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by Alan J Bauman, MD, ABHRS
Board-certified hair restoration physician
If you’re like most of us this past year, you may have had more time than usual for self-reflection and a reshuffling of priorities. What do you want to do with your life moving forward? Are you going to start taking better care of yourself inside and out? And – maybe – can you afford to keep ignoring the fact that you’re losing your hair?
The latter question is particularly poignant for the 50 million men and 30 million women in the U.S. who suffer from hair loss and are now transitioning back into a more social lifestyle. Both men and women tell me every day that now that vaccines are plentiful and states are easing restrictions, they’re excited to go back to work, socialize with friends in person, get back in shape and take a real vacation – but they want to do so with the enhanced confidence that having a fuller head of hair provides.
While some patients may have hair loss so extensive that they need a hair transplant, the good news is that here at Bauman Medical, we offer a multitude of effective non-invasive treatment options. These options are for those who are experiencing thinning hair or for preserving and enhancing what hair they still have. Many of these treatments are related to exciting advances in the field of Regenerative Medicine. Here are a few that we use:
Low-level laser therapy, also known as red light therapy
We’ve been recommending low-level laser therapy for hair regrowth since 1999. The latest device, which I helped design, is the Bauman TURBO LaserCap. This FDA-cleared medical-grade LaserCap is portable, hands-free, cordless, rechargeable, and fast, requiring only 5 minutes of treatment per day for improved hair growth at home. It’s also drug- and chemical-free with no risk of side effects.
Proper and consistent use of medical-grade low-level laser therapy has been scientifically proven to improve hair quality, strength, and thickness, as well as promote hair regrowth.
PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma)
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™
Researched and developed right here at Bauman Medical, we were the first hair restoration center in the U.S. to use PDO threads to enhance hair growth in a proprietary protocol called PDOgro™. PDO, or polydioxanone, is a synthetic absorbable FDA-cleared material. Used for decades in surgery, and more recently in aesthetic procedures to reverse the appearance of skin aging, PDO threads placed into the scalp have been shown to stimulate hair regrowth. Typically performed in combination with PRP, the threads are comfortably applied into the scalp where they dissolve and are absorbed over time, safely stimulating collagen production, new blood vessel formation, and a release of powerful rejuvenating growth factors.
The PDOgro™ procedure may help prevent or reduce the need for hair transplantation by stopping, slowing, or reversing hair loss. PDOgro™ can be employed in conjunction with other treatments such as minoxidil, finasteride, low-level laser therapy, PRP platelet-rich plasma, other cell therapy treatments, or hair transplantation.
Hair Transplantation
In some cases, hair loss is so advanced that a hair transplant is the only way to achieve lasting hair regrowth in areas like a receded hairline, thinning crown, or other areas where hair follicles are severely depleted or gone. The good news is that procedures have become more effective, comfortable, and 100% natural-looking due to major innovations in techniques and technology.
FUE (follicular unit extraction) is one of Bauman Medical’s most popular hair restoration technologies. Using a variety of techniques we helped pioneer over a decade ago, we employ several types of FUE, depending on each patient’s particular need or situation. Using robotics, or with the aid of mechanical instruments, we harvest hair follicles directly from the scalp, replacing the older, invasive method of “strip harvesting.” FUE hair transplantation allows for the harvesting of follicles without leaving behind a telltale linear scar and with the added benefits of a shorter, less restricted, and more comfortable recovery.
Learn more
We’re seeing a higher than usual demand for consults and procedures at this time of “transition”, so if you’re ready to “re-emerge” and take on the post-pandemic world looking good and feeling good about your hair, don’t wait, let’s discuss! For more information on the causes and treatments for hair loss, or to learn what treatment regimen is right for you, please call 561-220-3480 or to schedule your private one-on-one in-person or virtual consultation at www.baumanmedical.com.
P.S. – I know that initiating that first call is often the most difficult part of the hair restoration process, but we make it easy and comfortable from start to finish. That’s my promise to you.
Tips on Finding a Top Hair Restoration Physician
– A Hair Restoration Physician is someone who specializes exclusively in the medical diagnosis, treatment, and tracking of hair loss and hair growth.
– Look for full-time hair transplant surgeons who are certified by the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS) and accepted by the International Alliance of Hair Restoration Surgeons (IAHRS).
– Due to the limited number of full-time, experienced ABHRS-certified Hair Restoration Physicians worldwide, prospective patients should be prepared to travel and-or consult “virtually” via phone or video-call using Skype, Facetime, etc.
– Before choosing your doctor, visit the clinic, read reviews, ask for before-and-after pictures, and most importantly, ask questions about how to achieve your desired results and what should be done to maintain them.
– The ISHRS or International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery recently urged patients to avoid unprofessional clinics and unscrupulous practices that offer unsolicited financial incentives upfront. Ask yourself if a practice offering “free consultations,” deeply discounted coupons, or financial rebates truly has your best interests in mind.
– Ask for a referral from your primary care doctor or dermatologist to a qualified, credentialed, full-time Hair Restoration Physician who is fully equipped and trained to diagnose, treat and track your hair loss process and achieve your hair restoration goals.
Bauman Medical
Hair Restoration for Men and Women
www.baumanmedical.com
561-220-3480