Author Archive for H. Rahal, MD

Rahal Hair Transplant Institute’s founder and Medical Director is Dr. H. Rahal – a man singularly committed to delivering outstanding hair transplant procedures that make a positive difference in the lives of his patients. He is a graduate of the University Of Ottawa School Of Medicine and an active member of International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery. Dr. Rahal’s commitment to improving lives through his chosen profession is one of the driving forces behind the growth and success of the Rahal Hair Transplant Institute. Since 1995, Dr. Rahal has been working in the field of hair transplantation and championing the most effective methods in the industry. Meeting Dr. Rahal is an opportunity to meet someone who is absolutely committed to his chosen field and to the well-being and happiness of his patients and staff. Dr. Rahal has done much more than invest his career in hair transplantation – he has made a considerable investment in acquiring highly specialized medical equipment, modern facilities and in building a dedicated, professional staff. Many of his staff have been with him since the beginning of the Rahal Hair Transplant Institute and – like Dr. Rahal – share a commitment to the best methods and best patient care in the hair transplant industry. Dr. Rahal is a member of the International Alliance of Hair Restoration Surgeons and recommended by the American Hair Loss Association. Visit Dr. Rahal's Website: www.rahalhairtransplant.com

Female Hair Transplant With No Results After One Year - What Do I Do?

I am a 32 year old woman and got a hair transplant surgery a year ago. The front of hairline has always had fine baby hair compared to the rest of my hair. It doesn’t fall out, it is just fine. I got the surgery to make that hair look fuller. After my 6 month progress checkup there was no growth, after a year I don’t notice a difference and the before and after photos look the same. I asked my doctor about it and explained my dissatisfaction and he said that I don’t see a difference because the grafted hair is growing but my normal hair is falling out so I don’t see a difference. I think it is a bit strange that everything was the same, no notice of hair loss at the 6 month checkup and then all of the sudden the grafted hair grows my other hair falls out etc. It sounds like an excuse but when I confronted my doctor, he says, I’m the trained doctor and that’s what happened. I know my hair didn’t suddenly start falling out at accelerated speed in the last 6 months. How do approach this, there is no way to undo going through all of the procedure etc. How do I communicate this better to my doctor…because I think I should get a refund or something because it didn’t work. ~ Sima
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Investing time, energy and money into a hair transplant procedure and ending with an outcome that doesn’t meet your goals can be quite frustrating. But gauging results, after transplanting into areas with existing hair, can be difficult especially with the variable of shock loss. Read more

Can I Get A Hair Transplant In My Beard For Alopecia Areata?

I recently ( 6 months ago) developed alopecia areata of the beard. It seems to have stabilized as far as not progressing, but it is still very spotty everywhere. Can I get a transplant to fill in the bald areas?

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Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune condition that affects both male and female patients (more common in younger adults). In essence the body’s own immune system is attacking the hair follicles for no particular reason and it can be associated with other autoimmune diseases.

Alopecia Areata affects mostly the scalp but may also involve facial hair. We can distinguish it by observing spots on the scalp with no hair (under magnification we can see exclamation point shaped hairs). Most patients will regrow hair in those areas within a year, or may need a steroid type of treatment (with varying success).

Transplanting into active areas of Alopecia Areata is not recommended for the reason that the new hairs will also be attacked. After a period of time (years), it may be possible to transplant into dormant Alopecia Areata area. I suggest a small biopsy prior to transplantation to ensure the absence of activity. At six months, it is too early to expect a lasting outcome from surgery. I advice you to see a local dermatologist for medical treatment prior to surgical.

H. Rahal, MD
Member, International Alliance of Hair Restoration Surgeons

Is It Possible To Have a Hair Transplant To Lower My Hairline?

Is it possible to have a hair transplant just to lower my hairline. I’m a 28 year old woman and have always had a rather high forehead. It would make life much easier for me if I could just move my hairline down by about an inch. I would love to pull my hair back like other women and not have to constantly wear bangs.

It is not uncommon for a woman to have the appearance of a high forehead due to an above than average hairline location. This high hairline location may have always been the case from a younger age or it could have receded as the patient got older or due to external factors such as medications. For whatever cause, this condition can be quite bothersome and stressfull. It certainly limits hairstyling options while trying to hide it. Medications are of limited use, but modern methods of hairtransplant surgery is the most effective form of treatment. Read more