Hair Transplant Specialist

Despite hair loss being an issue for almost 50 million American men, very few seek medical hair restoration treatment. Matthew Taon, MD, RPVI, WCC, CIIP, and his team at Herald Medical PLLC in San Antonio, Texas, produce faster, more natural hair transplant results for their patients. Find out more about the benefits of receiving high-quality hair transplant treatments by calling Herald Medical PLLC or booking an appointment online today.

What is a hair transplant?

During a hair transplant, the Herald Medical PLLC team moves hair from the back or side of your head to a bald area on the front or top of your head. Hair transplants typically occur in the office under local anesthesia.

There are two forms of hair transplant. Slit grafts consist of between four and 10 hairs per graft, while micrografts have one or two hairs per graft, depending on the required coverage.

Your provider advises you on the most suitable procedure after determining the cause of your baldness and assessing the extent of the treatment area.

Why might I need a hair transplant specialist?

Most people who experience hair loss suffer from pattern baldness, which is a genetic issue. Male pattern baldness (androgenic alopecia) is the most common hair loss problem in men, with more than 50% of all males over 50 affected by it to some degree.

Every hair has a growth cycle that starts with new growth, followed by a period of dormancy and then death. With pattern baldness, the growth cycle weakens, and your hair follicles shrink. They produce shorter, finer hair at first, but the growth cycle stops entirely over time, and no new hair grows to replace what you lose.

A hair transplant could improve your appearance and boost your self-confidence.

Is hair transplantation suitable for me?

Good candidates for hair transplantation include:

• Men with male pattern baldness
• Women with thinning hair
• People with hair loss due to a scalp injury or burn

The hair transplant specialists at Herald Medical PLLC provide a long-lasting solution to hair loss that looks and feels natural, blending in with your existing hair for a flawless finish.

How long will it take for transplanted hair to grow?

Once you’ve completed your treatment, the transplanted hair follicles must heal and commence a new growth cycle. This process can take several months, over which time you’ll see your hair gradually beginning to grow longer and thicker.

After six months, you should see the growth of thicker, natural-looking, permanent hair that continues to grow at natural rates.

If you’d like to take advantage of a minimally invasive procedure that gives you a natural head of hair without suffering too much pain, discomfort, and inconvenience, call Herald Medical PLLC or book an appointment online today to discuss specialist hair transplants.