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How many hairs are needed to cover a certain area?

It is impossible to say before we have examined the patient, as the number of hairs needed depends on the hair structure and hair quality. Darker, coarser hair requires fewer hairs to cover the same area as lighter, thinner hair. The hair required also depends on the patient’s wishes regarding density and look.

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Is there risk of infection from a hair transplant?

An infection from a hair transplant is rare. If one should occur it is usually easy to treat with antibiotics, which can be prescribed by your doctor. To date, we have no record of infection in over 1200 operations using the FUE IM.

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Why don’t all hair transplants look natural?

If you see a recently performed hair transplant that does not look natural, then the procedure was badly performed. In most cases, our transplants are impossible to detect with the naked eye.

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How effective are Rogaine and Propecia?

The manufacturers of both Rogaine and Propecia state that they are not effective for frontal hairlines, an area that is most significant for most patients. 

Some patients experience a slowing down of hair loss when taking these medicines.

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Will there be any scarring?

When an incision is made in tissue it always heals via a process called fibrosis. Fibrosis is the skin’s way of healing. After a FUT/STRIP treatment there is always a visible scar in the donor area. However, after an FUE IM treatment, scarring is almost non-existent.

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How does treatment at the Ilter Clinic differ from other procedures?

We can only express an opinion about our own technique, the FUE IM. The most important thing for us is to minimize scarring while achieving optimal, natural results. We tailor every treatment to suit your needs and wishes.

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How much does the treatment cost?

The cost depends on the type of treatment and the size of the area treated, and can vary greatly. We provide this information after a free consultation at the Ilter Clinic.

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Will it hurt?

A local anesthetic is used during the treatment. Most patients experience no pain during or after their hair transplant. The patient also receives medication after the treatment if he or she wishes, but this is seldom necessary.

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Does MD Ilter perform the incisions in the recipient area?

Yes, Dr. Ilter is very particular about determining the size and direction of each incision.

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How many hairs are transplanted during an FUE IM treatment?

Normally we transplant 500-3,000 grafts per day, which are equivalent to about 1,000-6,000 hairs.

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