Author Archive for Bijan Feriduni, MD

Dr. Feriduni ‘s philosophy is to provide each patient with a high quality hair restoration procedure, in which the patient’s well-being and personal wishes are of major concern. A physician is always trained to become a good doctor but is not necessarily trained in human interest. However Dr. Feriduni feels it is of a fundamental importance that each patient, who suffers from hair loss is taken seriously. As a physician, Dr. Feriduni is dealing with people who often suffer from a lack of confidence and are expecting him to help them to achieve a new phase in their life. Each one of his patients confide in him with their hair restoration treatment as well as the ultimate result of the treatment. Basically the guarantee of the overall success of the patient‘s hair restoration procedure lies in the hands of the hair surgeon. Taking this into consideration it is of an essential matter that the hair surgeon is able to evaluate all options and limitations of his patient ‘s treatment. It is the surgeon’s task to inform his patient in the most professional and detailed way, to listen to the patient’s personal suggestions and desires and to guide him on his way to become a happy and satisfied patient.Dr. Feriduni is a member of the International Alliance of Hair Restoration Surgeons and recommended by the American Hair Loss Association. Visit Dr. Feriduni's Website: www.hairdocs.info

How Young Is Too Young To Have A Hair Transplant?

How young is too young to have a hair transplant? I am currently 20 years old and have lost about 40% of my hair. I just began taking Propecia which seems to be working for me so I was wondering if it were possible for me to have a hair transplant to fill in what I have lost these past 3 years?
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This is a really sensitive topic and a difficult decision to make, with very differing doctor’s opinions. The easiest and most ethical decision for the physician to make is not to treat a young patient at all. However this decision will not relieve the young patient from his suffering due to his early hair loss. In determining whether to treat or not to treat a young patient, it is important to know if he is not traumatized too much by his hair loss. This could possibly manifest in a lack of self-confidence, in social withdrawal or sometimes even in suicidal thoughts. Young men suffering from Alopecia Androgenetica are usually estimated to be much older and are also considered to be less attractive by society. Even professionally, people are judged by their appearances for a large part. Some men can deal easily with their hair loss others cannot and search for an enduring solution. I attempt to offer people who consult me the possibility to feel better about themselves. Of course I would first consider if a medicinal therapy would be an appropriate treatment for the patient. Using a medicinal therapy such as Finasteride (Propecia®) or Minoxidil (Rogaine®) could diminish further hair loss and could buy time for patients with a severe form of MPB. Read more

Can You Wear A Hairpiece While a Hair Transplant Grows In?

I’ve been wearing a hair piece for almost 5 years and I am getting sick of the constant maintenance and cost associated with being a member of The Hair Club. I was speaking to my stylist the other day complaining about the situation and she suggested that I try a hair transplant. She told me that they have doctors who work at the Hair Club but I find that very suspect so this is why I am coming to you. If I have a hair transplant can I wear my hairpiece until the transplanted hair grows in? Will this damage the new hair in anyway and have you ever had any clients who have done this? This whole wig thing is starting to get me down and I would just like to chuck it. Thank you in advance.

It is generally speaking possible to wear a hair piece shortly after a hair transplant surgery. However it is very important in which manner the hair piece is fixed on the scalp. High quality hair pieces are mostly manufactured in a thin skin-like material, in which the hairs are interwoven or even glued. The hair piece is mostly fixed on the available hairs or on the skin itself, nevertheless it may on no account be fixed in the recipient zone after surgery. The fixing can be done by means of clips or adhesive tape on the not- treated parts of the scalp. Read more