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The first sign of genetic hair loss in men is often a bit of recession at the temples, or a little thinning in the crown. One may notice a subtle change in the texture of the hair at the hairline, or have the perception that one’s hair feels less full overall. However, the experience of […]

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What Is Shock Fall Out After Hair Transplant?

Dr. Bernstein answers a frequently asked question about shock fall out after a hair transplant. The answer also touches on the phases of the hair growth cycle.

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Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation

PUBLISHERS NOTE: Single copies of this article can be downloaded and printed only for the reader’s personal research and study. Synopsis: “Surgery of the Skin: Procedural Dermatology,” covers the entire range of dermatologic surgical procedures. It was conceived to be used as the core surgical textbook for dermatologic training programs. Dr. Bernstein’s chapter on follicular unit hair transplantation covers a wide range of subjects including the history of follicular unit hair transplantation, evaluating the patient, planning the surgery, setting-up the operating room, and maximizing the cosmetic outcome of the hair restoration. Specific topics include the techniques of Follicular Unit Transplantation including density assessment, single-strip harvesting, follicular unit extraction, anesthetic use, aesthetic design and many other important topics.

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Future in Hair Transplantation

Synopsis: As the twentieth century drew to a close, this paper looked into the future to try to discern the direction that hair transplantation was headed in the next millennium. Particular areas of interest were; the follicular unit/mini-micrograft controversy, graft storage mediums, how to maximize the donor supply, methods to enhance wound healing, automated devices, lasers, new medications, cloning and genetic engineering.

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Curriculum Vitae

Download as PDF Robert Michael Bernstein MD MBA FAAD FISHRS Address: 110 East 55th Street, 11th Fl., New York, NY 10022 Phone: 212.826.2400 Fax: 212.826.6200 Email: rbernstein@bernsteinmedical.com Website: www.bernsteinmedical.com EDUCATION 1969-1973 Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana Bachelor of Science in Psychology conferred on May 13, 1973 Honors: Tulane Scholar, Cum Laude, President of Psi Chi […]

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Causes

Physician Consult Before & After Photos of Female Patients Common baldness in women, also called female pattern alopecia, is genetically inherited and can come from either the mother’s or father’s side of the family. Female alopecia most commonly presents in a diffuse pattern, where hair loss occurs over the entire scalp. Less commonly, women exhibit […]

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Can A Hair Transplant Damage Existing Hair Follicles In A Thinning Area?

Q: My hair is thinning, but I’ve been told I have too much existing hair to warrant a hair transplant. I heard that transplanting new hair into my thinned areas will lead to a loss of existing hair follicles. I was told to delay a hair transplant procedure until my density has further decreased. Is this true? -- M.S., Maple Glen, P.A. A: It is possible that you simply don’t need a hair transplant at this time one. If you have early thinning, it may be best treated with medication, or not at all. As you age, we will have a better idea of your thinning pattern and, at that time, a hair transplant may be more appropriate. A hair transplant does not cause loss of hair follicles in the recipient area. The procedure may cause a temporary “shock” loss of the hair. Shock hair loss is a physiologic response to the trauma to the scalp which is caused by a hair transplant. Hair that is healthy is going to come back after some period of time – generally 6 months. Hair that may be near the end of its lifespan may not return. When a hair transplant is performed…