Hair Restoration

At Kolstad Facial Plastic Surgery and Hair Restoration, men in the community of La Jolla, CA can improve their masculine appearance with beard transplants. Beard transplants allow men to maintain a masculine appearance while growing a fuller, thicker beard with a surgical procedure. Patients can transplant any facial hair, including goatees, sideburns, mustaches, and chin strap beards with the help of Dr. Christopher Kolstad, a double board-certified Facial Plastic Surgeon. What happens during a beard transplant? First, patients consult with Dr. Christopher Kolstad to determine if they are a candidate for treatment. The doctor and patient discuss the methods of transplant including […]

At Kolstad Facial Plastic Surgery, our team of professionals in the La Jolla, CA area provide a wide selection of services for men and women. Patients who are experiencing hair thinning and lost are encouraged to speak to our team about solutions available. For many of our patients, medication options are best suited for their needs, eliminating the need for invasive surgeries. What medications are available for hair thinning and loss? The primary benefit of taking medications is the chance to slow or stop hair loss without surgical interventions. The two medications that may be recommend to patients include: Minoxidil Minoxidil, sometimes referred to […]

Summer is winding down, which means that it’s time to transition back to warmer clothes in many parts of the world. You may love sweater weather, but how do you feel about winter hats? If you find yourself drawn to hats to hide your scalp, then keep reading. There are some ways we can help you turn back the clock on your scalp. What medications treat hair loss? Though we recommend that you see a doctor to determine your specific type of hair loss, and what is causing it, we can help provide options to consider. Hair loss can be caused by stress, […]

Did you know that both men and women experience thinning hair? Though we first think of men when it comes to balding, the truth is that thinning hair affects 40% of women by the time they are 40 years old. Some report that up to 80 million people suffer from male/female pattern baldness or thinning hair. That’s a lot of people! The psychological toll of thinning hair might even affect women more since it is less acceptable in modern society for women to have bald patches. Think about it: some men might eventually embrace their thinning hair, but it is far […]

Now that winter is over, you can no longer hide your balding and thinning hair under a favorite knitted hat. Perhaps it is time to learn about your hair restoration options and the many benefits of NeoGraft®. Hair Restoration Has Evolved For almost 200 years, hair restoration has been a procedure for men who wanted to replenish hair that is lost due to aging and genetics. The most traditional techniques involve removing areas of the scalp and transplanting sections in areas of baldness. The donor tissue is typically taken from the back of the scalp where the hair is less susceptible to […]

More than 20 million women experience hair loss and thinning, most of them being over 65 years old. Despite what the social norm seems to be, women often suffer more than men. Women most often lose their hair due to hormonal changes, such as what occurs during pregnancy and menopause.  What was once considered a male-dominated issue, is slowly becoming accepted as a problem that affects both men and women. Unfortunately, women who live with hair loss are faced with a lot of misinformation about the condition and hair restoration options. Myth #1: Men and Women Lose Their Hair in the Same Way Hair […]