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Robert Bernstein, M.D., F.A.A.D.'s articles
This writing stresses the importance of objective scientific measurements in patient evaluation and surgical planning prior to a hair transplant. Specifically, it explains, in mathematical terms, the greater contribution of hair shaft diameter as compared to the number of hairs in the appearance of fullness.
Posted: 2009-03-23
Category: Hair Loss
While it is true that hair is one of the unifying characteristics of mammals, humans differ from other mammals when it comes to the growth cycles of our hair. Often times, following a hair transplant, individuals notice a delay in hair growth. Dr. Bernstein attempts to explain this phenomenon.
Posted: 2009-03-16
Category: Hair Loss
Many people who suffer from hair loss have a lot of questions about treatment, especially when it comes to hair restoration procedures. One of the pioneers of the latest advances in hair restoration and hair transplant techniques attempts to address some of these "unanswered" questions.
Posted: 2009-03-03
Category: Hair Loss
The addition of a blunt dissection step in the Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) procedure by Dr. Jim Harris has been a significant advance over the two-step technique proposed by Rassman and Bernstein. In this new three-step procedure, a sharp punch is used to score the epidermis and papillary dermis, and then a dull punch is used (through a twisting motion) to bluntly dissect the follicular unit graft from the surrounding reticular dermis. The third step, the extraction, is the same as in the two-step technique. One of the problems of FUE had been the relatively high follicular transaction in certain patients undergoing this hair restoration technique.
Posted: 2009-02-23
Category: Hair Loss
Scalp reductions were once popular options for those seeking to do something about their hair loss. However, in the face of modern hair restoration technology, are scalp reductions still routinely performed?
Posted: 2009-02-13
Category: Hair Loss
Hair casts, better known as pseudonits are tiny, tubular extensions that encircle the base of hair shafts. They have only been recognized since 1957 and are hard to notice at first. Dr. Bernstein presents a report of an unusual case of hair casts following a traumatic psychological experience.
Posted: 2009-01-26
Category: Hair Loss
This article has focused on a number of important "aesthetic judgments" that should be made to ensure the best cosmetic result when performing Follicular Transplantation. The article explores the racial and ethnic differences in hair types and how they alter the aesthetic methods of hair transplantation.
Posted: 2009-01-13
Category: Hair Loss
The implementation of lasers into cosmetic surgery gained popularity with laser vision correction. Recently, public interest has been aroused by concept of laser hair transplantation. Although lasers have been used in various medical procedures, how state of the art is this procedure?
Posted: 2009-01-05
Category: Arts & Entertainment
Itching the scalp is a common occurrence following a hair transplant. The question is, to itch or not to itch? Will itching alter the effectiveness of the transplant? Can itching cause an opening for bacterial infection? Hair transplant pioneer, Dr. Robert Bernstein answers all of these questions and more.
Posted: 2008-12-23
Category: Hair Loss
Hair loss affects men & women, young & old and can have numerous psychological effects on those who suffer it. Dr. Bernstein explores these effects and offers advice as to how one can prevent hair loss from becoming an obsession.
Posted: 2008-12-05
Category: Hair Loss
Follicular Unit Transplantation is a powerful hair restoration technique that allows the surgeon to create very natural results. However, the ability to achieve full cosmetic benefit depends upon a number of factors including proper patient selection, accurately assessing the patient’s donor supply, appropriately designing the hair line and correctly distributing the grafts. This paper reviews the major mistakes that doctors make in these key aspects of the hair restoration process and advises the practitioner on how to avoid them so that the patient will achieve the best possible results.
Posted: 2008-11-18
Category: Hair Loss
Follicular Unit Transplantation is a powerful hair restoration technique that allows the surgeon to create very natural results. However, the ability to achieve full cosmetic benefit depends upon a number of factors including proper patient selection, accurately assessing the patient’s donor supply, appropriately designing the hair line and correctly distributing the grafts. This paper reviews the major mistakes that doctors make in these key aspects of the hair restoration process and advises the practitioner on how to avoid them so that the patient will achieve the best possible results.
Posted: 2008-11-18
Category: Hair Loss
Follicular Transplantation is a method of hair restoration surgery which recognizes the follicular unit as the basic element of tissue to be moved in the transplant. The anatomic and physiologic basis of this procedure, as well as its potential advantages, are discussed. We then describe in detail how follicular implants may be used in extensive quantities for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia.
Posted: 2008-10-20
Category: Hair Loss
Follicular Transplantation is a method of hair restoration surgery which recognizes the follicular unit as the basic element of tissue to be moved in the transplant. The anatomic and physiologic basis of this procedure, as well as its potential advantages, are discussed. We then describe in detail how follicular implants may be used in extensive quantities for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia.
Posted: 2008-10-20
Category: Hair Loss
Follicular Transplantation is a method of hair restoration surgery which recognizes the follicular unit as the basic element of tissue to be moved in the transplant. The anatomic and physiologic basis of this procedure, as well as its potential advantages, are discussed. We then describe in detail how follicular implants may be used in extensive quantities for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia.
Posted: 2008-10-20
Category: Men's Issues
