Canadian Hair Transplantation Centre

03/23/2022

The growth and loss of hair may seem like a simple process but the hair growth cycle is actually composed of three distinct phases. These phases of hair growth have been studied extensively to better understand how hair grows and what can be done to prevent or treat hair loss.

1️⃣The hair growth cycle begins with the anagen phase.
- also known as the growth phase
- this is the longest phase, lasting about 3-5 years
- in some people, this phase can last for 7 or more years
- during this phase, hair follicles are pushing out hairs that continue to grow until they are cut
- about 90% of the hairs on your head are in this phase at any given time

2️⃣Then comes the catagen phase.
- also known as the transition phase
- this is a short phase and lasts about 10 days or so
- during this phase, hair follicles shrink and hair growth slows
- hair also separates from the bottom of the hair follicle
- only about 5% of the hairs on your head are in the catagen phase at any given time

3️⃣Lastly, the telogen phase.
- also known as the resting phase
- this phase typically lasts around 3 months
- hairs don’t grow during the telogen phase, and in fact, this is the phase when hair is shed from the scalp
- about 10-15% of your scalp hairs are in this phase at any given time

At any given moment, each hair follicle is going through the hair growth cycle at different stages. Having this natural cycle of growth and shedding is the reason why we always have hair!

If you believe that you are losing your hair at a faster rate than you are used to, then book a consultation today to see how we can help! We offer state-of-the-art hair transplantation services along with other treatment options such as platelet-rich-plasma hair therapy.

10/26/2021

𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙁𝙖𝙘𝙩! 🤭
Did you know we lose about 50 to 100 hairs a day! Luckily, this usually isn’t noticeable because we have new hair growing all the time.

However, hair loss can occur when new hair doesn’t grow or doesn’t grow fast enough replace the hair that has fallen out. 😖

𝙎𝙤 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙝𝙖𝙞𝙧 𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙨?
Hair loss, also known as alopecia or baldness, refers to loss of hair from part of the head or body. It can manifest suddenly or gradually, and it can be temporary or permanent.

Hair loss is related to one or more of the following factors:

𝙁𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮 𝙝𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙝𝙖𝙞𝙧 𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙨 (𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙨)
This is the most common cause of hair loss and it happens with aging. This condition is known as androgenic alopecia. It typically happens gradually and in predictable patterns.

𝙃𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙨
Hormonal changes from pregnancy, childbirth, menopause and thyroid problems may cause permanent or temporary hair loss.

𝙍𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙙

𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨
It is common for people to experience an overall thinning of hair after a stressful event. This is usually temporary.

𝙈𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨
Hair loss is a common side effect of certain drugs.

𝙎𝙤 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙗𝙚 𝙙𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙞𝙧 𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙨?
Here at the Canadian Hair Transplantation Centre in Toronto, we take an individualized approach to each patient as every patient is different. During the consultation, you will consult with our board-certified plastic surgeon with training in hair transplantation/restoration. You will be able to make an informed decision on your treatment of hair loss.

Book a consultation today! 📞
                                               

10/26/2021

Many patients often worry about 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙛𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧 when it comes to hair transplants. We have all seen pictures or videos of hair transplants, where patients have little red dots all over their scalp. Although this may seem extremely painful, in reality it is not that bad at all.

Before your hair transplant procedure, you are given a local anesthetic to numb the scalp to minimize pain and discomfort. This is very similar to going to the dentist. Once the anesthetic takes effect, you can simply relax and let us take care of the rest!
                                               

10/26/2021

The two principal methods of hair transplants are FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation) and FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction).

𝙁𝙐𝙏 (𝙁𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙧 𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙩 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣), more commonly known as 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙥 𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙙, harvests an entire strip of hair from a permanent area of the scalp where hairs are genetically programmed to continue growing for life, such as the back of the head. This is referred to as the “donor area”.

The hair transplant surgeon then dissects the strip into individual hair grafts, which is then used to insert into the balding areas of the head. This is referred to as the “recipient area”. These healthy hair grafts are implanted in a natural grouping of one to four hairs at a time.

FUT is a very effective, long-lasting treatment for hair loss. However, it is not suitable for everybody.

During your discreet consultation at the Canadian Hair Transplantation Centre, your hair transplant surgeon will perform a comprehensive assessment of your concerned area and recommend a treatment option that will deliver the most effective outcome.
                                               

10/26/2021