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Led by American Academy of Surgery fellow Dr. William Yates, the Yates Hair Science Group provides hair loss and transplant solutions through two offices in Chicago and Vernon Hills, Illinois. The clinic utilizes the most technologically advanced approaches available and focuses exclusively on hair restoration services and products. Its dedication to patients and quality care have earned it recognition from Restoration Robotics as an ARTAS Center of Clinical Excellence, and the Yates Hair Science Group also serves as a training center for new surgeons and clinic staff. Services offered by the clinic range from surgical and nonsurgical procedures to hair transplantations and hair product development. Dr. Yates maintains an active involvement in the care of all patients and personally performs many of the clinic’s state-of-the-art procedures, such as follicular unit extraction, platelet rich plasma therapy, and ARTAS hair restoration. Furthermore, patients can find solutions to an array of hair-related issues and concerns that include eyebrow transplants and female hair restoration. Transgender patients may also undergo hair transplants and removal procedures designed to help both male-to-female and female-to-male patients. Dr. Yates is certified by the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery and the American Hair Loss Association and is a member of the International Alliance of Hair Restoration Surgeons.

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Causes of Hair Loss in Women

Under the direction of hair restoration surgeon Dr. William Yates, the Yates Hair Science Group offers a range of surgical and nonsurgical options for the treatment of hair loss. In addition to treating men, Dr. Yates is committed to meeting the unique medical, emotional, and aesthetic needs of women who experience hair loss. Although hereditary hair loss is more common and typically more pronounced among men, many women also face this genetic condition, known in the scientific community as androgenetic alopecia. Other causes of women’s hair loss are specific to the female gender. Telogen effluvium, for example, commonly occurs after pregnancy, causing women to shed significant amounts of hair on a daily basis. This condition also can occur after major surgery, extreme weight loss, and periods of intense stress. Because they face higher risks from certain diseases, such as lupus and thyroid disease, women more frequently experience the hair loss that often accompanies these diseases. Hair loss also can occur as a result of common female health issues such as iron deficiency and polycystic ovarian syndrome.

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Tips for Post-Hair Transplant Care

Yates Hair Science Group has been in operation in Vernon Hills, Illinois since 2013. The group is headed by Dr. William Yates, MD, a licensed hair restoration specialist. Yates Hair Science Group and Dr. Yates are known for their state-of-the-art surgical solutions and hair transplantation procedures. Post-hair transplant care involves simple post-operative instructions. After a week of gentle hair care, the patient can resume normal hair care. Most patients experience very little discomfort after an FUE hair transplant procedure. Sleeping on one pillow at night will help prevent swelling. The incisions for this delicate surgery are so small, that most people note very rapid healing. With FUE or the Follicular Unit Extraction technique for hair transplant, minimal to no scarring is visible. This is quite different than the traditional "strip" method of hair transplantation where a long, linear cut is made. Stitches, pain and a residual scar remains. After a hair transplant, the transplanted hair will begin to grow around 2 to 3 months after the procedure and continue for up to a year when you reach your final result. The progress is very gradual so no one will notice you had anything done. The results are natural and permanent.

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Two Myths about Hair Transplants

Dr. William Yates of Yates Hair Science Group graduated with a BA from Northwestern University and then received his MD from the six-year honors program at the same school. The Yates Hair Science Group, based in Vernon Hills, Illinois, serves patients who have hair transplant needs. Consumers have many questions about hair transplant options. Here are two myths about hair transplants that are not true. One myth is that transplants are most effective in younger men and that this procedure should be performed earlier in life. The truth, however, is that waiting until hair loss has become significant is the best option. If hair transplants are done too soon, it is possible that hair thinning can continue, which may lead to an unnatural look around the transplant area. Another myth is that transplanted hair requires special care. One of the best things about hair transplant surgery is that once the new hair starts growing, it can be treated just like regular hair. The hair can be cut, colored, and styled as normal. Transplanted hair is no more fragile than the original hair.

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Dr. Yates talks with one of his patients with excellent results at 10 months. The patient had an FUE hair transplant with PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) Therapy at the time of surgery. They discuss FUE hair transplantation, done correctly, works well for every hair type - including Afrocentric hair.

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Dr. Yates speaks with a patient who has had approximately 3000 grafts FUE hair transplantation. His results are fabulous. The patient talks about how the hair transplant has changed his life and actually given him better job opportunities by helping him look much younger. His experience has been very good. When asked what he would recommend to other men who have hair loss and are considering treatment. He states, "Take a dive off the board. The water is fine!"