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The (Not-Scary-At-All) World of Hair Restoration Treatments Painless. Easy. Nothing to Fear

October 5, 2023 Comments Off on The (Not-Scary-At-All) World of Hair Restoration Treatments Painless. Easy. Nothing to Fear

by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS Hair Restoration Treatments It’s that time of the year when movie theaters teem with new heart-stopping horror tales like The Exorcist: Believer. The streaming services also make sure we have lots of thrillers to keep us awake at night, while we cower on our couches, wide-eyed and mindlessly stuffing popcorn into our mouths. The other evening as I navigated through the movie menu on Max, I spotted a classic that may have haunted your dreams way-back-when: The original A Nightmare on Elm Street. It was the first time we saw Freddy Krueger brandishing frightful claws, and moviegoers were given one especially chilling message: Whatever you do, don’t fall asleep (Freddy could attack you in your dreams). After reflecting for a moment on how terrifying it was for those fictional sleeping characters, it dawned on me how sleeping is the complete opposite of frightful when my patients do it. Believe it or not, many of our treatments and procedures are so gentle that people sometimes fall asleep and might even snore! When some of those snoozers first came to us, they were playing a horror movie in their heads. They don’t like needles. They thought hair procedures would hurt, and they were scared they were going to be told there’s nothing that could be done about their hair loss. Here’s what I tell them: Every single treatment and procedure we offer is painless. Even hair transplants. Many of our treatments are non-invasive. And we have a solution for every hair loss problem. In-office procedures Let’s start with three of our most popular in-office procedures: Hair transplants, PRP*, and PDOgroTM**. These in-office procedures require a needle to deliver anesthetic to your scalp, but we have state-of-the-art techniques and technology that makes the process 100 percent painless from start to finish. Honest. For those who are super-sensitive, the anesthetic can be delivered very slowly by our high-tech, computerized syringe. The syringe, with its robotic plunger, is controlled by a microprocessor fitted with the smallest needle there is. Once the local anesthetic is in place, your entire scalp is numb and allows us to work imperceptibly. What do you feel? The needle stick? Nope. The anesthetic going in? Nope. You feel absolutely nothing. We also routinely use a vibration device on the skin at the same time. (Ever catch your finger in something like a cabinet door, then shake it to relieve pain? Same idea!) Vibration blocks the pain where the nerves carrying vibration and pain signals meet at the level of the spinal cord. The result, no pain! And just in case…we give you Pro-Nox. You hold the Pro-Nox system in your hand and are able to inhale a mixture of oxygen and nitrous oxide whenever you want to. This gas alleviates discomfort (which you aren’t going to have) and anxiety. It’s safe, quick-acting and provides relief in just a few breaths. My favorite non-invasive option One of my most popular non-invasive treatments is TED. Alma TED (TransEpidermal Delivery) doesn’t use needles or anesthesia of any kind and is one of the most exciting innovations for defeating hair shedding, hair loss, and thinning hair I’ve seen in years. It’s not only needle-free but is ideal for people who’ve avoided getting medical treatment for their thinning hair because they’re averse to surgery or needles. Are you needle-phobic? This one’s for you! Here’s how it works: First we use a high-tech device that looks like a small massage tool. The TED handpiece is moved slowly over the scalp, emitting safe ultrasonic sound waves and air pressure. We then apply a specialized topical hair growth serum on the treatment zones and use the device to push it through the skin. (This process is known as sonophoresis.) The 20-25-minute process gently enhances the penetration of the serum into the scalp by temporarily increasing scalp permeability. At the same time, increased blood flow optimizes scalp health and stimulates hair follicles to produce thicker, stronger, healthier hair. This FDA-cleared Class 1 medical device is clinically proven to start minimizing shedding and improve hair growth and scalp health within minutes. Patients we’ve used it on say they feel a warm sensation from the device or cooling from the serum along with vibration. TED’s unique serum includes powerful growth factors, peptides, and amino acids that reactivate dormant hair follicles and help anchor hair shafts. It targets follicles to make them grow thicker hair. Research studies have also shown that hair often grows back in its original hue. TED is ideal for patients who want to improve the overall thickness and appearance of their hair. It can be used to treat early androgenetic alopecia (male or female pattern hair loss), telogen effluvium (excessive shedding), and to enhance other hair growth therapies you may already be doing. It’s also effective in treating hair loss after COVID or other infections, patchy beards, and even weak eyebrows. Scared that we might not be able to figure out why you’re losing your hair? Fear not. We have a full array of diagnostic tools, along with an entire Scalp Health department administered by our Certified Trichologist. (A trichologist is a specialist who focuses on the health of the hair and scalp who has undergone specific training to be able to identify and treat issues related to the hair and scalp.) These are our best tools: TrichoTest: An innovative tool that tests your DNA to identify which hair loss treatments are most likely to provide the best results for you. The process involves a simple cheek swab taken in our clinic or at home to obtain a sample of your DNA, and some details about your lifestyle. A computer then analyzes the genetic characteristics of your metabolism contributing to your particular hair loss situation. An algorithm identifies the treatment options likely to be the most beneficial to you, saving time and improving results. HairMetrix: Uses artificial intelligence to take a snapshot of your scalp without trimming any hair and applies an algorithm to get a readout of your precise hair quantity and quality (and other metrics) in specific areas over time. No “educated guess” required. This information helps us make diagnosis and treatment decisions, and to monitor better than ever before how well you’re responding to your treatment. HairCheck: Another quick, painless, non-invasive way to measure and track the amount and quality of hair growing on your scalp. It also measures the percentage of hair breakage you’re experiencing, a common cause of hair loss and hair thinning. If you’re on a hair growth or anti-breakage treatment, HairCheck measurements can scientifically verify any changes. Armed with this information we can then decide the best course of treatment in your particular case. Contact Us Ready to unmask your fears and dispose of them like a bag of Halloween candy that got soaked in the rain? Then step away from the frightening myths surrounding hair restoration and contact us today. Call 561-220-3480 to schedule your private one-on-one in-person or virtual consultation at www.baumanmedical.com. *PRP is a comfortable, “lunch break” in-office procedure that takes about an hour and has no recovery, downtime, or significant risk. Derived from a small blood sample, platelets and plasma are separated from other components of the blood, concentrated, then painlessly applied into the scalp under local anesthesia where weak hair follicles exist. When performed using the appropriate concentration of platelets and proper techniques, you can expect hair growth improvements that last a year or more from a single treatment. **PDOgro™ involves applying absorbable PDO (polydioxanone) threads into the scalp to stimulate collagen production, new blood vessel formation, and the release of powerful rejuvenating growth factors.

by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS It’s that time of the year when movie theaters teem with new heart-stopping horror tales like The Exorcist: Believer. The streaming services also make sure we have lots of thrillers to keep us awake at night, while we cower on our couches, wide-eyed and mindlessly stuffing popcorn into our mouths. The other evening as …

MD Beauty Labs Presents Emsculpt Neo: The Ultimate Body Transformation

October 5, 2023 Comments Off on MD Beauty Labs Presents Emsculpt Neo: The Ultimate Body Transformation

Are you ready for a breakthrough in body contouring? Look no further than MD Beauty Labs, where we are thrilled to introduce you to Emsculpt Neo, the pinnacle of non-invasive technology designed to redefine your body. Say goodbye to unwanted fat and hello to a toned, sculpted physique – all in just 30 minutes! Emsculpt Neo: The MD Beauty Labs …

What if Hearing Aids aren’t Enough?

October 5, 2023 Comments Off on What if Hearing Aids aren’t Enough?

Technology can fix everything, right? We’re constantly bombarded with technology, even in our own homes with computers, cell phone, smart tvs, and even smart homes. Today’s hearing aids are amazing little computers that can improve your lives in so many ways. But what happens when hearing aids alone are not enough? The other day I had a conversation with a …

Liver Cancer

October 1, 2023 Comments Off on Liver Cancer

Liver cancer is the sixth most common cancer worldwide and the sixth leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., according to the National Cancer Institute. Primary liver cancer occurs most often in adults ages 60+. Childhood liver cancer is rare. Rates are highest in American Indian and Alaska Native persons, and three times more common in men than in …

Understanding Dry Eye and Blepharitis

October 1, 2023 Comments Off on Understanding Dry Eye and Blepharitis

By David A. Goldman MD – Dry eye is believed to be one of the most common ocular conditions in the United States. More common in women, one study estimated the prevalence of dry eye in women ≥ 50 years old was 7.8% or 3.23 million women in the US. Called keratoconjunctivitissicca, the underlying pathology is a decreased production of …

Gynecologic Cancer

September 8, 2023 Comments Off on Gynecologic Cancer

Gynecologic cancers, which impact a woman’s reproductive organs, pose a risk for all women. There are five different types of gynecologic cancer. These are cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal and vulvar. Each has distinct signs, symptoms and risk factors. Nearly 115,000 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with one of these cancers this year. Here, we will break down the …

Don’t Be “Losin’ It”

September 8, 2023 Comments Off on Don’t Be “Losin’ It”

Help Us Help You During Alopecia Awareness Month by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS As I scanned an article the other day in a business magazine about retail theft, I saw the term “loss prevention.” Loss prevention is what stores employ to try to minimize the loss of merchandise people haven’t paid for. It struck me that although I’m a …

Introducing Alma TED: Elevating Hair Wellness with Cutting-Edge Innovation

September 8, 2023 Comments Off on Introducing Alma TED: Elevating Hair Wellness with Cutting-Edge Innovation

In the realm of advanced aesthetics, a breakthrough technology has emerged, and it goes by the name of Alma TED. Imagine a solution that rejuvenates hair without any discomfort or recovery time. For the millions affected by hair loss, Alma TED is a game-changing advancement that offers not just hope, but tangible results. Hair loss, a concern faced by over …

Finally some OTC’s to be excited about!

September 8, 2023 Comments Off on Finally some OTC’s to be excited about!

Long-term readers of this newsletter will know that I have been very skeptical about the products that have been released under the new OTC hearing aid law. I have finally found some devices that I can recommend with confidence. For people that know of the Sennheiser Audiolink, you know that Sennheiser has been in the hearing accessory world for many …

Accidents happen, long-term effects don’t have to

September 1, 2023 Comments Off on Accidents happen, long-term effects don’t have to

Chiropractic care, massage and physical therapy has, for decades, been the optimal course of treatment for soft-tissue injuries most commonly related to auto accidents. Cervical sprain/strain injuries, known also as whiplash, are effectively and non-surgically addressed by chiropractic care. Mid and low back pain, which often surfaces several weeks after an accident, can be alleviated with adjustment and realignment of …