Dr. Bernstein was interviewed by Spencer Kobren of The Bald Truth on the recent breakthrough in hair cloning, using ACell MatriStem®, an extracellular matrix. Listen to the interview here, courtesy Bald Truth and the International Alliance of Hair Restoration Surgeons (IAHRS):

Q: Can the crown be transplanted first instead of frontal area? Why is the crown the last choice? Any reasons behind it?

A: The crown can be transplanted first in patients who have very good donor reserves (i.e., high density and good scalp laxity). Otherwise, after a hair restoration procedure to the crown you may not be left with enough hair to complete the front and top if those areas were to bald.

Cosmetically, the front and top are much more important to restore than the back. A careful examination by a trained hair restoration surgeon can tell how much donor hair there is available for a hair transplant.

Robert M. Bernstein, MD, has been selected as one of New York Magazine‘s “Best Doctors” for the ninth year in a row. He is the only hair restoration surgeon honored to be included in this list of prominent physicians for nine consecutive years.

The physicians are chosen through a peer review process by Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd., publishers of the guidebook Top Doctors.

Dr. Bernstein is quoted in this informative article on choosing the best hair transplant surgeon:

“Surprisingly, people generally spend more time researching a new car purchase than they do choosing a surgeon, but researching the right hair transplant doctor is not something you want to rush through. There are a couple of things you will want to be mindful of when seeking a surgeon for a hair replacement operation. Here are a few tips to help you when interviewing a doctor for your hair loss.”

Robert M. Bernstein, MD has been selected as one of New York Magazine’s “Best Doctors” for the eighth year in a row. He is the only hair restoration surgeon honored to be included in this list of prominent physicians for eight consecutive years.

The physicians are chosen through a peer review process by Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd., publishers of the guidebook Top Doctors.