Upstate Hair

New York Hair Restoration at its Finest

jen — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:10:36 +0000

For those with thinning hair or a disappearing hair line, the topic of ones tresses can be more than a little sensitive. While these days the market is saturated with options from wigs to plugs to transplants to over the counter treatment options… it can be hard to decipher the right option for you. Perhaps you’ve already tried a few and are at your wits end, ready to give up. We understand and we know how sensitive and emotional the struggle can be. At Upstate Hair we’ve helped countless men and women achieve the fuller head of hair they desire in a sublet and natural way.

We have treated both in state and out of state patients and are accustomed to working through a variety of hair loss issues. If you are on your last thread and ready to throw in the towel, we want to hear from you. Give us a call and set up a consultation to learn more about what we can do for you. Be sure to read through our quick guide to your consultation first so you are prepared! We look forward to helping you achieve your goals as best we can.

Preparing for Your Hair Transplant Procedure

jen — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 02:51:24 +0000

As the excitement builds as you near your transplant procedure, you may forget some of the many things that have been covered in your consultation and other conversations with our staff. Going into this life changing procedure, there are a few things to keep in mind.

1) You don’t HAVE to cut your hair: If you prefer to keep your hair long you don’t need to cut your hair before the procedure. Will cut your hair as necessary for a successful transplantation. If you color your hair, please make sure and have it colored 3 days prior to your procedure.

2) You may need to arrange for transportation: Depending on the type of sedation you and Dr. Chao have decided on, you many need someone to drive you home after your procedure. If are a visitor to our area and are staying at a local hotel, our staff can help you arrange transportation to your hotel after the procedure.

3) There are medications you need to avoid: There is a list of medications you should avoid taking 10 days prior to your procedure. This list includes aspirin or Vitamin E, Gingko Biloba, or any multivitamins (these contain Vitamin E). Be sure to ask should you have any questions regarding your medications. Smokers should also quit smoking during this time and for one week after their procedure.

Click here to learn more about the preparations for hair transplantation as well as post-op care

Do You Know Aboute Upstate NeoGraft?

jen — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 10:35:26 +0000

There are a number of hair transplant procedures designed to restore hair to the head and boost self esteem. Upstate Hair offers the latest in hair restoration technology and techniques including NeoGraft, the most modern Follicular Unit Extraction technique.

A revolutionary device, NeoGraft is changing the way hair transplants are performed. There are many benefits to this new state of the art technology including shorter healing times, less chance of scarring or bleeding, and extremely low chance of infection. The first step in determining if this procedure is right for you is a consultation with Dr. Chao. He will help you determine if this or another hair restoration method will produce the results you desire.

Women’s Hair Loss – What To Expect On Your Consultation

jen — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 05:43:53 +0000

Hundreds of thousands of women suffer from hair loss. The majority of those women are unaware that they may be candidates for hair transplant procedures. Upstate Hair Restoration offers a number of hair transplant options including those designed for women.

Women suffering from hair loss need a different treatment approach than men. Hair loss in women manifests differently than that of men. Age may not have anything to do with their hair loss, unlike men who tend to loose hair later in life. Genetics play a strong roll in male pattern baldness where women are most commonly affected by an underlying condition.

A key to successful treatment of hair loss in women is correct diagnosis.Dr. Chao completes a disease specific medical evaluation as well as a complete history and physical to determine the cause of the hair loss. Together, you will determine which treatment options will produce optimal results.

Click here to learn more about hair loss in women.

Your Appointment at Upstate Hair

jen — Mon, 23 May 2011 16:30:48 +0000

We want our patients to feel at ease during their visit. In order to create the most ideal experience for all, here are a few simple steps to follow:

We recommend booking your appointment at least 2 weeks in advance. Appointments should be held with a credit card. If you need to reschedule or cancel your appointment, we ask that you give us at least 24 hours notice. *If you do not notify us and you do not show up, you will be charged for the appointment.
On the day of your appointment, we recommend arriving 15 minutes ahead of your appointment time so that you can fill out any necessary forms and get settled. We value our patients time. We start our appointments on time and end on time. We ask that you do that same.
Please turn your cell phones off and do not bring children into the office. We want this to be a safe and relaxing environment for all.
If you have any physical concerns such as pregnancy, allergies, impaired mobility, medical conditions or have recently undergone surgery, please alert out staff to this prior to your appointment.

Most of all, we want you to be satisfied. Upstate Hair offers a number of hair restoration treatments for our Upstate New York patients. To find out how we can help you, contact our office today and we will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.

Your Hair Restoration – Latham, New York

jen — Sat, 14 May 2011 02:35:40 +0000

A simple google search of “celebrity hair transplants” yields an almost endless field of results showing just how mainstream hair transplants have become in recent years. If you’ve ever watched a movie, tv show or looked at a magazine filled with jealousy for the full heads of hair before you, it may help you to know they are only people, too. Just like all of us they deal with insecurities about their hair, lack or hair or receding hair lines.

Hair loss can happen to anyone and there is no shame desiring a fuller, thicker head of hair. A full head of hair can make you feel younger and more confident. With so many technological advances, such as NeoGraft, hair restoration is now possible for almost anyone- not just the rich and famous.

Take moment to explore your hair restoration possibilities and schedule an appointment to consult one-on-one with Dr. Chao about your options.

Male Pattern Baldness and Solutions

jen — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:09:18 +0000

Did you know that two-thirds of American men age 35 and younger experience male pattern baldness? Hair loss is an extremely personal and emotional process for many men, some of whom start losing it even before they hit their twenties. Unfortunately we don’t get to choose if we get the MPB gene or not, but the good news is, we do get to choose how we handle it and these days there are more options than ever before!

There are now surgical and non-surgical options for all stages of MPB, from the earliest to the latest. Upstate Hair Restoration is proud to offer a comprehensive variety of procedures to restore the top of your head to it’s fullest, richest state. To learn more about Male Pattern Baldness and other causes of male hair loss, like Androgenetic Alopecia and all of the treatments available to you, be sure to visit our information page!

Then schedule your consultation with Dr. Chao and start clearing out your hat collection!

Hair Loss in Women – Upstate Hair

jen — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 21:25:22 +0000

Approximately 30 million women in the United States alone suffer from hair loss, from early teens to elders. If you are suffering, you are not alone! You may be a candidate for hair transplant procedures. Upstate Hair Restoration offers a number of hair transplant options including those designed for women.

Read about some of the causes of Hair Loss in Women in this informative article on Web MD.

Learn more about hair loss in women and how Upstate Hair can help!

Scheduling a Consult Online is Easy!

jen — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 10:23:34 +0000

Many men and women may be prospective patients for a long time before ultimately taking the plunge and making the decision to have the procedure done. While the procedure is fairly simple, the decision to undergo hair transplant procedures is a rather large one. Patients interested in treating their hair loss whether you are a man or woman can be confident that Upstate Hair Restoration can help you achieve your hair restoration goals using the latest in hair restoration techniques.

At Upstate Hair Restoration, we strive to create an environment that all patients feel calm and comfortable from the first time they step into our office to the last time they step out of it. We want you to get the results you desire in a stress-free and healing environment. We begin our mission in making every step of the processes as stress-free and easy as possible right here, on our website, by offering our patients the ability to schedule their hair restoration consultation right here on our site!

Latham – Eyebrow Hair Transplant

jen — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 22:16:53 +0000

When most people think of hair transplant procedures they think of hair being transplanted to the head. There are, however, other uses for hair transplants including restoring a persons eyebrows. Many people are dissatisfied with the appearance, or lack of appearance of their eyebrows. There are a variety of reasons a person may have no eyebrows or very thin eye brows including chemo therapy or radiation, congenital defect, normal aging, even compulsive plucking. With NeoGraft, one of the latest in hair restoration techniques, Dr. Chao is able to restore the eyebrows to a more normal and full appearance.

If you are unhappy with the appearance of your thinning eyebrows and would like to discuss your treatment options for eyebrow hair transplants, contact our office to schedule your confidential consultation today.