More and more younger men seem to
be inquiring about solutions for hair loss -- an indication that
they're more aggressive about addressing the issue now, rather than
wait, according to a highly respected doctor in the field of hair
transplants.
The popular online physician referral service LocateADoc.com
recently interviewed Dr. Michael Zufelt, who practices at the Hair
Restoration Center of Utah. The hair restoration specialist says an
increasing number of his patients are younger men.
"I'm not sure there is a trend of younger people losing hair, but
certainly younger males are seeking preventative and proactive
approaches to hair loss than we have seen in years past," Zufelt
tells LocateADoc.com.
According to the American Hair Loss Association, the number of
younger hair loss patients is rising. By the age of 35, two-thirds
of American men will experience some degree of appreciable hair
loss, studies indicate. According to the International Society of
Hair Restoration Surgery, of those undergoing the procedure in
recent years, over half of male patients were between the ages of 30
to 49.
"Our typical patient is still a middle-aged male in his late 30's to
50's who still acts and feels young but whose hair loss gives him an
aging appearance. He would like to maintain his youthful look,"
Zufelt says.
When dealing with hair loss, all men may want to take a multi-level
approach for treatment, says Zufelt, a diplomate for the American
Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS).
"The best procedure for these patients is a combination of surgical
hair restoration to replace the hair that has been lost, medical
treatment to maintain the remaining hair, and possibly the addition
of lasers and shampoos and conditioners to maintain healthy vibrant
looking hair," he says.
Zufelt also advises clients to make sure they thoroughly review a
physician's credentials as well as observe the results of previous
patients before making a final decision on hair transplant
procedures. "It is important to review before and after photos as
not all doctors have the training and ability to create a completely
natural hair line that the patient desires," he says. "Often the
doctor will under quote the amount of hair grafts needed to cover a
patient's head."
It is also important to have a physician who has been doing
transplants for a long enough time to accumulate before and after
photos, according to Zufelt. It takes an average of at least a year
for the results to grow in. It can take several years for a doctor
to create a portfolio of patient photos."
After identifying a professional with the expertise to handle the
procedure, it's important for a client to schedule a face-to-face
consult as each patient will have individual needs and desires,
Zufelt adds.
He also stresses the need for patients to get as much information as
possible about the various options so that they can make an informed
decision about what's best for them.
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