RSS FeedHair Transplant Possible in Patient with Diffuse Alopecia?Posted by doctorwong on June 22nd, 2010
Good afternoon Dr. Hasson and Dr. Wong, I have a doubts about a hair transplant. I have diffuse alopecia in the upper part of the head. With long hair, I can cover the entire surface with an acceptable result. My question is, I have always read that the diffuse alopecia is more difficult to transplant, because is easy to damage the healthy hairs.
Is that true? Is possible to do? — I.P.
As you describe in your case, you have a diffused thinning throughout the top of your scalp. This type pattern of hair loss can be more difficult to transplant and cause damage to existing hair, especially for a lesser skilled clinic or doctor who is not using the right technology. In our clinic we routinely transplant amongst existing hairs and expect that with our innovations and level of skill, no viable native hair will be damaged. It is possible for Hasson & Wong to safely and effectively transplant a patient with your hair loss pattern.
— Jerry Wong, MD