Cosmetic Options for Hair Loss Video Transcript

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Sometimes the cornrow track can cause problems, so that's not as popular as some of the other methods, the bonding methods that they have out now, where they actually shave some of the existing hair very close and use an adhesive that bonds the piece, and it will stay on for six weeks.

DAVID R. MARKS, MD: A lot of television commercials show these hair replacement systems as if they're permanent -- people swimming, in the wind. Is this reality?

NICHOLAS PIAZZA: In most cases, yes, it's possible with certain types of attachment. For instance, the bonding -- the piece will stay on. You can swim in it. You can go underwater with it. It's fine in the wind.

DAVID R. MARKS, MD: When a patient comes to you, how do you help them decide which way to go?

NEIL SADICK, MD: The best thing we do is to tell patients about all the options that are available, and then with that understanding and discussing their particular problem, we're usually able to make an educated decision, and then able to direct the patient in that modality that will be most effective for their particular problem.

DAVID R. MARKS, MD: Are there any medical complications from some of these procedures? Nick was talking about some of these prosthetics staying on for a long time. Can there be infections and other problems that people should be concerned about?

NEIL SADICK, MD: Certainly, there can be allergic reactions to the adhesives that are applied utilizing various hair replacement systems. In people that have the systems on for long periods of time, if inappropriate washing is performed, there is an increased chance of patients having secondary infection. With the knowledge and education that I'm sure people such as Nicholas give to patients, that's extremely rare, but it's always a concern.

In the past, with utilization of artificial implants, there has been an increased incidence of allergic reactions and infections that have been reported, so I think it's extremely important to go to a reputable person when considering this particular option.

DAVID R. MARKS, MD: But in general, it's safe and effective?

NEIL SADICK, MD: In general, it is safe and effective.

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