Dr Leonards blog

Hello All! I’m writing from sunny and hot Florida on a short, but much-needed break with my family! For millennia, people have been trying to sell products — whether natural-based or medicinal/pharmaceutical-based to individuals who are upset about the potential for losing their hair, or who are already in the process of hair loss. I’ve heard it all when it comes to the latest “cures” for hair loss…head massages, herbal treatments, non-presciption “DHT blockers”, rubbing onions on your scalp (yes, that’s right, onions!) and I can tell you, as a professional, that these do not work. Hair can be restored through the process of hair transplantation surgery, but there are virtually no natural treatments that truly work to prevent hair loss — it’s a hereditary and progressive condition. There are, however, some medical treatments scientifically proven to treat and stop the progression of androgenetic alopecia: Propecia&re

At the conclusion of a consultation I discuss the best treatment options for that particular patient, whether it be hair transplantation, medical treatments such as Propecia® or Rogaine, laser therapy, or a combination of any of the three. In doing so, I make sure that my patients understand the pros and cons of each of these options and the extent of treatment that will be necessary to meet their expectations. In surgery cases, I discuss the extent of surgery involved in his or her restoration plan, and also provide a list of preoperative instructions to ready the patient for what lies ahead. In addition, I explain the post-operative course and give a reasonable timeline for results so patients know when to expect their new hair growth, which for many patients, is a life-changing transformation. Much of the transplanted hair will grow and then fall out three to four weeks after the restoration procedure–this is completely normal! Approximately three to four months after the