Before	After Patient underwent Hair Transplantation to the frontal area and Scalp Reduction in the Vertex Scalp

Update on Propecia:

Recently, new results of long term studies have revealed that medical treatment of hair loss has a definite role in the management of male pattern hair loss. The oral medication Propecia has been shown to effectively regrow hair or prevent the further loss of hair in over 90% of the men who use the medication. At the clinic, we are now recommending all of our hair transplant patients also take Propecia in order to yield the best cosmetic results. Of course, transplants will grow without the help of Propecia, but the medication can add to the overall effect of the surgery.

Propecia must be taken for at least six months to determine its effectiveness, and must be continued daily in order for the patient to receive a prolonged effect. It is a prescription medicine, and must be monitored by a physician. In order to better serve our patients interested in using Propecia, we recently started a program to dispense the medication out of our office, directly to our patients. We can automatically send patient refills in the mail, which avoids the trouble of going to the pharmacy and maintains strict confidentiality for our patients. This new program can also reduce the cost to our patients and assures that patients never run out of their supply of medication. If you are interested in learning more about Propecia and our
"Auto-Refill Program", contact our office at 205.930.9595.

Unfortunately, Propecia is not helpful for female pattern hairloss. Hair transplants are still the best treatment for female pattern hair loss and can be remarkably effective for most women.

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