43 million women in the United States endure the anxiety, low self esteem and disappointment caused by hair falling out, thinning hair and hair loss. It can make us look older before our time and keep us from living life the the fullest. Wearing a ballcap to a Dallas Cowboys game is okay, but wearing a cap to a fancy restaurant for a night on the town in Dallas or Fort Worth will not impress your wife or girlfriend. Hair loss can be difficult at any age, but even more so for younger people. An estimated 25 percent of men begin losing their hair before they reach their 20th birthday. Based on the personal stories we have heard, these wonderful people carry an enormous burden of feeling out of place with hair loss and thinning hair, and looking older than their age. Thankfully, it doesn't have to be that way. A hair restoration procedure can effectively turn back the clock. An...

Dallas Hair Restoration

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:10:25 GMT

Arocha Hair Restoration Dallas Office:

5452 Glen Lakes Dr. Suite #201

Dallas, TX 75231

www.dallashairloss.com

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Mon, 06 Dec 2010 21:35:16 GMT

About Hair Restoration

For men, even the most advanced stage of hair loss, a Norwood stage 7, has hair continuing to grow in the fringe area on the sides and back of the head. Because this hair is not affected by DHT (a testosterone by-product), if transplanted to parts of the scalp where hair is thinned or balding, this hair will continue to grow for the rest of your life. Caring for your transplant requires little to no maintenance, as the transplanted hair is your own, natural hair that has been moved permanently to a different place on your scalp. This transplanted hair will grow at the same rate as the rest of your hair, about one cm/month.

For women, transplants are used to increase density in the thinning areas of the scalp, making the hair loss undetectable and increasing styling options.

Find out about Dr. Arocha's Total Hair Restoration Approach to find out what could work best for your hair.

Organizations

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 23:28:01 GMT

I. AFFILIATIONS

1. American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery

2. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery

3. American Society of Hair Restoration Surgery

4. American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery

5. Hair Transplant Network

6. Hair Loss Learning Center

II. BOARD CERTIFICATION

American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery 2005

Dr. Arocha was board certified by the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery in 2005, and belongs to many other organizations that keep him informed of the latest in hair restoration surgery.

Hair Replacement Surgery

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 21:20:43 GMT

Dr. Arocha's experienced surgical and patient staff will be on hand for your hair replacement session in your own private surgical suite in your Dallas, TX facility.

Hair Restoration Procedure -

The hair restoration or hair replacement process begins by having a small area from the back of your scalp shaved in preparation for surgical removal. Once the small area of your scalp has been carefully removed, the section will be closed by sutures. Individual follicles will be harvested from the isolated strip of scalp and prepared for transplantation into the recommended areas. Dr. Arocha will then make tiny incisions in the transplant area in which to gently insert the individual follicles to restore your hair loss.

The hair restoration process ranges from 6-8 hours from start to completion. Dr. Arocha’s experience and skill in microsurgical techniques will ensure an undetectable and natural result as well as planning for future progression by restoring a naturally occurring hair pattern.

Hair restoration recovery is usually quick with little to no discomfort.

See the video below for a brief description of what Dr. Arocha considers some of the important aspects of hair transplant surgery:

See Before and After pictures of Dr. Arocha’s hair restoration procedures or

Contact Dr. Arocha for your Hair Replacement Consultation in Houston or Dallas.

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