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 April 2021
PRF: The New “Gold-Standard” for Hair Restoration
You may recall from my January BOOM! article- Hair Restoration: What are my Options? –that we discussed the wonderful benefits of Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for restoring a more youthful look to the hair. This month, I’d like to revisit the topic of non-surgical hair restoration and introduce you to Platelet-rich Fibrin (PRF), the second generation of PRP which many consider the new “gold-standard” for non- surgical hair restoration.
How are PRP and PRF Similar?
Both PRP and PRF rely on a blood draw and subsequent centrifugation (spinning) to separate the stem […]
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 […]
