How early you spot your thinning
hair determines how much hair you save. If you wait until the hair
loss is visible to the naked eye, you're too late – 50 percent is
already gone.
National hair restoration expert Alan J. Bauman, M.D., founder and
medical director of Bauman Medical Group in Boca Raton, was featured
last week on ABC’s Good Morning America, FOX News, and The New York
Times discussing the benefits of new procedures and treatment
options.
Today, thanks to new technology and medical advancements, hair loss
is no longer inevitable – it’s optional.
Latisse for Hair Loss:
Latisse (Bimatoprost) is already FDA approved to grow longer
eyelashes. Allergan in currently in phase I clinical trials to use
it on male and female pattern hair loss as well. If it succeeds, it
will be only the second topical treatment to receive FDA approval
for hair loss (the other is Minoxidil/Rogaine). Dr. Bauman is
already prescribing Latisse for off-label use on the scalp in some
patients and seeing positive results. Both the New York Times and
Good Morning America featured Dr. Bauman’s pioneering research with
Latisse. Read the NY Times story or watch the GMA interview.
Laser Therapy:
FDA approved, low-level lasers are a key new weapon in the battle
against thinning - and not just for men, but for women too. LaserCap,
is the latest breakthrough in laser therapy, the "hands-free" offers
the power of a clinical laser therapy unit in a cordless,
rechargeable, discreet treatment device that literally 'fits under
your hat' for non-chemical, non-invasive, pain-free treatment almost
anywhere, anytime.
HairCheck:
Simple, painless, non-invasive way to measure and track the amount
of hair growing in a given area of scalp (called your Hair Mass
Index or "HairNumber"). This information allows patients to follow
and track their treatment to maximize effectiveness. HairCheck is
also a valuable tool as it can also quantify the degree of hair
breakage from harsh hair care regimens. HairCheck is what Dr. Bauman
was using in the Good Morning America segment to calculate the
benefits of Latisse on male pattern hair loss.
Hair Transplant Robotics:
The first robot designed to perform part of the hair transplant
procedure has recently gained FDA approval. Called the ARTAS System,
it’s an image-guided robot that promises to harvest up to 1,000 hair
grafts in a single hour – which may make hair transplant surgery
more efficient. FOX News interviewed Dr. Bauman about the new
robotic transplant. Watch the interview.
NeoGraft FUE:
Less invasive hair transplants allow for the transplantation of hair
without the ‘telltale’ signs. Automated NeoGraft device helps the
surgeon extracts hair follicles from the donor area of the scalp
individually without the need for scalpel or stitches, leaving no
linear scar. Recovery is faster, more comfortable and less
restrictive. Artistic hairline design and single-follicle
transplantation techniques create hair transplant results that truly
defy detection.
Genetic Hair Loss Testing:
By the age of 35, two-thirds of men will start losing their hair.
But how do you know for sure if you’re at risk? New genetic tests
can accurately determine a man’s (and woman’s) risk for losing hair
so they can begin preventative treatments early.
Cell Therapy:
Helping the body heal itself through cell therapy is a hot trend
today in medicine. The use of autologous PRP (platelet rich plasma)
for wound healing after hair transplants and as a stand-alone
treatment for enhancing hair growth is becoming more widespread as
research continues. The application of PRP to the scalp requires
short outpatient visits every eight to twelve weeks.
Future Treatments:
In the not-so-distant future, science may be able to stop baldness
before it starts. Research is currently underway for the genetic
modification of hair follicles that would make them resistant to the
hair-killing hormone DHT. Scientists are also learning how to clone
hair follicles - this could lead to cloned DHT-resistant follicles
or just a larger stock of hair follicles for traditional
transplantation.
To discuss which treatment option is right for you or your risk for
future hair loss, contact Bauman Medical Group today at 877-BAUMAN-9
or visit
http://www.baumanmedical.com.
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