










 |
|
Questions/Answers
---------------------
Q:
Why am I losing my hair?
A: Everyone loses between 40 and 100 hairs
per day as part of the hair growth cycle.
This is normal, approximately 30 million men
in the United States alone experience male
pattern baldness at some point in their
lives.
Q: I've read so much about "hair
regrowth" procedures that I've become
confused about what's actually available.
Are there any products that will truly allow
me to grow my own hair back?
A: There are three products/procedures
currently on the market that claim to offer
the result you're looking for. Let me tell
you a little bit about them. PropeciaŽ:
Propecia burst onto the market in 1998,
backed by a tremendous marketing campaign
which claimed it could actually grow hair.
Research has since shown though, that it
only grows hair in men aged 40 and younger
and only on the top of the head. Once these
men stopped using Propecia, regrowth also
stopped and within 12 months, all new hair
had been lost. The pill comes with a high
price tag: approximately $50 per month. It
also has some significant side effects
including decreased sex drive, sexual
dysfunction and potential birth defects.
(Source: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
June 1, 1998, "Gone Today, Hair
Tomorrow."). RogaineŽ: Rogaine is
another "baldness remedy" that has
been available in prescription form for
about 10 years and is now available
over-the-counter. The consensus about this
drug is that if it does grow new hair, the
improvement is barely noticeable to the
naked eye. In addition, the company that
manufactures Rogaine has stated in its
literature that it does not work on all
areas of the scalp. In reality, it has been
shown to work somewhat on the back of the
head, but not at the hairline--a significant
drawback.
Transplants: While technology has made great
strides in this area of treatment, the
problem of donor hair still remains a major
obstacle. If you do not have a significant
amount of hair on the sides and back of your
head to contribute to the top and front, the
finished look will be uneven, with large
portions of scalp still exposed. This
"unfinished look" could leave you
feeling worse than you did with just
thinning hair! In recent years, research has
been conducted in an attempt to clone hair
cells with the intent of substituting these
cells for donor hairs to actually regrow a
whole head of hair. This research,
unfortunately, is still in its infancy and
reproducible results could be as much as a
decade or two away. If and when this science
is perfected, We intend to be at the
forefront of the technology and hopes to
offer transplants as one of our many,
multi-faceted services.
Q: OK--my hair loss isn't that
terrible...YET. If I hold out for a
scientific breakthrough, what are the
chances I could grow all my hair back in the
future?
A: A female scientist at Columbia University
in New York has discovered one of the genes
that causes hair loss--a major breakthrough
in what we call "gene therapy."
Also in the very beginning stages of
research and development, no one can say
with certainty whether the idea of
re-programming hair follicles to grow more
hair will ever make it off the drawing
board. As with so many of the other research
projects underway, we are cautiously
optimistic and would only offer this as a
service if and when it becomes a tested and
scientifically-approved hair regrowth
option.
Q: How does our procedure work and what
makes it different from other hair
replacement choices?
A: Unlike drugs or surgery, the Hair Line
procedure is virtually risk-free. You can
get a natural looking head of hair in just a
few hours. With our procedure, new hair is
added to your existing hair, creating an
extension and adding extra fullness and
texture. Unlike conventional toupees and
hairpieces, this hair does not come off! It
becomes a part of you and will stay in place
during intimate moments, swimming, walking
in a gusty wind or just coming out of the
shower. You can even blow-dry your hair
without fear. Because of the way it's added,
you start to feel like it really is your own
hair, a part of you. Because your own back
and side hair grows and the added hair
doesn't, it is necessary to return to us
approximately as often as you would go to
the barber for a haircut--usually about
every four to six weeks. In essence, we will
become your new hairstylist. Your options
are unlimited. You can choose any style or
cut you like because we are working with a
FULL head of hair and you can see the
results. The average return visit takes
about an hour.
Q: I've
seen people, including celebrities, with
very obvious, fake-looking hairpieces. Can
you assure me that my new look will be
natural?
A: In many cases, unnatural looking hair is
the result of synthetic or inferior quality
hair. Another common problem is mismatching
the hair's color and texture--a dead
giveaway. To ensure a totally natural look, We
use a very high quality human hair blend to
match your own color and texture. Even if
you have individual strands of gray, we will
blend until we get a perfect match. We also
pay close attention to your facial hair. For
example, a man with light brown hair on his
head may still have blonde eyebrows. By
blending a bit of blonde into his hair, we
eliminate what might have been an unnatural
contrast between his eyebrows and his hair.
Paying close attention to details like these
can make all the difference in creating a
natural look.
Q: How long does the procedure usually
take?
A: The entire procedure is usually completed
within two hours.
Q: Are there any risks or side effects?
A: We take pride in the fact that our
procedure is non-surgical and virtually risk
free. No foreign elements enter the scalp
and there are no side effects. It's really
just a practical, simple procedure designed
to make men with hair loss look and feel
better about themselves.
Q: I'm very interested in the
procedural technique, but I feel kind of
funny about leaving work with thinning hair
and returning the next morning with a full
head of it! Is there any way to stagger the
treatment so that it appears like a natural
transition?
A: We can give you back your hair all
at once, or in stages--whichever your
preference. We can even recreate a thinning
look and gradually add more hair as you go
along. A little trade secret: some of our
clients grow facial hair before coming to
the Hair Line, and then shave it off right
after they get their hair back. People will
notice a change, but won't necessarily be
able to pinpoint exactly what's different.
Because the new hair becomes a part of your
existing hair, many clients feel more
confident discussing what they've done with
close friends and co-workers. Remember, this
isn't like a piece of clothing you put on
and take off at the end of the day. This is
a positive lifestyle change--one you'll
notice in the mirror every time you look.
Q: Can I really participate in rigorous
sports without fear of embarrassment?
A: I guarantee it! You can swim, shower and
rough up your hair, just like it's your own.
Clients have told us repeatedly that they
have put this treatment to the test during
very active sports--even water skiing! An
even greater testament, though, is that a
number of today's professional athletes,
including baseball, football, hockey and
basketball players are our clients.
The naturalness of their hair has stood up
to the scrutiny of millions of viewers.
Q: Do clients feel awkward coming in?
A: Our goal here is alleviate any discomfort
associated with broaching the subject of
hair loss treatment. We believe
in total discretion, from your first
consultation to your follow-up haircuts.
Confidentiality is paramount to all of us,
since many of our employees are also
members.
Q: If I decide to use us, who will
actually be doing the work?
A: All of our stylists are state-licensed
cosmetologists and go through formal
training. They are equipped to provide you
with the highest quality and most creative
styling available. Many of our stylists have
also won awards and actively participate in
local and national seminars.
|
|
|
|
|
| |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
59 West High Street, Somerville , N.J.
08876 908-725-5544 |
|