Your consultation with Doctor Gerbrands begins with taking thorough health history, a hair and scalp examination, including trichoscopy, Dr. Gerbrands will conduct a microscopic examination, microscopic photographs of the hair and scalp will be taken at this time and a visual inspection to assess of the condition of the hair and follicles. Measurements are taken regarding the number of follicles to determine the amount of loss that has occurred and if seeking transplantation, the number of donor follicles that are available for transplant. The diameter, texture, tensile strength and health of the hair and follicles in the various regions of the scalp are also measured at this time and a report is generated.
If you are seeking hair transplantation, Dr Gerbrands can inform you as to whether you are a candidate for this procedure including her recommendation regarding the method best suited for your situation.
If an underlying medical condition is suspected Dr. Gerbrands may recommend more testing such as blood work or a histopathology exam where a small biopsy is taken from the skin of the scalp and sent off to a laboratory for examination. Once a diagnosis is confirmed, the medical condition can be managed accordingly. Based on the results of these investigations and after careful assessment, Dr Gerbrand will present you with the best options available to you for the management and treatment of your hair loss.
Consultations are available in person, virtually and by phone.
Your consultation with Doctor Gerbrands begins with taking thorough health history, a hair and scalp examination, including trichoscopy, Dr. Gerbrands will conduct a microscopic examination, microscopic photographs of the hair and scalp will be taken at this time and a visual inspection to assess of the condition of the hair and follicles. Measurements are taken regarding the number of follicles to determine the amount of loss that has occurred and if seeking transplantation, the number of donor follicles that are available for transplant. The diameter, texture, tensile strength and health of the hair and follicles in the various regions of the scalp are also measured at this time and a report is generated.
If you are seeking hair transplantation, Dr Gerbrands can inform you as to whether you are a candidate for this procedure including her recommendation regarding the method best suited for your situation.
If an underlying medical condition is suspected Dr. Gerbrands may recommend more testing such as blood work or a histopathology exam where a small biopsy is taken from the skin of the scalp and sent off to a laboratory for examination. Once a diagnosis is confirmed, the medical condition can be managed accordingly. Based on the results of these investigations and after careful assessment, Dr Gerbrand will present you with the best options available to you for the management and treatment of your hair loss.
Consultations are available in person, virtually and by phone.