FAQ

Several things cause hair loss. What makes KMC Hair Center different is that we find out what is causing the hair loss and treat appropriately. We have several state-of-the-art treatments customized to your specific condition.

Hair transplants work by harvesting hair follicles from a donor site (typically the back and sides of the scalp where the follicles are not genetically programmed for balding) and transferring these follicles to the balding areas (the recipient site). The hair grows in the same manner as which it did before it was transplanted.

It is best to come in and meet us for a hair loss consultation. We have many treatment options that you maybe a good candidate for. KMC Hair Center will first do a medical evaluation to determine any underlying medical causes of hair loss before begining restoration treatments.

Yes! You are welcome to schedule an in-person appointment. In person appointments, surgeries, or consultations can be done on location in our Mission, Kansas office for all patients including those residing outside the state of Kansas. At this time we are unable to accommodate virtual or telehealth appointments for patients outside of the state of Kansas.

Most of our patients are surprised how little pain there is during a hair transplant procedure. The only discomfort is during numbing of the scalp with injections, but the rest is painless. We use advanced local anesthetic techniques to maximize comfort. After this you just relax, watch movies, nap, or listen to music in our comfortable treatment chairs. Snacks and meals are also provided to our patients.

Yes. Today’s techniques are far above beyond the old “hair plug” transplants. We use follicular unit transplantation where each hair follicle is transplanted, so it grows out of the scalp in a natural pattern, looking exactly like your other hair. A restored hairline is created with artistry for an exceptionally natural shape – entirely undetectable as being the result of surgery. Our techniques create wavy, randomized hairlines that look natural.

After your hair transplant surgery, small scabs will form on the scalp at the grafted site, which will disappear in four to ten days. Shampooing can be resumed 48 hours after surgery. In FUE (follicular unit extraction), you will not have any stitches at the donor site. If you have a thin strip harvest from the back of your head, the stitches are undetectable immediately after the surgery, hidden by your existing hair. A baseball type cap can be worn at any time after your hair restoration surgery. We recommend a light saline mist, which we sell in our office

Depending on the type of work you do, it is possible to go back to work the next day. If you do strenuous physical labor, we advise a five-day recovery time.

Immediately post-transplantation, the grafts will form small scabs. In about two to four weeks post-procedure, the grafted hair will shed. New hair growth will begin in three to four months and will grow about half an inch a month, just like your other hair.

The cost of hair transplantation will depend on the extent of your hair loss and the number of grafts you need to achieve the look you envision. Despite the initial cost of the procedure, hair transplantation can be less expensive than an artificial hairpiece in the long run, and far more comfortable.

You must avoid strenuous physical activity for at least five days after surgery. Depending on the procedure and your occupation, it is possible to return to work the next day. Our hair restoration surgeon will discuss your aftercare protocols with you in your consultation.

The average hair transplantation procedure takes about four to seven hours, depending on the number of grafts.

The use of medications such as Finasteride (Propecia), Minoxidil (Rogaine), or PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) can help you keep the hair you have to prevent future hair loss.