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Female Success Story: Extreme Scalp Damage and Trauma [Update: 3/19/21]

August 10, 2020 admin Leave a comment

An incredible new entry has been added to Modena’s female hair loss success stories!

This success story has been a long and involved reconstruction project that continues to be a work-in-progress, but one that deserves to make hair restoration headlines around the world.

In the following presentation, Dr. Amir Yazdan treats a woman involved in a terrible car accident who was left with very little scalp tissue and hair, as well as major cosmetic deformities to her forehead and eyebrow. Traumatic head injuries often include injury to the scalp and eyebrows, with resulting destruction to the hair follicles in those areas.

Initial Reconstruction Work

When the patient first entered our clinic, her scalp was severely damaged and traumatized, as can be seen in the photos below. We began reconstruction work on the patient with extensive skin grafting over the scalp and forehead to both cover the wounds and allow for easier healing of scar tissue. The patient then underwent tissue expanders in the front and back of the scalp for a 6-month period to stretch the skin and allow for better coverage over the scalp.

Skin grafting and tissue expanding was done in order to enable the scalp to grow extra skin for use in upcoming reconstructive procedures. The damaged areas required a newer and stronger layer of skin to act as the base of operation for hair restoration work to unfold.

Hair Restoration Treatment

Traumatic scalp injury and scarring destroy a person’s naturally growing hair follicles. Hair will stop growing where scarred skin grows. This is why hair restoration in the scarred areas of the scalp cannot be undertaken lightly. It requires careful examination of the scalp and consideration of numerous factors that can influence the feasibility and outcome of surgical hair restoration.

After careful analysis of the patient’s scar tissue, scalp morphology and blood supply, Dr. Yazdan chose to begin treatment with PRP to stimulate scar tissue before fat grafting to add healthier fat padding under the skin. This was done in order to provide better vascularity to the scar tissue and to help increase the survival rate of transplanted grafts.

The patient then underwent an FUT/strip surgery to advance the hairline forward, as well as to fill in the scarring and repair her left eyebrow. To achieve a natural look, Dr. Yazdan paid extreme care and attention to the positioning of the incisions and distribution of follicular units in order to ensure a proper aesthetic reconstruction of the damaged site.

Skilled FUT surgery demands a highly artistic eye in order for the new follicular units to blend seamlessly with the patient’s native hair.

Concurrently with the hair transplant procedure Dr. Yazdan performed strategic scalp micro pigmentation to help cover the extensive scarring the patient had suffered from the trauma and surgeries.

Work-in-Progress

In 4-6 months’ time, Dr. Yazdan will perform a second hair transplant surgery in order to:

Increase density in previously transplanted areas
Further refine the hairline
Account for additional scarring and hair loss
Add coverage in weakly supplied areas

As the most recent photos reveal – many months after the skin grafting and first FUT surgery – the patient’s extensive scarring, trauma, redness and crusting have severely subsided as the newly designed hairline and transplanted hair follicles begin to restore the natural look of the face.

[Update 3/19/21]: It’s been six months now since the patient’s initial reconstruction work and we can see the original natural hairline coming to fruition in a beautiful way. We are extremely happy with the graft survival rate on the scar tissue. The regrown hair on and around the trauma site is flattering and has surpassed all expectations – the excision sites have all healed incredibly well.

Finally, Dr. Yazdan’s eyebrow reconstruction work has restored the patient’s natural eyebrow line. Eyebrow reconstruction is a very delicate procedure, requiring perfect placement of the hairs into tiny incisions that are angled at just the right direction and positioned to mimic natural growth.

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Hair Restoration Surgery for Younger Patients

July 31, 2020 admin Leave a comment

What can a young man do about hair loss? This is a question our clinic has heard before from several distressed individuals. Unfortunately hair loss doesn’t have an age limit and symptoms of male pattern baldness (androgenic alopecia) can begin to manifest as early as the teenage years. It can certainly appear jarring and feel distressing when a young individual suffers from a condition commonly, but wrongly, associated with the elderly. College and workplace stress is often a contributing factor that leads to many young patients noticing the first signs of hair loss. However, it is important to note that while stress itself does not necessarily cause hair loss, it can activate and accelerate the underlying genetic factors which govern male pattern hair loss. Patients who suffer from thinning hair during the course of their college years are often quite eager to restore their hairline before entering the career world.
As psychologically distressing as hair loss can be at a young age the situation is by no means bleak. Young patients are often in their physical prime and as such make excellent candidates for hair transplant surgery. Young patients can expect to heal quickly and to grow thick, healthy and natural looking transplant hair with very little fuss or risk of complications. However, we must note here that young patients, and doctors, ought to approach hair transplant surgery in a somewhat different manner than is typical. It is essential to understand that androgenic alopecia is a progressive condition and that hair transplantation, by its nature, is a static solution. Hair transplant surgery can easily replace hair that has already been lost, but it does not prevent further hair loss in untreated regions of the scalp.
The secret to winning at chess is to try and think three, four, five, or even more, moves ahead of your opponent. For a variety of reasons hair transplant surgery in young patients must be approached with careful judgement and a certain sensibility of long-term strategic thinking- very much like a chess game. Consider that all patients have a finite amount of donor hair available for surgical harvesting; also that the results of a hair transplant are permanent. Therefore, a hairline designed for a 20 something must be done in such a way as to still appear natural when the patient reaches their 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s. A conservative approach to hairline recreation is therefore essential.
A low, flat hairline, characteristic of youth, may sound like a good idea for a young person in need of a hair transplant; however, such a hairline is unlikely to age well and may also call for the use of more grafts than is feasible to maintain. Having exhausted most of the available donor regions on the front of the scalp the patient will be left in the awkward situation of being unable to restore the middle and crown regions in the highly likely eventuality that such should become necessary. Considerations of this nature mandate that young patients and their consulting doctor make wise use of the donor area’s finite capacity.
Moreover, young patients should accept that multiple surgeries likely will be required to maintain a full head of hair over the course of a lifetime. This is not as daunting as it may seem at first. The initial procedure will likely be the largest while subsequent ‘touch up’ FUE procedures may be required later; also the results of a hair transplant are permanent and will provide excellent coverage for as long as further balding in untreated areas does not occur.
Regarding the subject of preventive hair loss medications like Propecia (finasteride) and Rogaine (minoxidil) which many young patients have used to treat their hair loss it must be stated that medications and surgery are not mutually exclusive. Many patients take medications before, during and after hair restoration surgery. Such an approach helps to slow the progression of hair loss and to maintain the integrity of actively thinning regions of the scalp. Remember, however, that the usefulness of medications is limited and that results vary widely from patient to patient. Also medications are unable to fully stop hair loss or to regrow previously lost hair, some medications also come with unpleasant side effects; surgery is the only 100% effective solution for restoring one’s scalp to it’s full and former glory.
For more information about restoring your hairline at any age or to discuss any questions you may have regarding our available procedures, be sure to contact our hair restoration center today. At Modena Hair Institute we pride ourselves on consistently providing our patients with the highest standard of custom hair restoration treatment available, directly tailored to their individual needs. Dr. Yazdan and his team of specialists are eagerly awaiting your visit or digital consultation. Contact us today!

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How We Design Your Restored Hairline

July 29, 2020 admin Leave a comment

When somebody looks you straight in the face your hairline is one of the first things they’re bound to see. We all know that first impressions often exert a significant influence on subsequent interactions. Now unfortunately, given its prominence, the hairline is often one of the first regions of the scalp where thinning is observed in men with genetically patterned hair loss. For these reasons, surgically rebuilding the hairline is a matter of special attention and importance for our hair transplant specialists.
Given its central importance for the overall aesthetic effectiveness of the hair transplant procedure new patients are almost universally inclined to ask what their restored hairline will look like. Some of them haven’t had a hairline to speak of for years and the questions of shape and symmetry are important. Hairlines can be flat and well defined, symmetrical, asymmetrical, staggered, feathered, and may or may not involve a widow’s peak. The truth is that, in the face of such bewildering options, there is no “one size fits all” when it comes to restored hairlines. Aesthetics are highly individual and what looks good on one patient may not flatter the facial features of another. The treatment that would be called for in the case of a young patient with progressive and uncertain loss would often not be the same as that required by an older patient with more stable and limited hair loss. To put it briefly, hairlines must be carefully considered, designed and customized for every patient individually.
Now, let’s talk about some of the specific ways Dr. Amir Yazdan goes about restoring our patients hairlines. The ancient Greeks were fond of saying that beauty lies in harmony and proportion. Therefore, in designing the curve and overall shape of your hairline our specialists will carefully take account of the general shape of your face. For example, people with wider faces tend to have better results with a wider arching hairline. Conversely those whose facial features are more narrow often find that ideal results are achieved by designing a narrower curve for the hairline.
The most natural looking results occur when the hairline compliments the natural shape of a patient’s face; therefore, a hairline placed too high or too low on the forehead will lead to unappealing results. Individual hairlines are also seldom perfectly straight and our specialists have found that often angling the restored hairline up or down is necessary for achieving the most natural looking results. Here at Modena Hair Institute Dr. Yazdan implements the latest digital imaging software to determine the ideal position of your restored hairline.
Besides a general consideration of facial aesthetics Dr. Yazdan can work from any older photos you may have to recreate a hairline very much like the one you used to have. We find that consulting photos of a patient before balding to be an invaluable point of reference for achieving optimal results. These old photos will be studied to achieve a better idea of what your hairline was like. Consulting reference photos are a great help in producing natural results and in convincingly recreating your appearance.
Doing the exact same hairline on two different patients almost never happens. Hair transplants are carefully personalized procedures and the way one patient’s hairline ‘ought to look’ is always unique and highly individual. This is because transplanted hairlines must be customized. Patients must be careful to select clinics who are able to showcase a wide variety of hairlines; not a single stock hairline that gets slapped, assembly line style, onto the head of every patient who comes through the door.
Your surgeon must take all the relevant aspects into account and, after careful deliberation, craft a plan that fits your individual case as precisely as possible. A carefully personalized hairline can only turn out one way: natural and flattering. When considering clinics, be sure to ask the doctor what he or she plans to do for your specific hairline, their reasoning for recommending such an approach, and ask to see examples of other similar hairlines if available. Otherwise, you may end up in the awkward situation of asking a second doctor what your hairline should have looked like, and whether or not they can possibly salvage it with a further procedure.
For more information about restoring your hairline or to discuss any questions you may have regarding our available procedures, be sure to contact our hair restoration center today. At Modena Hair Institute we pride ourselves on consistently providing our patients with the highest standard of custom hair restoration treatment available, directly tailored to their individual needs. We are eagerly awaiting your visit or digital consultation. Contact us today!

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Male Hair Loss Success Story: “I considered having hair loss treatment for years but always felt unsure about whether it would work”

July 15, 2020 admin Leave a comment

Diagnosis: Male Pattern Hair Loss – Age: 36 – Sex: Male

“I considered having hair loss treatment for years but always felt unsure about whether it would work, but after just 3 months I was over the moon with the progress and the regrowth! Simply amazing! Thank you Dr. Yazdan and team.”

In the following presentation, Dr. Amir Yazdan documents the results of a 36-year-old male undergoing an FUE hair transplantation with 2,422 grafts and three follow up PRP procedures.

His hair loss pattern was a Norwood Class V.

Soon after the successful hair transplant, the patient began PRP treatments to further stimulate follicle growth at the root.

After photos were taken at 1 year post-op.

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Hair Transplant Limitations: Is 5,000 Grafts Too Much?

July 4, 2020 admin Leave a comment

Great stoic philosophers like Seneca liked to point out that moderation was the key to attaining harmony in the self – ‘a sound mind in a sound body.’ This tidbit of ancient Roman wisdom also holds true for hair transplants. One of the more common questions that our patients tend to ask during consultations is: “Doctor, can we do more?”
We understand you completely. Hair transplants are a big deal for our patients, most of whom (very understandably) want to do as much as possible in a single session, obtain optimal results, and then never have to undergo another surgery again. So back to the question: is more better? Would a massive single transplant of, for example, upwards of 5,000 grafts ever be a good idea? Does having more grafts indicate a better quality transplant? Would using more grafts than recommended and packing them closer together produce thicker, more aesthetically pleasing results? The answer to these closely related questions is- not necessarily. As often happens in medicine, and in life, the answer isn’t always that simple.
Technically speaking, most patients simply don’t need 5,000+ grafts in one go. To give you some perspective, it would take about 5,000 – 6,000 grafts to cover every inch of an entirely bald scalp with adequate density. Most patients end up in our clinic far before that level of hair loss has set in. Most common cases of hair loss involve isolated thinning restricted to certain portions of the scalp. The standard recommended treatment of such cases tends to call for around 2,500 grafts to 3,000 grafts.
Consider this, if it takes 5,000 grafts to cover the entire scalp, we shouldn’t need more than 2,500 or 3,000 to treat thinning of the frontal scalp. Anything more would be simply unnecessary. In fact, it would be very undesirable to force in twice as many grafts as required into a given area; just as it would be highly medically inadvisable to take such grafts from the donor area and then not use them. The donor area only possesses a limited number of grafts and when they’re gone, they’re gone. Hair transplants only address areas of the scalp that are currently thinning or balding. The grafted hair, under normal circumstances, will remain in place for the rest of your life; however, hair transplants do not prevent hair loss in untreated areas of the scalp. Therefore, you may very well want to save some of those extra potential grafts for later.
But what if yours is a case of advanced hair loss calling for around 5,000 to 6,000 grafts to treat? Can we do 5,000 in one sitting then? It depends on several factors. If such a large number of grafts can be safely harvested in one sitting, then certainly. There are some important caveats here though. Firstly, most clinics are simply not equipped to perform a surgery of this magnitude. Secondly, only the FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation) procedure would be appropriate for such large cases. FUT also known as the ‘strip’ procedure is somewhat invasive and should only be attempted by highly qualified surgeons in a state of the art clinic. Attempting this level of FUT at a clinic which lacks the adequate experience and resources can only lead to disastrous results. Scarring, destruction of the donor area and of the highly sensitive harvested grafts, risk of infection and/or poor final results are all serious risks involved when practitioners and clinics are pushed past the limits of their facilities and expertise.
Moreover, when considering a massive transplant many factors also depend on the individual patient. The average patient is not physiologically capable of safely rendering 5,000+ grafts in one sitting. The laxity (that is, the potential for movement or the ‘stretch capacity’) of the typical human scalp and/or the donor area density often prevents this. Unfortunately, some unscrupulous clinics will go ahead with a 5,000+ graft transplant anyway. As mentioned above, more often than not the results aren’t pretty.
Certain rare patients do possess a broad donor area and excellent laxity. We can safely harvest a reasonably sized strip from them for use in large grafting procedures. The scalps of most patients, however, can only safely provide between 2,500 – 3,000 grafts at one time. Patients in need of 5,000 – 6,000 grafts to cover the whole scalp would simply need to undergo two procedures instead of one. For advanced hair loss, this eliminates the unpleasantness and many of the complications associated with massive grafting procedures and is how the vast majority of such hair restoration procedures are carried out. Anything else would be an exception, highly qualified by individual factors, and most certainly not the norm.
It is also important to let the scalp heal and not to push too much surgery on it at one go. Scalp laxity tends to return within 12 months of surgical recovery by which point it is perfectly safe to undergo a second procedure. As an added perk, due to our highly specialized grafting technique you will still only ever have one incision scar no matter how many times we harvest from the donor area.
Finally, to address the last question: ‘does putting in more grafts than required produce thicker and more aesthetically pleasing results?’ The short answer is a definite no. There are serious and potentially detrimental consequences associated with purposeful excessive grafting. Here at Modena Hair institute we practice dense graft packing to achieve a full and healthy restoration; however our highly trained and specialized professionals understand that the grafts can only be placed so close.
More grafts do not necessarily produce a better appearance and, furthermore, a region of the scalp subject to excessive incisions will suffer inevitable and irreversible tissue damage. In fact, such tissue damage can even lead to necrosis and infection killing the new grafts and leaving the unfortunate patient with some very nasty scars. There is also no guarantee that badly damaged tissue will be receptive to future grafting. So to go back to our Roman philosophers- moderation is key. A smaller number of judiciously placed and safely harvested grafts, in the hands of our experienced surgeons, will always yield better results than an ill-conceived and equally ill-advised ‘mega graft.’
Want to know how many grafts you may need or may be able to do in one sitting?
For more information about hair loss and cutting edge surgical treatments contact our hair restoration surgery center today. Here at Modena Hair Institute we always strive to provide our patients with the highest standard of custom hair restoration treatment available, directly tailored to their individual needs. Our specialists are eagerly awaiting your visit or digital consultation. Contact us today!

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How Long Will My Hair Transplant Last?

June 22, 2020 admin Leave a comment

A hair transplant will give you a beautifully restored head of hair, but does it last? Here at Modena Hair Institute we occasionally hear from concerned prospective patients who, while admiring the fine results of our finished hair transplants, are nonetheless concerned that, given enough time, their newly restored hair will eventually thin and fall out. The good news for you is that this is absolutely not the case. Transplanted hair follicles are harvested from a region of the scalp (called the ‘permanent zone’) that is genetically resistant to hair loss; therefore, most patients can expect their newly implanted hair to last forever.
The two most commonly employed hair restoration procedures — Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) and Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) are intended as lifelong solutions to hair loss. The two methods work like this:
Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) – In FUE individual hair follicles are removed from a donor area of the scalp and are transplanted to the area in need. No stitches or sutures are required for this minimally invasive procedure.
Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) – In FUT a strip of scalp tissue is removed from the donor area. The scalp tissue is then separated into individual grafts for the needed areas of the scalp.
The transplant should grow as hair normally. In both the FUE and FUT procedure transplanted hair is harvested from the permanent zones— also known as the donor area — on the back and sides of the scalp and skillfully transferred to the thinning and balding areas of the front, top, and crown.
It is, however, important to remember that hair transplants (like any other surgical procedure) are not without certain caveats. The results furnished by a hair transplant may vary depending on a number of factors and limitations. Although the vast majority of hair restorations do provide natural-looking and healthy results, some limiting factors to consider include:
Choice of clinic: Techniques employed for hair restoration procedures have improved dramatically over the years and it is essential to find a clinic whose practitioners are well informed regarding all of the latest developments in the field. Top-rated clinics consistently achieve a large graft to growth success rate. Unfortunately, many sub-standard clinics exist. Moreover many so-called ‘bargain’ hair transplants, especially those performed overseas or by underqualified practitioners, can be downright dangerous and leave patients with severe scarring. Doing your own research, exercising good judgement and reading written testimonials of former patients is essential. Many surgeons consistently deliver effective and beautiful results; do your due diligence to ensure that you are in good hands before you go under the knife.
Biological Factors: We must accept that hair transplants do not work for everyone, nor are they a miracle cure. Advanced hair loss, for example, can be particularly difficult to address; patients whose hair follicles have remained dormant for two to seven years and/or those with particularly thin hair in the donor area will often experience less satisfactory results. Of course, this doesn’t mean that dramatic cosmetic results are impossible to achieve, just that initial expectations should be set lower. In most cases some well placed transplant hairs produce a far more pleasing, vigorous and youthful aesthetic effect than no hair at all.
Continuing Hair Loss: While the transplant itself should keep growing forever, the same can not necessarily be said about the rest of your hair. While hair transplants do not prevent future hair loss in regions of the scalp not covered by a transplant, they do help cover them. Effective treatments for continuous hair loss exist and our specialists are always happy to discuss any concerns or anxieties you may have regarding our treatment options.
Adequate Donor Area Capacity: The size of the permanent zones vary according to individual genetic factors. A larger donor area allows for more grafts to be harvested and furnishes our practitioners with a greater number of hairs to work with for the transplant. Patients with relatively small permanent zones should modify their expectations in regards to the amount of coverage that can be achieved. However, as mentioned previously, truly skilled transplant surgeons can still often produce impressive results even when confronted with sparse material to work with.
Shock Loss: Transplant hair may fall out due to shock shortly after surgery. This is a normal and expected physiological response and nothing to be alarmed by. The new follicles remain and you should expect to see significant growth within the course of a few months.
Both FUE and FUT are permanent procedures. The donor area of the scalp, from which hair follicles are harvested, isn’t called the ‘permanent zone’ for no reason. Hair harvested from this region of the scalp is genetically programmed to never fall out. However, while some patients who receive a hair transplant will later opt for another due to further thinning of non-treated areas, you can rest content knowing that, under normal circumstances, the direct results provided by FUE or FUT are there to stay forever.
For more information about FUE and FUT or to discuss any questions you may have regarding our procedures, be sure to contact our hair restoration center today. At Modena Hair Institute we pride ourselves on consistently providing our patients with the highest standard of custom hair restoration treatment available, directly tailored to their individual needs. Our specialists are eagerly awaiting your visit or digital consultation. Contact us today!

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A Complete Guide to Hair Transplantation Scarring

June 21, 2020 admin Leave a comment

Anxiety is a completely natural and reasonable response to the prospect of undergoing any surgical procedure. For this reason it’s not surprising for our patients considering hair transplant surgery to occasionally express their concerns about the possibility of scarring. Hair restoration surgery is after all an elective form of treatment undergone for aesthetic purposes; therefore it stands to reason that excessive scarring would somewhat defeat the purpose of such a procedure. Firstly, it is important to understand that no surgery known to modern medicine carries a 0% risk of scarification. In fact, various medical oversight bodies have issued official statements condemning those who advertise any sort of surgical procedure as ‘scar free.’ However, despite these natural caveats, hair transplants remain (with good reason) an immensely popular form of treatment the effects of which, on an individual’s general wellbeing, far supersede the merely aesthetic. And we confidently assert that our clinic’s surgeries leave scarring so fine that it is practically imperceptible unless under a microscope.
To help alleviate any anxiety you may have, let’s take a closer look at hair transplants and scarring.
Scar tissue forms as part of the body’s natural healing response and, in a surgical context, is proportional to the extent and depth of the incision. Any damage to the skin can result in scarring; even a paper cut can leave subdermal scar tissue. During a commonly used technique for hair restoration surgery there are two areas of the scalp on which small incisions are made; donor area, from which the hair transplant grafts are harvested, and the recipient area where the same hairs are transplanted.
The small slits made upon the bald part of the scalp (the recipient area) are made with minimally invasive surgical implements and, if done correctly by a skilled professional, should result in no visible scarring. Subdermal scarring will not be visible. Visible scarring may result in certain cases if, for example, large implements are used or if a practitioner attempts to squeeze an injudiciously large amount of grafted hairs into the skin of the scalp. Again, while it would be disingenuous to suggest that there any procedure is 100% scar free, as there will always be some changes below the skin, under normal circumstances you should expect the skin of your scalp’s recipient area to look more or less the same as before the procedure; except, of course, that it will now be covered by a beautiful new growth of hair!
Very minor scarring in the donor area is, however, unavoidable with any currently known medical procedure. Any practitioner who suggests otherwise is, quite frankly, lying. The hair grafts must be removed by means of judiciously placed surgical incisions and a cut, by its very nature, will inevitably leave some form of scarring. The good news for you, however, is that such scarring as is expected to occur during the harvesting of hair follicles is minimal. The incisions made by highly trained professions on the donor area using the highest quality surgical implements are difficult to see once recovery is complete and will also be hidden below hair. To better understand scalp scarring in the donor area we need to discuss the two different methods for harvesting hair follicles; Follicular Unit Transplantation, also known as FUT and Follicular Unit Excision, or FUE.
Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) – In FUE individual hair follicles are removed from a donor area of the scalp and are transplanted to the area in need. No stitches or sutures are required for this minimally invasive procedure. Tiny implements, some of them measuring less than 1mm, are used to carefully excise individual hair follicles, small forceps are then used to free the graft. The small holes left behind from the cutting and removal of the grafts fill with scar tissue, leaving small dot-like scars wherever a graft has been extracted. When performed correctly, FUE scarring is almost impossible to discern.
Correctly is, however, the operative word – to minimize visible scarring the number of extractions must be small. In an inappropriately performed FUE procedure thousands of these small dot-like scars will be noticeable which, along with visible thinning of the donor region from overharvesting, is not an ideal aesthetic situation. The appearance of scar tissue varies somewhat with skin tone. As scar tissue is often lighter in color compared to one’s natural skin tones, patients with darker skin may have more apparent scarring from FUE because of a greater degree of contrast. In either case though, the scars are difficult to notice even on those who prefer very short hairstyles; if they so choose, our FUE patients should easily be able go down to a #2 (1/4th of an inch) on the clippers while retaining excellent scar coverage.
Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) – In FUT a strip of scalp tissue is removed from the donor area. The scalp tissue is then separated into individual grafts for the needed areas of the scalp. The resulting FUT scar is also a very fine, straight line in the donor region. Typically less than 1mm in width although patients with certain physiological characteristics may develop a scar up to 2mm in width. Both 1mm and 2mm scars are considered to be within the normal range of healing. Your small scar will be hidden by any reasonable length of hair growth. Hair grows above, below and through the scar. Hair growth through the scar is facilitated by a special closure technique; other techniques also exist that ensure, for example, that you will only ever have one scar even if multiple harvestings are required. In all typical cases the scar heals so well as to be indistinguishable even on those who prefer to wear their hair in very short styles. We have observed that even patients with hair buzzed down to as short as 3/8ths of an inch using the #3 guard on a set of barber clippers still have sufficient hair to render the scar barely discernible. The small linear incision scar resulting from FUT provides our practitioners with the greatest number of available grafts. The harvesting process causes no stress to the grafts themselves and, moreover, no further damage or scarring in the donor region. This guarantees that, if required, more donor hairs will be available for future surgeries.
Now let’s talk about subdermal scarring. Scarring beneath the surface of the skin occurs with both the FUE and FUT procedures. Owing to the nature of these procedures and also to the body’s natural scarification process,the subdermal scar is almost always going to be bigger than the visible surface scar. This is not an issue with FUT as the 1mm-2mm scar typically has only an additional 2-3 mm of scar tissue below the surface. Thus hair follicles within millimeters of the FUT scar are totally untouched and ready for future harvesting.
On the other hand, FUE scars may form too close together if the procedure is not performed correctly. As we mentioned above, FUE cuts made too close together are to be avoided. Such overharvesting may result in an overlapping network of web-like scar tissue (sub-dermal fibrosis) compromising the health of surrounding hair follicles and rendering further harvesting problematic. The small surface scars from a properly performed FUE procedure are, again, difficult to appreciate even on those with quite short hair.
While most patients are left with minimal, well hidden scarring (and a fully restored head of hair), the technique of Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP) can be performed to further minimize scarring if necessary. SMP is quite similar to standard tattooing, although it utilizes natural pigments in place of ink. SMP involves tattooing small dots which look like shortly buzzed hairs onto the scalp which help to darken, camouflage, and break up the appearance of scar tissue thus allowing patients who wear shorter hair to effectively hide any trace of visible scarring.
For more information about FUE and FUT or to discuss any anxieties or concerns you may have regarding scarring and hair transplant procedures, be sure to contact our hair restoration surgery center today. While hair transplant surgery does cause scarring it is almost imperceptible if done by a very skilled practitioner. At Modena Hair Institute we always strive to provide our patients with the highest standard of custom hair restoration treatment available, directly tailored to their individual needs. Our specialists are eagerly awaiting your visit or digital consultation. Contact us today!

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Weight Gain and Hair Health

June 14, 2020 admin Leave a comment

At Modena Hair Institute, we always strive to ensure that our patients receive only the highest standard of personalized care. A large part of that process is ensuring that we properly diagnose the cause of your hair loss so that we may be prepared to provide you with the best and most effective treatment available for your specific case.
Now, we all know that genetic factors can lead to hair loss, but there are other less obvious potential causes of hair loss which may surprise you. Some of our patients have expressed their concern regarding a possible correlation between hair loss and weight gain. The fact of the matter is, surprising as it may seem, hair loss and weight gain can indeed be correlated. The body is an almost infinitely complicated natural wonder; a negative change in any one part of the body’s system can easily yield unexpected results in another, superficially distinct, part of that same system. Often, weight gain can trigger a host of serious health and wellness issues and, as we have discussed in our previous posts, an unwell body is more likely to suffer from hair loss.
However, the good news about hair loss caused by health and lifestyle problems is that surgical hair restoration treatment is rarely required. In such cases, lifestyle changes and the medical treatment of preexisting conditions are often sufficient to restore one’s hair to its former state.
Let’s talk about some of these common health issues which may lead to weight gain and hair loss. There is a strong connection between our mental health and our physical well being. Therefore, it is not surprising that depression has sometimes been shown to be linked with hormonal imbalances. Whether such imbalances are the cause or the result of depression, the fact remains that hormonal state and hair health are deeply connected.
While depression alone can constitute a sufficient cause for hair loss, lack of physical activity can also have a detrimental effect on both general wellness and hair health. Besides potentially leading to depression, a lack of exercise is often the cause of weight gain and obesity, both of which can be damaging to the body and lead to hair loss.
Diet and exercise, as you’ve no doubt heard, are key. If you are not eating a well balanced diet, this can have a severe negative impact on your overall health,wellness and mental state. Eating too much ‘junk food’, particularity foods containing high fructose corn syrup, can be extremely taxing in the body. Strive to eat a well balanced diet high in fruits and vegetables. The high antioxidant content of white and green teas can work wonders for promoting general health, maintaining healthy gut flora and flushing the body of toxins and impurities. A body deprived of the necessary vitamins and minerals it needs to function will inevitably break down, the effects of which may very well become manifest in an accompanying decline in hair health.
Certain pre-existing conditions like diabetes may, over time, lead to a decline in hair health. Diabetes (Type I and II) can lead to damaged blood vessels including those of the scalp. Hair follicles, if deprived of the oxygen needed to nourish and support their well being, are more likely to become damaged in ways that will manifest as noticeable hair loss. As mentioned above hormonal imbalances can lead to hair loss, in particular the condition of hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism describes a condition in which the thyroid gland fails to produce the necessary quantity of certain essential hormones. There are a large number of potential causes among which congenital disorders and autoimmune diseases, the side effects of certain medications, the after effects of thyroid surgery or radiation therapy, Iodine deficiency and/or old age may all play a significant role. Whatever the cause, such hormone imbalances in turn have a negative effect on the metabolism. Hormones regulate a host of important bodily functions and conditions like hypothyroidism often result in unpleasant symptoms such as weight gain, depression, fatigue, dry skin, and, of course, hair loss. Hypothyroidism is best treated with medications that specifically target and restore proper hormone levels in the body which, in time, may help to reverse the adverse symptoms of the condition.
As we have mentioned above, lifestyle is key; not only for healthy hair, but for your general well being and state of mind. Our synergistic bodily processes must be maintained by a healthy lifestyle, a balanced diet, plenty of exercise, by engaging in mentally stimulating activities and by avoiding bad habits like smoking and excessive alcohol consumption. Often, the first and most crucial step to healthier and thicker hair is almost always a lifestyle change. By improving your habits and lifestyle you may very well save yourself the trouble of pursuing a surgical course of treatment as your hair loss may reverse course and mend itself within the course of a few months. However, if your hair loss should continue after healthy lifestyle changes have been implemented, then it is time for a meeting or digital consultation with one of our experienced hair restoration specialists.
For more information about different types of hair loss and their treatment, or about the role of general health as it relates to hair loss be sure to contact our hair restoration surgery center today. We always strive to provide our patients with the highest standard of custom hair restoration treatment available, directly tailored to their individual needs. Our specialists are eagerly awaiting your visit or digital consultation. Contact us today!

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Female Hair Loss Success Story: PRP Hair Restoration Following Pregnancy

June 14, 2020 admin Leave a comment

Diagnosis: Postpartum Hair Loss – Age: 35 – Sex: Female

An exciting new entry has just been added to Modena’s female hair loss success stories!

In the following presentation, Dr. Amir Yazdan’s own sister, Desiree Yazdan – herself a renowned doctor of dental medicine – undergoes PRP treatment for the progressive hair loss she experienced during pregnancy.

Hair thinning and loss during pregnancy is very common, caused by big changes in hormone and estrogen levels which can speed up the natural cycle of hair shedding. Thyroid disorders and iron deficiency arising from such hormonal imbalances can also contribute to hair shedding.

Dr. Desiree Yazdan received four PRP injections applied directly to the problem areas on the scalp, scheduled at one injection every three weeks. After the fourth and final injection, hair growth was significantly restored across the scalp, particularly around the temples. Hair grew back straight, thick and in harmony with her natural hairline.

We’ve touched on the restorative benefits of platelets before, but here we’d like to emphasize the effectiveness of PRP in treating post-partum hair loss. Since PRP is a concentrated dose of autologous platelets, their powerful growth factors and healing agents are quickly able to undo much of the damage caused by temporary hormone imbalances.

After photos were taken following two months of PRP treatments.

A special thank you to Desiree for cataloguing her hair restoration journey for us. She actively responds to questions and engages with patients on her Instagram @dryazdan.

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Progressive and Diffuse Hair Loss

May 25, 2020 admin Leave a comment

It’s our mission here at Modena Hair Institute to provide our patients with only the highest standard of personalized care. Hair loss therapy is not a ‘one size fits all’ affair. There exist various different and distinct patterns of hair loss and an equally diverse number of potential underlying causes. Male pattern baldness and women’s hair loss manifest differently and accordingly call for different approaches to treatment. However, whatever the cause of your hair loss may be, our experienced specialists have got you covered with a wide range of surgical and non-surgical treatment options.
To better understand how different kinds of hair loss call for different kinds of treatment, let’s have a look at two of the most common varieties- progressive and diffuse balding- along with their common causes and some recommended methods of treatment.
Progressive and Diffuse Balding
It’s important to understand that hair loss may present itself in a variety of ways and, as there is no single balding pattern, there is also no single optimal treatment for all cases of hair loss. Thus, it is particularly vital that the individual nature of what you are experiencing is carefully and thoroughly evaluated by our expert diagnosticians. As the old architectural dictum goes, ‘form follows function’ so also the nature of your hair loss will often serve to indicate, to the well-trained eye, both the underlying cause of the hair loss as well as the best option for treatment.
Progressive hair loss, also known as androgenic alopecia, is caused by genetic factors. It is estimated that around 70 percent of men and 40 percent of women are afflicted by this condition. Progressive hair loss can manifest in men at any time starting from their early 20s and will often begin with thinning centered around the hairline and the crown of the head. Progressive hair loss in women can start in the 30s or 40s. However, unlike the distinctive horseshoe like pattern often observed in males, female hair loss tends to occur all over the scalp.
Thankfully, there are a variety of surgical and non-surgical treatment options available for progressive hair loss. Topically applied Rogaine or orally ingested Propecia are two non-surgical methods of hair loss treatment which may be able to help slow the rate of hair loss and to promote fuller hair growth. Various surgical treatments also exist for progressive hair loss; however, it is important to note that, due to the fundamentally different nature of the hair loss patterns among the sexes, surgical treatments tend to be a better option for our male patients.
Hair follicles follow a natural cycle of growth and dormancy. Diffuse hair loss, which results in thinning hair all over the scalp, is often referred to as telogen effluvium, that is, the condition of hair in it’s dormancy/resting phase rather than its growth phase. Progressive hair loss may be connected to genetic factors; however, excessive stress, hormonal imbalances, and other general health issues may also be an underlying or contributing cause. As the underlying causes of diffuse hair loss must be identified in order to provide a patient with the proper treatment, it is important that you discuss your medical history and the nature of your condition with one of our sympathetic specialists. This will help us provide you with the proper medications and/or lifestyle modifications to restore your hair back into a growth phase. Once the underlying causes of diffuse hair loss have been accounted for and the proper treatment provided, you can expect your hair to leave its dormancy phase and to swiftly resume it’s natural growth cycle.
Contact Modena Hair Institute
For more information about different types of hair loss and how they can be treated, be sure to contact our hair restoration surgery center today. We always strive to provide our patients with the highest standard of custom hair restoration treatment available, directly tailored to their individual needs. Our specialists are eagerly awaiting your visit or digital consultation. Contact us today!

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Hair Loss Treatments for Individuals with Dry Scalp

May 25, 2020 admin Leave a comment

It’s a commonly held belief that hair health and scalp health are intimately connected. Well, the truth is that the health of your scalp skin and of your hair are not particularly correlated. A healthy scalp certainly provides a nice foundation for healthy hair growth, but neither hair nor scalp have the potential to make or break the other. As it is not uncommon to hear patients expressing their concern that their hair loss is somehow connected with a dry and flaky scalp, we would like to assure you that this is rarely the case.
Naturally, having a flaky scalp can be distressing. Patients often feel particularly self conscious when their hair loss causes more of their scalp to become visible, especially if their scalp isn’t in the most healthy condition. The good news is that here at Modena Hair Institute we believe in comprehensive treatment that takes every individual patient’s needs into account. Not only will our cutting edge hair loss treatments restore the thickness and volume of your hairline, thus better concealing a flaky or dry scalp, but our experienced professionals will embark upon your hair restoration treatment with the utmost care and consideration so as not to aggravate any scalp related issues you may have. In line with our commitment to your general wellness we are also prepared to offer you some counsel on ways to improve your scalp health.
It is important to understand that, while a flaky or dry scalp is not often the underlying cause of hair loss, failure to treat dry scalp can worsen the condition of flaking. This is one of the many reasons why it is important that all prospective patients discuss their medical histories, and any and all personal concerns they may have, with our sympathetic specialists before embarking on any course of treatment. If you suffer from a dry or flaking scalp we’ll be sure to help you in selecting the best, most medically sound, treatment for your case.
Now, let’s have a look at some of the most common forms of hair restoration treatment and how they may affect the scalp.
Hair loss medications are drugs which slow the progression of hair loss and promote the growth of new hair. Sometimes these medications contain ingredients that can worsen dry scalp and may also cause itchiness or flaking. Patients should be aware of all potential side effects and be well informed regarding alternative methods of treatment. Some patients prefer to give hair loss medication a try, rather than opting in for surgical treatment, if such is the case, our doctors will evaluate the health and condition of your scalp and seek to provide you with a medication that will be less irritating on your scalp.
Hair loss surgery is, by far, the most effective and dependable method for giving you back the thick and healthy hairline you deserve. At Modena Hair Institute we offer a wide variety of surgical hair restoration treatments depending on our patients specific needs. Both donor strip harvesting and follicular unit extraction surgery may cause irritation to the scalp as well as increased dryness and flaking. However, rest assured that this is always temporary. Once your scalp has healed, it should swiftly return to its regular condition. Hair restoration surgery is significantly less likely to have a lasting negative effect on a dry scalp. While patients who take hair loss medications often suffer from adverse side effects through the entire course of their time on the drug, with hair restoration surgery any negative side effects to the scalp are limited to the recovery period.
Now, let’s talk about how you can keep that scalp healthy no matter what course of treatment you and your doctor decide is best.
Don’t forget to wash your hair frequently and to give your scalp a nice massage as you shampoo; it stimulates blood flow and improves scalp health. If you suffer from moderate to severe flaking of the scalp, consider picking up an anti-dandruff and scalp healing shampoo like GroMD. And above all, don’t scratch! Scratching your scalp can damage the skin and will only make flaking and irritation worse.
For more information about hair restoration treatment and how we can help you and your hair look their very best, be sure to contact our team at Modena Hair Institute. We want to help you achieve a fuller hairline and a healthy scalp so that you can live your very best life. Our specialists are waiting for your call!

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Benefits of a Virtual Hair Consultation

May 13, 2020 admin Leave a comment

While countless people have met with our hair restoration specialists on location at Modena Hair Institute, we are also pleased to offer you the option of a virtual consultation from the comfort of your own home. Your physical presence at the office is not necessary for our hair restoration specialists to remotely examine the extent of your hair loss and to work with you in developing a comprehensive and personalized treatment plan.
For a successful digital consultation, we ask that you provide us with several photos of your scalp and, moreover, that you supply us with any and all information regarding prior surgical hair loss treatments and your current hair restoration goals. Remember, when taking pictures of your head to use sufficient lighting and to take shots from multiple perspectives (front, sides, and back with the camera held at a 45 degree angle above the scalp) to better assist our specialists in the course of their examination. Once we have carefully analyzed your digital photographs, our hair restoration specialists will immediately consult with you to discuss your treatment options.
Our hair restoration specialists have no problem working from good digital photos.
A virtual consultation is quick and convenient, saving you the trouble of having to juggle work, family and other obligations to make time to physically visit our location. Just send us the pictures and the relevant health information and you’ll be well on your way to fulfilling your hair restoration dreams!
Our specialists will work swiftly to provide you with a thorough evaluation; however, to ameliorate the consultation process and to ensure that you receive the optimal treatment for your specific needs, it is important that you clearly express your hair restoration goals to our team of specialists. We shall be best equipped to help you when we know about your goals and expectations regarding hair restoration. We promise you our utmost commitment to quality treatment and to delivering you the finest aesthetic results in the restoration of your hairline.
Therefore, it is important to inform us, in the course of your digital consultation, of any prior history of surgical hair loss treatment, i.e. hair plugs, and also if you have ever used hair restoration products like Propecia or Rogaine. If previous hair restoration treatment worked well for you, or if it failed to yield satisfactory results. Our specialists find these details helpful in creating your personalized treatment plan; knowing the results of previous hair restoration treatment, whatever those results may have been, will only help us to improve the quality and effectiveness of any subsequent treatment.
We live in the digital age; and, while we are more than happy to provide you with an in-person consultation, state of the art technology now provides us with the means to remotely assess your situation and provide our insight and expertise. These days many of us live very busy and demanding lives, however, thanks to new and advanced approaches to hair transplantation and restoration consultation and assessment, we strive to provide our patients with the highest quality of service; whatever their individual schedules, needs or desires may be.
For more information about hair restoration treatment and how we can help you and your hair look their very best, be sure to contact our team at Modena Hair Institute. We want to help you achieve a fuller hairline so that you can live your very best life. Our specialists are waiting for your call!

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Hair Loss in Teenage Girls

May 10, 2020 admin Leave a comment

Our confidence and self-esteem are often deeply entwined with our personal appearance. This is true for all of us and provides an important motive for carefully monitoring and attending to our health. However, teenage girls in particular often find that hair loss can be a particularly emotionally devastating experience. Hair loss, therefore, at such a critical and formative period of life should be handled promptly and with the utmost seriousness.
It is important to understand that a certain amount of hair loss is entirely natural. It is normal and healthy to shed between 50 to 100 strands per day as your hair goes through an ongoing cycle of growth and rest. New hairs grow back in the same follicle replacing and renewing older hair which are lost.

There are several potential causes that may underlie excessive hair loss in teenage girls. Here at Modena Hair Institute our specialists are well prepared to provide you or your loved ones with a variety of personalized hair loss treatments. After carefully considering the causes of the problem we will be sure to provide an individually tailored course of therapy addressing your specific needs.
Thankfully, hair loss in teens is usually temporary and the hair can be expected to grow back once the underlying causes are addressed. However, in cases of serious hair loss, patients may suffer from thinning, bald patches and clumps of hair falling out; an undoubtedly distressing and uncomfortable experience for the young.
Let’s take a moment to discuss some of the most common causes of hair loss in teenage girls.
Vitamin deficiencies can be particularly detrimental to one’s health. If our bodies lack the essential vitamins and nutrients needed to feed and restore our cells hair loss and related complications are likely to occur. Some of the most important vitamins for maintaining healthy hair are B1, B2, C and Iron; a teenager deficient in one or more of these vitamins has an increased likelihood of suffering from hair loss.
The teenage years are a time of change. Puberty in particular is accompanied by hormonal fluctuations. Since the operation of hair follicles is regulated by hormones such fluctuations may affect hair growth. While any hormonal imbalance can be damaging an imbalance of the hormone dihydrotestosterone, or DHT, is particularly related to hair loss. However, the good news is that, with proper treatment, hair should begin to grow again once the hormones are balanced out.
If a hormone imbalance has been ruled out it is important to understand that a patient’s hair loss may signal a border medical issue. In particular, diabetes, thyroid disease, lupus, and polycystic ovary syndrome can affect the body’s natural hair production cycle. Teenagers with such conditions are at a much higher risk of developing hair loss. Moreover, high fevers, the recovery period following surgery and PTSD have all been noted to occasionally cause temporary, but significant, hair loss.

Chemotherapy drugs are well known to often carry this unfortunate side effect. Consult with your physician before changing any medications if you feel they might be related to your hair loss or that of your child.
Eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia as well as extreme or poorly thought out diets can cause significant hair loss. Good nutrition is vital to hair health and the body, deprived of protein, vitamins, and minerals and other important nutrients, will struggle to support and sustain proper hair growth.
Another unfortunate cause of hair loss is the psychological condition of trichotillomania involves a compulsion to pull out one’s own hair. Trichotillomania often leaves sufferers with large bald patches; seeking help from a medical professional is imperative for those struggling with this condition.
Another common cause of loss is often easy to overlook. Styling, straightening, braiding and coloring are fun of course, but all of us must be careful not to damage our hair in the process.
Excessive heat from blow dryers and hot irons as well as the harsh chemical products involved in dying, bleaching, perming and straightening hair can all cause serious damage. Even certain hairstyles like braids and tight ponytails can contribute to hair loss. Excessive force and tension applied to the hair follicles can result in traction alopecia, a serious condition which may cause permanent damage.
Thankfully, there are many easy ways in which teenage girls can prevent or combat hair loss.
Some important guidelines to keep in mind are:

Eating a nutrient rich diet high in protein and essential vitamins, to avoid extreme diets and unscientific dieting trends and to stay hydrated.
Limit the use of harsh chemical hair styling products and dyes. Put the blow dryer away, let your hair air dry instead; brush your hair gently and avoid styling it when wet.
Have yourself checked for vitamin deficiencies and hormone imbalances, do your best to reduce stress and give yourself frequent, but gentle, scalp massages.

Hair loss in teenage girls can have a profound impact on their self-image and general well being. If you or your loved ones experience hair loss, please contact us for a comprehensive and personalized treatment plan.

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Are FUE Hair Transplants Safe?

May 8, 2020 admin Leave a comment

You’ve heard about the excellent results many people have achieved through hair transplants but a small question still nags at your mind and holds you back- ‘Are these procedures safe?’ Having some concern and apprehension before any surgical treatment is the most natural thing in the world. However, to allay any fears let’s take some time to have a realistic look at the benefits and costs of the two most common methods of hair transplantation- follicular unit transplantation (FUT) and follicular unit extraction (FUE).
Many patients are intrigued by FUE because it offers dramatic hair restoration benefits with minimal scarring along the scalp. Sometimes, however, the Modena Hair Institute receives inquiries from interested, but naturally apprehensive, individuals about FUE’s potential risks.
Understanding is always the best antidote to fear. Therefore, let’s go over the basics of the FUE procedure to better understand its general safety. Any surgical procedure will always carry some risk but, realistically speaking, proper and careful pre-planning combined with the tried and true expertise of our medical professionals ensures that any risk will be negligible.
The actual Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) procedure works like this: individual hair follicles are removed from a donor area of the scalp and are transplanted to the area in need. No stitches or sutures are required for this minimally invasive procedure. Donor follicles are carefully repositioned along the hairline and the crown of the scalp for the best restorative and aesthetic effect.
It is important to understand how FUE differs from FUT. Since FUE focuses on transplanting individual hair follicles there is no need to harvest a strip from the donor area of the scalp, and hence no major scarring. Patients who undergo FUE typically enjoy a swifter recovery than patients who undergo FUT. The FUE procedure also involves less physical discomfort. The price of FUE treatment is generally more expensive than that of FUT.
FUE carries with it certain small risks. It is possible for the donor follicles to become damaged during the transplant and there is also a small risk that the procedure may result in an uneven distribution of donor follicles across the area of treatment. However, such risks are highly unlikely when working with a skillful and experienced transplant surgeon like Dr. Amir Yazdan.
During your visit to Modena Hair Institute, we can go over these matters with you personally. By understanding your specific treatment needs we will be certain to provide you with the highest standard of safe and effective care.
Generally FUE is a very safe and reliable option for those seeking hair restoration therapy. Our personalized process of screening and consultation ensures that FUE is only performed on those patients for whom our professions deem it to be the best course of treatment. We carefully evaluate several factors in potential candidates for FUE. For example, is the scalp skin loose and healthy? Is there sufficient donor hair available? And can viable follicular units be extracted from without doing serious tissue or nerve damage in the process? As always our professionals are happy to discuss any concerns or individual needs which you may have.
FUE yields very dramatic results; a full and natural-looking head of hair and a significantly more youthful appearance. Often, our patients also report an increased sense of well-being and confidence. Being a minimally invasive procedure you can expect the scarring around the donor area of the scalp to heal well with no visible trace of the hair restoration procedure remaining.
So, is FUE right for you?
The best way to find out if FUE is right for you is to visit our practice for a personalized consultation. We’ll be delighted to answer any and all of your questions in detail and to address any specific safety or health related concerns that you may have. In case FUE isn’t the right course of treatment for you, we can discuss FUT and why that procedure may be better and safer given your specific needs.
To learn more about FUE and your many other options for restoring your hair, be sure to contact our skilled hair restoration specialists. Your best head of hair is waiting and our specialists are eagerly awaiting your call or email. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Male Hair Loss Success Story: “I came in with low expectations but the results have been incredible”

May 2, 2020 admin Leave a comment

Diagnosis: Male Pattern Hair Loss – Age: 35 – Sex: Male

A new entry has just been added to Modena’s male hair loss success stories!

In the following presentation, Dr. Amir Yazdan documents the results of a 35-year-old undergoing an FUE hair transplantation. His hair loss pattern was a Norwood Class V.

This patient received 2,500 grafts which aimed to fill out nearly the entire crown and front temple region, effectively restoring his hairline. The hairline design is purposely conservative, so as to look completely natural and effortless. He was put on a personalized medical management system to maintain his existing hair.

After photos were taken at 1 year post-op.

hair transplant case study — 1 Week Before Transplant

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Hairline Design: How Hair Restoration Specialists Acheive Amazing Results

April 20, 2020 admin Leave a comment

We all agree that first impressions matter. Your hairline, in a very real way, makes your hair’s ‘first impression’ to the world and has a profound effect on your facial appearance. As such, the Modena Hair Institute’s team has extensive experience helping patients to conquer hair loss with the latest cutting-edge surgical treatments. As always, individual factors will play a role in determining the course of your treatment. Age, gender, facial shape, racial and/or ethnic background, and the extent of the hairloss are all factors which Dr. Amir Yazdan at Modena Hair Institute will take into careful consideration when planning your individualized course of treatment. With a little consideration anyone can achieve remarkable, natural-looking results through surgical restoration and recreation of their original hairline.
How Hair Restoration Specialists Acheive Amazing Results
There are many ways in which hair transplant surgeons may design and recreate a patient’s thinning hairline. Consulting past photos of patients before their balding is an invaluable reference point for achieving optimal results. These old photos will be studied to achieve a better idea of what your hairline was like. Consulting reference photos are a great help in producing natural results and in convincingly recreating your appearance.
Proper hair density also must be taken into account. As your hairline is your hair’s ‘first impression’, specialists may focus first on the density of your frontal hairline rather than on the crown of your head to achieve ideal results. The hair grafts must be staggered too, rather than distributed evenly, for natural and aesthetically pleasing results.
Finding your restored hairline’s ideal position is also important and there are many key decisions to be made. A hairline placed too high or too low on the forehead will lead to unappealing results. Individual hairlines are also seldom perfectly straight and our specialists have found that often angling the restored hairline up or down is necessary for achieving the most natural looking results.

In designing the curve and overall shape of your hairline, specialists will also take into account the shape of your face. For example, people with wider faces tend to have better results with a wider arching hairline. Conversely those whose facial features are more narrow often find that ideal results are achieved by designing a narrower curve for the hairline. The most natural looking results occur when the hairline compliments the natural shape of a patient’s face and our specialists are here to help you find the ideal aesthetic proportions of your restored hairline.
The angle of the individual hair grafts can make all the difference when it comes to natural looking results. If the hair grafts are poorly placed, the hair may seem to sprout in all directions. Carefully considering the angle of the hair in a given part of the scalp can help improve the overall results of the restoration procedure and make the hairline look totally natural.
Along with designing the ideal shape of your restored hairline comes the proper placement of the individual grafts. Proper placement of hair grafts is one of the most important factors in achieving natural looking results. Poorly placed hair grafts will seem to grow in all directions. Consequently, at Modena Hair Institute in Southern California and Las Vegas, we take the angle of hair into careful consideration when working on your hairline to ensure that the results look completely natural, healthy and aesthetically pleasing.
Experience Matters
Hair restoration is a science and an art. With the many factors and considerations that come into play, it’s vital that you work with the best hair restoration specialists In pursuing the course of your treatment. Years of experience in the aesthetic process of hair restoration will help our team of specialists to design the best restored hairline for you. Their equally extensive experience in the particular and practical aspects of hair restoration surgery will then easily make that design, and your hair restoration dream, a reality.
Contact an experienced hair restoration specialist today for more information about hair restoration surgery and how it can help you and your hair achieve their best look for your best life. The team here at Modena Hair Institute looks forward to your visit and to discussing these issues with you in a personalized consultation session.

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Monthly Hair Growth Rate of Following Hair Transplantation

April 13, 2020 admin Leave a comment

Hair transplants are one of the most effective options available for those pursuing surgical hair loss treatment. Here is some important information to consider should you embark upon this course of treatment. While many patients are well pleased by the excellent results yielded by hair transplants, it is still good to keep in mind that the treatment’s full results will take several months to become noticeable.
Knowledge is power and knowing what to expect, especially after a surgical procedure, can help remove any worries you may have. Patience pays off, and most doctors and patients agree- the results are well worth the wait. With this in mind, let’s have a look at the monthly growth of hair transplants after surgery.
This information pertains on a general level to the monthly growth cycle of both follicular unit transplantation (FUT) and follicular unit extraction (FUE) procedures.
In the initial weeks you may experience some temporary hair loss of the newly transplanted hair following surgery, but don’t be alarmed! This is very typical, and no cause for concern and the hair follicles will begin a new growth phase in the coming months.
Generally speaking, patients should expect to notice new hair growth about three months after the procedure. Every case is unique, so some individual’s growth may occur sooner than three months following treatment while, for others, initial growth may occur slightly later.
The thinner density and lighter color of the new hair growth as compared to your donor sample is a natural part of the restoration process. This, quite simply, means that the new transplanted follicles are healthy. Color, thickness and quality of the hair will continue to increase in the coming months.
Around the six or seven month mark after surgery, you should notice a clear improvement in follicle strength and quality, as well as steady hair growth in the transplant area.
At around eight months after surgery some patients may even achieve their final results, others may require a few more months. However, all patients should expect a steady improvement in hair quality throughout the coming months.
Final results should be apparent about one year after surgery as transplanted hair should achieve it’s full and final density. This is the moment you have been waiting for! Telogen effluvium and density related issues and any other side effects should all be resolved by this point.
So in summary:
Stage 1: The Initial Phase of Telogen Effluvium – After the first two months upon a successful operation, patients will experience a temporary hair fall, a condition called Telogen Effluvium.
Stage 2: Steady hair growth (2 – 5 months) – Beginnings of new hair growth! These hairs are very soft and look like new baby hair. Patients should not weary as it is a natural process of growth, which will invariably become thick in subsequent months.
Stage 3: Consistent Hair Growth phase (6 – 7 months) – At this phase, there is a noticeable consistent hair growth with a better texture. It is not the final stage; however, patients will still experience an improvement in the growth and texture of their hair.
Stage 4: Phase of Remarkable Density (8 – 9 months) – After 8 months, patients will experience a drastic improvement in the growth and quality of their hair. Some can get the ultimate growth at this phase, even without the assistance of their physician.
Stage 5: Full follicle growth achievement (10 – 12 months)
Dr. Yazdan’s unparalleled skill and experience in hair restoration procedures has helped many of our patients achieve the full head of hair they desire.
We invite you to contact Modena Hair Institute to Learn More.
If you are interested in learning more about your hair restoration options, schedule a consultation at our practice. Dr. Yazdan can design a personalized treatment plan to address your needs and concerns.

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Curly vs. Straight Hair Transplants

March 31, 2020 admin Leave a comment

Balding is no longer the end of one’s self esteem. Modern medical advances in hair loss treatments have made it easier than ever to restore your full and healthy locks. The latest surgical techniques derive their effectiveness from a careful consideration of the patient’s individual needs, so whatever type of hair you have is going to determine the special course of treatment we prepare for you. Quite often, hair transplants are performed differently depending on one’s hair type. Treatments differ for those with straight hair and those with curly hair.
Let’s get to know the two most common methods for performing a hair transplant and how your hair type is an important factor in determining the nature of your treatment.
Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) – In FUE individual hair follicles are removed from a donor area of the scalp and are transplanted to the area in need. There are no stitches or sutures required for this minimally invasive procedure.
Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) – In FUT a strip of scalp tissue is removed from the donor area. The scalp tissue is then separated into individual grafts for the needed areas of the scalp.
Curly vs. Straight Hair
There is a general consensus that FUT is a better course of treatment for those with straight hair. Having straight hair makes the harvesting of individual follicles easier. While FUE can take a bit of time to perform it has the added benefit of being minimally invasive and sometimes more exact.
Remember though that we are speaking about generalizations. The thickness of the hair, the nature and laxity of the scalp skin, the donor area size and the extent of balding all have an effect on the selection of the optimal surgical technique for you. Many people with straight hair have had FUT without any issues and many people with curly hair have had good results with FUE. For this reason we invite you to come in for a personalized physical consultation as opposed to doing merely online research.
Dr. Yazdan, after examining the nature of your hair and the condition of your scalp, will be happy to draw up a treatment plan for your exact needs. We will help you to achieve the healthiest and most aesthetically pleasing results.