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Understanding Alopecia Areata

April 11, 2024 ixchel2020 Leave a comment

Alopecia areata is a common autoimmune condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide, causing unpredictable hair loss in small, round patches on the scalp or other areas of the body. While alopecia areata is not life-threatening, it can have a significant impact on self-esteem and quality of life. In this post, we’ll explore the key aspects of alopecia areata, including its causes, symptoms, and available treatment options, to help individuals better understand and manage this condition.

Alopecia areata occurs when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the hair follicles, leading to inflammation and hair loss. The exact cause of this autoimmune response is not fully understood, but genetic factors, environmental triggers, and immune system dysfunction are believed to play a role. Individuals with a family history of autoimmune conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis or type 1 diabetes, may have an increased risk of developing alopecia areata.

The hallmark symptom of alopecia areata is the sudden onset of round or oval-shaped bald patches on the scalp, typically measuring a few centimeters in diameter. These patches may appear overnight or gradually over a period of weeks to months. In some cases, hair loss may also occur on other areas of the body, such as the eyebrows, eyelashes, or beard. While the affected skin is usually smooth and without any other signs of inflammation, some individuals may experience itching, tingling, or discomfort in the affected areas.

While there is no cure for alopecia areata, several treatment options are available to help manage symptoms and promote hair regrowth. The choice of treatment depends on the severity of the condition and individual preferences. Common treatment options for alopecia areata include:

Corticosteroid Injections: Corticosteroid injections are often the first-line treatment for alopecia areata, as they can help suppress inflammation and stimulate hair regrowth in affected areas. These injections are typically administered directly into the bald patches by a dermatologist or hair transplant specialist.

Topical Corticosteroids: Topical corticosteroid creams or ointments may be prescribed to reduce inflammation and promote hair regrowth in mild cases of alopecia areata. These medications are applied directly to the affected skin and may be used in combination with other treatments for optimal results.

Alopecia areata is a complex autoimmune condition that can present unique challenges for individuals experiencing hair loss. While there is currently no cure for alopecia areata, various treatment options are available to help manage symptoms and promote hair regrowth.

If you want to explore a hair loss solution with a near 100% effectiveness rate or if you have any questions or concerns regarding the merits of different hair loss treatments, please contact us at Modena Hair Institute today for more information. 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 is eagerly awaiting your visit or digital consultation. Contact us today!

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Enjoy a More Youthful Appearance with a Hair Transplant

September 24, 2022 Amir Yazdan Leave a comment

According to an official Reuters report:

“People shown before-and-after pictures of hair transplant recipients rated men with more locks as looking more attractive and younger, researchers found. People also thought the men looked more successful and approachable after the procedure.

The reviewers thought the men who’d had hair transplants looked about four years younger in their “after” photos. They also thought the men looked more attractive, successful and approachable after their procedures.”

With every passing year the cosmetic industry grows better and safer. (That applies to clinics which take their practices extremely seriously, not pop-up clinics looking to capitalize on market need).

The reason why hair restoration is exploding (and has been for many years) is because individuals want to feel younger and reliably improve their appearance. They want to have hair that looks luscious and skin that looks healthy.

Many of the cosmetic procedures and treatments available truly work wonders. They have helped people treat wrinkles, sunspots and acne, restore hair growth and even completely change their appearance. When talking about the cosmetic industry, we are talking about tons of different products and treatments.

Since there are so many different treatments available, many people feel overwhelmed when it comes to how they should go about getting a more youthful appearance. Something that you need to keep in mind when determining what procedure or treatment is right for you is how drastic you want the results to be.

A hair transplant is a long-term solution to the aging process. You are able to enjoy a much more youthful appearance with a procedure like this.

If you are interested in a hair transplant, you should know that most people get fantastic results. Just check out our results page!

While there are a lot of factors to consider when thinking about a hair transplant, one of the main things that you may be concerned about is the kind of results that you will get after you go through the entire process and have recovered. Let us be the first to tell you, the results are going to be great.

For most people who choose other treatments like PRP in order to treat hair loss, they have subtle and strong results. However, after something like a hair transplant, you are going to be able to take years off your appearance.

This is something that PRP and other non-invasive treatments simply cannot accomplish.

Since a hair transplant is more invasive, there are several considerations that will need to be made when considering if you are a good candidate for the procedure. All of these things will be discussed when you come in for a first consultation at Modena Hair Institute.

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When is the Ideal Age for a Hair Transplant?

September 18, 2022 Amir Yazdan Leave a comment

If you’ve been considering a hair transplant very recently, it’s likely that you looked in the mirror one day, maybe before bed or after a shower, and noticed a growing widow’s peak. Or maybe thinning hair or excess shedding after combing.

The shock of an unexpectedly receding hairline or bald spot can be quite hard to grapple with. You might have asked yourself: what can I do to prevent further balding?

Of all the questions you may have about hair loss, the most important one for you might be: Is now the right time to have a hair transplant?

Everyone is different. There is no ideal age at which you should get a hair transplant, just like there is no ideal age for a tummy tuck or laser hair removal. Some can begin as early as their early 20s.

Many patients, once they’ve had a hair transplant and have seen how relatively easy it is, wish they had done it sooner. But on the other hand, you may not want to jump the gun and start too soon. It’s sometimes smart to wait (only if you are in your early 20s) and see how your hair loss progresses.

Regardless, you should absolutely consult with a hair transplant expert and go over some key variables.

Your Age

Male pattern baldness, which affects up to two thirds of American men by the age of 35, can start showing as early as age 18. Typically, we don’t advise you have a hair transplant under the age of 25, even if you’re experiencing early hair loss.

During your 20s your hairline is still forming. What you may think of as a receding hairline may simply be what’s called a mature hairline, which is not quite the same thing as a receding hairline.

By the middle of your 30s any hair loss you may experience has typically stabilized.

This doesn’t mean you can’t have a hair transplant earlier.

A hair transplant relies on using donor hair from the back of your head. If you opt for a hair transplant too early, you may distribute the donor hair too heavily in one area, leaving little for future restoration. This is a common mistake lesser clinics make.

This also has to do with the natural density of your hair. You want to plan out carefully where to distribute your hair so as to achieve the best overall effect.

Yet even still, we have had patients as young as 18 with severe hair loss, and seeing their joy at reversing this trend at such an early age is compelling. So again, there isn’t an ideal age for your procedure. We can help you evaluate your hair loss and give advice as to what we think is possible given your hair loss.

What About Beard Transplants?

Facial hair is often associated with strength, maturity and masculinity. A lack of facial hair or the inability to grow a thick, manly beard can be embarrassing for some men. Their hair might grow very slowly, become wispy rather than full, and have a sparse, patchy appearance instead of growing in a full, uniform way.

A beard transplant will enhance facial hair symmetry.

The goal of the hair transplant is to provide a long-lasting and natural result that matches the pattern and texture of hair in the surrounding areas.

Patients seeking beard transplants tend to be younger – partly because beards have become fashionable in recent years, and patchy beards are often an affliction of younger men whose beards do not look ‘mature’.

Hairline Design

‘How will my new hairline look?’ is one of the most important questions patients ask us when they begin our consultation.

‘Will it look rounded, symmetrical, asymmetrical, more defined or less defined?’ It is a deep desire to want to know how the cosmetic procedure will look finished before it starts. People have a strong opinion and idea of how they want their new hair to look and move.

The truth of the matter is there is no one size fits all hairline that Dr. Yazdan, or any top hair transplant surgeon for that matter, tries to create. What looks good for one patient may not look good for another – what makes sense for a young patient with progressive loss may not make sense for an older patient with more ‘stable’ and limited hair loss.

In other words, hairlines must be carefully considered and customized for each patient.

A close examination of the direction, sway, swirl and grouping of a patient’s hair will tell us how most naturally to design the new hairline.

Recovery Time

While there are no real limitations on what time of year you can have hair transplant surgery, there are several considerations you should take into account. How long it takes for a hair transplant to heal varies from procedure to procedure.

Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) – our trademark and gold standard – is so popular because it requires practically no healing time. There is no surgical incision and therefore no scar, compared to other methods like the “strip method.” For an FUE you are advised to recover for 5-9 days.

Your head will be covered with tiny red dots from where the hair follicles were extracted and re-inserted, and there may be a small amount of swelling. While you should feel fit enough to go back to work after just 1-2 days post-op, most of our patients choose to take a week or two off to allow their hair to start growing in again, and the tiny punctures to scab over and fall off.

Start With a Free Consult

No matter how old you are or how much or how little your hair loss has progressed, it’s never the wrong time to get a completely free, no obligation quote. To find out if you are a good candidate and how much a hair transplant tailored to you would cost, simply click the VIRTUAL EVALUATION button at the top of our website.

We will contact you within one business day to ask additional questions, if necessary, and map out your hair restoration plan. It’s always the perfect time to get started and learn more about the many options you have to achieve a younger look and invest in your confidence.

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FUE Repair – False Claims Made to Patient

August 23, 2022 Amir Yazdan Leave a comment

This new entry features an extensive repair of a botched hair transplant that was done for an African American male patient.

Diagnosis: FUE Repair – Age: 41 – Follicles: 2,228 – Sex: Male

Dr. Yazdan and Modena Hair Institute has come to be very familiar with hair transplants that are executed poorly. Either through inexperience, poor management, lack of expertise or a host of other reasons, patients are falling prey to hair transplant clinics which have no business serving customers.

This patient was even told that his doctor was a specialist in African American hair transplants!

Yet the operating doctor produced a very patchy and unnatural looking hairline, as well as a majority of the implanted hair falling out. We immediately set out to correct the damaged zones.

Dr. Yazdan corrected the patient’s hairline using very careful steps:

Recorrecting patient’s original hairline pattern by implanting the native hair evenly and equidistantly.
Correcting bad follicle angulation.
Due to donor zone damage, strategic harvesting from remaining areas.
Precise graft placement and understanding the perfect donor-recipient ratio.

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How will my new hairline look?

April 16, 2022 admin Leave a comment

‘How will my new hairline look?’ is one of the most important questions patients ask us when they begin our consultation. ‘Will it look rounded, symmetrical, asymmetrical, more defined or less defined?’ It is a deep desire to want to know how the cosmetic procedure will look finished before it starts. People have a strong opinion and idea of how they want their new hair to look and move.

A close examination of the direction, sway, swirl and grouping of a patient’s hair will tell us how most naturally to design the new hairline. Let’s look at a few case studies which show the quite different, but equally successful, ways in which hair restoration manages to rejuvenate a person’s hairline. All examples are done by the careful and skillful hand of Dr. Yazdan himself.

For this patient, who likes to wear his hair short and based on his age, level of hair loss, hair-type and forehead shape, we decided to design a flatter, more defined, less irregular hairline. Dr. Yazdan use a very calibrated small punch during the FUE procedure to minimize scarring and maximize a natural look.

For this older patient, with lots of wispy strands and excessive hair loss who wears his hair longer, Dr. Yazdan decided to design a slightly more conservative, soft, broken-up, irregular, and feathered hairline. Patient had arrived at Modena Hair Institute more than a year ago with a poorly performed punch surgery and lots of scarring. He had also received scalp micro pigmentation work which turned blue. A notorious problem among inexperience or purely cosmetic clinics, SMP pigments can turn blue if it is too dark and the wrong pigments are used.

As you can see, these patients were about as different in hair type, age, density and shape as you can get. The first patient had coarser, darker, denser and a more limited hair loss experience. The second patient had softer, wispier hair and a greater degree of hair loss. Designing a hairline shape for both patients requires a very different aesthetic and scientific approach.

Patients must visit clinics who are able to showcase a wide variety of hairlines, not a ‘stock’ hairline done time and time again on each patient. The hair transplant doctor must take your entire history and shape into account, digest the information, and create a plan that fits you and you alone. If you do this, your hairline will look like one thing and one thing alone: a natural hairline which fits you.

When considering clinics, make sure to ask the doctor what they plan to do for your hairline specifically, why they recommend this approach, and to see examples of other, similar hairlines. Otherwise, you may end up in a situation where you are asking a second doctor what your hairline should have looked like, and whether or not they can make it look like this with a second procedure.

Dr. Amir Yazdan, MD, is an internationally renowned hair transplant surgeon, expert guest on Dr. Phil and The Doctors, creator of the GroMD hair restoration product line, ISHRS member, accredited member of the IAHRS and a visceral advocate for patient care. Learn more about Dr. Yazdan or read rave reviews from his patients.

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What an Expert Hair Transplant Diagnosis Looks Like

April 14, 2022 admin Leave a comment

The difference between top tier and average clinics starts right at the beginning with the hair loss consultation and diagnosis. At Modena Hair Institute, we’ve invested major financial resources in purchasing and developing magnetic resonance imaging and other tools in order to evaluate the precise anatomical conditions of the scalp.

A very important aspect of the scalp analyses which Dr. Yazdan begins with is the thinning of the caliber of each individual hair strand. Dr. Yazdan determines whether hair miniaturization is slight, moderate or extensive. Particularly in early stages of hair loss, the appearance of balding is due to the progressive decrease in hair shaft size caused by the miniaturizing effects of DHT, rather than the actual loss of hair. Dr. Yazdan will determine if this is the case.

The typical number of hairs in a human scalp is around 100-120 hair per centimeter square. When hair thinning begins to take place, the number of strands decreases and the hair shafts become thinner and smaller. At Modena Hair Institute, we use a digital densitometer to accurately measure the hair count in one centimeter square of your scalp. A densitometer is a handheld device that delivers digital, magnified images of your hair displayed on an LCD screen, revealing the properties and the diameter of your hair shaft.

This analysis will reveal abnormal levels of miniaturization, which are decreased hair shaft diameters due to DHT, the hormone that plays a primary role in the development of female or male hair pattern baldness. The digital analysis also gives a clear assessment of your donor hair supply, helping us to determine if you are a good candidate for a hair transplantation procedure.

Moreover, any illnesses you suffer or medications you are taking will also give us clues as to the causes of your hair loss. We also need to know about your diet and if you are receiving the necessary nutrients for your hair health. All the information we gather from your hair loss history will help us determine the causes of your hair loss along with treatment options. In addition to taking your history, we will conduct several tests, including digital analysis of your hair to gain more insights into your hair loss.

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Hair Transplant Payment Plans

April 3, 2022 admin Leave a comment

Often we hear that while a hair transplant operation would be the most helpful and aesthetically life saving operation for a person, the cost is too great. Patients assume, usually through Google searches, that FUE or FUT hair regrowth treatments are an extremely expensive option. The reality for clinics like Modena Hair Institute are in fact the opposite, we are supremely affordable for almost any customer, regardless of their income level.

Budgeting for your hair restoration procedure can be an overwhelming or difficult task when done alone. That is why our clinic can help you plan out your monetary spending so you can find affordable and effective treatment for your lost hair. You can start regrowing your own natural hair on your scalp with our revolutionary treatments right away.

Step 1: Establish Your Hair Goals

Depending on your medical reasons for losing your hair, you may want to invest in a thorough hair transplant treatment sooner rather than later. It’s important to figure out the best time for you to get this pervasive problem taken care of. You can establish your timeline by speaking with Dr. Amir Yazdan directly about your hair care needs. Once you have a good idea of when you want to move forward with a hair growth procedure, Dr. Yazdan will break down very easy payments options.

Step 2: Consider Quality (Beware of Poor Clinics) and Cost

Dr. Yazdan is always willing to help patients get access to the hair care treatments they need immediately. Regardless of your budget size or payment eligibility, our Las Vegas, Orange County and Los Angeles clinics will always prioritize easy income options to get treatment started immediately. That being said, it’s important not to cut corners when it comes to the quality of your medical procedure. You don’t want to sacrifice the quality of your procedure for affordability, as you may end up with severely damaged hair follicles when choosing a doctor who is not eminently qualified.

Step 3: Create a Custom Hair Restoration Package

There are a lot of affordable home remedies for treating hair loss that many of our patients try as an alternative to a medical-grade procedure. While you may have to end up spending money to take proper care of your scalp, you don’t have to do it in a way that leaves you overspending. We stress to the general public to use the resource that is Dr. Yazdan who opens his schedule for detailed personal consultations at no cost. He aims to help you understand the exact cause of your hair loss in order to create the perfect individualized solution. You can work with our clinic to learn more about the cutting edge FUE hair transplantation process or a month to month care package option.

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Covid-19 and Hair Loss

November 30, 2020 admin Leave a comment

Since the COVID-19 pandemic reached the shores of the United States, more and more Americans are claiming to experience, where they have never before, a rapid increase in hair loss. The question has been raised in medical offices and institutions around the states, whether this could be a symptom of the virus or whether it is peripheral and unrelated? More likely than not, a spike in individuals experiencing hair loss is due to the stresses and strains of living through a pandemic, and NOT as a direct result or symptom of the virus.

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention and other medical research facilities have not recognized hair loss as a symptom of COVID-19, yet more than 27% of 1,100 poll respondents in a coronavirus survivor online group reported hair loss. What explains the relationship between hair loss and Covid-19 then? Speaking to USA Today, Dr. Michele S. Green, a dermatologist at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, describes how “there’s been an influx of patients seeking treatment for hair loss during quarantine.” Simply put, it is the shock to the physical systems of the body related to high fever, imbalance of hormones and muscle fatigue that is likely causing the hair loss.

Hair loss related to stresses put upon the body is called Telogen Effluvium, and is usually a self correcting condition, meaning it can resolve itself in 3-6 months. Once the triggers of stress, diet or hormonal imbalances are normalized, telogen effluvium can be cured.

Remedial Treatments

Still, preventative measures for managing and mitigating hair loss are always advised since hair loss is in everyone’s future. Zach from the Try Guys, a popular internet entertainment group, recently underwent a follicular unit extraction at the age of 30. His detailed expose on the transplant process and the reasons for undergoing the treatment are explained in a recent popular video here.

Although dashingly handsome and youthful by all accounts, Zach’s discomfort and unhappiness with an ever more wispy head of hair drove him to seek a strong and permanent aesthetic solution. At Modena Hair Institute in Orange County, Los Angeles and Las Vegas, we encounter patients with the same exact story every day. Whether it’s something more permanent and dramatic like an FUE hair transplant or topical hair treatment to slow balding, we examine the scalp and perform tests to determine which course of treatments will best destroy the nightmare of hair loss.

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Rogaine: Uses and Limitations

October 6, 2020 admin Leave a comment

Your hair is falling out and you want to stop it. What should you do? Many men in this position turn to drugs like Rogaine for hair restoration. However, does Rogaine actually work? What is to be gained from Rogaine?

Rogaine is the trade name of the drug Minoxidil which was developed in 1963 by the Upjohn Company as a vasodilator. One of its side effects was discovered to be hair growth. Hair growth was a side effect of Minoxidil, but not in all cases. A recent study in the ‘American Pharmacist’ has shown that Rogaine only works in about half of all cases. Moreover, any hair regrowth affected through the use of Rogaine is often swiftly lost again if the drug is discontinued.

As nice as it would be to simply be able to rub some foam onto your scalp and then suddenly regrow a full and youthful head of hair – Rogaine has proved to be ineffective for treating hair loss in isolation, without supplementary restoration aids.

Technically speaking – Rogaine’s properties as an anagen agonist may increase the rate and thickness at which new hairs grow back, however increased DHT circulation to the scalp due to the drug’s vasodilation properties, quite often results in men losing more of their hair than the drug is capable of restoring.

The use of various inactive ingredients such as preservatives, binding agents, texturisers, colors and scents also lead to many of Rogaine’s unfortunate side effects such as itchy scalp, irritation, and aggravated hair loss to name some of the most common.

Rogaine and other Minoxidil derivatives can be more effective when taken alongside other vitamin rich and DHT blocking formulas. A premier hair growth shampoo like groMD regenerates hair growth with a special formula containing rich vitamins, oils, minerals and fats. The use of hair growth shampoo on hair helps to reduce protein loss in both damaged as well as undamaged hair. GroMD is rich in lauric acid and has a high affinity for hair protein and easily penetrates inside the hair shaft, which is due to its low molecular weight.

Moreover, if true hair restoration is sought, Rogaine simply can not match the effectiveness, comprehensiveness and permanency of a hair transplant. A hair transplant may seem more intimidating than the ease of treatment offered by Rogaine, but, as the old adage goes – you get what you pay for. Investment in a quality hair transplant is never wasted and the results are yours for life.

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Traction Alopecia: The Basics

October 6, 2020 admin Leave a comment

Hair loss is preventable. While male pattern baldness is genetically predetermined traction alopecia is not. But what is traction alopecia? Quite simply, traction alopecia is hair loss caused by excessive pulling or traction on the hair follicle and, if caught early, is fully reversible. Aggravated traction alopecia, however, can lead to irreversibly damaged hair follicles and permanent balding.

Who is at risk for traction alopecia? The simple truth is: anybody with hair. When hair is pulled in the same way for a long time the resulting stress may cause damage to the underlying follicles. Repeated pulling and strain on hair follicles will damage then and cause strands of hair to fall out. Typically, receding receding hair begins around the forehead, temples, or nape of the neck. Early signs include a widening of the hair parting and patches of thin or broken hair in places where the hair has been under strain and abrasive patches of scarred skin in more advanced cases along with redness, itching, ulcers and/or infections.

Anyone who wears their hair pulled back tightly, in a ponytail, in braids, dreadlocks, cornrows ect. is at risk. Hair extensions, which are glued or tightly tied to the base of the hair, may cause tension at the hair roots and consequent traction hair loss. Moreover, traction alopecia can also occur when tight headwear or sports helmets are used on a daily basis. Occasionally wearing tight hairstyles should not prove problematic. A certain degree of daily hair loss is normal – between 50 and 100 hairs in a 24 hour period, which are usually replaced by new hair growth in healthy individuals.

Unlike other forms of hair loss traction alopecia is not caused by genetic or immune factors. It is a common condition among ballet dancers and sports professionals who wear tight buns or ponytails for long periods of time and may affect both children and adults. However, it is more common in older individuals whose hair follicles have naturally weakened over time.

The good news is that, if caught early enough, treatment for traction alopecia can be as simple as changing your hairstyle. Avoid tight hairstyles whenever possible.

Avoid or limit harsh chemical products which may further weaken hair follicles.

If hair has not regrown after a few months of reduced strain, the hair follicles may be damaged. If there is substantial scarring visible, the hair may be permanently damaged and unable to grow back. In severe cases, hair transplants are the only option.

If you fear that you may be suffering from traction alopecia or if you have any questions or concerns regarding the nature of your hair loss, please contact us at Modena Hair Institute today for more information. about restoring your hairline or to discuss any questions you may have regarding our available procedures. 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 open for in person or digital consultations. Contact us today!

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5 Simple Secrets for Healthier, Fuller-Looking Hair

September 21, 2020 admin Leave a comment

The looming threat of hair loss is a concerning prospect. Aging and genetics can both cause hair loss and the underlying cause of hair loss affects what treatments will be most effective. The good news is, however, that not only is hair loss easily reversible through transplant therapy by a skilled physician, but there are also many easily amenable lifestyle choices that can help you maintain a thick and healthy head of hair.

Eat plenty of protein – A 2017 study found that participants suffered from hair when placed on a diet low in protein and amino acids. Lean meats like fish can be a rich source of protein and other essential nutrients. Vegetarians and vegans must be especially careful to provide themselves with a viable non-meat protein source, like soy, to replenish essential amino acids- your lock will thank you!

Take a multivitamin – Numerous scientific studies have strongly suggested that vitamins may help to prevent hair loss in human subjects. A monograph in ‘Dermatology and Therapy’ examining the role of various dietary supplements suggested that vitamin deficiencies may be a risk factor for hair loss. While the precise relationship of vitamins deficiencies and hair loss still remains somewhat unclear some vitamin and mineral supplements that may help include:

selenium
vitamin B
zinc
vitamin D
iron
vitamin A
vitamin C
vitamin E

Anyone considering taking a multivitamin supplement should consult with their personal physician first. The best multivitamin products available on the market today contain all or nearly all of the recommended daily amounts of each vitamin and mineral in a single dose.

Mediterranean diet – This one is easy, just have a Greek salad or some nice bruschetta! The Archives of Dermatological Research published a 2017 study which connected the herbs and vegetables commonly associated with the Mediterranean diet and a decreased risk of male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia). Bon Appetit!

Coconut Oil – A study published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition titled ‘Health Effects of Coconut Oil—A Narrative Review of Current Evidence’ suggests that applying coconut oil to the scalp and hair may stimulate hair regrowth and repair hair damaged and weakened from excess heat or color treatment. Give it a try, if nothing else you’ll smell great!

Proper scalp care – Shampoo your hair excessively, brushing over vigorously, and using harsh chemical products or dyes can all make your hair brittle and more prone to fall out. Brush your hair gently and give yourself a daily scalp massage, wear a hat in harsh sunlight and avoid washing your hair with very hot water in the shower. Using a sensitive doctor-developed shampoo and conditioner like GroMD will restore and rejuvenate dry hair follicles.

While the above mentioned lifestyle changes are all commendable habits which may lead to a healthier and happier life the fact remains- if you have hair loss hardwired into your genetics then you will lose your hair. Thankfully here at Modena Hair institute Dr. Yazdan specializes in the only proven method of permanent hair restoration – transplant surgery. Both the FUE and FUT transplant procedures are capable of producing beautiful and dramatic results in even the most hopeless seeming cases. Again, your scalp will thank you!

If you or a loved one is worried about their hair health, please contact us at Modena Hair Institute today for more information about restoring your hairline or to discuss any questions you may have regarding our available procedures. 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 is eagerly awaiting your visit or digital consultation. Contact us today!

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How to Choose a Hair Transplant Clinic

August 12, 2020 admin Leave a comment

You’ve made the decision to get a hair transplant, congratulations! In no time at all your dreams of having immaculately restored youthful locks will become reality. But wait… you need to pick a hair clinic first…
It’s important to note right off the bat that this article concerns how to choose a clinic and not just a hair transplant doctor. As the old adage goes, ‘no man is an island’ and even the most spectacularly gifted hair transplant doctor on the planet cannot provide effective treatment without his or her experienced staff and a well-equipped, state of the art facility.
Let the buyer beware!
An unfortunate fact that must be noted is that the field of hair transplant surgery is rife with inexperienced doctors. Certain practitioners advertise hair transplant surgery solely with an eye toward adding another potential billable service to their practices and are in no way specialized hair restoration surgeons. The widespread incompetence and shoddy workmanship of these types in the past led to hair transplants being looked upon as the stuff of comedy through the 1960s to the 1980s.
It was only in the late 80s that highly dedicated hair transplant clinics arose and hair restoration procedures began to attain the finesse and consistency which have led to their general acceptance as one of today’s most highly effective and aesthetically satisfying cosmetic procedures.
When searching for a qualified hair transplant surgeon one simple question can save you a world of trouble:
“Are hair transplants all you do?” If the answer is ‘no’, walk away; or better yet, run for it.
If you’re still there, a good follow up question would be: “Is your clinic solely dedicated to hair transplants?”. If it isn’t then that’s another red flag and you ought to high-tail it out of there just as fast. Naturally, the finest results come from clinics that are dedicated solely to hair transplants. Unfortunately most facilities are not dedicated to hair transplants as a specialty and instead perform them as a sideline to scrounge up a bit of extra cash. Surgeons who only dip their toes in the hair transplant pool can hardly be expected to deliver the sort of consistent results that a discerning patient would rightly demand.
Still there? Now ask your potential doctor if their staff work full-time for you as hair transplant technicians. Be careful of noncommittal answers. You want a professional surgeon AND a professional surgical team operating on you. The doctor can’t do everything. His or her assistants are invaluable assets in performing a seamless procedure. Keep in mind that there is currently NO government regulation regarding the training and experience of staff members assisting in a hair transplant procedure, so it certainly pays to inquire into the matter on your own.
Next, ask to see NUMEROUS successful examples of your prospective surgeons work. If you are only shown one or two examples then you should probably not trust them to operate on you; such a low number of examples indicates either a lack of experience or presentable results. Practitioners who can easily furnish you with 100s of before/after photos of their work have likely refined their technique to that effortless precision and finesse that is the hallmark of great craftsmanship, care, and maturity. You deserve only the best – accept no substitutes.
Some final remarks. Hair transplantation can not and should not be performed by just anybody with a medical degree. Seek out an experienced team led by an experienced doctor housed in a specially designated clinic. Research the background of any clinic you are considering; try to find one that’s been in business for more than five years and offers extensive examples of their finished product. Dedication and specialization are the key qualities to look for in a potential hair transplant doctor; his or her office should be sizable, solely perform hair transplants and have a full time, professionally trained staff of at least five individuals if not more. And lastly, don’t be afraid to speak up! Ask hard questions, challenge your doctor, settle for nothing but the best; it’s your hair after all and your hair deserves nothing less.
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. Our specialists are eagerly awaiting your visit or digital consultation. Contact us today!

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Hair Transplant Surgery Guide: FUE and FUT

December 16, 2019 admin Leave a comment

Information	FUT	FUE
Type of extraction	A small strip of hair is extracted. No trimming of the donor hair region.	Hair at the donor site is trimmed to approximately 1mm and individual hair follicles are finely and carefully extracted directly from the hair extraction zone with a special instrument.
How long does the extraction last?	Around 30 – 45 minutes.	Several hours.
What level of hair density is possible?	A high level of density is possible because the extracted follicles are of high enough quality to ensure a high growth rate.	A high level of density is possible because the extracted follicles are of high enough quality to ensure a high growth rate.
How does the preparation work?	The groupings of hair follicles are individually extracted from the hair strip and prepared and organized with the use of specially designed microscopes.	Each individual hair follicle removed by Dr. Yazdan’s advanced specialty instrument is examined and prepared under a high-resolution microscope. Depending on the scope of the procedure, this process can take several hours.
When will you be ready to go out into the world again?	After a few days. Since the hair doesn’t need to be shaved down, the treatment is barely noticeable after around 3 days.	After a few days. By that point the trimmed hair on the back of your head will have grown back.
When will you be able to partake in sport again?	Approximately 3 weeks after a treatment.	Approximately 2 weeks after a treatment.
How long does a procedure with approximately 2,000 FUs last?	Approximately 4 – 5 hours	Around 6 – 8 hours, although in larger procedures the time-intensive procedure can take more than one day. Viz. more than one session.
Do you need to shave the back of your head?	No	Yes
What scars will be present in the donor-hair area?	One long and thin scar that is cosmetically sutured and usually not visible over time.	Thousands of extremely fine, round scars that close after a brief period of time. Barely visible, if at all.
How long does it take for the donor-hair area to heal? How?	The suture is removed after a week or so.	It heals on its own after a few days. Small raised red bumps will disappear on their own after 1 – 2 weeks.

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World-Renowned ‘Spex’ visits Modena in Newport Beach, California Dec. 9th and 10th

November 23, 2019 admin Leave a comment

World-renowned hair transplant advisor Spencer ‘Spex’ Stevenson (spexhair.com) will come to watch Dr. Amir Yazdan perform a live hair transplant procedure and consult with inquiring visitors and potential patients on Dec. 9^th and 10^th at our Newport Beach location.
If you are new to the world of hair restoration, we would love to have you visit for a one-on-one consultation with the best advisor in the industry.
As a dedicated hair transplant advisor known for his extraordinary patient care, Spencer has spent his life helping clinics and practitioners, and educating the public about hair loss. Spencer partnered with Dr. Amir Yazdan in 2019 to promote patient safety and raise awareness about the great virtues and potential vices of modern hair restoration.
In Newport Beach, California on Dec. 9^th and 10^th, Spencer welcomes all visitors and potential hair transplant patients to ask questions, address concerns and provide real guidance.
Guiding potential patients to the very best practitioners in the hair transplant industry, Spencer only partners with the most distinguished surgeons and hair loss specialists. As the only IAHRS member in the Orange County and Las Vegas regions, Dr. Amir Yazdan has consistently upheld the highest ethical and technical standards.
Dr. Yazdan is committed to the continual advancement of the art and science of hair transplantation, and has pioneered sophisticated hair transplant instruments and methods, specifically with regard to the Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) procedure.

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What Happens During a Hair Transplant Consultation?

November 4, 2019 admin Leave a comment

Many potential patients want to know what happens during a hair transplant consultation. Well, when we see a patient for a consultation, one of the things we have to consider most carefully when considering their suitability for a hair transplant is how much more hair they are likely to lose. Hair loss is a progressive condition that does not strike in one fell swoop. We will often refer to the Norwood Scale to easily pinpoint what stage of hair loss a man occupies.

If a man comes to us at too young an age – in his early twenties, for example – in most cases we’d advise him that it’s best to abandon the desire for a transplant for a few more years. Otherwise, due to the progressive nature of hair loss and more hair rapidly being lost, a hair transplant today will not cover the hair thinning that could occur a year from now. Instead, for young men and women, we would recommend starting with medical management, by way of finasteride and minoxidil, to control shedding and decelerate hair loss.

Hair restoration shampoos like groMD can also help reduce shedding and protect and nourish the scalp. Other options include platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, a breakthrough non-surgical hair restoration treatment that has been known to stimulate cell regrowth and reduce the effects of pattern hair loss.

There are various things that we look for when we see a patient to determine the cause of the hair loss. However, as the majority of cases that we see relate to male pattern baldness (MPB), a condition that upwards of 70 percent of men will experience in their lifetime, we employ a state-of-the-art genetic and chemical testing kit to examine all aspects of a person’s androgenic alopecia.

Two small swabs are rubbed against the inside of the patient’s cheek and packed off to a lab for analysis. The results will tell us whether the patient has a particular genetic combination which makes it more likely that he’ll lose hair. Of course, it goes without saying that there is room for error in the test, and the results should never be taken as gospel, but it can give us a pretty good indication of what the future looks like for your hairline.

Combined with a careful examination of the patient’s locks, and a chat about their family history of hair loss, we can determine how much more hair the patient is likely to lose, and where the hair is likely to recede. The test can’t be used to conclusively prove that a patient will or will not lose his hair, but it’s a good, additional indicator that proves we’re on the right track in our consultations.

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The Gold Standard of Hair Transplantation: FUE

October 4, 2019 admin Leave a comment

An FUE hair transplant is, on average, the most effective, safe and aesthetically mature transplant option for patients suffering from hair loss. The great caveat to this opening claim, however, is that the surgeon’s skill, expertise and clinical team must be operating at the highest technical and artistic level to achieve the right outcome. A great double-edged sword for patients who rush into an FUE procedure with practitioners who lack the necessary experience and requisite skill, FUE hair transplants have a higher margin of error than FUT procedures (which removes an entire strip of the scalp as opposed to individual follicular grafts), because of the great technical demands involved.
An aesthetically and technically successful FUE transplant requires extreme hand-eye coordination, artistic finesse, calculated endurance and years of specialized experience.
Advancements in FUE technology has ushered the hair transplant industry into a golden era. The best FUE surgeons today will confine themselves to surgical punches of minimal diameter size to maximize precision and exactness, and so that each graft is transplanted at the exact right angle, depth and location.
At Modena Hair Institute, Dr. Yazdan utilizes an extremely fine 0.7mm punch for all extractions. This not only reduces the risk for scarring, but reduces the risk of shock loss in surrounding follicles. Once the follicular units have been isolated and the incision made, the extracted hair is inspected closely and prepared for placement, utilizing only the healthiest, most optimal hairs.
The premier advantage of FUE over FUT procedures, besides it’s exactness and finesse, is its virtually scar-less and painless nature. The entire transplanting process is minimally invasive and virtually pain free. Patients should experience little to no discomfort on the scalp or forehead, and downtime is highly negligible, lasting only a day or two. The absence of visible scarring allows patients to return to wearing their hair as they’d like, and because the incisions are so small, the donor areas on the scalp will heal quickly and appear almost as normal as their pre-op selves.
Bringing to life a patient’s desired hairline requires an experienced and talented FUE surgeon with great artistic understanding of individual hair growth patterns and follicle distribution. So above all else, consider testimonials and clear before-after photos to assess the surgeon’s design capabilities, and not merely their promised projections.

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How a Hair Transplant Can Help Restore Your Confidence

June 24, 2019 admin Leave a comment

It’s no secret that a person’s confidence is oftentimes tied to the state of their hair. Many people who end up experiencing hair loss take their hair for granted while they’ve got it, but many of them feel their self-esteem quickly drop once it starts disappearing. Suddenly they don’t feel as youthful as they used to, and they’re not as willing to show off what they’ve got up top. When they don’t look the way they want to, the discomfort they feel in their own skin can affect many other aspects of their life. It’s for that reason many feel a solution to hair loss is about far more than looks.

Cosmetic surgeries have been an accepted & regular part of people’s lives the world over, and hair restoration surgery is certainly no exception. Famous people of all stripes have had transplants done, with Elton John’s being the most notable, and Cristiano Ronaldo even started his own clinic recently (which we’ve discussed in a previous blog post).

As people have seen stars improve their own look, they’ve begun to search out that sort of improvement for themselves. While many have found their way to professional clinics run by experienced hair restoration surgeons, such as Modena Hair Institute in Las Vegas, Beverly Hills & Newport, many others have fallen for the temptation of cheap clinics. As we’ve talked about on this blog before, these clinics often have inexperienced & un-knowledgeable people performing procedures, and all they have to offer you is a damaged scalp & torn-down self-esteem.

We at Modena don’t want to see that happen to anyone. That’s why we dedicate our time & focus to offering our patients world-class care & the best results possible. There are a few ways we’ve optimized our process, but it all comes down to one thing: professionalism.

For one, whether you’re receiving an FUE or FUT transplant at Modena, Dr. Yazdan will be the only one performing the procedure. To give his patients the attention needed to complete a successful transplant, he limits himself to performing one procedure a day. Furthermore, he utilizes his years of experience as a physician & hair restoration surgeon, along with his wide range of specialized tools, to give his patients the most natural & healthy results possible.

When patients can enjoy a natural-looking full head of hair & a healthy scalp, one thing is sure to follow: a major confidence boost. Some might say it’s vain to place that much importance on hair, but there’s little else in the world that feels better than looking in the mirror & feeling 10 or 20 years younger. Sometimes that boost in self-esteem is all someone needs to reach out to the world around them, meet new people, and take their life into their own hands. Whether you’re just thinning out a little bit or well into the balding process, getting an FUE or FUT procedure done by an experienced professional can make all the difference in the world for your self-image. Once you get your hair back & regain control over your look, you’ll be that much closer to becoming your most confident self.

Don’t believe us? Ask one of our many patients who have given testimonials about their transplants. As Ming L. of Newport put it, “At the very least, [Dr. Yazdan’s] work is boosting someone’s confidence and self-esteem, and perhaps allowing someone to hold on to their youth a little while longer. At most, your work is saving someone’s life who was disfigured at the hands of an unethical doctor who didn’t think that a hair transplant was ‘all that big of a deal’.” Kevin F. of Las Vegas was similarly happy with Dr. Yazdan’s work, reflecting on his transplant just six days before & saying, “I look a few years younger already.”

To find out more about how Modena Hair Institute can help you restore your hairline & regain your confidence, visit our website and get in touch with us to schedule a consultation! We’re based in Southern California & Nevada, but we accept patients from all around the world. In fact, we even offer reimbursement packages for those who have to travel more than 50 miles to visit us! You can find out more details about that here.

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When Hair Transplants Fail: Modena’s Patient Advocacy

January 7, 2019 admin Leave a comment

Many medical practices – both small and large – are laying claim to the art of hair transplantation. This is happening for a number of not-so-good reasons. Hair transplantation has grown increasingly popular in the last few years and is reliably conjectured to continue booming well into the next decade. As men and women grow more comfortable with the use of aesthetic procedures, especially those involving hair restoration, clinics of all cosmetic and surgical backgrounds are seeking to add hair transplantation to their menu of offerings.
This can spell disaster for would-be patients of those clinics, as well as established hair transplant practitioners who command a dynamic, erudite and prestigious background.
As visceral advocates for patient safety, we would like to highlight the most important points of verification when researching hair transplant doctors. First and foremost, find out the level of skill and expertise of the operating physician, and make sure they are board-certified. Salient features which define top hair transplant practitioners are:

Member of distinguished hair transplant societies like the International Alliance of Hair Restoration Surgeons (IAHRS) and the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS).
Board-certified
Provides a thorough exposition of the surgical or medical plan. What will the surgery entail? What kind of grafting will take place? How many future sessions or appointments may be needed?
Substantial number of successful transplants performed. Willingness to share case studies and provide reliable testimonials.
Extremely patient friendly and easy to be around. They should not try to sell or seduce you into a quick and hasty decision.
Willingness to provide before-after photographs of the donor and recipient sites, so that you are very sure of the results.
Specializes exclusively in hair transplantation and hair restoration.

As director of Modena Hair Institute, Dr. Yazdan has pioneered sophisticated hair transplant methods and instrumentation, specifically with regard to Follicular Unit Extraction. His hair restoration efforts have focused on patient care and post-op success. Schedule a personal consultation with him today.