Reliable Hair Transplant Surgery in Toronto
Are you suffering from thinning hair? Do you worry about your baldness? Dr Paul C. Cotterill has the expertise to provide expert solutions to your balding problems in Toronto. Developments in hair transplant technology have allowed solutions to balding that are so realistic-looking that you shouldn't miss out on them. Not only has Dr Cotterill kept up with the new developments in hair transplant technology, but he has years of experience in providing clients like you with bald treatments in Toronto with great success. Get in touch with us at his clinic to discuss your options and book an appointment for bald treatment in Toronto.
We at Dr Paul C. Cotterill's clinic provide a comfortable environment for your hair loss treatment surgery. The surgery itself can take anywhere between 4-8 hours. During that time, the patient is resting comfortably, watching movies and having snacks. Dr Cotterill answers all your queries regarding your procedure, will only perform one surgery at a time, performs all the surgery himself and does not delegate any of the surgical steps to technicians. Most of our clients come through referrals from other satisfied customers.
Signs of Hair Loss
Hair loss can appear in ways, it can come gradually or suddenly and lead to baldness. Some of the signs and symptoms of hair loss include:
- Thinning on top of the head: One of the most common symptoms of hair loss is receding hairline on the forehead. If you have noticed less hair on your temples or your crown, this may be a sign of thinning hair.
- Bald spots: Hair falling out in patches and may be associated with an increase in scalp itch or pain before the hair falls out.
- Losing chunks of hair: Emotional and physical stress can cause hair loss. You may experience hair loss anytime you comb your hair or even during gentle tugging. But this loss or shedding is not necessarily permanent. It is important to remember that it is normal to shed 100-150 scalp hairs everyday, which are replaced.
- Medication and treatments: Some medical treatments such as chemotherapy can lead to loss of hair.
The Hair Transplant Procedure
We offer quality bald treatment procedure in Toronto that involves the following:
Before the hair transplant procedure
When you come to Dr Cotterill's clinic for your hair loss problem, he assesses you and offers personalized solutions based on your needs. He doesn't follow a cookie-cutter approach. He listens to you and designs a treatment plan that is agreeable to you. We ask you to come to our office at 7:30 AM on the day of your procedure and offer a relaxed environment so you can wait in peace. You're offered a mild tranquillizer like Valium to calm your nerves and deal with any side effects of the anaesthetic.
The strip excision procedure
The hair in the donor area is clipped to a particular length, and both this area and the recipient area are anesthetized. After the anaesthetic has taken effect, a specially designed scalpel is used by Dr Cotterill to cut an ellipse of hair-bearing scalp from the donor areas. The ellipse, with the use of a stereoscopic microscope, is then carefully slivered into smaller loaves of hair, which are then further dissected into single or double follicular units (follicular unit family). 'Micrografts' are obtained by slicing the donor tissue into very small sections, regardless of whether the naturally occurring bundles are kept together or not. Dr Cotterill uses microscopic dissection to obtain follicular units on all grafts.
Dissection of the donor grafts
Once the strip graft has been dissected into individual follicular units Dr Cotterill will personally make each individual recipient site for each follicular unit graft, taking care to ensure proper angle, direction, depth of incision site and spacing between grafts. He then supervises his surgical assistants while they plant the grafts into the recipient sites.
After the procedure
Once the procedure has been carried out, the patient is given pain tablets and Dr Cotterill calls you in the night to assess your condition. You're asked to come back the next day so that the area can be cleaned. While the sutures are removed in 7-10 days, the crusts and scabs are gone by day 10-12.
Some Important Things To Keep in Mind After Your Hair Transplant Procedure
You should take 5-7 days off work to let yourself heal. Any forehead swelling goes down by that time. You're also required to refrain from any physical activity a week after the surgery.
The hair in each graft usually all fall out (the roots remain dormant under the skin) 2-3 weeks after surgery. At three months, the hairs are just breaking through the skin and are just beginning to grow.
Six months after the operation, the grafts will be about 1.5 inches long. One can liken the appearance of cosmetic benefit after the surgery as being: 60% of the benefit at six months, 70% at seven months, 90% at nine months and full growth and width of the grafts after 12 months.
Advantages of Hair Transplant
Hair transplantation can be an ideal solution for men and women who have significant hair loss, thinning hair and bald spots. This involves the transplantation of your own hair taken from the back of the scalp and planted in places where there is severe loss of hair. Hair growth can start after 2 to 3 months of the procedure. It recovers within 8 to 10 months.
Some of the advantages of hair transplant include:
- Hair transplants are safe. No special chemicals are used in this process.
- Transplanted hair works like your naturally grown hair and does not require any special care
- It helps boost your confidence
It is an ideal alternative for wigs and extensions - It will continue to grow for the majority of your adult life
We offer effective hair treatment and bald treatment, call us now to know more.
Commonly Asked Questions About Balding & Balding Procedures
Am I the Right Candidate for Hair Transplantation Surgery?
The typical candidate for a hair transplantation procedure has hair present on the back and sides of the head. Those with well-defined hair loss are usually appropriate candidates for this procedure. Schedule an appointment with Dr Cotterill to get yourself assessed.
Is the Treatment for Balding Painful?
No, the treatment itself is not painful. Our patients tell us the only pain they experienced was when the anesthetic was injected or some discomfort the night following the transplant. Dr Cotterill is always present to attend to your needs when he carries out the procedure. Watch our videos if you'd like to get an idea of how the procedure is carried out.
Does Hair Transplantation Work?
Yes, hair transplantation is a reliable way to get your hair and confidence back. We've helped many clients like you by addressing their balding problems with hair transplantation in the past.
Are There Any Complications From Hair Transplantation Surgery?
Hair transplantation, like all other kinds of surgery, carries a risk. However, the risk from hair transplantation procedures is minimal, especially when you have an experienced practitioner like Dr Cotterill. Dr Cotterill will have a thorough discussion with the patient regarding risks and side effects.
Why Choose Dr Cotterill?
Hands-on approach with personalized solutions
Expertise from years of experience
Many successes with clients
Always available to attend to your queries before, during and after your procedure
Priority is given to the satisfaction of the client and not to the fee
Services get promoted with genuine word of mouth referrals
Past President of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery
Was chair of the Continuing Medical Education Committee of the ISHRS for 17 years
Board Certified by the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery
Affordable and effective treatments in Toronto
Dr Paul Cotterill offers bald hair treatment and hair loss treatment in Toronto. Get in touch with us now to book your appointment.
21 Bedford Rd (Ground Floor) Toronto, ON M5R 2J9 | 416-322-0390 | Toll Free 1‑800‑414‑8712 | paul@drcotterill.com
620 Park Avenue (Entrance off 65th) New York, NY USA 10021 | 416-322-0390
