Dr. Harold Bafitis Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

“We’re now able to deal with types of baldness that before were untreatable.” – Dr. Bafitis

Baldness and thinning of scalp hair are conditions that affect almost one-third of all men in this country and, though fewer in number, some women as well. There are many causes for hair loss including high fever as a result of severe infection, thyroid disease, inadequate protein in the diet, certain medications, cancer treatments, childbirth and birth control pills. Many of these are reversible; however, other types of baldness may be permanent, including those which are a result of accidents, operations and inflammatory or infectious diseases of the scalp. One of the most common types of permanent hair loss is male pattern baldness. This condition, inherited from either side of the family, starts when a person is in his or her teen, twenties or thirties. While women with this inherited tendency do not become bald, they can develop considerable thinning of the hair.

First the patient’s type and pattern of hair loss are evaluated. The physician and patient discuss how the hair should look in order to produce a pleasing, natural appearance. Photographs are often taken to help the physician plan the appropriate procedure to use. Blood tests may be taken to determine whether there are medical conditions such as bleeding or clotting defects that might make surgery inadvisable.

If you are interested in learning more about treatment for hair loss, please contact our office and we will be happy to answer your questions.