Feb15

Best Heads of Hair in the NFL

With the 52^nd Superbowl over, are you already missing football? We thought this is the perfect time to discuss NFL hair highlights. Players wear helmets when on the field, so many of them don’t bother with fancy haircuts. However, there are current and ex-NFL players who take pride in their locks. They know that the cameras will eventually catch them in the locker room or out on the town, and they want to make sure that people take notice.

During the “greatest game ever played,” Johnny Unitas rocked the military-esque “high and tight” buzzcut. Over the decades, we’ve seen NFL players with designs shaved into the sides of their head, long flowing dreadlocks, and even neon green mohawks.

Feb1

Questions You’d Like to Ask Your Hair Surgeon but Are too Afraid to Ask

By Limmer HTC - Simple Solutions

The shock and embarrassment of losing your hair can have a detrimental effect upon your self-confidence. When you finally do get up the courage to visit a hair loss surgeon, you shouldn’t be afraid to ask any questions during your consultation, no matter how uncomfortable or embarrassing they may seem. There’s a good chance the surgeon has heard every question regarding hair loss and hair transplants.

We have compiled several frequently asked questions that you might be a bit too embarrassed to ask your hair transplant surgeon.

Jan19

Minoxidil: Your Questions, Answered

By Limmer HTC - Hair Loss Education

Minoxidil is an FDA-approved drug for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia (hair loss). Prior to it being approved by the FDA for hair loss treatment, it was used as an oral pill to treat patients with high blood pressure. A common side effect of oral minoxidil is “hirsuitism” or increase hair growth on the body, face and scalp. In addition to increased (unwanted) body hair, in pill form, minoxidil has other side effects that made it impractical as an oral hair loss treatment.

Jan9

Young and Balding: What Are Your Best Options?

By Limmer HTC - Hairy Situations

Hair loss can be a very stressful experience for guys in their 20’s and 30’s. Waking up and finding hair on your pillow, or watching it fall down the shower drain, can make a young man feel like he’s 20 going on 60.

When your hair thins at an early age it can lead to anxiety, self-esteem issues, and lowered satisfaction when it come to your personal appearance. Initially, many guys try to overcome this by wearing a baseball cap or looking for over-the-counter hair thickening shampoos. Some brave souls will accept their genetic fate and go completely bald – but that look doesn’t always work for everyone.

Dec21

Hair Loss Medication and Erectile Dysfunction: Is There a Link?

By Limmer HTC - Treatment Technology

It’s been said that around 30% of men have experienced noticeable hair loss by the time they reach 30 years of age. Many of these men opt to start using hair loss medication in order to combat this onset of male pattern baldness.

As with any medications, there may be some side effects associated with the use of hair loss medication – of which erectile dysfunction (ED) is one of them. In 2017, scientists from Northwestern University set out to find if a sizable portion of men continue to suffer from ED after stopping the hair loss drugs.

While the negative sexual side effects of these drugs are well-known and publicized, the media misinterpreted a portion of this study and came out with some pretty sensational claims.

Nov23

ARTAS vs Neograft: Which is a Better Hair Transplant?

By Limmer HTC - Transplant Technology

As the years go by, robots are becoming more commonplace in medical procedures.

Why is this?

Robots can perform delicate procedures with precision that is unmatched by human hands. Robots also don’t get tired during surgical procedures that can take several hours.

It’s only natural that the ARTAS robot has made its way into hair transplant centers across America, but how does it stack up to the other methods of hair transplants?

Today we’re going to look at the ARTAS robot and how it stacks up to the hand-held NeoGraft device commonly used for hair transplants today.

In order get a better understanding of what is involved in a hair transplant procedure, we’re going to briefly look at the two methods that are currently being used for hair transplants: FUE and the Strip method.

Nov10

Hair Transplant Procedures: To Tell or Not to Tell?

By Limmer HTC - blog,Hair Transplant Surgery,Hairy Situations,Head Scratcher

If you’re considering a transplant procedure, it’s normal to wonder how others might react to your new look. What might friends, family or co-workers say? Would they say anything? Would they notice? What if they notice but don’t say anything for fear of offending you?

Oct27

The Grandest Heads of Hair in the 2017 World Series

By Limmer HTC - blog,Hairy Situations,Locks of Fun

The Last Boys of Summer Play Their Way Into The 2017 World Series

We see numerous sports fans at the Limmer HTC and for baseball fans, the shifting of summer into fall is a magical time. It’s a time when the remaining Boys of Summer run, swing, throw, and catch their way onto baseball’s grandest stage: The Fall Classic.

Oct20

What is Hair Density? Why is it Important in Hair Transplantation?

By Limmer HTC - blog,Hair Loss Education

Counting Scalp Hairs with Friends: An Introduction to Hair Density

When was the last time you asked a friend to look at a one-inch-square area of your scalp and meticulously count each strand of hair? Sounds like a great party game, doesn’t it?

Oct13

The Norwood Scale Explained—And How to Assess Where You Fit On It

By Limmer HTC - blog,Hair Loss Education

Have you ever caught a glimpse of yourself in a photo or security camera and thought, who is that bald guy? Only to realize—that bald guy is you!

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