This document provides information about men's surgical hair restoration procedures performed by Desert Bloom Plastic Surgery in St. George, Utah. It discusses why men lose hair, who is a good candidate for hair restoration surgery, what to expect during and after the procedure, and the differences between FUE and FUT hair transplant methods. Potential patients are encouraged to contact Dr. Jordan Wallin to discuss treatment options for hair loss.

1. MEN’S SURGICAL HAIR RESTORATION
IN ST. GEORGE
DESERT BLOOM PLASTIC SURGERY
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2. WHY DO MEN LOSE HAIR?
Many reasons exist for hair loss in men, but most commonly genetics plays a signi몭cant role in
this process. The most common type of hair loss is called “male pattern hair loss” or
androgenic alopecia. A speci몭c hormone called dihydrotestosterone (DHT) causes certain hair
follicles to shrink over time leading to thinner or absent hair. Age, medications, medical
problems and lifestyle choices can also contribute to hair loss.

3. HOW MUCH HAIR LOSS DO YOU HAVE?
The Norwood Classi몭cation system is commonly used to describe hair loss in men. This
structure provides a method to communicate the severity of the problem and also to
formulate a good plan for restoration.

4. WHO IS A CANDIDATE?
The best candidates for hair restoration have the following characteristics:
1. Those with realistic expectations always do best. Hair transplantation can be
considered a process and one that might need to be repeated for the best results.
2. Patients who have stabilized hair loss. Young patients who are in their 20’s with
signi몭cant continued hair loss are less likely to have a successful result.
3. Healthy donor areas are required for good quality transplantation whether using
the FUE or FUT method. Hair must be thick in the donor area to avoid thinning the
donor area as well.
4. Good medical and psychological health is essential for success. Factors such as
multiple medications, diabetes, heart problems, amongst others might limit the
success of your procedure. Smoking, of course, will always reduce the graft survival.

5. WHAT IS FUE SURGERY LIKE?
WHAT TO EXPECT THE DAY OF YOUR
SURGERY?

6. SURGERY?
Please come to the of몭ce the day of your procedure having washed your hair using a mild
shampoo. After arrival, Dr. Wallin and his team will help assist you to maintain your comfort.
The day starts with photographs to be able to track your progress. Bring the prescribed
medications with you on your day of surgery. The donor area is commonly shaved to a length
of 1-2 mm. The scalp will be numbed using an injection and your head cleansed to assure a
clean maintain a sterile environment.
The procedure can take several hours to complete and breaks can be taken as needed.

7. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FUE VS
FUT?
Follicular Unit extraction (FUE) is performed by taking single hair follicles out of a donor area,
commonly the back and sides of the head and transplanting them into the balding area. This
technique is best for those who wear their hair short and are concerned about a linear scar in
the back of the head. Tiny round 1 mm scars where the hair is harvested often heal very well.
Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) is performed by taking a strip of hair from the back of the
head and with the help of multiple technicians the hair is slivered down into individual follicles
on a table near the patient. Once the follicles are prepared, they are transplanted into the area
needing hair. This technique is best for large volumes of hair transplantation as it allows
multiple people to prepare the hair follicles at one time and a larger number of follicles are
harvested.
WHAT SHOULD I DO AFTER MY SURGERY FOR
THE BEST RESULTS?
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CONTACT DR. JORDAN WALLIN TO
DISCUSS YOUR HAIR LOSS AND
TREATMENT OPTIONS TO INCREASE
YOUR CONFIDENCE
If you’d like to learn more about any of these options, Dr.
Wallin would love to talk with you. Call us at (435) 627-8150, or
reach out to us online to set up an appointment to meet one-
on-one with a talented plastic surgeon.

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