Hair Restoration

Published on July 2024 The 7 Keys to Hair Restoration: A Facial Plastic Surgeon’s Perspective As a double-board certified Facial Plastic Surgeon in Birmingham, AL, I often encounter patients seeking effective treatments for hair loss. Based on my experience in hair restoration and weighing the available evidence-based medicine, here’s a rundown of the best available options, from least effective to most effective: Supplements (e.g., Nutrafol and Viviscal) For patients seeking Hair Restoration, I start by ensuring they eat a balanced diet, implement healthy sleep patterns, and optimize any chronic medical conditions (e.g., Diabetes, Thyroid disease, Autoimmune disorders, Chronic Skin Conditions, etc.).  I […]

Published on January 2021 Hair Restoration: What are My Options? In December’s article, “The Anatomy of Facial Aging,” we discussed the ins and outs of the facial aging process. This month, I would like to discuss the nuances of Hair Loss and the available treatment options. Hair Loss Affects Men & Women Let’s face it, hair loss represents a distressing issue that plenty of us are going to experience at some point in our lives. In fact, hair loss affects a large portion of the population, including up to 85% of males and 40% of females, and its incidence increases with age for […]