Dr. Kiely, MD Hair Transplant Surgeon

Signs That You're the Ideal Candidate for Hair Transplantation

Hair loss can be a devastating condition that affects millions of American men and women. Fortunately, hair transplant technology allows those affected to enjoy a healthy, full head of hair once again. Find out if you’re a candidate for hair transplantation by reading below:

Male-Pattern Baldness

If you’re suffering from male-pattern baldness, you’ll likely first notice hair loss at the hairline. As the pattern of baldness continues, you may experience thinning at the crown or top of the head, and your hairline may recede to your crown. Once hair loss has fully progressed, you’ll notice a horseshoe pattern of hair around the sides of the head. This hair will continue to grow, and if you so choose, will serve as the donor site for your hair transplantation.

Keep in mind that if you experience patches of hair falling out, excessive shedding, hair breakage, or a red, painful scalp, your hair loss is not being caused by male pattern baldness and you should have your symptoms diagnosed by your health care provider.

Female Hair Thinning

Females generally begin experiencing hair thinning around or directly following menopause. Unlike with male-pattern baldness, women don’t rapidly lose their hair—instead, the hair slowly becomes increasingly thinner. In many cases, female hair loss is caused by hormone imbalances, medication, or stress, but if you’re suffering from female-pattern baldness, you may be a candidate for hair transplantation.

Hair Loss Caused by Scalp Trauma

If your hair loss is caused by burns, scarring injuries, trichotillomania, compulsive hair pulling, or other scalp traumas, you may also be a candidate for hair transplantation.

If you would like to learn more about your hair transplantation options, call the office of Dr. Kiely, MD Hair Transplant Surgeon at (240) 292-4315. We understand how upsetting hair loss can be, which is why our caring staff will explain all of your treatment choices and help you choose the best one for your situation. 

3 Common Causes of Male Hair Loss

Hair loss is a problem for men to deal with at various stages in their life.  Hair loss can be very detrimental to a man’s self-confidence, as well as their overall appearance.  Learning what causes hair loss can help those looking for a hair loss treatment.

Here are three common causes of male hair loss:

1. Scalp Sensitivity If you have noticed a receding hairline followed by the thinning of hair on top of your head, then this is likely a result of a scalp that is sensitive to male sex hormones.  As the balding process goes on, the hair line will continue to recede until it gets closer to the back of the head.
2. Stress  Yes, you read correctly—stress alone can cause hair loss.  Stress, whether it is physical or mental, can cause hair loss in one of two ways: hair may discontinue growth, fall out 2 to 3 months later and eventually grow back, or may be reduced due to white blood cells attacking hair follicles.Genetics Unfortunately, your genes may make you prone to hair loss.  Hereditary hair loss is more common for men than women, so you should take a good look at your family history to gauge whether or not you might lose hair later in life.
3. Medication Certain medications, such as those used to combat depression or cancer, may be causing hair loss.  If you start to lose hair after a recent prescription, be sure to consult with your doctor.

 If you would like to learn about hair loss treatment options, then consider Dr. Kiely, MD Hair Transplant Surgeon.  For those suffering from hair loss in the Baltimore or DC regions, Dr. Kiely can provide hair loss surgery to keep you looking your best.  Visit us today for more information!

Resource Guide: Hair Loss Treatments for Women

If would like more information on the causes of female hair loss and the newest treatments for women's hair loss, check out these websites and articles for more information:

• Find out about female pattern baldness from this informative webpage.
• Learn more about some of the causes of female hair loss at the American Hair Loss Association.
• The International Alliance of Hair Restoration Surgeons provides this article explaining more about hair loss in women.
• This article from WomensHairLossProject.com describes a recent advance in follicular cloning.
• Find out more about hair transplantation from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
• Call Dr. Kiely, MD Hair Transplant Surgeon at (240) 292-0251 to schedule an appointment.

The Latest in Hair Restoration Methods for Women

If you are a woman who is experiencing hair loss, it’s important for you to have the latest and most advanced hair restoration treatments possible to ensure that you can take control of your hair loss. There are many methods available to women, all of which can provide extremely good results.

Here are some of the latest methods in women's hair restoration:

Hair Transplants

More and more women are having success with hair transplants. This procedure can work for women who are suffering from hair loss due to either androgenic alopecia or cosmetic procedures. Hair transplants are a great option for women, because the procedure uses active hair follicles from the back of the head and places them in the areas that are experiencing hair loss.

Auto-Cloning of Hair

Another advancement in women's hair restoration is auto-cloning. This procedure encourages the body to make new tissue specific to the site where a new material, called ECM, is implanted. The hair taken from the head to create the hair that is transplanted actually regrows in its original location as well as the new site. However, more research and study is needed before this procedure can become a recommended hair loss treatment.

Follicular Unit Extraction

With this type of hair transplant, there are no stitches, no donor strip, and no knife. As more and more is discovered about hair loss, this procedure will become more refined and have even better results than it does now.

Female hair loss is a serious condition that requires treatment from an expert. Dr. Kiely, MD, Hair Transplant Surgeon can help find the root cause of your hair loss and perform the best treatment method for you. Call (240) 292-0251 for more details or to schedule an appointment.

How Successful are Hair Transplants?

If you are suffering hair loss it is important that you research your treatment options before choosing one. Not every hair loss treatment has a high success rate, and the ones that do are not always for every person. If you have been looking for a long-term solution to your hair loss, you may want to learn more about hair transplants. Watch this video to get a better understanding of the success rate of hair transplant procedures.

As this video shows, hair transplants are a successful treatment option: as many as 98-percent of patients report that they are very satisfied with the results of their hair loss treatments. The procedure is simple and straightforward, and therefore leads to great success rates.

Dr. Kiely, MD, Hair Transplant Surgeon, has performed over 14,000 hair transplant procedures. If you would like to be one of his success stories, call (240) 292-0251 to schedule your appointment.