Bernstein Medical - Center for Hair Restoration

Hair Products

Ethan at Bernstein Medical — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:36:33 +0000

Descriptions of over-the-counter hair products, for general interest only. The information was obtained through unsubstantiated sources and the claims made by the marketers of these products are also unsubstantiated. Bernstein Medical - Center for Hair Restoration does not endorse any of these products.

Drs. Schweiger and Bernstein Publish First Case Study Of Latisse For Eyebrow Restoration

Ethan at Bernstein Medical — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:14:41 +0000

The January 2012 issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology contains an article, written by Drs. Schweiger and Bernstein, which is the first case study of eyebrow growth from the topical use of bimatoprost. Latisse (bimatoprost) is a topical medication that is FDA-approved for eyelash growth. Some physicians have used the medication for "off-label" use, such as use with eyelashes and scalp hair. However, until recently, there had not been any published medical literature describing the off-label use.

Dr. Bernstein Again Selected Among Best Doctors In America

Ethan at Bernstein Medical — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:02:25 +0000

Castle Connolly has published the 11th edition of America’s Top Doctors. Dr. Bernstein is, once again, included on the peer-nominated list of doctors for his pioneering work in hair restoration. The list represents just the top 1% of medical specialists in America. Dr. Bernstein is the first hair restoration physician to be named to this list for more than 10 consecutive years.

ISHRS Survey Finds Strong Demand For Hair Transplant Procedures

Ethan at Bernstein Medical — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:31:13 +0000

The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) has published the results of their biennial survey of hair restoration physicians from around the world. The survey -- published in the November/December 2011 issue of Hair Transplant Forum International -- asked members of the ISHRS to answer questions on patient demographics, surgical techniques, number of procedures, and more in order to gauge the state of the industry. Read the full article to see some of the key findings of the survey.

After Surgery

Ethan at Bernstein Medical — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:15:03 +0000

POST-OP INSTRUCTIONS Download the pdf The night of your hair transplant, and for the next few nights, you are encouraged to sleep with your head elevated on pillows. Medication is given for sleep and pain (if needed). Antibiotics are generally not required. The morning after your hair transplant surgery, you will remove the headband and [...]

The Procedure

Ethan at Bernstein Medical — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:39:41 +0000

When you arrive for your hair transplant, the staff begins by going over the activities for the day. The surgical consent form that had been sent to you is reviewed and other paperwork is completed. Your doctor reviews the goals that have been established and answers any questions that you still might have. He will [...]

Before Surgery

Ethan at Bernstein Medical — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:17:25 +0000

There are some minor preparations before your Follicular Unit Extraction procedure at Bernstein Medical. The following instructions are organized according to the days and weeks before your procedure.