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Published: October 25, 2024

Let’s examine follicular unit extraction (FUE) and its role in hair transplantation. As many of you may know, hair transplantation has advanced significantly over the last several decades, and techniques have improved significantly.  Gone are the days of macro transplants which were those unnatural “pluggy” transplants that lined up multiple…

Published: October 10, 2024

There are a multitude of ways to prevent hair loss, but the most effective approach is to start as early as possible. At my practice, we always tell patients it’s easier to preserve the hair you already have than to try to restore hair that you lost or don’t have. What we offer! For this reason, we offer a comprehensive plan that includes…

Published: October 4, 2024

I frequently receive questions about the Norwood scale, so I’d like to take a moment to explain what it is. Developed in the 1950s and refined in the 1970s, the Norwood scale is based on observations of hundreds, if not thousands, of men experiencing male pattern baldness. This tool helps identify the predictable patterns of hair loss. The…

Published: September 11, 2024

A lot of guys come in for hair consultations and say they just want PRP treatment and would prefer to avoid an FUE transplant (the surgical route for hair restoration). The short answer is that different treatments are suited to different hair issues, and many who request PRP aren’t actually ideal candidates for it. Let’s briefly clarify…

Published: July 25, 2024

It’s critically important to understand that GLP-1 agonist drugs, in and of themselves, do not cause hair loss. Rather, hair loss can occur due to massive weight loss or fad dieting. Losing a substantial amount of weight can place stress on an individual’s body and lead to nutritional deficiencies, leading them to potentially develop a…

Published: June 20, 2024

Many are curious about what a day in the life of a FUE hair transplant procedure is like. What does it entail? How does the day unfold? How long does it take? All these specifics. In reality, the process is quite straightforward and calm. Patients who have undergone surgeries previously often find this procedure to be more laid-back and relaxing….

Published: April 26, 2024

Hair loss is a prevalent issue, and it can be disheartening to witness your hair thinning or experiencing excessive shedding. That said,Dr. Wise offers a variety of proven surgical and non-surgical hair restoration options for both men and women struggling with baldness or thinning hair. FUE Follicular Unit Extraction is a…

Published: February 21, 2024

Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is a popular hair transplant procedure that involves harvesting individual hair follicles from the donor area and transplanting them to the recipient area. One of the most frequently asked questions about FUE hair transplants is whether they are worth it or not and the answer is yes and here’s why. FUE is a…

Published: March 31, 2023

Postpartum hair loss is verycommon – so much so that approximately 90% of women will experience some form of it. Dr. Wise was able to reverse the hair loss for this patient with a series of three Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy sessions. Six months post-treatment, the patient is very happy and her results really speak for…

Published: March 16, 2022

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy has long been considered one of the most effective methods of reversing hair loss and thinning. Essentially, PRP could be considered a kind of fertilizer for hair. Platelets—blood cells rich in cytokines and growth factors that are responsible for promoting tissue production and…