Billena

For those interested in a broad overview of surgical hair restoration, Dr. Wesley has recently co-authored an in-depth entry on Medscape. This is the largest online physician reference site and can be accessed by all for their research needs in familiarizing themselves with the process.

The article is entitled "Hair Transplantation" and (in collaboration with Dr. Epstein) covers all aspects (pre-op, post-op) of hair restoration surgery. Hair Transplantation topics covered include:

• Background
  
• Anatomy
  
• Pathophysiology
  
• Etiology
  
• Epidemiology
  
• Prognosis
  
• Patient Education
  

This 37-year-old female wanted to fill in her receding hairline and slightly advance her hairline. Early hair growth from a 1527-graft follicular unit transplantation (FUT) session with Dr. Carlos K. Wesley (NYC) can be seen even at 4.5 months. The graft breakdown is also included below.

The early growth seen by many of the patients in our practice may stem from the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and ACell Matristem as a graft holding solution. Full growth is typically appreciated about one year post transplantation.

This 37-year-old man came in to reverse the loss throughout his hairline. Results from his 2131-graft session of follicular unit extraction (FUE) by Dr. Wesley can be seen as early as seven months after the procedure. Full growth is typically appreciated a year after the session. However, with the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and ACell used within the graft storage solution, hair growth has trended earlier for patients.

Of note, even FUE patients of Dr. Wesley's are NOT required to shave the hair within their recipient area if they wish to return to work and social activities within a week to 10 days.

Carlos K. Wesley, M.D. will be featured on Doctor Radio on Thursday, August 6th. Interestingly, the segment on Sirius Satellite Radio's flagship physician network will highlight "Hair Loss in Sports." The interview with Dr. Wesley will air on the Sports Medicine segment at 6:30am EST.

Many questions may be addressed during this discussion including, but not limited to: The Impact of Exercise on Hair Loss in Men and Women, The Effect of Shaving Heads in Sports, Body Hair Removal and Athletic Performance, Anabolic Steroid Usage and it's Long-Term Impact, and Famous Athletes Approach to Hair Loss. We welcome you to enjoy this piece with your morning cup of coffee!

A 33-year-old male received a total of 4534 grafts with Dr. Carlos K. Wesley in order to fill in not only the frontal half of his scalp, but also to add density to his mid scalp. Below, he can be seen before and three (3) years after his FUT session. For his procedure (as with all of our patients), platelet rich plasma (PRP) and ACell were used as storage solutions.

Here is an update on this patient now more than 2 years out from his initial procure with Dr. Wesley. The patient returned for a 1416 graft session to his crown. As you can see from the video montage (above), this was the lone remaining area needing coverage.

Of note, over the course of his two (2) procedures with Dr. Wesley, this patient expressed appreciation for NOT having to shave his head. As his career was particularly important to him, he had to return to work within 7-10 days. With his pre-existing hair intact, he was able to do so comfortably.

Hi David

We would welcome your visit! Please stop in!

We are thrilled to announce the opening of our new facility in NYC!

Located directly across from Central Park on historic Fifth Avenue, our new office is within NYC's Museum Mile. Both ORs are designed in the most up-to-date standards of surgical hair restoration and Dr. Wesley's team carries their years of experience with them to this exciting new location. 'Before and Afters' below.

A 32-year-old liked his short hairstyle. However, the progressive thinning atop his scalp became hard to ignore despite his near-shaven look. He was skeptical of finasteride and preferred to address his hair loss with a follicular unit extraction (FUE) procedure with Dr. Carlos Wesley (NYC). Using a 0.8mm motorized punch, 2331 grafts were harvested and stored in the patient's platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and ACell prior to subsequent implantation. Results can be seen before and postoperative day #1.

This 31-year-old had grown frustrated by the progressive thinning of the hair throughout the frontal half of his scalp. A 2215 micro graft procedure with Dr. Carlos Wesley helped fill in not only his hairline, but also regions of future loss within the patient's mid scalp region. His results can be seen approximately 16 months after his follicular unit transplantation (FUT) procedure in which both platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and ACell were used as storage solution.

Please be advised that Dr. Wesley’s schedule in Los Angeles on May 11th has been completely filled. If you are interested in a consultation with Dr. Wesley, your name can be put on a waiting list or held for a future regional consult in LA by calling Barbara at 844-745-6362 or 844-PILOFOCUS. Dr. Wesley's previous surgical patients living in the Los Angeles area can still arrange for a brief post-op follow-up appointment.

A 30-year-old male wanted to better conceal his thinning scalp. However, he was somewhat averse to surgery and was a borderline surgical candidate due to the density and hair caliber within his donor area. He, therefore, underwent a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and ACell Matristem mesotherapy procedure followed by skin micro pigmentation (SMP) in our office. His transformation can be viewed in the video below.

Dr. Carlos K. Wesley was quoted today in the New York Times in an article about new procedures and drugs that target women's hair loss. Please read the article here.

Dr. Carlos K. Wesley will be making his annual visit to Los Angeles on Monday May 11th, 2015 at which time he will be conducting in-person consultations. He will be seeing patients at 515 South Flower Street (36th Floor) (across from Maguire Gardens and the Los Angeles Public Library).

For this one day in May, Dr. Wesley will be able to answer your specific questions through a careful examination of your hair characteristics as well as a review of your medical history.

As space is limited, please contact Dr. Wesley's Office Manager, Barbara, at 844-745-6362 to arrange for a 45-minute consultation. Please note, the physician, not a "consultant" or a salesperson, will be meeting with you and answering your specific questions directly. In addition to discussing the nature of the procedure, Dr. Wesley will determine whether or not you are a candidate and the surgical fee for the size of the session he anticipates you can have. To view images of Dr. Wesley's various patients, please view here.

A 28-year-old patient wanted to "erase" the donor scar from a previous FUT session that was previously performed at a different clinic. Using a 0.75mm motorized FUE punch, Dr. Carlos K. Wesley (NYC) transplanted nearly 300 grafts into the scar which can be viewed 10 months after the procedure.

This 46-year-old woman was bothered by the progressive thinning in her hairline and temples. A treatment at the office of Dr. Carlos K. Wesley (NYC) involving 1367 grafts as well as PRP and ACell therapy yielded results as early as 3 months postoperatively. Here, the patient can be seen 6 months after her FUT procedure.

This 46-year-old woman was bothered by the progressive thinning in her hairline and temples. A treatment at the office of Dr. Carlos K. Wesley (NYC) involving 1367 grafts as well as PRP and ACell therapy yielded results as early as 3 months postoperatively. Here, the patient can be seen 6 months after her FUT procedure.

Dr. Wesley will be in Boston on Friday April 3rd, for his yearly visit, to meet with patients and to conduct initial consultations. Please call Dr. Wesley's appointment secretary, Barbara at 844-745-6362 to schedule your consultation or email her at info@drcarloswesley.com

Here is a video update on the progress of this patient of Dr. Wesley's in NYC.

All of the pictures posted are of the same patient, just at different angles. (look at his eyebrows in all of the pictures). In two of the before pictures, the lighting makes the patient's hair look lighter than it actually is in person.

I hope this answers all of the questions above.

Billena

Over 500 cosmetic surgery professionals convened in New Orleans, Jan. 14-17 for the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery’s (AACS) 31st Annual Scientific Meeting. Attendees participated in four days of in-depth, cutting-edge programming, and networking events.

Dr. Carlos K. Wesley (NYC) was featured on the first day of the conference in the Technology Series entitled, "Technology: Advancements in Hair Restoration". Just as with his 2013 ISHRS Conference presentation in San Francisco, Dr. Wesley plans to make his entire presentation available to the general public via a video posting in the near future.

A 29-year-old patient came to our office wanting to lower his hairline and maintain a very short hairstyle. He can be seen before and after a 1352 graft FUE session with Dr. Carlos Wesley in NYC. A 0.8mm FUE punch was used with platelet rich plasma (PRP) and ACell serving as the graft storage solution during the procedure.

A 29-year-old patient came to our office wanting to lower his hairline and maintain a very short hairstyle. He can be seen before and after a 1352 graft FUE session with Dr. Carlos Wesley in NYC. A 0.8mm FUE punch was used with platelet rich plasma (PRP) and ACell serving as the graft storage solution during the procedure.

A 46-year-old woman sought more density in her thinning recessions within her hairline. In her 1623-micrograft session of follicular unit transplantation (FUT) with Dr. Carlos K. Wesley in New York City, her left side received a slightly greater emphasis due to its slightly more significant thinning.

Even by the fifth (5th) month her early growth is apparent. This accelerated growth may be the result from the storage solution used at Dr. Wesley's facility. The combination of platelet right plasma (PRP) and ACell as a hair follicle storage solution has often resulted in earlier growth for patients.

Thank you for your comments. Regarding the specific medical questions, I will let Dr. Wesley respond to those this week. In response to requests for examples of male patients treated with scalp injections of platelet rich plasma (PRP), we are posting results from a previous male patient in his 30s. Bothered by the thinning in his crown, his response to PRP treatment can be seen at various stages throughout his recovery. Please note that not all patients can anticipate such benefit. Just as with surgical hair restoration, proper patient selection for PRP treatment is very important.