Many patients who come to see our practice are throughly confused about the types and methods for hair transplantation or hair restoration. We have found it best to fully educated our customers so they know what is best for them and their unique hair needs.
The comparison of the FUE and FU Strip Method and MFU is sometimes complicated so during your free consultation, Dr. Zacco will create an individualized plan for you and explain your options. Together, Dr. Zacco and you will decide on a plan that is right for you.
A comparison of Hair Transplantation methods.
The chart below is a comparison of the FUE, Strip Method, and MFU methods:
| FUE | STRIP | MFU |
|---|---|---|
| Least best method to produce transplanted hair density | Good method for producing transplanted hair density | Best method to produce transplanted hair density |
| The scarring is less noticeable once healed, and the hair can be worn shorter but no shorter than #2 clippers. There is no lineal scar. However, with a shaved scalp, the scar will look more unusual than the linear scar. | Linear scar. Hair needs to be worn longer in the sides and back to conceal the scar. No shorter than a #3 clippers in the back and sides | Same as Strip |
| No suture is required | Sutures or staples are required for the donor area only | Same as Strip |
| Optimal if relatively small number of grafts are required | Optimal if a large number of grafts are required. | Optimal of large number of grafts are required and much density is desired and donor tissue preservation is required. Best for density. |
| This is one of the latest additions to the field of hair transplantation since the early 2000’s | This is a tried and proven technique in hair transplantation since the 1990’s | Same as Strip |
| Patients with very curly hair are usually not a good candidate for FUE | Can accommodate any hair type. | Same as Strip |
| Overall, FUE is about twice the cost | Overall, about ½ the cost of FUE | Same as Strip |
| More transected follicles than Strip Method | Less transected follicles transplanted compared to FUE method | Least transected of all methods which means more hair growth per cm2 of tissue harvested. |
After a thorough evaluation, Dr. Arthur Zacco will answer all your questions and make sure that you have a complete understanding of your options.
Hair transplantation information can be confusing and even overwhelming to most patients so please take advantage of our free consultation so Dr. Arthur Zacco and staff can help you make the decision that is right for you.
Welcome to our new site, please allow us to assist you in regaining a more youthful energy level and zest for life. Utilizing techniques of Anti-Aging and Functional Medicine, our goal is to return your energy and vitality to a more youthful level. Traditional medicine is focused on treating disease and prescribing medication. We prefer prevention and a more holistic approach and elimination of medication whenever possible. Optimization and restoration is the key.
• Decreased Sex Drive/ Erectile Dysfunction / Fizzling Love Life / Retired Romance?
• Tired/ Worn Out/ Lack of Energy / Fatigue / Sleepy / Dwindling Motivation?
• Gaining Weight/ Can’t Lose Weight / Middle Age Bulge?
• Mood Swings/ Irritable/ Decreased Confidence/ Sadness?
• Decreased Muscle Mass?
• High Blood Pressure/ High Cholesterol / High Blood Sugar?
Dr. Arthur Zacco
Dr. Zacco
Our Approach
Our Approach
Hair Loss Treatments for Men and Women
Hair loss treatments for men and women require an approach that is unique to their individual condition. Male and female pattern hair loss called alopecia. Alopecia is the medical term used to describe the most common form of hair loss in both men and women.
For Men
The usual areas of the scalp where hair is resistant to hair loss, is the sides and back of the scalp. At your consultation, Dr. Arthur Zacco and you will decide on an individual plan that is right for you. Hair is taken from the resistant areas and transplanted into the susceptible areas of hair loss. Once transplanted, these follicles retain their genetic coding/expression and continue to produce hair for the entire life of the individual. Transplanted follicles produce a natural look and grow for life. Your transplanted hair not only grows for life, it grays naturally with the rest of your hair.
There are other more rare forms of hair loss, such as Alopecia Areata, and Scarring Alopecia. There are many metabolic conditions that can result in hair loss ranging from hypogonadism to nutrient deficiencies. Dr. Arthur Zacco can evaluate you for many metabolic conditions providing an extensive work up and evaluation covered by most insurance companies. Call today for details – 919-615-0577
Other forms of hair loss treatments such as wigs, weaves, gels, and pills are not permanent and can be more costly over a period of years and some have side effects. Since methods other than hair transplantation are not permanent and produce a pre-occupation with hair loss, Dr. Arthur Zacco has opted not to offer them. Dr. Arthur Zacco focuses on Hair Transplantation as the only form of hair restoration.
For Women
Female hair transplantation to be effective and natural appearing takes experience. Dr. Arthur Zacco has 20 years of experience and has devised hair transplant techniques that are especially helpful for women to regain confidence and of course a more youthful appearance. Please schedule an individualized confidential consultation with Dr. Arthur Zacco and don’t delay your permanent hair transplantation another day.
Dr. Authur Zacco founded AZ Hair Restoration in 1996 and has been dedicated to providing his clients the very best leading-edge technologies.
We pledge the following as our Hair Transplantation Philosophy:
• AZ Hair Restoration stays at the forefront of the latest proven and beneficial advancements in hair transplantation. We don’t limit ourselves with one technique. We employ several hair transplanting techniques, alone or in combination to provide you with the best possible hair transplantation process available. We do NOT rely on gimmicks, we rely on our results. We will be open and honest with you when choosing the process that is best for you.
• AZ Hair Restoration combines the best artistic and surgical skills to create a hair transplantation that is virtually undetectable. Where art meets science.
• Hair plugs have never been performed by Dr. Zacco or AZ Hair Restoration since it was founded in 1996. The hair transplantation that we perform will be virtually undetectable.
• It would be almost impossible to find another hair transplantation facility that focuses on cleanliness and sterility as does AZ Hair Restoration. We care for you like you are family.
AZ Hair Restoration will help restore your youthful appearance and confidence.
Fatigue is one of the most common complaints we hear from our new patients. It affects all aspects of our lives’ sex, work, and play. The underlying cause of fatigue, if left untreated, it can increase the chance of cancer, diabetes, heart attack, strokes, suicide, depression, and accidents just to name a few.
When one is chronically fatigued, cholesterol increases, blood pressure increases, fat increases (especially belly fat), triglyceride increases, and systemic inflammation, atherosclerosis, and premature aging. It’s frequently noted that American presidents age rapidly while in office. Being chronically fatigued can and does result in premature aging.
We have advanced testing that can help us define the cause and aid with a treatment protocol to address chronic fatigue. From these results combined with a doctor willing to listen and understand your issues we can often help. Contact us today to start your individualized treatment plan to help turn things around.
Leaky Gut is a term first coined by non-traditional medicine years ago and it was not until late 2014 that traditional medicine started recognizing it as a real problem.
Basically, Leaky Gut exists when the lining cells of the gastrointestinal tract (GI) separate allowing content of the GI system to enter the body between the separated cells. Once these digested particles get between the cells and into the body they are recognized as foreign and are attacked by natural killer white blood cells and antibodies. Once this occurs, the intestinal tract becomes microscopically inflamed and can result in decreased nutrient absorption. Many believe that this is the root of many autoimmune diseases. Many believe that many autoimmune diseases originate from the gut.
There are many who feel and more research is proving that this process can also result in many autoimmune conditions. As you can imagine, this can result in a conglomerate of conditions ranging from food allergies to malnutrition (nutrient deficiencies). Commonly people can complain of fatigue, autoimmune diseases, gas, bloating, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea/constipation, weight gain, decrease mood, cravings (especially bread, sugar, salt) and intolerance to certain foods. These people frequently have positive allergy tests to many foods.
Correction of this problem utilizes a multiple protocol approach. Often non-traditional FDA approved testing is utilized to help identify and to direct treatment. Leaky Gut is often treatable and the underlying problem can be addressed.
