Author Archive for Bernardino Arocha, MD

Bernardino A. Arocha, M.D. is a full time hair restoration surgeon, dedicating his entire attention to the field of Hair Restoration. Dr. Arocha has a very developed sense of Aesthetics gathered from over a decade of involvement with the arts. He has extensive experience as a painter, art collector, and art consultant. He brings to his practice the most advanced surgical techniques, and a keen sense of aesthetics, combined they ensure the groundbreaking outcomes of his surgeries. Dr. Arocha is a Diplomate of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery*. He completed a fellowship in Hair Restoration Surgery 2002-2003. He is also a member of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, American Society of Hair Restoration Surgery / American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, Harris County Medical Society, and the Texas Medical Association Dr. Arocha is a member of the International Alliance of Hair Restoration Surgeons and recommended by the American Hair Loss Association. Visit Dr. Arocha's Website:www.arochahairrestoration.com

Hair Loss Since 14 Years Old - Am I Taking The Right Course of Hair Loss Treatments?

Since I was around 14-15  years old I have experienced hair loss, I’m now 17 and still losing hair. I have attempted minor treatments through a clinic, which determined I had male pattern baldness. When I was younger (15-16), the clinic suggested a hair loss treatment, I believe it contained minoxidil, and involved rubbing it on the scalp. After a year and little change except for irritation on the scalp, I quit.  The clinic suggested a Propecia pill when I was 18, and then a hair transplant at 21. After the scalp treatment I feel I have been tricked and should not trust them. Please help answer the questions, is this the right course of treatment or is there a better alternative, and is it possible to lose hair at such a young age from male pattern baldness? - George
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Thank you for your question. Male pattern hair loss is a condition in which a pattern of hair is inherited, in which the hair is sensitive to DHT. Once puberty starts, testosterone production increases and it is metabolized into this DHT. Read more

What Are My Chances of Having Shock Loss After a Hair Transplant?

What are the chances of having “shock loss” resulting from a hair transplant procedure?
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Thank you for your question. Personally, I have not seen any significant post-surgical hair loss for the last 4-5 years. The reasons are many. First and foremost is the creation of precise angles of the recipient sites, while fallowing the exact direction of hair growth. Secondly, the use of very small needles and cut to size blades, that minimize the size of the sites created, hence the extent of tissue and possible follicular injury if there is native hair remaining. Lastly, the use of finesteride diminishes the DHT by 70% hence protecting the native and transplanted hair from any post-surgical increase in circulating DHT. Lastly, the use of minoxidil 5% acts synergistically to further protect the native miniaturized hair and possibly stimulate the growth of the transplanted hair. Furthermore, the growth of the transplanted hair with its increased caliber is of greater contribution to the hair mass and volume than the native thinner caliber miniaturized hairs. I do recall one patient about 6 years ago that had some shock loss post-surgically. Read more