Male Pattern Baldness FAQ

No, you will notice the transplanted hair follicles in the problem areas but these hair follicles will fall out within two to three weeks. Results will take between five to twelve months to become noticeable. The results are worth the wait!

Yes, the transplanted hair will fall out after a couple of weeks. This is natural and a part of the hair growth cycle.

The first sign of balding is often noticing your hairline receding. Your scalp may even be visible in certain spots. This is often accompanied by an increase in alopecia or hair loss. Over time, these symptoms will lead the way to bald patches that result in total or partial hair loss along certain areas of the scalp.

No. Not all men go bald and even men with male pattern baldness may not experience total baldness. Some men retain a full head of hair their whole life. Whether you will bald depends on your genetics and lifestyle. Fortunately, we offer many solutions to keeping a full head of hair that will keep you looking young and healthy.

There is not a cure for male pattern baldness. However, treatments exist to keep the hairline full. There are also medications that can be applied to the scalp that will slow down hair loss. We offer both topical medications and ransformative treatments that can help your hair look luscious and healthy for years to come.

There are a lot of factors involved in the genetics of male pattern baldness. Neither the mother or father are fully responsible. Androgenetic alopecia is complex and can only be improved with either medication or treatments for hair growth. Our doctors specialize in hair growth and help many of our male patients achieve the appearance they are striving for.

Some men begin balding in their early twenties while others won’t see any changes until they get much older. By the age of thirty-five, the majority of men will have undergone a certain degree of hair loss. The degree of hair loss often worsens with aging. Your hair is a large part of your appearance and less hair can make you appear unhealthy or older than you really are. Many men seek out hair treatments, even well-known men like Elon Musk have sought regrowth treatments to obtain a full head of hair again! The hair solutions we offer are meant to boost your confidence and have you looking your best again.

No, however, you can slow down the progression of hair loss with topical medications or hair growing treatments. Unfortunately, there is not a cure to hair loss at this time, but we offer the next best thing! Our treatments will address your hair loss concerns and set you up for healthy, attractive hair for years to come.

While testosterone does have an effect on balding, it is not necessarily true that bald men have more testosterone. It’s more complex than that; the reason relies more on genetics. There are several genes involved that cause hair follicles to become sensitive to testosterone. Testosterone is turned into dihydrogesterone by an enzyme. The dihydrotestosterone causes hair follicles to shrink and the hair to fall out of the head. Eventually, the follicles go dormant and no new hair is created.

Hair grows in cycles but due to male pattern baldness, your hair will reach a point where it doesn’t grow back. This is when treatments like NeoGraft, Hair Transplant, Autologous Conditioned Plasma Hair Regrowth and LED Light Therapy come in. These treatments can help your hair grow back! The first step to gaining back your natural hair is to set up a consultation with us. Meeting with one of our doctors will help you learn more about the treatments we offer and which one is right for you. Give us a call at (415) 379-9015 to get your consultation set up.

Genetics and changes in hormones influence the ability for hair to grow as men age. Some men may cause their hair to fall out quickly from brushing aggressively, pulling the hair back tightly or rubbing their hair harshly with a towel. Medications can elongate the life of the hair, while hair-replacing treatments will restore lost volume and area.

Yes, low testosterone can cause hair loss in men. Low testosterone may not be the primary culprit behind male pattern baldness as this is a more complex condition. Testosterone is linked to many functions in both the male and female body. A healthy testosterone level is linked to healthy bodily function. If you are losing hair not just on your head but also on your body, you may have low testosterone levels. See your doctor and have them examine your hormone levels to ensure you are healthy.

Certain vitamins can aid or detract from hair growth. Vitamin D stimulates the follicles of your hair. If you have low levels of vitamin D, you may be losing hair. Supplementing vitamin D in your diet, getting plenty of rest and eating well may help you regain some of your lost hair. Vitamin D will at least boost the quality of your hair. 

The solutions we offer at Pacific Plastic Surgery Groupare helping our male patients regain and retain fuller hair. We offer a large array of treatments and hair growth products so we can give our male and female patients their best care. We also are happy to offer transgender hair transplants to provide you with a hairline and length that best compliments you.

Hair transplants are even possible for beards, mustaches, and eyebrows. If you have questions about our hair growth treatments, we encourage you to set up a consultation with one of our doctors today. We look forward to helping you get started down the path to healthy hair!