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Out with the Bald, in with the New
by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS
Did you know…
More than half of the people who make New Year’s resolutions have dropped them by the end of January, and almost everyone has put them in their rearview mirror by the end of March?
Why is that? Well, sometimes the goals are unrealistic (lose 30 pounds by March; stop smoking cold turkey), there’s no concrete plan, or there’s no one partnering with them to help keep them on track.
At Bauman Medical we formulate an individualized treatment plan for every patient, promising only hair goals we know are realistic. And we encourage and support you throughout whatever type of hair restoration or hair growth solution we determine is best for you.
Below are some (but not all) of the exceptional products and services Bauman Medical offers that address just about any hair goal you might have, with something for every budget.
Home Use
Low-Level Laser Light Caps
A popular option for people with thinning hair are our low-level laser light caps (we have five models). Bauman’s LaserCaps™ are drug-free, chemical-free, non-invasive, FDA-cleared, and can be used at home on your schedule. Proper and consistent use of medical-grade low-level laser light therapy has been scientifically proven to improve hair quality, strength, and thickness, as well as promoting hair regrowth.
Our newest and most high-tech LaserCap, the TURBO LaserCap™, is especially popular. Here’s why:
Usage requires just five minutes per day.
Its 300 high-quality laser diodes deliver more energy and power to 25% more area of the scalp than any other portable hands-free laser hair regrowth device on the market.
It’s easy to travel with. Its flexible spine lets you fold it flat.
It has a long battery life, requiring fewer recharges.
It’s adjustable for a perfect fit for you and someone else you’d like to share it with.
It has a lifetime warranty.
In-Office Procedures
Some situations require in-person visits to get your hair follicles in tip-top shape. (It’s not unusual for patients to fly in from long distances specifically to see us). Below are some of our most popular procedures.
PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma)
PRP is comfortable and takes only about an hour. It requires no recovery or downtime.
Platelets and plasma are separated from other components of a small sample of your blood, then concentrated and painlessly applied into your scalp under local anesthesia where weak hair follicles exist. When performed using the appropriate concentration of platelets and proper application techniques, you can expect hair growth improvements that last a year or more from a single treatment.
PDOgro™
Researched and developed right here at Bauman Medical, we were the first hair restoration clinic in the U.S. to use PDO threads to enhance hair growth. PDO, or polydioxanone, is a synthetic, absorbable FDA-cleared material.
PDO threads placed into the scalp have been shown to stimulate hair regrowth. Typically performed in combination with PRP in a no-downtime “lunch-break” procedure, the threads are comfortably applied into the scalp. They dissolve and are absorbed over time. They safely stimulate collagen production, new blood vessel formation, and the release of powerful rejuvenating growth factors.
The PDOgro™ procedure may help prevent or reduce the need for future hair transplantation by stopping, slowing, or reversing hair loss.
FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction)
FUE is an advanced, minimally invasive method of harvesting DHT-resistant hair follicles directly from the sides and back of the scalp, as little as one follicle at a time without a scalpel incision or the need for sutures or staples.
FUE replaces the older invasive method of “strip” or linear harvesting known as FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation), which leaves a telltale linear scar. FUE requires a shorter, more comfortable, and less restricted recovery than the strip-harvest FUT procedure. Skillfully and artistically performed with the help of sophisticated robotic or mechanical/manual devices, FUE hair transplantation provides a permanent, natural-looking result.
VIP|FUE™ No-Shave Long-Hair Preview
VIP|FUE™ is the most discreet hair transplant available. It has all the advantages of traditional FUE but requires no trimming or shaving of the donor area and therefore produces no dramatic change in your hairstyle. It’s called a “preview” because it allows you to see the results of your transplant immediately after your procedure. VIP|FUE™ is a highly advanced, technical procedure that requires special skill and instrumentation, and is only available here at Bauman Medical.
TED
TED (TransEpidermal Delivery) is ideal for people who want to improve the overall thickness and appearance of their hair but have avoided getting medical treatment because they’re averse to needles or having their blood drawn. TED is needle-free, pain-free, requires no anesthesia of any kind, and is highly effective.
It involves applying a specialized topical hair growth serum on your scalp in the treatment zone. A handpiece that looks like a small massage gun is moved slowly over the scalp, emitting safe ultrasonic sound waves and air pressure for 20-25 minutes. This process gently enhances the penetration of the serum into the scalp by temporarily increasing scalp permeability and stimulating the hair follicles. TED is clinically proven to help minimize shedding and improve hair growth and scalp health within minutes.
Learn more
OK. I know. It’s hard to make that first contact. I feel that way sometimes when contemplating doing something I’ve never done before. But I can assure you, from your first contact with us, you’ll feel like you’re our most important patient. Why wait another day? Let’s talk to see what treatment regimen is right for you.
Call 561-220-3480 to schedule your private one-on-one in-person or virtual consultation at www.baumanmedical.com.
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