Bernstein Medical - Center for Hair Restoration
The Bernstein Medical Center for Hair Restoration in New York is devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of hair loss. We provide our patients with the most advanced medical and surgical therapies for male and female pattern baldness. Each hair transplant surgery is performed using Dr. Bernstein's pioneering Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation and Follicular Unit Extraction techniques.
Robert M. Bernstein M.D., F.A.A.D. is Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Columbia University in New York. He is recognized world wide for developing Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation, the procedure that has revolutionized modern hair restoration surgery. Dr. Bernstein’s medical publications have provided the foundation for hair replacement techniques that are used by surgeons across five continents. Dr. Bernstein is renowned for his honest assessment of a patient’s treatment options, his keen aesthetic sense in performing hair transplants and his exceptional surgical skills.
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"Best Doctors" in New York Magazine for 9th Year |
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Robert M. Bernstein, M.D., has
been selected as one of New York Magazine's "Best Doctors".
Dr. Bernstein is the only hair restoration surgeon honored to be included in this list of prominent physicians for nine consecutive years…  Read More |
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Dr. Bernstein Awarded Certificate by Columbia Univ. |
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Columbia University Medical Center awarded Robert M. Bernstein, M.D., Clinical Professor of Dermatology, a Certificate of Appreciation for sustained contributions to the academic programs of the Department of Dermatology...
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Bernstein Medical Receives World Wide Web Award |
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The World Wide Web Health Awards, organized by the Health Information Resource Center (HIRC), names BernsteinMedical.com one of the Internet’s best resources for outstanding health information, based on accuracy, success in reaching the targeted audience, and overall quality... Read More |
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| Q: I have been trying to find some evaluation of which laser combs work best for “hair restoration”. I have seen some dermatologists speak about the Hair Max laser comb and its effectiveness (considering patient compliance, the amount of time the patient has been losing hair, the amount of total hair loss at time of treatment, etc.)... A: There are no comparative studies thus far, so for the hand-held devices I would stick with the Laser comb for now, since it is the only one that has cleared the FDA ... See the Laser therapy section of the blog |
| Q: I’ve now been taking finasteride for just over 5 months. I have noticed is my sperm quality is changed just in the last 3 months... A: Finasteride can change the quality of the semen, since it is decreasing the component of seminal fluid that is secreted by the prostate. You may want to consider having your sperm counts checked, although a decreased sperm count is rare with finasteride... See the Finasteride section of the blog |
| Q: I recently had a hair transplant about a month ago. Currently I’m on Propecia and I am a stickler to taking it at the same time every day. I don’t, however, use Rogaine... A: would definitely stay on Propecia and, if you like, you can add Rogaine – it may have a little additional benefit. The new 5% foam formulation is less irritating and can be started a week after the hair transplant. The only problem with Rogaine is compliance ... See the Finasteride section of the blog |
