Hair Loss & Hair Transplant Blog

Evidence-based guides on hair loss stages, treatment options, transplant procedures, and recovery.

Guides & How-Tos4 min

Hair Transplant Risks: What Surgeons Won't Tell You

Honest breakdown of hair transplant risks including poor graft survival, unnatural hairlines, nerve damage, and scarring. Know the red flags before committing.

February 23, 2026Read
Guides & How-Tos4 min

Choosing Your Surgeon: Shock Loss Explained

Shock loss after hair transplant is temporary shedding during weeks 2-4 that affects transplanted and native hair. Learn why it happens, how long it lasts, and when to worry.

February 23, 2026Read
Guides & How-Tos6 min

Choosing Your Surgeon: How to Sleep After Procedure

Sleep elevated at 45 degrees for the first week after a hair transplant. Learn the best sleeping positions, pillow setups, and when you can return to normal sleeping.

February 23, 2026Read
Guides & How-Tos6 min

Hair Transplant Consultation: Step-by-Step

What happens during a hair transplant consultation: scalp examination, graft count, hairline design, technique selection, pricing, and questions to ask your surgeon.

February 23, 2026Read
Guides & How-Tos8 min

Hair Transplant Success Rates by Surgeon Type

Data-driven analysis of hair transplant success rates by surgeon credentials, experience level, technique, and geographic region. What the statistics reveal.

February 23, 2026Read
Guides & How-Tos6 min

Choosing Your Surgeon: Travel Logistics

Complete guide to planning travel for a hair transplant abroad or out of state. Covers flights, hotels, recovery stays, and post-op follow-up logistics.

February 23, 2026Read
Guides & How-Tos6 min

Choosing Your Surgeon: Washing Hair After Procedure

Complete guide to washing hair after a hair transplant. Day 3 gentle rinsing, day 7 gentle shampoo, day 14 normal washing. Protect your grafts with proper technique.

February 23, 2026Read
Hair Transplant Procedures4 min

Is Hair Transplant Tax Deductible?

Find out if your hair transplant is tax deductible in the US. Learn when hair restoration qualifies as a medical expense and how to claim it on your taxes.

February 23, 2026Read
Guides & How-Tos4 min

Temporal Recession Patterns Explained

Temporal recession hairline patterns explained. Types, causes, Norwood classification, and treatment options. Free AI assessment at myhairline.ai.

February 23, 2026Read
Guides & How-Tos4 min

Thyroid Problems and Hair Loss: Guide

Both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism cause diffuse hair loss by disrupting the hair growth cycle. Learn symptoms, testing, treatment, and regrowth timelines.

February 23, 2026Read
Non-Surgical Treatments5 min

Topical Finasteride: Complete Guide 2026

Topical finasteride (0.1% solution) reduces scalp DHT with fewer systemic side effects than oral finasteride. Dosage, application, efficacy data, and cost compared.

February 23, 2026Read
Hair Transplant Procedures6 min

Hair Transplant for Curly Hair

Curly hair covers more area per graft but curved follicles need skilled extraction. Learn about FUE for curly hair, graft counts, transection risk, and results.

February 23, 2026Read