Author Archive for Martin Tessler, MD
Dr. Tessler received his medical degree from the University of Michigan in 1967. He completed a surgical internship at Detroit's Harper Hospital and interrupted a surgical residency there to serve in the U.S. Army as an orthopedic surgeon during the Vietnam war in 1969 and 1970. He completed his Dermatology residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit in 1974. Dr. Tessler has performed hair transplant surgery since 1974 and has been actively involved in the evolution of the specialty to its current state-of-the-art, utilizing follicular unit technology. Since 1991, Dr. Tessler has devoted his practice exclusively to hair transplant surgery. He has published in hair transplant and plastic surgery text books and professional journals. As an acknowledged expert he has frequently been interviewed on local and national TV and in the print media regarding hair loss and hair transplantation. "The Best Doctors In America", a health professional referral guide compiled by surveying the opinions of 5000 physicians has named Dr. Tessler continuously since 1996 - the only physician in Michigan to receive this designation in the hair transplant field. Dr. Tessler is a strong patient advocate who unfailingly offers honest and straightforward assessments of his patients needs. Dr. Tessler is a member of the International Alliance of Hair Restoration Surgeons and recommended by the American Hair Loss Association. Visit Dr. Tessler's Website:www.tessler.com
How Often Does Hair Transplant Shock Loss Occur?
Written by Martin Tessler, MD on December 19, 2008
I have read some accounts of hair transplant patients losing hair around their donor area in the back of their heads to shock loss. Is this something that happens often? I’m considering having a hair transplant but this concerns me.
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Shock loss is very unusual in the donor area. When it does occur, there are generally two causes: 1.) If a very wide donor strip is taken and closed (sutured together) under very significant tension. 2.) If the patient has had a previous surgery and the new donor strip is taken above or below the previous scar leaving a vulnerable area of hair in between. Read more
24 Year Old Male Considering a Moustache Hair Transplant
Written by Martin Tessler, MD on August 19, 2008
I am a 24 year old male with a light moustache and a full thick beard except along the sides of my mouth. If I decide to undergo a hair transplant procedure to thicken these areas how soon will it be till I can I see results and how long will the procedure take? Also, how much would the hair transplant cost me approximately? I also heard that applying Rogaine to the bald spots can work also, is this true? - Rafael
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The first thing that is required is a good, clear photo so that your situation can be evaluated. The cost is generally related to the size of the procedure, but it would probably cost several thousand dollars. The size of the procedure would determine the length of time to do it. It normally takes at least 6 -9 months to evaluate the results. The donor hair may have to come from under the chin to match the other beard hair, especially if you have coarse beard hair on the rest of your face. Read more
