Hair Restoration Institute Of Minnesota

Male Pattern Baldness: The Types of Hair Loss

Male pattern baldness affects roughly 35 million men, but knowing you’re not alone doesn’t always make it easier. If you’re starting to notice signs of hair loss, check out this clip to hear important information.

In this video, you’ll learn what male pattern baldness is, who it affects, and what you can expect from this condition. You’ll also see diagrams of the type of hair loss you could experience, though the pattern of hair loss is unpredictable and unique to each man.

Call the Hair Restoration Institute of Minnesota at (612) 284-2971. We’ll give you information about your treatment options and schedule a free, private consultation where you can learn more in-depth details about how to stop hair loss.

President's Day: The Balding Leaders of the Free World

Some of the greatest leaders of this country experienced hair loss.  While there were no MEP-90 lasers around to aid our Founding Fathers, some of them managed to cover up their missing hairlines. 

Check out this article to see how each president creatively hid their hair loss troubles. (Do you think distracting sideburns like John Quincy Adams would still work today?) 

Happy President's Day!

How to Achieve a Natural Look Using Surgical Hair Transplants

Male pattern baldness affects thousands of men each year. Fortunately, cutting-edge technology is helping make baldness a thing of the past. Look below to find out what steps you can take to ensure you achieve a natural look from your hair transplant procedure.

Do Your Research. Before exploring your hair transplant options, search for the best doctor you can find. Doctors are allowed by law to perform this procedure, even if they have no formal training, previous experience, or surgical knowledge. Therefore, ask your doctor if he or she has performed a hair transplant, read reviews, and check for a malpractice history.

Consult with Your Doctor. Once you find a highly specialized and qualified surgeon, meet with him or her to discuss your options for hair transplant. There are several options, some permanent and some semi-permanent. Trust that your doctor will give you the best advice in helping you determine which procedure and treatment is right for you.

Develop Realistic Expectations. Following the procedure, it will take approximately 12 weeks for the hair to begin growing. Then, the hair will only grow about half an inch per week. The important thing to remember throughout this process is that the hair is growing. After roughly eight to nine months, you should begin seeing full results.

Understand the Process. Before you schedule your surgical appointment, make sure you fully understand the procedure. In some cases, your surgeon will graft hair follicles that are genetically resistant to balding and transplant them to the bald areas of your scalp. Make sure you have all of the facts and fully understand what to expect.

If you’re a man or woman suffering from hair loss, call the Hair Restoration Institute of Minnesota at (612) 284-2971 to schedule your free consultation. We’ll work with you to fully customize a hair transplant solution that works. Learn more by visiting our website, or stop in to one of our three Minnesota locations. 

The Answer to Female Hair Loss

Female hair loss can begin as early as the mid-20s, especially in women who underwent early puberty. While most women don’t experience hair loss until their late 50s, it can begin in early onset of menopause. When it occurs, it can have devastating psychological effects. If you’re noticing your hair thinning, educate yourself about a revolutionary treatment that can halt thinning and give you your hair back.

Understanding Androgenetic Alopecia

Androgenetic alopecia refers to female-pattern hair loss and/or thinning. It is an inherited condition that stems from sensitivity to the effects of androgens, or male hormones, on scalp hair follicles. Androgenetic alopecia affects approximately 21 million women in the U.S., and it is characterized by thinning of hair over the scalp and noticeable thinning toward the back or front of the scalp, sometimes breaching the frontal hairline. 

How the MEP-90 Can Help

The revolutionary MEP-90 treatment is the only laser hair therapy for women, and it recently received FDA approval for use in hair re-growth clinics. The MEP-90 offers a non-surgical, pain-free, and cool laser energy that stimulates blood flow and cellular metabolism in the scalp, causing the hair follicles to regenerate.

If you and your hair restoration doctor determine that the MEP-90 treatment is best for you, your treatment plan will include twice-a-week 20-minute treatments for about 18 weeks. Clinical studies report that 97 percent of women noticed a 20-percent increase in hair follicle regrowth; 89 percent saw a 30-percent increase; and close to 60 percent experienced a 50-percent increase, all in just six months.

The Hair Restoration Institute of Minnesota is the only clinic in Minnesota to offer the MEP-90 system for female-pattern baldness. We offer fully customized hair loss solutions for both men and women, so call us at (612) 284-2971 today.

How Would You Look Bald?

Have you noticed your hair start to thin?  Maybe you are losing more strands of hair than normal. 

If you are starting to worry about what you will look like without hair, download the BaldBooth app from iTunes.  Snap a picture of yourself with BaldBooth and see what you would look like after your hair loss.  

Don't let the BaldBooth picture be your fate.  Contact the Hair Restoration Institute of Minnesota to learn about the preventive measures you can take.  Give us a call at (612) 284-2971.