FAQs

Please call us or email with any questions you may have: toll-free at 1-800-387-4247, or 604-875-5446, or email . Click on the links below to read the answer to each FAQ.

1. Who do you treat for hair loss?
2. I’m in my 20’s. Can I have a hair transplant?
3. Does transplanted hair last?
4. Is it detectable, I mean, does it look real?
5. Is it painful?
6. Am I awake? Can I see what’s going on?
7. Must I shave my head?
8. Do you use speed stapling?
9. What’s the difference between a dermatologic specialist and a hair restoration doctor?
10. What does it cost?

1. Who do you treat for hair loss?
Our patients include men, women, and, more rarely adolescents, as well as burn victims, patients with lupus, and individuals who suffer from facial scarring, turban traction, or hair pulling, and those who have suffered from illness or a medical condition which caused permanent partial hair loss. We perform a wide variety of hair restoration work and pride ourselves on our artistry and attention to detail. We focus on creating lifelong results that will always look natural.

2. I’m in my 20’s. Can I have a hair transplant?
If you are in your 20’s, do call us for our opinion. However, we often encourage patients in their 20’s to wait a little longer for a hair transplant as your hair loss may still change considerably and you will get more value out of a transplant by waiting.

3. Does transplanted hair last?
Due to our exceptional clinical practice and experience, close to 100% of the hair we surgically transplant at the Hair Transplant Centre will live as long as you do.

4. Is it detectable, I mean, does it look real?
The Hair Transplant Centre is known for aesthetically creating a natural look and hairline – even your hairdresser may not be able to tell that you’ve had a hair transplant. Your newly transplanted hair will feel, style and react just like your natural hair, because it is your own natural hair – you’ve just reclaimed it!

If you have had a previous transplant, for instance, an old plug style elsewhere and are unhappy about the unnatural look, feel free to call us for complimentary consultation to talk about repair work.

5. Is it painful?
When you come to the Hair Transplant Centre, you are welcomed as our guest for the day in a stress free environment. Your scalp is treated with local anaesthetic, and mild sedation with Valium or Ativan (or equivalent) is offered. While each individual’s pain threshold differs, in most cases, clients are relaxed, watching DVDs or reading. When you leave our clinic after your treatment, you are given a complimentary take home Care Package containing everything you will need for the following week until your stitches are removed.

6. Am I awake? Can I see what’s going on?
You’ll be awake throughout the entire procedure. We prefer that you are aware and involved in the entire experience.

7. Must I shave my head?
No. While transplantation may be accomplished more speedily on shorter hair, your pride in your existing hair or how you look takes precedence over need for speed.

8. Do you use speed stapling?
We do not use speed stapling on your scalp. As dermatologic specialists, we take the time to hand suture the donor site, as we find healing faster and less painful for the patient (and often a less noticeable scar). Stitches are usually removed after seven days.

9. What’s the difference between a Dermatologic Specialist and a hair restoration doctor?
A Dermatologic Specialist is a physician who has received advanced training in dermatology for five to seven years beyond medical school. (Dermatology is a branch of medicine dealing with the skin, its structure, functions, and diseases, as well as its appendages - nails, hair, sweat glands).A Dermatologic Specialist receives specialty training and experience in the use of a wide variety of surgical, reconstructive, cosmetic, and non-surgical procedures to treat the skin and hair.
Patients at the Hair Transplant Centre are treated by Dermatologists – which provides our patients with the highest level of training and expertise possible.

10. What does it cost?
At the Hair Transplant Centre, there are no hidden fees – our pricing is straightforward and all-inclusive, which ensures fair, honest and equal treatment for all patients. As such, we do not promote the use of financial gimmicks, such as incentives or deep discounts. Read about our pricing here.