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When Should You Have a Hair Transplant Procedure?

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If you’re experiencing hair loss, you may be wondering if there’s a “right” time to explore your hair replacement options. Should you schedule an appointment with a hair restoration surgeon as soon as you notice hair loss, or wait? At the other extreme, is it possible for hair loss to be too far advanced for you to be a good candidate for a transplant – or for you to be too old? 

As you may have already guessed the answer, each person experiences hair loss differently – therefore, there is no single window of opportunity that presents itself to everyone in the same manner. However, there are ways to help you determine when a hair transplant is advisable.

Are You Too Young for a Hair Transplant?

Male pattern baldness affects up to two thirds of men in the United States by age 35, and can start showing as early as age 18. Almost 85% of men experience thinning hair and a more extensive degree of loss by the time they reach age 50.

These statistics provide the starting point for questions. We’ll begin at the first extreme: very young men.

Dr. Marco Barusco – Founder and Chief Medical Officer at Tempus Hair Restoration – advises against hair transplant surgery for those under the age of 25. The reason is because a hair transplant relies on using donor hair from the back of the head. If performed too early, the donor hair may be distributed too heavily in one area, leaving too little to be transplanted later, when needed on another area of the scalp as hair loss progresses.

Also, the male hairline continues to form up to approximately age 29. Younger men may believe their hairline is receding, when in fact it’s evolving into what is known as a mature hairline. This occurs when the hairline moves back about a half inch to one inch from where it used to be. A mature hairline forms the “M” shape that distinguishes the male hairline from the female oval hairline shape.

Being able to recognize the difference between developing a mature hairline and early-stage male pattern balding may be difficult. Signs to look for include excessive hair shedding, extra hairline recession at the temples and short hairs beyond your hairline.

Although transplantation surgery isn’t advisable for young men, there are proven non-surgical treatments available to prevent/slow further loss and promote growth. Finasteride (Propecia) and minoxidil (Rogaine) are the two most popular. Caution: Propecia is not for use by women and children.

More recently, the introduction of adipose tissue and growth factor treatment permits earlier intervention for younger hair loss patients. This breakthrough therapy can provide a positive outcome, as stronger hair returns in the areas that are thinning, improving volume and scalp coverage. Adipose (fat) tissue is a biologically active tissue that can stimulate the growth cycle of scalp hair. This therapy utilizes the stromal vascular fraction of subcutaneous adipose tissue, and the growth factors they secrete.

In plain language, the treatment uses the patient’s own fat, harvested from just under the skin through a very thin liposuction cannula, with no stitches necessary. The fat is concentrated and purified in a centrifuge. It is then combined with plasma obtained from the patient’s blood, and injected into the scalp. This therapy helps repair damaged hair follicles, stimulating stronger, thicker growth. Results may be seen in three to four months, with 12 months typical to achieve the full benefit.

Our blog post – “Adipose Tissue and Growth Factors – Expanding Hair Restoration Horizons and Telling the Truth” – describes this treatment in detail, as well as Dr. Barusco’s role in its ongoing research through the STRAAND clinical trials.

Although younger men are typically not good candidates for a hair transplant, placing yourself in the care of an experienced, qualified surgeon is essential to make sure you receive the best possible treatment to prevent further hair loss and promote new growth. Should a hair transplant eventually be advisable, you’ll be in a good position to make an informed decision.

Who are the Best Candidates for a Hair Transplant?

Dr. Barusco discusses this topic in his YouTube video, “Who is a Good Candidate for a Hair Transplant?” As Dr. Barusco explains:

“When I see a patient in the office, the first thing I do, obviously, is to diagnose their hair loss. Even patients with hair loss that can be treated surgically may not be good candidates for surgery. What makes someone a good or a bad candidate for surgery has to do with many factors: age, degree of hair loss, color of their hair, potential for hair loss in the future and family history of hair loss. All these things are taken into consideration when I’m telling someone whether they need surgery or not.

“The best candidates are men or women in their 30s or 40s, and their hair loss is already significant enough that it bothers them. We, of course, rule out every other type of hair loss that could not be treated with surgery, and then they are willing to do some kind of medical therapy to stabilize the loss, because hair loss tends to be progressive over time, and they have abundant donor hair – the hair on the back of the head that doesn’t fall out – and they understand the limitations of the surgery. It’s still a procedure. We make sure that their expectations are correct.”

Are You Too Old for a Hair Transplant?

Men over age 50 are a rapidly growing category for first-time hair transplantation. In addition to society’s emphasis on youth, men want to stay competitive in the job market longer – as well as on the dating scene. As noted in our blog post – “Busting Common Hair Transplant Myths” – older men can benefit from the boost in self-esteem that a fuller head of hair can provide. This is especially true for those who lead a healthy lifestyle and pride themselves on being fit and projecting a more youthful image. As society redefines aging, a hair transplant can help enhance your enjoyment of life on your own terms.

However, those with type 2 diabetes need to have their condition under control, and get clearance from their primary medical care provider for the procedure. Tell your hair restoration surgeon during your consultation about any health conditions, as well as prescription medications that you take. A conscientious surgeon will ask about your medical history – as well as many other areas – during the consultation. Our blog post – “The Importance of Consultation Before Hair Restoration Treatment” – covers this crucial, yet often overlooked, topic in depth.

Also, keep in mind that the goal of a hair transplant should be to produce age-appropriate correction of hair loss. Therefore, having realistic expectations about the result is essential. Goals should be frankly discussed and agreed upon between the patient and surgeon.

Are You Too Bald for a Hair Transplant?

While this is definitely a question to be discussed during a consultation with a hair transplant surgeon, there may be a solution. Dr. Barusco offers a safe, proven hair transplant procedure for patients with advanced hair loss: a combined procedure that he developed in which – by using both Follicular Unit Excision (FUE) and Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) techniques – he is able to move a large amount of hairs in one procedure, covering large bald areas at one time.

This allows patients to achieve their ultimate goal in less time, with one procedure versus many. But be aware that this is an advanced procedure and should be performed only by doctors and teams with a great amount of experience. For this reason, selecting the right doctor and team is even more important!

Choose Your Surgeon Wisely for Your Hair Restoration Journey

If you are concerned about hair loss, any time is the right time to schedule a consultation for a diagnosis and treatment options. You have important issues that need to be addressed, and the sooner you have definitive answers and a path to treatment, the better the opportunity for a positive outcome.

Ultimately, choose your surgeon based on experience, results and integrity. Dr. Barusco’s long list of accomplishments, his notable artistic ability and his successful surgical team make Tempus Hair Restoration a renowned practice. Contact us to schedule your free virtual consultation. Dr. Barusco conducts every consultation himself, giving you the opportunity to learn your options in the comfort of your home – or any location, on any internet-enabled device. 

Dr. Barusco conducts consultations in English, Spanish and Portuguese. For your greater convenience, Tempus Hair Restoration offers a two-night complimentary hotel stay to out-of-town clients who travel 100 miles or more to our Port Orange, Florida, surgical center. No matter how far the distance, we welcome the opportunity to help you on your hair restoration journey!

The Importance of Consultation Before Hair Restoration Treatment

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The decision to undergo a hair restoration procedure is the result of a personal journey. Whether you want to increase your self-confidence, present a more youthful image to the world or be more competitive in the job market, the motivation that begins your search for a hair restoration specialist is personal. This, however, is the critical stage. Most people have no experience in how to evaluate the practices and clinics with which they’re about to schedule a consultation. How do you know what to look for, or what questions to ask?

Dr. Marco Barusco – founder and Chief Medical Officer of Tempus Hair Restoration – is a tireless advocate of consumer education in his field. People seeking treatment who have little to no knowledge of best practices are vulnerable to poorly qualified, unethical practitioners who misdiagnose patients and/or perform an unnecessary procedure – or even the wrong type of procedure. For this reason, Dr. Barusco emphasizes the importance of consultation. Knowing how the surgeon should conduct the consultation – and knowing what questions to ask – are essential to finding the right surgeon to trust with your procedure.

Dr. Barusco’s informative YouTube video – “The Importance of Consultation” – is a comprehensive discussion of what you should expect during your hair loss consultation. Running at just over 24 minutes, this video covers every aspect in detail – complete with Dr. Barusco’s candid observations about how less-than-conscientious practitioners fail their patients. This article is based upon the video, which includes a link to a Hair Loss Consultation Checklist to print out and take with you to your consultation appointment.

Taking the approach that hair loss is a medical condition that should be treated by a physician, Dr. Barusco says the following:

“So what is important in a consultation? A medical consultation involves a few steps. Whether you go for diabetes, high blood pressure or thyroid disease, hair loss is a medical condition. It may not be considered a disease, although many of them are. The only one that’s not considered a disease is genetic hair loss – or angiogenetic alopecia as it’s known – which is the most common. But there are many other types of hair loss that are diseases. You may have one, but you won’t know if you go with someone who doesn’t take the steps and doesn’t understand hair loss. They’re going to miss it. So you need to go with someone who specializes in hair loss.”

Following are the categories of questions that Dr. Barusco asks during every consultation – as well as the process leading up to diagnosis. Whoever you consult, these are the areas that should be covered. But first, be sure that you will be talking to the surgeon who will be performing your procedure – not a salesperson or medical technician. If you’re told the doctor cannot or will not meet with you, leave – or don’t schedule the consultation in the first place. This is a red flag that should not be ignored!

Hair Loss History

Asking about when you started noticing your hair loss, which areas of your scalp were first affected, how the loss is progressing, etc., provide important information that can help the doctor start to form a complete picture of the cause and treatment options for your individual case. Even if you think a detail may be insignificant, mention it to the doctor.

Your Family History of Hair Loss

You should be asked if your immediate family members (including females) had/have hair loss, and if so, what kind. How did it start and progress over time? Says Dr. Barusco, “If your physician or provider is not asking these questions and you don’t know to volunteer this information, they’re not going to give you the correct diagnosis.”

Your Medical History

The doctor should ask for a detailed medical history. Such conditions as diabetes, heart or thyroid disease – and the medications you take for them – can affect or accelerate hair loss. For women, irregular or painful menstrual periods need to be noted. Says Dr. Barusco, “That information is important because it will help us see what kind of hair loss you have, and if any of these things are influencing your hair loss. If you don’t treat the source of that problem, you’re not going to get the best result from your treatment.”

Your Past and Current Medications

Some prescription medications can cause hair loss. “If I don’t ask you about them, you’ll assume it’s not important,” says Dr. Barusco. “But if I do, and you tell me, we’ll know it’s influencing your hair loss.”

Your Allergy History

Your doctor should ask if you are allergic to any medications or have had an allergic reaction to anesthesia. Dr. Barusco notes that the medications he prescribes are well-tolerated by most people, but some could have a rare reaction. Knowing if this has occurred is important in prescribing an alternative medication.

Your Surgical History

Your doctor should ask if you’ve had surgery of any type. Again, this can provide additional information about a medical condition that could be relevant to your hair loss, as well as your ability to tolerate anesthesia. Says Dr. Barusco, “If you tell me you almost passed away after anesthesia was administered and you had to be resuscitated, or you had terrible bleeding, this is important for me to know. As a surgeon, it will help me plan my surgery better. Again, you may not think to tell me if I don’t ask.”

A Timeline of Your Hair Loss

A good hair restoration physician should start creating a timeline of your hair loss based upon all of the previous information he/she has gathered from your answers. “I try to frame it in a timeline and try to associate that timeline to the various stages of hair loss with things that are important,” says Dr. Barusco. “For example, your hair loss started getting worse five years ago, and you had your thyroid disease for six years. Was that a factor in your hair loss? Did you start taking birth control pills, or a blood pressure medication prior to that period?

“I am a hair loss specialist, but I’m also a physician. I understand how your body works, and how that impacts hair loss. Unfortunately, from what I’ve seen, many people out there either don’t know, or they forgot what they learned in medical school. As a result, they’re not serving you as best as they could – and that’s wrong.”

Your Goals for Your Hair

Dr. Barusco has had patients who wanted hair on areas of the scalp that he considered secondary – that is, not as obvious as the hairline – yet that was the area on which the patient wanted to see hair growth. Learning what the patient wants is an important part of the consultation.

“However, patients need to be realistic. If you say you want the hair you had when you were 18, that will not be possible with a hair transplant. No one will be able to give you that unless you get a hair piece. But if I don’t tell you that – or worse, I lead you to believe that can happen – that’s wrong. If I don’t know what your goals are, I may make a recommendation that’s not appropriate.”

Examining Your Scalp

Just as your regular physician examines your body during a checkup, a good hair restoration specialist should examine your hair and scalp – which are also parts of your body. “If I’m just looking for hair loss and forget about everything else, I might miss clues that are hidden under the scalp or in other areas that may indicate an underlying condition that could be causing hair loss.”

Dr. Barusco first examines the scalp, looking for miniaturization of the hair follicles, redness and inflammation, swelling, dandruff and skin cancer. He then examines the hair. Is it coming out of the scalp very easily? Is the hair breaking? Are there patchy bald areas? If your consultation is in-office, the doctor should also have such tools as a magnification camera.

“I have patients who come to me and say that the other doctor they saw for a consultation never touched their hair. ‘They just saw me across the table and made a recommendation for a transplant, and I left the office.’ That’s not right.”

Online consultations can be conducted in a thorough manner that provides the information the doctor needs. Dr. Barusco has been conducting online consultations for many years – even before COVID-19 made them a necessity throughout every field of medical practice. During an online consultation, Dr. Barusco instructs the patient to take pictures of his/her scalp with a smartphone. This can be done by the patient, or with assistance from another person in the room. If he isn’t sure about an area of the scalp based upon the photos, Dr. Barusco will ask the patient to schedule an in-office consultation.

Examining Other Areas, Complementary Tests and Consulting Other Specialists

Dr. Barusco will perform a basic medical examination, which includes listening to the heart and palpitating the thyroid area. He will talk further with the patient about any issues that may have been brought up during the medical history portion of the consultation. As a licensed physician, he is qualified to do so. This is intended to further rule out or identify any underlying medical condition that could be causing hair loss, or better inform Dr. Barusco about which course treatment should take.

If necessary, Dr. Barusco will refer a patient to the appropriate specialist. He will also order a scalp biopsy and blood work to look for underlying conditions. In the case of patients who have a history of heart disease or another condition that could place them at risk during hair transplant surgery, Dr. Barusco may ask for a medical clearance In the case of patients who have a history of heart disease or another condition that could place them at risk during hair transplant surgery, Dr. Barusco may ask for a medical clearance Although hair transplants are generally safe, some fatalities have occurred (not among Dr. Barusco’s patients).  Although hair transplants are generally safe, some fatalities have occurred (not among Dr. Barusco’s patients).

“The procedure is not as simple as many people assume. It is the obligation of us – the physicians treating you – to look after your safety.”

Arrive at a Diagnosis of Your Hair Loss

Only after Dr. Barusco has all the information he needs, he arrives at a diagnosis, or a tentative diagnosis. Although not generally known, people can have more than one type of hair loss. For this reason, Dr. Barusco may have two or three ideas of the cause – which is known as a differential diagnosis.

Review Your Goals and Discuss Expectations

Once the diagnosis is given, your doctor should again review your hair restoration goals and discuss expectations – which should be realistic. Dr. Barusco tells patients what they can expect from treatment based upon his diagnosis. Being honest is the only way to build trust – which is why Dr. Barusco has treated family members of his patients.

“They know I’m going to give them the best advice, regardless of money. That’s what you need to expect from a professional, and that’s what I don’t see happening very much right now. It pains me to see it, because I see people getting hurt all the time by misdiagnosis and procedures that were too aggressive – procedures they never needed, and a lack of counseling on their hair loss.”

A plan to prevent future hair loss also needs to be part of this discussion. “You have to prevent hair loss. That’s as much or more important than any transplant – to save the hair you have so you don’t continue to lose hair – or at least slow down the loss. If you have a hair consultation without any kind of discussion on hair loss prevention, you need to run away from the place and never come back.”

Discuss a Treatment Plan with You

Finally, your doctor should discuss a treatment plan that is right for your individual situation. Areas to be covered should include the type of surgery, why this type of surgery is recommended, which areas of the scalp will be involved, how the surgery will be performed and the results you can expect. Medications that will be prescribed should also be covered – including possible side effects and the number of times a day you’ll take them.

After that, it is up to the patient to decide whether to proceed. Dr. Barusco does not pressure people to make a decision during the consultation. Any hard-sell at this point is another red flag you should heed.

“You will leave the consultation with all the information that you need, including prescriptions and the estimate for the cost of the procedure. A follow-up schedule is also very important, because surgery, medications and the course of future hair loss has to be followed up. I never see a patient only once.”

If Procedures are Recommended, Ask Questions

Educating consumers about hair restoration best practices and ethics is Dr. Barusco’s mission. Dr. Barusco is a Fellow of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) – the world’s leading medical authority on hair loss treatment and restoration. This is a distinction that is only given to those who achieve certain landmarks on teaching and leadership. Currently, fewer than 10% of the ISHRS members are Fellows.

“If someone recommends a procedure to you – be it a hair transplant, PRP, etc., ask questions! Do not take it at face value. Ask about how much donor hair will be used. Who will actually be performing the surgery? Technicians are not legally allowed to perform surgery, but they do in too many practices. Ask about the experience of the doctor. If you’re not seeing the doctor at that point in the consultation, I don’t think you should even be in the same room.”

Knowledge is Power – Learn All You Can and Choose Your Surgeon Wisely

Continuing his commitment to consumer education, Dr. Barusco posts videos to his YouTube channel on a regular basis. Our website’s FAQ page also provides a link to Dr. Barusco’s channel, and direct links to his videos that answer common questions about hair loss and hair loss treatment. Each video is essential viewing for anyone who is considering hair restoration treatment.

Ultimately, choose your surgeon based on experience, results and integrity. Dr. Barusco’s long list of accomplishments, his notable artistic ability and his successful surgical team make Tempus Hair Restoration a renowned practice. Contact us to schedule your free virtual consultation. Dr. Barusco conducts every consultation himself, giving you the opportunity to learn your options in the comfort of your home – or any location, on any internet-enabled device. 

Dr. Barusco conducts consultations in English, Spanish and Portuguese. For your greater convenience, Tempus Hair Restoration offers a two-night complimentary hotel stay to out-of-town clients who travel 100 miles or more to our Port Orange, Florida, surgical center. No matter how far the distance, we welcome the opportunity to help you on your hair restoration journey!

Does Hair Loss Hurt Your Career?

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Like it or not, appearances count in our society. While we may believe that people should be judged by their merits, abilities and character, such isn’t always the case. In particular, men who are in the job market – or interested in career advancement – and experiencing hair loss could be wondering if their male pattern baldness (androgenic alopecia) is harming their chances. While there is no single answer that applies to all, this is a legitimate question that’s being asked more frequently in today’s highly competitive environment.

Not very long ago, only men in the entertainment industry had to be concerned about hair loss affecting their career. Our blog post – “Celebrities and Hair Loss – When Image Really Counts” – discussed two patients of Dr. Marco Barusco: Jimmy “The Mouth of the South” Hart and Brazilian actor Humberto Martins. Hart’s career path led from musician to professional wrestling superstardom. Still involved in the wrestling and entertainment worlds, Hart believed that his gradual hair loss was eroding his youthful image – and in turn, his ability to connect with his fans. In the case of Martins, the dashing leading man noticed the roles he was being offered were for older characters.

Now, however, men in professional-level jobs are anxious about hair loss. This can be attributed to the often unspoken concerns regarding age discrimination in the workplace. According to Hiscock’s 2019 Ageism in the Workplace Study, more men than women feel that their advancing age has adversely impacted their careers – with 43% of men surveyed believing their age has prevented them from finding a new job.

Surveys reveal widespread anxiety about hair loss and job marketability

The job search website Ladders reports a survey conducted by Dove Men+Care which found that of the 2,000 men who participated, the majority tied their work identities to their hair. The article reports the following results and observations.

“In the hair census, 8 in 10 men said that their hair made them look professional, the look of it was important, and that their hair helps them feel confident. Perhaps the majority of these men are preoccupied with their hair because they recognize what science has found: that societies judge men on how much hair they have on their heads.”

The Ladders article also notes the following:

“A study in JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery found that a few more hair follicles can make all the difference between people seeing you as a success or a lost cause. The Johns Hopkins University researchers recruited participants to compare photos of men before and after they got a hair transplant. Although they were looking at the same men, participants rated men after they got their hair transplants as more attractive, approachable, and successful.”

While Americans are known for being focused on self-image, the anxiety that balding men face regarding discrimination while job hunting is international. As Joe O’Shea reports in the Irish Independent, the reasons why men feel compelled to take action on hair loss have changed in recent years. Where once the main motivation may have been in conforming to an ideal of attractiveness, professionals in the hair restoration field say their clients now talk about wanting to look young and vital in an increasingly competitive job market.

“We do have guys that come to us that feel that going thin on top is going to count against them in their careers,” says Jessica Kidd of JK Hair Replacement, a Dublin practice specializing in non-surgical hair replacement treatments and hair systems. “They worry that people will make negative judgements in a job interview, or how they are seen in the company they work for.”

According to Thomas Cash, emeritus professor of psychology and author of The Body Image Workbook, societal bias against men experiencing hair loss is real. In a study that looked at bias, Cash showed people photographs of bald or balding men – as well as men with a full head of hair – asking them to rate the men for qualities such as self-assertiveness, social attractiveness, intelligence, life-success, personal likability, physical attractiveness and perceived age. He found that “… the bald or balding models were perceived more negatively on every dimension except intelligence.”

As for the matter of age perception, Cash’s study found that when people were shown photographs of bald men and asked to estimate their age, they added an average of three years and nine months to the men’s actual age. Men with a full head of hair had an average of two years and five months taken off.

Be proactive, but be smart

Considering the aging effect that hair loss has on one’s appearance, an increasing number of men are more proactive in seeking treatment during the early stages, which typically begins after age 20, but can occur sooner – even during adolescence. Unlike previous generations, today’s young men are less willing to accept hair loss as inevitable.

This has perhaps led to the rise of online subscription hair restoration companies, which prescribe and sell prescription medications to treat hair loss. While patients may like the convenience such services offer, a brief online consultation with a doctor chosen by the company or simply diagnosing their own type of hair loss to receive home delivery of medication carries risks. It is a little-known fact that there is no single federal or state agency in charge of overseeing online prescription drug services.

As reported by Natasha Singer and Katie Thomas in their article for The New York Times – Drug Sites Upend Doctor-Patient Relations: ‘It’s Restaurant-Menu Medicine’ – “The sites invert the usual practice of medicine by turning the act of prescribing drugs into a service. Instead of doctors making diagnoses and then suggesting treatments, patients request drugs and physicians serve largely as gatekeepers.”

Online subscription companies treat healthcare like any commodity that can be ordered and shipped. For treatment in any branch of medicine to truly be successful, a doctor-patient relationship based on trust, accountability, mutual respect and transparency is essential. The bottom line: make sure you’re not trading your health for convenience in stopping the advancement of hair loss.

Surgical hair replacement procedures for those who take the next step

Just as in other fields of medical science, advancements are constantly being made in hair transplantation surgical procedures. Tempus Hair Restoration offers advanced procedures that provide options to achieve the most aesthetically pleasing, natural-appearing results. Our surgical treatments include the following.

Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) – Typically done as a shaved procedure (where the donor area is shaven), Dr. Barusco created an improved technique known as the “No-Shave FUE.” This technique allows patients to have the benefits of an FUE procedure without having the downtime of waiting for the hairs of the donor site to grow in. Advantages include complete concealment of harvested donor sites immediately, and a quicker return to normal activities, as no suture removal is required.

Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) – This is commonly known as the “strip” method of hair transplantation. In this procedure, hair is removed from the donor area of the scalp by removing a strip of skin and hair before the area is then stitched up. Advances in the closure methods and the healing of the donor incision results in a small, thin linear scar that is easily concealed without having to grow the hair very long.

Word of warning: sensationalist marketing material from doctors wanting to promote the FUE method usually depicts a large linear scar on the back of an individual’s head next to another picture of an individual where the scar is not visible. These types of advertisements have been produced to scare patients away from FUT surgery so they only consider the FUE procedure. However, the FUE technique does not work for every patient. For a variety of factors, you may be a better candidate for the strip surgery.

Combined FUE and FUT procedure – This technique covers large areas of baldness in a single surgery. Patients with advanced hair loss are typically required to undergo multiple hair transplant procedures to obtain coverage of their entire bald scalp – having to wait one year or more between procedures.

Tempus Hair Restoration offers a safe, tested hair transplant surgery solution for patients with advanced hair loss: a combined procedure in which – by using both FUE and FUT techniques – we are able to move a large amount of hairs in one procedure, covering large bald areas at one time. This allows patients to achieve their ultimate goal sooner, with one procedure versus many. But be aware that this is an advanced procedure and should be performed only by doctors and teams with a great amount of experience. For this reason, selecting the right doctor and team is even more important!

Dr. Barusco’s success stories

As mentioned earlier, two of Dr. Barusco’s celebrity patients – Jimmy Hart and Humberto Martins – achieved the career revitalization they’d hoped for with thick, full hair. Hart began getting compliments on his ageless appearance – a tale he relates in his inimitable style in his testimonial video for Dr. Barusco. And Martins was again winning younger roles.

Will a hair transplant make it easier for you to land your next job or get a promotion? Some psychologists say that the increased self-confidence helps create an aura of success that can translate into convincing a potential employer you’re the perfect fit – or a current employer that you’re the one to move up the ladder. And if you believe employers expect to see a youthful, vital candidate and that’s what you are, you’ll have a valuable competitive edge!

You are invited to learn more about the innovative surgical and non-surgical hair restoration procedures that Dr. Barusco offers at Tempus Hair Restoration – as well as schedule a free consultation to learn your options. If you are unable to visit one of Tempus’ 16 Florida locations in person, you may consult with Dr. Barusco via teleconference. For your convenience, consultations are offered in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

 

See Me, Not My Scar – Restoring Hair to a Head Trauma Patient Other Surgeons Turned Away

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It had been several years since the motorcycle accident that almost cost K.J. his life. Suffering severe head trauma, he was unconscious in his hospital bed when the doctor told his wife to prepare herself for the worst. But the 40-year-old husband and father fought to live, eventually making a recovery that stunned the doctor who had made the grim prognosis. Now, the only visible sign of his injury was the surgical scar and slightly recessed area where steel plates held a piece of his skull in place. Ready to move forward and make the most of his second chance at life, K.J. wanted to take the final step in healing: restoring his hair.

 

Although K.J.’s story may seem easy to sum up in one paragraph, his journey was grueling, with setbacks along the way. The injury necessitated removing a heart-shaped piece of skull, which was preserved for future replacement. The plate that was originally placed over the area also had to be removed because of high intracranial pressure – a life-threatening development. After he was out of immediate danger, K.J. underwent physical rehabilitation and wore a protective wrestler’s helmet for six weeks prior to surgery to replace the section of bone.

 

“It was pretty intense,” K.J. recalled. “For some crazy reason, I’m still here.”

 

K.J.’s next contact with the medical field was voluntary. Learning about the Orlando Live Surgery Workshop – a conference of hair restoration surgeons sponsored by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) – he submitted his case for consideration. Having attended full of hope, his heart began to sink as surgeon after surgeon declined to treat him.

 

Until Dr. Marco Barusco, Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Tempus Hair Restoration, reviewed K.J.’s case and examined his scars – then gave K.J. the answer he had long been awaiting: he was a candidate for hair transplant surgery.

 

What did Dr. Barusco see that the other surgeons had missed? The deciding factor wasn’t so much what they didn’t see, as what they were unable to do.

 

“(The patient’s) case was difficult, and posed a higher risk of serious complications due to the surgeries he had for his head trauma,” said Dr. Barusco. “Particularly the reconstruction of his skull with a synthetic material, which was placed under the area to be transplanted. This made the procedure of transplanting hair more challenging and risky. Most other doctors don’t have the experience or the facilities to perform this procedure under sterile conditions, and with the pre- and post-operative preparations that were needed to do it safely.”

 

However, K.J. would have to wait a little longer for the complete restoration of his appearance. Because Dr. Barusco determined the surgery required more controlled conditions than the live surgery workshop provided to minimize the risk of infection, Dr. Barusco performed K.J.’s hair transplant surgery at Tempus Hair’s Port Orange location, which is designed to provide patients with a safe and comfortable surgical experience.

 

Dr. Barusco chose the Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) procedure on K.J., which he determined would achieve the best results. “Due to his various scalp scars, the safe area for donor hair harvesting was limited to the back and right areas of his scalp,” said Dr. Barusco. “An FUT was recommended in order to move more hair in one procedure.”

 

 

“I had quite a bit of hair loss,” said K.J. “But I started seeing results about six months after the transplant, with full growth after one year. I could hardly believe it! The scarring is covered, and the growth pattern looks natural. Before, I felt like people saw the scar before they saw me.”

 

When asked what motivated him to undergo one more surgical procedure after he’d been through so many, K.J. reflected:  “I wanted to move on in life. When I see people with scarring, I can relate to what they’ve been through. My life is back to normal. I have my wife and my friends. Once you have hope and the will to survive, you make changes. I work out at the gym five days a week, and lead a healthy lifestyle. I’m in better shape now than when I was 40!”

 

In fact, K.J. recently returned to Tempus Hair Restoration for the same reason as the vast majority of Dr. Barusco’s other patients who trust themselves to his care – to treat standard, typical hair loss.

 

“When you start feeling more confident, you want to keep that feeling,” said K.J. “Dr. Barusco is just a phenomenal surgeon. I highly recommend him. He and his staff were very supportive. Dr. Barusco did his research and took his time.”

 

As remarkable as K.J.’s experience was, he is not the only patient with a challenging situation who Dr. Barusco has successfully treated. In fact, Dr. Barusco created a pre- and post-operative protocol designed to increase safety in these types of procedures. This protocol was published in a scientific journal and in a medical textbook, and today is used by many doctors in the field.

 

We invite you to visit our Before & After Gallery to see a wide range of inspiring results – then schedule a free, no obligation consultation with Dr. Barusco at one of our locations, or by video conference to learn your options. We look forward to meeting you, and helping you achieve the self-confidence to live your best life!

An Affordable Hair Transplant that Doesn’t Sacrifice Quality

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Sufferers of hair loss understand that it can have a big impact on one’s self-esteem, especially at a younger age. Hair is often perceived as a sign of youth, beauty, and virility. When someone loses it, they may feel like they have had many aspects of their lives taken from them.

That can in turn interfere with their work performance, personality, and charisma, affecting their social and professional lives. Despite all of these psychological effects, insurance companies still see hair restoration as a “cosmetic procedure.” That means they will not cover it.

While doing your research in this procedure and the doctors who perform it, you may be tempted to look for a bargain and go with someone who has less experience or who does not perform only hair restoration. While the procedure may seem simple enough, (it isn’t like they’re operating on your brain), there are still plenty of things that can go wrong; you can avoid them with a more skilled surgeon. Poorly performed hair transplants can lead to infection, the hair may grow properly, or the results may not look natural. Dr. Barusco has met many patients who have suffered from these complications.

“Sometimes I can help them, but sometimes I can’t. A bad liposuction or a bad breast surgery can at least be hidden from view. A bad hair transplant cannot. And what is even worse, is that these patients are coming to me not only with poor results on their hairline, but also terrible scarring and thinning of their donor hair (the limited supply of permanent hair we use for transplants) caused by taking too many hairs with incisions that are larger than they should be.”

That is why, as in any procedure, you want to look for someone who has experience, quality, and artistic ability, who knows what can go wrong and how to avoid it.

Dr. Barusco is an internationally recognized surgeon, with over 20 years of experience in hair restoration procedures. Elected as the President of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery in 2017, he focuses on innovative procedures with natural-looking results. He has written chapters in multiple textbooks on the Tempus No-Shave FUE, the Crown-Hatching Technique that he created and on complications in hair transplantation.

But with an experienced surgeon such as Dr. Barusco, you may be concerned about costs. First, every consultation is performed by Dr. Barusco and it is free. There are no fees for speaking with us. After Dr. Barusco makes an individualized recommendation based on your situation and goals, you will meet with one of our patient educators, who will discuss the costs of what Dr. Barusco has prescribed. If you need to finance the procedure, we offer special 6 and 12-month financing plans with no interest. We are very transparent on the cost of our services, and what you see on the bill is what you will pay in the end. And remember, this isn’t a frivolous purchase; it is a lifetime investment. You will keep this hair for life.

At Tempus, we make our procedures affordable without compromising our quality. We aren’t a one-stop shop for cosmetic surgeries. We focus on hair restoration alone, because that is an important issue that deserves undivided attention. We want to help you get your life back. So schedule your free consultation today, and let’s talk about how we can help.

Self-Worth vs. Vanity – How Hair Transplants Affect Other Areas of Your Life

Male Hair Restoration

There is a common misconception that ties cosmetic surgery to vanity – that anyone who gets a hair transplant is only concerned about their own image. The truth is much more complicated. Losing one’s hair can be detrimental to self-esteem, and, in turn, affect many aspects of life. It may even hold a person back from being happy.

Look at Joe, one of our patients. After his divorce, he started thinking less of himself. “I had gained weight and lost all desire to start over,” he said. “My hair was receding, which made everything else worse.” Stress and an individual’s mental state have been shown to be a cause of hair loss. When this happens, a person’s self-esteem can become even worse. Said Joe, “Each day that passed it was harder and harder to look in the mirror and gain the motivation to get my life together.”

Restoring hair isn’t about some desire to be sexy, but rather to help one’s self-worth – as Joe experienced after his procedure. “My confidence definitely increased as the compliments came rolling in. I joined a gym and felt determined again … I looked in the mirror and finally feel happy with who is looking back.”

Dr. Barusco understands what hair loss can do to someone. After losing her husband and going through chemotherapy, Carol’s hair began to thin out. Trying to get her life back on track, she went to Dr. Barusco for a consultation. Carol said she “… immediately felt a warmth and sincerity from [him]. He truly understands the emotional impact hair loss can cause on someone, and treated me as his patient rather than a dollar sign.”

He made sure Carol felt comfortable in the whole process, and explained exactly what would happen. Since then, she said, “My results have been amazing and I feel great about myself again. It truly has changed my life.”

Hair loss can be so destructive to one’s confidence, they feel the need to hide. Another of Dr. Barusco’s patients, J.D., battled Traction Alopecia for some time. This condition is a type of hair loss that happens over time. It’s caused by putting the hair under constant strain or tension, and usually results from wearing hair in very tight ponytails, pigtails, tight braids or cornrows. J.D. used weaves, wigs and extensions to cover and mask the issue – which, in turn, caused even more hair loss.

J.D. works as a pharmaceutical representative, a profession that requires confidence when visiting multiple physician offices on a daily basis. “My results have been amazing and speak for themselves,” she said. It truly was the best decision I have ever made. I waited a long time in order to find the right person to do this. I am now wearing my natural hair and feel so confident. I have now opened my own business and living my best life.”

Joe, Carol, and J.D. all suffered from hair loss, and it was important to their self-worth that they could recover it. Since their procedure, each has gone on to lead a happier, more fulfilling life. If you are suffering from hair loss, don’t hesitate to schedule your free consultation and learn what you have to do to get your life back.

No Distance is Too Far To Select The Most Experienced Specialists in Hair Restoration

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No matter where in the world you live, you’re only a call away from Dr. Barusco and his experienced team of hair restoration specialists. We have become known worldwide for accommodating international patients who have traveled great lengths to reach our surgery center located in Port Orange, Florida.

There is no distance too far when it comes to achieving the best results!

At Tempus Hair Restoration, we make access to expert advice easy for those seeking the award-winning, industry-leading solutions. Our online video consultation connects you virtually with Dr. Marco Barusco via Skype, Facetime, or WhatsApp.

During your video consult, Dr. Barusco provides you with a comprehensive diagnosis, treatment plan, and surgical recommendations unique to your situation. His trained eye and keen ability to identify your specifics needs by sight is proven with the continued return of patients spanning the globe. If you want a consult with one of the international leaders of hair restoration, look no further!

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International Patient Specialists are here to help!

We understand there is time and planning involved with traveling for your hair restoration procedure and want to make it as seamless as possible for you. We help plan and cover your travel expenses. We offer a complimentary two-night hotel stay just one mile from our surgical center.

Discover the world’s finest destination for hair restoration. Contact one of our International Patient Specialists for your free consultation, today!

Dr. Barusco’s No-Shave FUE Technique to be featured for the second time in a major medical textbook devoted to Hair Transplantation

Female Hair Restoration, General, Male Hair Restoration

Dr. Barusco’s innovative No-Shave FUE technique – which has been very popular among patients and has taken Dr. Barusco around the world to present and demonstrate it to other doctors – is going to be once again featured on the most widely used textbook in hair transplant surgery. Scheduled to be released next year, the book will also include another chapter by Dr. Barusco. This is a reaffirmation of the popularity and impact that his technique has had worldwide, and underscores why patients trust Dr. Barusco and Tempus Hair for their procedures. The team led by Dr. Barusco is always in the forefront of developing new and innovative techniques, and apply the best available science and technology to make their procedures safer and their results better.