Reviews

Dear Dr. Bernstein,

I had been losing my hair from the crown for 7 or 8 years when it started to fall out from the top and front as well. I could tolerate the crown loss as I couldn’t see it, but by the third year of top and front loss my fragile ego could no longer tolerate it. I set about searching the internet for information on hair transplants.

During my search I discovered follicular unit transplantation and Dr. Bernstein’s seminal research on the topic. I was very impressed with both. Shortly thereafter a business trip took me to New Jersey and I took advantage thereof to attend an open house at Dr. Bernstein’s office. The doctor’s open and honest approach to hair transplantation closed the deal for me and I arranged for my first session some 10 weeks later.

When the time for my session came, my wife and I flew out to New Jersey. We preceded my hair transplant session with a day in Manhattan. It was highlighted by an afternoon at Broadway’s presentation of The Lion King whose tickets we managed to get at the Times Square half-price booth. Our time in New York was worth the trip by itself.

My wife dropped me off at Dr. Bernstein’s New Jersey office the first thing the next morning. Upon entering the office I was provided with a uniform-of-the-day and shown to my “operating room”. I most remember the large comfortable chair and the T.V. which was made available for my viewing pleasure along with a wide selection of video tapes. Once I was seated the doctor came in and drew my new hair line. He then administered the local anesthetic which facilitated the painless removal of the donor hair strip from the back of my head. Then, while the follicular units were being harvested from the donor strip, he generated the first set of implant sites – kind of recalled my days of planting pine trees.

The follicular units were planted in the recipient sites which the doctor had prepared. I was left to occupy the time as I saw fit subject to the constraint of staying in the chair and keeping my head moderately still. This set of operations was repeated until around noon when my wife came in and we were given an opportunity to have a very nice lunch together in the “operating room,” courtesy of Dr. Bernstein.

Following lunch the routine was resumed until the some 2000 follicular units were successfully planted. This was accomplished by about 3 o’clock. We then spent an hour or so cleaning up and being given our post-operative care instructions. My wife then drove us to the hotel and following a night of modest discomfort – eased by the drugs provided upon our departure from Dr. Bernstein’s office – we flew back home.

I had scheduled the procedure at the beginning of a 2 week vacation. I had done such to provide sufficient time to recover from the hair transplant. This turned out to be unnecessary as there was very little negative residual affects from the procedure. However, it did provide time for the obvious physical appearance changes to recede and allowed me to cover those remaining with a comb over. Consequently, when I returned to work, none of my workmates ever mentioned noticing anything different about my appearance. During the following 6 months my transplanted hair went through its break in period and became at one with the hair which had preceded it. I was very glad that I had undertaken the hair restoration and that I had chosen Dr. Bernstein to make it happen.

Unfortunately, with the passage of time my original, non-transplanted hair continued to depart my company. Several years later I returned to New Jersey and Dr. Bernstein to counteract this impact of time. The 2nd transplant was pretty much a repeat of the 1st except for being a bit shorter owing to the need for fewer follicular units to be transplanted. By this time I was retired from work and had no worries about encountering any workmates. But it really didn’t matter as the 1st procedure provided me sufficient hair cover to venture forth bareheaded on the day following the hair transplant confident that no one could see anything different. Looking back, I am very satisfied with my decision to undergo hair transplantation and to have done it with Dr. Bernstein and his staff.

Sincerely,
J. Q.

Dr B. & Staff,

I decided to have the hair transplants because I used to wear a hair system. The maintenance was hard to keep up with. It limited my activities. There is nothing like your own growing hair. I decided to do my hair restoration with you, Dr. Bernstein, because you were the most honest and realistic out of all the hair transplant surgeons I met concerning the procedure.

Having a full head of hair has restored my confidence and has given me back my youth. My current girlfriend was shocked when I told her that I had hair transplants. The work that you and your staff do is undetectable. Before the first procedure I was very nervous. I did not know what to expect. Your and your staff made me feel comfortable by assuring me and allowing my friend who is a therapist to come in and relax me. I did not feel any discomfort throughout the hair transplant. There is discomfort after the procedure however the valium and the other medicines prescribed get you through it. I felt that this was well worth the experience because you cannot put a price on your confidence and your self-esteem.

Best wishes,
F. F.

Dear Dr. Bernstein,

I decided on having a hair transplant procedure because there is nothing better than having and maintaining your own growing hair, so having surgery was a no brainer for me. My personal experience with hair restoration surgery is that there is very little discomfort despite my initial concern.

I am an extremely impatient and anxious person so you would think that waiting for my hair to grow in would have been sheer torture. The time between my surgery and when I began to see my new hair passed so quickly that I barely remember ever waiting for something to happen. Before I knew it, my hair had grown in.

There is nothing like having that confidence that only a full head of hair can give you. A full head of hair is symbolic of youthfulness and virility as well as healthfulness and well-being. Although I have never had self-esteem issues, any boost to one’s self-confidence is a positive. I would definitely have further transplants if Dr Bernstein felt it was warranted.

Sincerely,
A. I.

Dear Dr. Bernstein,

Ever since I was diagnosed in 1987 with hereditary hair loss and advised that I was a candidate for hair transplantation, I knew that “someday” I would undergo the procedure. Over the years, my hair loss became noticeable (and not just to me, as it probably was in 1987) and in 2001 I visited your website, and then your office for a free consultation. Your friendly and supportive staff, and your own knowledge, kindness and sense of humor, along with your confirmation that I was indeed a candidate for a hair restoration procedure, finally gave me the courage to have the surgery.

Well, the most stressful part of the day of surgery was my worry that the taxi would not show up to take me from Manhattan to Fort Lee where I planned to have the hair restoration procedure! Once I arrived, your wonderful staff put me at ease and the only pain I experienced all day was a slight pinprick sensation when the local anesthetic was given to me. The pleasant haze I was in during the procedure, along with the conversation and banter I enjoyed with you and your staff, made the whole experience almost enjoyable! I went home and relaxed for a few days in pleasant anticipation of the good results I knew would follow.

For several months I made myself forget about constantly running to the mirror, and about 10 months later I noticed a definite improvement in the fullness of my hair in the front. After about 18 months, I was very happy with the results and felt that I had a “normal” head of hair for the first time in years. In 2005 I had a second procedure and now feel that I am almost in that fortunate group of “thick-haired” people.

I would urge any woman who is a candidate for a hair transplant to have no qualms or hesitation about having the surgery at Bernstein Medical. There is no “down side” to it–just a day or two out of your life and wonderful results within the year. Now I never have to worry about having the sun shine on my head; I am able to style my hair any way I want to – the main objective is no longer to make sure it’s all combed back over my scalp in the hope of disguising my condition. Honestly, sometimes I have to remind myself that I once had this problem. Having my hair transplant in your office was one of the biggest favors I ever did for myself.

Sincerely,
L. K.

Hi,

I have researched this procedure for 15 years. After the seminar with Dr. Bernstein I am convinced that I am DOING it and that Dr. Bernstein WILL be the Doctor.

I would never have believed that there really existed a true professional and honest Doctor. I am truly grateful for having the opportunity to witness an actual procedure and talk with a patient as the surgery was in progress.

That’s what I hoped for and expected. Photo’s just didn’t warrant my trust from any Doctor.
When I met actual patients and saw Dr. Bernstein’s “work “I was totally convinced. I was even more convinced when I heard Dr. Bernstein recommend that a particular person “not bother “, and just live with hair loss

A lot of Doctors would ” sell ‘ anybody, but I believe and I am convinced that Dr. Bernstein is a true professional and ethical Doctor. In this “world” it is almost hard to believe.

Thank You

Respectfully,

S. I.

I found you to have an extremely knowledgeable staff. I was treated with dignity and respect throughout the process. The character, skill and integrity of Dr. Bernstein and his entire staff was evident from start to finish.

It took me many, many years to finally have this procedure. I could not be more satisfied with my entire experience.

Thank you.

O. Z.

Dr. Bernstein and Staff,

A month has flown by since my hair transplant and if I had only known what a breeze it would be, I would have met you all a year ago : I know you all have heard a million times how magnificent you all are, I have to tell you as well. I would like to express my sincere appreciation for your kind and professional service that was provided to me. From the initial moment of making my appointment for the consultation to the actual procedure, I truly appreciate the caring and patience you all showed me. I am so grateful that I was able to have the transplant done with the best!

Thanks again,

W. K.

Dear Dr. Bernstein:

When someone you know goes out of their way to help you; a wonderful feeling is experienced. When a total stranger helps someone in need; that wonderful experience becomes so much more meaningful.

For over three years I have put off having this fix done, firstly I was afraid I would find the wrong doctor – like I did with my first one, but the main reason was the cost. Having not worked since 2007, I found the expense much too great. So I put it off but the stress of what was on my head finally got to me and I had to do something.

So I did some research and was led to you. I first want to thank your wonderful staff. You have a great team and I am sure you are proud of them and what you have created. They had the perfect combination of professionalism mixed with humor, undoubtedly gleaned from you.

The true reason for this note though is to thank you for your unbelievable generosity with me. You understood my situation and in the end gave me extra grafts over what we had discussed. I am truly overwhelmed by you amazing munificence and have thought daily about the gift you gave me to make this surgery as successful as it could be.

Of course presently I have no idea what it will look like, but am certain that I will be able to remove my hat with confidence, something I have not been able to do for years. I have never had a hero in my life, but I do now. I truly appreciate your benevolence.

So thank you for your generosity, your kindness, your understanding, and the willingness to help a stranger in need!

Fondly,

S. C.

I had the honor of meeting Dr. Bernstein and his staff for my consultation appointment. I want to thank you for your professionalism and for a wonderful consultation. Dr. Bernstein was caring, honest and committed to his patient care. Unfortunately, 3 years ago, I had a hair transplantation procedure from a “Big Name” company that does not look after the patient’s best interest and pays top dollar for marketing! Fortunately, I have Dr. Bernstein to fix what went wrong in my prior procedure. Thank you Dr. Bernstein!

Best,

E. O.