Surgical hair transplantation is the only permanent solution to hair loss.  However, there are other FDA approved or accepted solutions to help you in your fight against hair loss.

The primary cause of male-pattern hair loss, where the hair thins around the temples and crown of the head, is the hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT).  DHT causes the hair to slowly thin, eventually falling out and leaving thin or bald areas.  The Norwood Scale illustrates the classifications of male-pattern hair loss, ranging from II-VI.  Patients from each classification can be seen in the Bosley Results Gallery with their pictures after Bosley permanent hair restoration.

The gallery also features a Before and After Slider, Hairline Magnifier, and Hair Restorer Photobooth.

Surgical hair transplantation is where hair and follicles are transplanted from one area of the head to another.  In men, these hair and follicles come from the sides and back of the head because they are resistant to DHT.  These follicles are then artfully placed in thinning areas, where they will essentially continue to grow forever where genetically sensitive hair failed.

The typical day for a Bosley patient will include these 5 basic steps.

Though surgical hair transplantation is the only permanent solution to hair loss, the following treatments could be part of your complete treatment plan as decided by you and your Bosley physician.

Bosley LaserComb®

Bosley LaserComb

The Bosley LaserComb® is the only FDA approved medical device, emitting controlled laser energy that helps stimulate hair follicles and stimulate re-growth.  The Bosley LaserComb® may be used in pre-operative and post-operative patients to improve results after surgical hair transplantation and for those with very early-stage hair loss.

Bosley Professional Strength

In 5 simple daily steps, Bosley Professional Strength for men helps prevent hair loss and restore thinning hair.  This complete system is offered in men’s and women’s formulations, with ingredients that nourish the scalp and hair.  Bosley Professional Strength includes:  Nourishing Shampoo, Volumizing Conditioner, Hair Regrowth Treatment, Dietary Supplement, and Follicle Energizer.

Propecia®

Propecia® is a prescription drug for men only that is taken once a day.  Propecia® inhibits the formation of DHT, which weakens hair and halts its growth.  Propecia must be taken on an ongoing basis to maintain its benefit.  It is not approved for use by women.

Propecia can be purchased here with a prescription, which you can obtain during a Bosley consultation.

To schedule your free, private consultation with a Bosley Senior Counselor, call 1-800-985-6405 to speak with a representative or fill out this short form.  Consultations are available at more than 70 Bosley offices located throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

From the San Marcos area there are 2 convenient Bosley offices nearby in Austin and San Antonio.  The Bosley office in Austin is likely the nearest but to ensure this is the most convenienet office for you, use the Bosley Office Locator.

The following map provides directions from the San Marcos, TX area to the Bosley office in Austin:

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FDA approved or accepted hair loss solutions include Propecia®, Minoxidil and the new Bosley LaserComb.  These solutions could be part of your complete treatment plan as decided by you and your Bosley physician.

Bosley Professional Strength for Men

Propecia® is a prescription drug for men only that was approved by the FDA in 1997 to treat male-pattern baldness. Propecia® can be effective for men in the earliest stages of hair loss as well as those who have chosen Bosley’s permanent hair restoration solution. In this case Propecia® can be helpful in pre-operative and/or post-operative patients.

Propecia® effectively blocks the formation of DHT (the primary cause of male pattern baldness) in most men.  You’ve probably noticed that many men retain the hair on the sides and back of the head.  These hairs and follicles are resistant to DHT ergo their use in hair transplant surgery.

In 1988, the FDA approved the topical solution, Minoxidil, to treat hair loss.  Minoxidil is the most common treatment for hair loss and has been proven in some cases to slow down or help stop hair loss on the vertex of the head.  Minoxidil has demonstrated little effect on frontal hair loss, the hair line or temples, where many men begin to recede and have the greatest concern.  To be effective, Minoxidil must be applied on a daily basis.  If treatment stops, the results gained will be lost.

The Bosley LaserComb is the latest innovation accepted by the FDA that is also the only drug-free treatment for male pattern baldness.  The Bosley LaserComb® uses nine individual laser beams with just the right amount of energy to help stimulate hair follicles and promote growth.

The Bosley LaserComb® is not ideal for advanced hair loss but may be used with pre-operative and post-operative patients after a permanent hair restoration procedure.

Again, the above solutions could be part of a complete treatment plan.  The only permanent solution to hair loss is hair transplant surgery.

This simple procedure is done on an outpatient basis that typically takes 3/4 to a full day to complete.  Given the Bosley physician uses local anesthesia, Bosley patients often watch their favorite movie, read, eat, listen to music or even sleep.

To learn more about Bosley hair loss solutions including permanent hair restoration call 1-800-985-6405 to speak with a representative or fill out this short form to schedule a free, private consultation with a Bosley Senior Counselor.

There are more than 70 Bosley offices throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico.  From the Rio Rancho, NM area there is a Bosley office nearby in Albuquerque with a drive time of about 30 minutes.  For other convenient Bosley locations, use the Bosley Office Locator.

The following map provides directions from the Rio Rancho area to the Bosley office in Albuquerque:

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Did you know you can email Bosley patients to learn more about their hair restoration experience?  Visit Bosley.com to email Bosley patients from a range of hair loss classifications and Kelly Becker who had complete permanent eyebrow restoration.

The hair loss classifications come from the Norwood Scale for men and the Ludwig scale for women.

Male-pattern hair loss is where the hair thins around the temples and crown of the head.  The Norwood scale illustrates classes II-VI.  The primary cause of male-pattern hair loss is dihydrotestosterone (DHT).  DHT causes the hair to slowly thin, eventually falling out and leaving thin or bald areas.  However, you’ve probably noticed many men retain the hair on the sides and back of the head.  These hairs and follicles are resistant to DHT, ergo their use in permanent hair restoration.  When transplanted, this “donor hair” retains its resistance and will essentially continue to grow forever where genetically sensitive hair failed.

Bosley permanent hair restoration is a remarkably simple outpatient procedure.  The typical procedure takes 3/4 to one full day to complete.  Given local anesthesia is used, Bosley patients often watch movies, read, listen to music, eat and even sleep during the procedure.  Generally speaking, the Bosley permanent hair restoration procedure follows these 5 steps:

-Developing your procedure plan with your Bosley physician.  Specific goals and plan are confirmed.

-Local anesthesia at sides and back of the head and removal of donor hair.

-The skilled surgical staff now begins dividing the follicular units (typically 1-4 hairs each)

-As the follicular units are separated, the recipient site receives local anesthesia.  The recipient site is where the hair grafts will eventually be placed.

-Under the physician’s direction, the surgical team begins placement of the grafts one at a time.  Thinner, smaller groupings are placed toward the front while thicker groupings are placed toward the back for a perfectly natural look.

Read more about Bosley permanent hair restoration and view the slide show below of a Bosley patient and his experience with hair transplant surgery.

Bosley LaserComb

Though hair transplant surgery is the only permanent solution to hair loss, there are other solutions that could be part of your complete treatment plan as decided by you and your Bosley physician.  These treatments include Propecia®, Minoxidil and the new Bosley LaserComb.

To learn more call 1-800-985-6405 to speak with a Bosley representative or fill out this short form to schedule a free, private consultation with a Bosley Senior Counselor at one of more than 70 Bosley offices located throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

From the Binghamton, NY area the nearest Bosley office is in Albany.  The following map provides directions:

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The cost of a hair transplant procedure is as individual as the patient and determined by your individual needs.  Generally speaking, the cost of your hair transplant procedure will be determined on a “per graft” basis.    Some considerations on cost can be your current level of hair loss, available donor hair, the texture, curl and color of your donor hair, and your desired results.

The primary cause of hair loss in men is the hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT).  DHT causes hair to slowly thin, eventually falling out and resulting in male-pattern hair loss where the hair thins around the temples and crown of the head.  Classifications of hair loss are illustrated by the Norwood Scale and range from classes II-VI.

With these considerations, it’s not realistic to provide estimates by phone or online.  Bosley does however, offer a free, private consultation with a Bosley Senior Counselor.

Bosley Senior Counselors are thoroughly trained and will answer your general questions on the causes of hair loss, available treatment options that are FDA approved or accepted, and will provide a typical range of cost.  Only a Bosley physician can determine that you are a candidate for hair transplant surgery and provide you with a definitive answer on cost.

To help cover the cost of permanent hair restoration, Bosley offers financing through CareCredit.  For those with approved credit, monthly payments will be based on the financed amount, the term of the loan, and your credit.  For more information about available financing call 1-800-859-9975 or access this online application.

To learn more about Bosley permanent hair restoration call 1-800-985-6405 to speak with a representative or fill out this short form to schedule your consultation with a Bosley Senior Counselor.

Hair and Scalp Analysis

Your initial consultation will include a free hair and scalp analysis.  This new analysis from Bosley uses powerful magnification that provides insight into the extent of your current hair loss, potential for future hair loss and importance of “donor hair” in hair transplant surgery.

You’ve probably noticed in men that many who are thinning or bald retain the hair on the sides and back of the head.  It is these hair and follicles that are resistant to the hormone DHT, which is the primary cause of male-pattern hair loss.  When transplanted, these DHT resistant hair and follicles retain their resistance and will essentially continue to grow forever where genetically sensitive hair failed.

There are more than 70 Bosley consultation and surgical offices located throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico.  To locate the office most convenient for you use the Bosley Office Locator at Bosley.com.

There are more than  70 Bosley consultation and surgical offices located throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico.  In Maryland, there is a Bosley surgical office within 20 minutes of Washington, DC.  To find the most convenient Bosley office for you, use the Bosley Office Locator at Bosley.com.

Free, private consultations are available at all Bosley consultation offices.  To schedule your free, private consultation with a Bosley Senior Counselor call 1-800-985-6405 or fill out this short form.  When calling you’ll also have the option of ordering a free DVD and Information Kit that will answer many of your hair loss questions.  However, you may want to meet with a Bosley representative in person.

Only a Bosley physician can determine that you are a candidate for hair transplant surgery and provide you with a definitive answer on cost.

Bosley physicians have a minimum of 10 years surgical experience and have been trained extensively in the art of hair restoration, carefully taking into consideration facial structure, age, existing hairline, quality of hair and your long term goals.

Bosley LaserComb

At your consultation, the Bosley Senior Counselor will answer your general questions on the causes of hair loss, treatment options and a typical range of cost for these treatments.  FDA approved or accepted treatments include Propecia® (a prescription drug for men only), Minoxidil (the most common hair loss treatment) and the new Bosley LaserComb, which is the only drug-free and medical device approved by the FDA for the treatment of hair loss.

Your initial consultation will include a free hair and scalp analysis.  This new analysis from Bosley uses powerful magnification, providing insight into the extent of your current hair loss, potential for future hair loss and importance of “donor hair” in hair transplant surgery.

Bosley hair transplant surgery is a remarkably simple procedure done on an outpatient basis that typically takes 3/4 to one full day to complete.

You’ve probably noticed that men who are losing their hair most often retain the hair on the sides and back of the head.  These hairs and follicles are resistant to the hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT).  DHT is the primary cause of male-pattern hair loss where hair thins around the temples and crown of the head.

In permanent hair restoration the DHT resistant hairs and follicles are used as the “donor hair”.  When transplanted, the “donor hair” retains this resistance and essentially grows forever where genetically sensitive hair failed.

To view before and after pictures of men and women who have had Bosley permanent hair restoration, visit the Bosley Results Gallery that now includes a Hair Restorer Photobooth, Before and After Slider, and Hairline Magnifier.

The Bosley Surgical Office in Maryland is located at:

Bosley of Chevy Chase, Maryland
5245 Wisconsin Ave.
Chevy Chase, MD  20815

The following map provides directions to this location:

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Dr. Bosley

Bosley is very selective about its physicians.  Each year many doctors contact Bosley regarding affiliation but only a few are offered positions to join the hair restoration team.  Of those who have joined the team, there is more than 90 years of combined hair restoration experience.  Each Bosley physician has a minimum of 10 years surgical experience and has been trained extensively in the art of hair restoration.

This artistic difference includes designing a specific hair restoration plan for you considering your age, facial structure, existing hairline, quality of hair and long term goals.

Biographies for each Bosley physician can be seen in the Bosley Solutions section of Bosley.com.

It is this combination of skill and artistry along with the advances in follicular unit hair transplantation that helps create a perfectly natural look and hairline that is virtually undetectable. To see these before and after results, visit the Bosley Results page where you’ll have the opportunity to use interactive tools like the before and after slider, hairline magnifier and hair restorer photobooth.

The Bosley procedure is remarkably simple and done on an outpatient basis, typically taking 3/4 to one full day to complete.  The typical patient’s day will include:

-The procedure plan

You and your Bosley physician will confirm your specific goals and plan for your hair transplant procedure

-Anesthesia and donor hair removal

After the procedure plan is confirmed, you’ll receive local anesthesia and your Bosley physician will remove the donor strip.  After this area is sutured, a thin scar that is easily concealed by the remaining hair will usually remain.

-Separation of follicular units

Bosley’s skilled surgical staff now divides the donor strip into the follicular groupings.  These groupings contain 1-4 hair follicles.  This process is a much more refined technique than plugs.

-Preparing the recipient sites

During this stage you will receive local anesthesia in the recipient area.  Your Bosley physician makes tiny incisions for each follicular unit with detailed attention to location, depth, and angle.  This ensures a completely natural look.

To learn more about Bosley permanent hair restoration call 1-800-985-6405 to speak with a representative or fill out this short form to schedule a free, private consultation with a Bosley Senior Counselor.

Consultations are available at more than 70 Bosley offices throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico.  From the Fredericksburg area the nearest Bosley office is in Richmond with a drive time of about one hour.  To ensure this is the most convenient location for you, use the Bosley Office Locator.

The following map provides directions from the Fredericksburg area to the Bosley office in Richmond:

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The only permanent solution to hair loss is hair transplant surgery.  However, there are other solutions offered by Bosley that are FDA approved or accepted that could be part of a complete treatment plan, one decided by you and a Bosley physician.

Other solutions include Propecia®, Minoxidil and the new Bosley LaserComb.

Depending on the extent of a patient’s hair loss and remaining native hair, a Bosley physician may recommend Propecia® as part of a treatment plan. Propecia® is a prescription drug for men only that was approved by the FDA in 1997 to help treat male-pattern baldness.  Male pattern baldness is where the hair thins around the temples and crown of the head.

Classifications for male-pattern baldness are illustrated in the Norwood Scale for men and Ludwig Scale for women.   Before and after pictures of men and women from varying classifications of hair loss can be seen in the Bosley Results Gallery, which also features a Hairline Magnifier, Before and After Slider and Hair Restorer Photobooth.

Propecia® helps inhibit the formation of DHT and works well for those in the earliest stages of hair loss. However, only 5% of men already dissatisfied with their appearance will find Propecia® to be a satisfactory solution by itself.

The most common treatment for male-pattern baldness has been a topical solution called Minoxidil, which was approved in 1988 by the FDA. Minoxidil has been proven in some cases to slow down or help stop hair loss on the vertex of the head. This has only been effective in some cases and has demonstrated little effect on frontal hair loss where most men have the greatest concern. Frontal hair loss is the hair line or temples where many men begin to recede.

Minoxidil can only be effective if taken on a daily basis. Any results gained from the use of Minoxidil will be lost if daily treatment stops.

Bosley LaserComb

The Bosley LaserComb is the first and only FDA approved medical device for hair growth. The Bosley LaserComb is:  clinically proven to promote hair growth, grows stronger hair, inhibits hair loss and increases blood flow in the scalp.

The Bosley LaserComb uses a process called photo-biostimulation.  This process delivers laser energy to hair follicles, which may increase blood flow and improve circulation in the scalp.  Increasing blood flow in the scalp helps to deliver vital nutrients as well as effectively remove waste products.

The Bosley LaserComb is easy and convenient to use by simply applying to thinning areas 10-15 minutes, three days per week.  This product is not intended for advanced hair loss, but rather, those in the very earliest stages of hair loss and after hair restoration surgery.

During a scheduled consultation with a Bosley Senior Counselor, your general questions on the causes of hair loss, treatment options and a typical range of cost will be answered.  Only a Bosley physician can determine that you are a candidate for hair restoration surgery and provide you with a definitive answer on cost.

With regards to cost, every patient’s hair restoration is unique.  The cost associated with the procedure is also unique.  However, generally speaking, the typical Bosley patient will invest anywhere from four thousand to twelve thousand dollars on a hair transplant procedure.

To schedule your free, private consultation with a Bosley Senior Counselor call 1-800-985-6405 or fill out this short form.

From the Pontiac, MI area there is a Bosley surgical office only 15 minutes away in Troy.  To ensure this office is the most convenient for you, use the Bosley Office Locator at Bosley.com.

The following map provides directions from the Pontiac area to the Bosley office in Troy:

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The only permanent solution to hair loss is hair transplant surgery.

Bosley was founded in 1974 by Dr. L. Lee Bosley and since that time has performed more hair transplant procedures than any other medical group in the world, in all 50 states and in more than 67 foreign countries.  During this time, Bosley pioneered many of the major advancements in hair restoration.

Today, Bosley uses follicular unit techniques that create results so natural we challenge you to tell the transplanted hair from the non-transplanted hair.  In addition to the advances in follicular unit hair transplantation, Bosley physicians have a minimum of 10 years surgical experience and have been trained extensively in the art of hair restoration.  Bosley physicians carefully consider the patient’s facial dimensions, color, coarseness and curl of hair while also addressing an age-appropriate look.  It is this combination of skill and artistry that helps create a perfectly natural look and hairline that is virtually undetectable.

The Bosley Results Gallery displays before and after pictures of men and women who have had Bosley permanent hair restoration.  These men and women come from varying classifications (degrees) of hair loss.  The results gallery includes an interactive before and after slider where you can compare side by side results for a single patient, a hairline magnifier where you can take a very close look at Bosley’s virtually undetectable hairlines and a hair restorer photobooth where you can see how you’d look with more hair!

Also in the Bosley Results Gallery are results for permanent eyebrow restoration where you can read the experiences of several Bosley eyebrow restoration patients.

Bosley’s permanent hair restoration procedure is remarkably simple and done on an outpatient basis.  The typical procedure can take anywhere from 3/4 to one full day to complete.  Given local anesthesia is used, Bosley patients often watch their favorite movie, listen to music, read or even sleep during the procedure.

Bosley Free DVD

For more information on Bosley permanent hair restoration and other FDA approved or accepted hair loss solutions, call 1-800-985-6405 to speak with a representative.  You’ll have the options of ordering a free DVD and Information Kit and scheduling a free, private consultation with a Bosley Senior Counselor.

Bosley Senior Counselors are thoroughly trained and will answer your general questions on the causes of hair loss, treatment options and a typical range of cost for these treatments.  Only a Bosley physician can determine that you are a candidate for hair transplant surgery and provide you with a definitive answer on cost.

There are more than 70 Bosley offices located throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico.  From the Bellevue, WA area the nearest Bosley office is in Seattle with a drive time of less than 20 minutes.  To ensure this office is the most convenient for you, use the Bosley Office Locator.

The following map provides directions from the Bellevue area to the Bosley office in Seattle:

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There are more than 70 Bosley offices located throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico.  Of those 70, there are regionally located Bosley surgical centers.  From the Phoenix, AZ area there is a Bosley surgical office in Scottsdale with a drive time of less than 30 minutes.  If you are outside the Phoenix area there could be a more convenient Bosley office for you.  To find out, use the Bosley Office Locator at Bosley.com or call 1-800-985-6405 to speak with a Bosley representative.

The Bosley surgical office in Scottsdale is located at:

7025 N. Scottsdale Road,
Suite 300
Scottsdale, AZ  85253

The Bosley physician at this location is Dr. John Hamilton.  Dr. Hamilton’s  biography is available at the Bosley of Scottsdale, Arizona website.

All Bosley physicians have a minimum of 10 years surgical experience and have been trained extensively in the art of hair restoration.  Bosley physicians take into careful consideration the patient’s facial dimensions, color, coarseness and curl of hair while also addressing an age-appropriate look.  It is this combination of skill and artistry that helps create a perfectly natural look and hairline that is virtually undetectable.

Visit the Bosley Results Gallery to view before and after pictures of men and women from various classifications of hair loss and their results after Bosley hair transplant surgery.  The Bosley Results Gallery includes an interactive before and after slider, hairline magnifier and hair restorer photobooth where you can actually see how you’d look with more hair.

To learn more about Bosley permanent hair restoration, call 1-800-985-6405 to order a free DVD and Information kit and to schedule a free, private consultation with a Bosley Senior Counselor.  Though the DVD and Information Kit will answer many of your questions, you may want to meet with a counselor in person.

During your consultation, the Bosley Senior Counselor will answer your general questions on the causes of hair loss, treatment options and a typical range of cost.  Only a Bosley physician can determine that you are a candidate for hair transplant surgery and provide you with a definitive answer on cost.

Hair and Scalp Analysis

Your initial consultation will include a free hair and scalp analysis that is designed to provide insight into the extent of your current hair loss, potential for future hair loss and importance of “donor hair” in Bosley permanent hair restoration.

Hair loss treatments that are FDA approved or accepted include Propecia® (a prescription drug for men only), Minoxidil (the most common treatment for hair loss), and the new Bosley LaserComb, which is the only drug-free and medical device used for the treatment of hair loss.  Learn more about these treatments.

The following map provides directions from the Phoenix area to the Bosley office in Phoenix:

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Less than 20 minutes away from the Oakland, CA area is a Bosley Medical office in San Francisco near the Fisherman’s Wharf.  If you are outside the Oakland area there could be a Bosley office that is more convenient for you.  To find out, use the Bosley Office Locator or call 1-800-985-6405 to speak with a representative.  

There are more than 70 Bosley surgical and consultation offices located throughout the U.S. , Canada and Mexico. The location in San Francisco is a Bosley surgical office.

Bosley of San Francisco is located at:

50 Francisco Street,
Suite 440
San Francisco, CA 94133
Surgical Office

Dr. Aragoni

At the Bosley surgical office in San Francisco is Dr. Terrence E. Aragoni, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Dr. Aragoni elected to practice hair restoration exclusively and joined Bosley in July, 2001.  Dr. Aragoni received his M.D. from S.U.N.Y. Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse in 1982.  Dr. Aragoni’s complete biography is available at the Bosley Medical of San Francisco website.

To learn more about Bosley hair restoration call 1-800-985-6405 to speak with a representative and schedule a free, private consultation with a Bosley Senior Counselor.  You also have the option of ordering a free DVD and Information Kit that will answer many of your questions on hair loss.

Bosley Senior Counselors are thoroughly trained, some even experience the benefits of  Bosley permanent hair restoration and are able to provide a unique perspective on the procedure.  Your general questions on the causes of hair loss, available treatments that are FDA approved or accepted, and a typical range of cost will be answered.  During a subsequent consultation, a Bosley physician will determine your candidacy for the procedure and provide you with a definitive answer on cost.

Hair and Scalp Analysis

Your initial consultation with the Bosley Senior Counselor will include a free hair and scalp analysis.  This new analysis from Bosley uses powerful magnification that provides insight into the extent (classification) of your current hair loss, potential for future hair loss and importance of “donor hair” in hair transplant procedures.

You’ve probably noticed in men that those losing their hair thin around the temples and crown of the head.  The hair on the sides and back of the head remains because those hairs and follicles are resistant to dihydrotestosterone (DHT).  DHT is a hormone that is primarily responsible for male-pattern hair loss.

In Bosley permanent hair restoration, the DHT resistant hair and follicles are transplanted to areas that are bald or thinning.  When transplanted, the hair and follicles retain their resistance to DHT and will essentially continue to grow forever where genetically sensitive hair failed.

More information on Bosley permanent hair restoration is available here.

After scheduling your free, private consultation with a Bosley Senior Counselor, use the following map for directions from the Oakland area to the Bosley office in San Francisco:

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