This page contains blog-style (reverse chronological) posts from our Bernstein Medical News, Hair Transplant Video & Audio, Hair Restoration Answers, and Research sections.
What is Trichophytic Closure After An FUT Hair Transplant?
Q: I have read that some doctors perform something called a trichophytic closure. What is this?
A: Trichophytic closure is a way to minimize the appearance of the donor scar in a hair transplant using a strip incision. The technique provides improved camouflage of a linear donor scar in Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT). Normally, in FUT, the surrounding hair easily covers the scar. For some patients with very short hairstyles, the resulting donor scar may be visible. With the trichophytic closure technique, Dr. Bernstein trims one of the wound edges (upper or lower), allowing the edges to overlap each other and the hair to grow directly through the donor scar. This can improve the appearance of the donor area in patients who wear their hair very short.
The trichophytic donor closure can be used on patients who have had previous hair transplant procedures and are looking for improvement in the camouflage of their donor scar. It is particularly useful in hair transplant repair or corrective work. Trichophytic closures work best with sutured incisions. Stapled closures have their own advantages. The doctor will recommend which type is best in your case.
Posted by Updated 2017-06-21
Hair Transplant Pioneer Dr. Robert Bernstein is Included in New York Magazine ‘Best Doctors of New York’ Issue for 18th Year
Robert M. Bernstein, MD, MBA, FAAD has been recognized by his peers with inclusion in his eighteenth consecutive edition of New York Magazine’s annual ‘Best Doctors in New York’ issue. Dr. Bernstein helped re-invent hair transplant surgery by pioneering the Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) procedure and by becoming an early proponent of robotic hair transplant surgery (Robotic FUE). He is the only hair restoration surgeon named to the prestigious “Best Doctors” list for as many years. Of being included in the 2017 issue, he said: “New York has some of the finest doctors in the world, so to be considered among the best by my peers is quite an honor. It is equally satisfying when a patient tells us that we helped change their life.”
Posted by Updated 2017-06-06
What Makes A Woman A Good Hair Transplant Candidate?
Dr. Wolfeld describes the criteria he uses at Bernstein Medical to determine if a woman is a good candidate for surgical hair restoration. Click here to watch video
Posted by Updated 2017-05-23
Can Women Be Hair Transplant Candidates?
Dr. Wolfeld dispells a common myth that women cannot be good candidates for hair transplant surgery. Click here to watch video
Posted by Updated 2017-05-23
What’s New in Robotic Hair Transplantation
Synopsis: Since the introduction of robotic FUE technology over five years ago, there have been numerous upgrades to the system. The current paper describes the most recent advances. These include a more user-friendly interface, the ability to select for larger follicular units, greater range-of-motion of the robotic arm, improved methods for stabilizing the scalp and newly designed needles for more accurate harvesting.
Posted by Updated 2017-06-14
Why Visit a Practice That Specializes in Both FUT and FUE?
Q: Why go to a practice that specializes in both FUT and FUE? — L.P., Bayside, NY
A: This is a great question, but the answer may be counterintuitive in today’s age of specialization. The answer is that you should always go to the practice that offers both. To deliver the best care, hair restoration physicians should have expertise in both Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) and Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) techniques and should offer both in their practices. There are at least five good reasons why.
Posted by Updated 2017-06-06
ARTAS 9x – Bernstein Medical Introduces Major Upgrade To ARTAS Robotic Hair Transplant System
In April 2017, Bernstein Medical became the first hair restoration practice to perform robotic hair transplant surgery using the new ARTAS Robotic System 9x. ARTAS 9x is a major upgrade of the hair transplant robot, enabling faster and more precise Robotic FUE procedures. Some of the hardware improvements to the system include a white light LED, color camera and tensioner, 20-gauge harvesting needle, robotic base extender, new needle mechanism cover, and more comfortable headrest and halo. Software upgrades include better scar detection, faster harvesting, ability to zoom in to the main viewing screen, and improved ARTAS Hair Studio software.
Posted by Updated 2017-06-05
Study More Accurately Predicts Severe Balding Risk Using New Genetic Profile
What are the chances that I will go bald? How bald will I be? Can I know for sure? These are among the most common questions we get from patients in our hair loss consultations. Despite extensive knowledge about the mechanisms and causes of androgenetic alopecia (common baldness), the answers to these questions have been a bit hazy. New research has sharpened the focus on the genetic mix that results in hair loss and has enabled more accurate predictions. A study published in February 2017 in the journal PLoS Genetics identified over 250 gene locations newly linked to hair loss. Using this information, researchers more accurately predicted severe balding compared to previous methods.
Posted by Updated 2017-05-16
When Is Long-Hair Robotic FUE An Option For A Patient?
Dr. Wolfeld discusses aesthetic management of the donor area in robotic hair transplants, including when a patient is a candidate for the long-hair Robotic FUE technique. Click here to watch video
Posted by Updated 2017-03-24
How Is The Patient Oriented In The ARTAS Robot?
Dr. Wolfeld describes how the patient is oriented in the ARTAS Robotic Hair Transplant System during a Robotic FUE procedure. Click here to watch video
Posted by Updated 2017-03-24
By: Dr. Robert M. Bernstein
Updated: 2017-05-16 | Published: 2014-02-11
