Dr. Roy Jones

Q & A with Roy G. Jones, M.D., F.A.C.S.

What is your philosophy on hair restoration?
As a hair transplant physician, I work to guide a person towards the hair restoration solution that is best for them. I believe each person should choose the hair restoration method that best meets their needs and expectations. There are three primary methods of hair restoration that are available to a person experiencing hair loss today. These methods include non-surgical hair replacement, follicular unit hair transplantation, and an FDA-approved hair therapy. Hair restoration in a given patient may involve utilizing one, two, or all three methods of hair restoration.

What should patients look for in a hair transplant physician?
The patient should look for a physician who has experience in hair restoration, limits the majority of their practice to hair restoration, is using the latest and best surgical techniques, and is willing to work with the patient to achieve the optimum results. The physician must be willing to listen to the patient and tailor their recommendations to give the patient the best possible experience.

What can a patient expect in terms of a natural look and density?
With follicular unit transplantation, naturalness is a trademark of my hair restoration procedures. Follicular unit transplantation is now considered to be the gold standard in the industry. The density or coverage depends on multiple factors, not the least of which are the size of the area that requires coverage, the amount of donor hair available, and whether or not there is continuous hair loss.

What would you tell a patient considering hair transplant surgery?
I advise patients upfront that there are several methods of hair restoration and they must select the one (or more) that are best for their situation. It is my duty to inform him or her of what is possible, and provide all patients with advice regarding the results they may achieve.

What is your approach to patient care?
Matching a patient’s expectations to results is extremely critical. Initially, I determine how much hair loss a patient is experiencing, how much more hair loss they expect to have, and accurately assess the donor area to determine what results are attainable. I always remain aware of what the patient’s expectations are and whether or not a transplant procedure can achieve those expectations.

What sets you apart from other hair transplant physicians?
I only perform follicular unit hair transplantation. Every one of the over 2,500 hair transplant surgeries I have performed has been with follicular units. I insist that all of the grafts be cut using a stereoscopic microscope, from the slivering of the strip to the final cutting of the follicular units. All of my technicians are trained to use a microscope, so much so that they do not know how to cut grafts without a microscope. By using follicular units, my patients should expect natural results. By using microscopic dissection methods of the grafts, maximum yields from the donor strips should be achieved. Lack of magnification invariably leads to loss of follicular units in the cutting process. Quite frankly, I believe that I am fortunate to have the best technicians in the industry, which leads to the high quality results our patients achieve. I believe they are not only skilled, but caring medical assistants who relate well to our patients.

Do you often work with patients who seek help due to undesirable results from older technologies?
Yes, definitely. I have seen numerous patients who wore hats to hide their hair loss, and then continued to wear hats because of the poor transplant they had. Many of these patients can have their poor transplant results corrected and they are often the most grateful patients. It can be a very rewarding experience.

Is it better to begin addressing hair loss early?
The earlier you begin medical treatment of hair loss, the better. Typically, the more promptly a hair loss situation is remedied, the earlier a person’s self-image can be restored. However, each patient and physician should pay special attention as to what hair loss can be expected in the future. The patient and physician should plan for that initially.