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Mosaic® Hair Restoration is a new approach to hair transplant that has been developed exclusively by Drs. Bernard Nusbaum and Paul Rose at the Hair Transplant Institute of Miami. This article provides in-depth information on the procedure. Transplant 101: From Exam to Restoration Surgical hair restoration is truly fascinating. Conceptually, the procedure has one goal: To extract hair from one area of the scalp, and relocate (transplant) it to other areas affected by thinning, shedding, or balding. With that in mind, hair transplant procedures can be analyzed according to 4 critical phases. They include: 1. Examining the donor area: This is a major part of determining patient candidacy. In this phase, the surgeon will examine the area from which donor hair will be extracted to ensure enough healthy, viable grafts can be obtained to complete the procedure. 2. Extracting donor hair: This phase occurs during the actual procedure. Donor hair can be extracted through manual “strip” harvesting or follicular unit extraction (FUE). The latter is achieved through the use of a special punch instrument that measures just a couple millimeters in diameter, which is used to “scoop” minute clusters of hair follicles. 3. Separating donor grafts: Following extraction, donor grafts are separated and prepped for transplant. In this phase, it is vital that each graft is preserved and remains viable for transplant. 4. Restoring the recipient area: Perhaps the most important phase, restoration of the recipient area is achieved by surgically implanting each graft along the patient’s hairline, crown, or other areas affected by hair loss. Why Mosaic®? Surgeons are often selected based on their track record for creating a natural end result. It is not uncommon for patients to scour the Web, pouring over endless product endorsements, patient testimonials, and galleries of before and after photographs. Most are looking for the same thing: Assurance that their hair will not just be restored, but also returned to the state it was before hair loss began. Mosaic® Hair Restoration has been developed to meet that need. Commenting on the procedure, Dr. Bernard Nusbaum explains: We have observed that follicular units naturally occur in an arrangement consisting of unique percentages of one, two, and three hair follicular units in different mixed configurations with unique inter-follicular distances –in other words: a unique pattern for each individual. Our novel procedure consists of designing the recipient area in this individualized manner, different for each patient, mimicking their unique follicular unit arrangement pattern and have termed this the Mosaic® Hair Restoration. Visit the following link to learn more about hair transplant in Miami.

Dr. Bernard Nusbaum is well-known in the city of Miami as an elite hair restoration surgeon. His expertise has been recognized worldwide as well, after being awarded the 2015 Golden Follicle by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS). Dr. Nusbaum has well over 10,000 hair surgeries under his belt, making him one of the most proficient and experienced transplant specialists in the world. In this video, Dr. Nusbaum explains the difference between two of the most common types of hair transplant surgery: The “strip” procedure, and newer follicular unit extraction (FUE) procedures. Below, readers are invited to learn more about each of these highly refined and effective approaches to hair loss treatment. Following the text, readers will find a video interview with Dr. Nusbaum, in which each procedure is explored with great detail. Strip Donor Hair Transplant The “strip” procedure is perhaps the most known out of all surgical hair restoration procedures. It gets its name from the strip of scalp that must be removed in order to harvest donor hair for the transplant. Removal of this strip also leaves the patient with a linear scar that might be seen when hair is buzzed short (e.g. with a #2 razor). For many patients, this is a deal breaker. However, as Dr. Nusbaum explains, not all donor scars are created equally. Patients who would like to take advantage of the strip donor procedure will be happy to know that there are ways to minimize the appearance of the linear scar that strip procedures notoriously leave behind. Of course, great care must be taken to select a surgeon who has the technique, expertise, and satisfied patients to validate his or her abilities. At the Hair Transplant Institute of Miami, Dr. Paul Rose provides an approach known as the trichophytic ledge closure to mask the signs of the donor area scar by artfully directing individual hairs to grow around and through it. After the linear strip is removed, surgeons carefully dissect it into groupings of 1-3 follicular units. These units are then implanted into the patient’s recipient area—that is, the area experiencing thinning, excessive shedding, or balding. Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) A newer approach to hair restoration surgery is achieved through the use of follicular unit extraction (FUE). Surgeons who employ this technique use a small punch instrument, usually measuring just a millimeter or two across, to individually harvest clusters of follicular units. In this way, surgeons bypass the need to extract a linear strip of scalp. Thus, there is never a linear scar, even when the patient’s hair is cut short (e.g. shaved, or buzzed with a #2 razor). However, the punch instrument is known to leave light reddish dots at the site of each extraction. These dots might be visible when the hair is cut short, depending on how short the patient cuts it and how he or she styles it. Once extracted, the hair restoration process proceeds in a similar fashion as the strip donor procedure described above. The surgeon takes each donor unit and implants it within the recipient area. This might include the hairline, the sides of the scalp, or along the rear crown of the head where pattern baldness is usually most obvious. Watch the Video Interview on YouTube Visit the following link to . A Note on Restoration In both strip donor and FUE procedures, it is noteworthy to mention that the surgeon manually places donor hair to achieve a desired look and feel in the recipient area. This is a vital part of the procedure, and many experts believe placement of donor hair is what separates an average hair transplant from an extraordinary one. Like an artist, the surgeon must carefully use his expertise and materials (donor hair) to create the appearance of a natural head of hair. Undulation is among the most important characteristics to consider, specifically when restoring the frontal hairline. Donor hair must be inserted in a fashion that naturally flows inward and outward along the natural curve of the hairline. Another important factor to consider is “irregular irregularity,” which means that natural hairlines often have hairs dispersed randomly in front and behind the hairline. Without preserving irregular irregularity, hair transplants may look painfully obvious, resembling a straight line across the forehead that is anything but natural. Readers are invited to visit Miamihair.com to learn more about Dr. Bernard Nusbaum, and Dr. Paul Rose. <!--EndFragment-->

Dr. Bernard Nusbaum is well-known in the city of Miami as an elite hair restoration surgeon. His expertise has been recognized worldwide as well, after being awarded the 2015 Golden Follicle by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS). Dr. Nusbaum has well over 10,000 hair surgeries under his belt, making him one of the most proficient and experienced transplant specialists in the world. In this video, Dr. Nusbaum explains the difference between two of the most common types of hair transplant surgery: The “strip” procedure, and newer follicular unit extraction (FUE) procedures. Below, readers are invited to learn more about each of these highly refined and effective approaches to hair loss treatment. Following the text, readers will find a video interview with Dr. Nusbaum, in which each procedure is explored with great detail. Strip Donor Hair Transplant The “strip” procedure is perhaps the most known out of all surgical hair restoration procedures. It gets its name from the strip of scalp that must be removed in order to harvest donor hair for the transplant. Removal of this strip also leaves the patient with a linear scar that might be seen when hair is buzzed short (e.g. with a #2 razor). For many patients, this is a deal breaker. However, as Dr. Nusbaum explains, not all donor scars are created equally. Patients who would like to take advantage of the strip donor procedure will be happy to know that there are ways to minimize the appearance of the linear scar that strip procedures notoriously leave behind. Of course, great care must be taken to select a surgeon who has the technique, expertise, and satisfied patients to validate his or her abilities. At the Hair Transplant Institute of Miami, Dr. Paul Rose provides an approach known as the trichophytic ledge closure to mask the signs of the donor area scar by artfully directing individual hairs to grow around and through it. After the linear strip is removed, surgeons carefully dissect it into groupings of 1-3 follicular units. These units are then implanted into the patient’s recipient area—that is, the area experiencing thinning, excessive shedding, or balding. Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) A newer approach to hair restoration surgery is achieved through the use of follicular unit extraction (FUE). Surgeons who employ this technique use a small punch instrument, usually measuring just a millimeter or two across, to individually harvest clusters of follicular units. In this way, surgeons bypass the need to extract a linear strip of scalp. Thus, there is never a linear scar, even when the patient’s hair is cut short (e.g. shaved, or buzzed with a #2 razor). However, the punch instrument is known to leave light reddish dots at the site of each extraction. These dots might be visible when the hair is cut short, depending on how short the patient cuts it and how he or she styles it. Once extracted, the hair restoration process proceeds in a similar fashion as the strip donor procedure described above. The surgeon takes each donor unit and implants it within the recipient area. This might include the hairline, the sides of the scalp, or along the rear crown of the head where pattern baldness is usually most obvious. Watch the Video Interview on YouTube Visit the following link to . A Note on Restoration In both strip donor and FUE procedures, it is noteworthy to mention that the surgeon manually places donor hair to achieve a desired look and feel in the recipient area. This is a vital part of the procedure, and many experts believe placement of donor hair is what separates an average hair transplant from an extraordinary one. Like an artist, the surgeon must carefully use his expertise and materials (donor hair) to create the appearance of a natural head of hair. Undulation is among the most important characteristics to consider, specifically when restoring the frontal hairline. Donor hair must be inserted in a fashion that naturally flows inward and outward along the natural curve of the hairline. Another important factor to consider is “irregular irregularity,” which means that natural hairlines often have hairs dispersed randomly in front and behind the hairline. Without preserving irregular irregularity, hair transplants may look painfully obvious, resembling a straight line across the forehead that is anything but natural. Readers are invited to visit Miamihair.com to learn more about Dr. Bernard Nusbaum, and Dr. Paul Rose. <!--EndFragment-->

With the Web buzzing over the long-term sexual side effects of Finasteride (Propecia), hair loss patients now demand to know the long-term side effects of other hair loss drugs. Hair loss professionals and dermatologists are quick to remind patients of the following: The study that showed evidence of long term side effects of Propecia was significantly flawed. Conclusions were drawn from a very small sample size of participants. Moreover, no followup studies have been conducted to confirm the original findings. Sexual dysfunction is a known side effect of Propecia, and a number of agents deliver such information to patients. Physicians, prescription companies (via labeling), and the US Food and Drug Administration have historically taken steps to ensure patients understand the risks associated with prescription medications, and Propecia is no exception. But, does a topical hair loss treatment like Rogaine have the potential to cause long lasting sexual side effects? Continue Reading: Can Rogaine® Cause Sexual Side Effects?

Hair restoration treatments have come a long way since the "pluggy" procedures of the late '80s. Still, many patients are hesitant to take the plunge, often worrying that a hair transplant procedure will produce an outcome that is unnatural in appearance. The thought alone can make one feel anxious, and receiving a bad hair transplant may do more to harm one's self esteem, confidence, and self image than the original balding scalp. It is estimated that over 2/3rds of adult males will experience hair loss. A reported 20 million or more females experience symptoms of thinning hair prior to reaching adulthood. Being a member of the Hair Restoration Social Network, you've undoubtedly surfed through countless forumn threads, blog posts, pictures, comments, and more, all from individuals who have experienced some form of hair loss. Put simply, you are not alone in your struggle with hair loss. To help patients feel more comfortable with hair transplant surgery, it may be helpful to consider the 5 characteristics of a natural-looking hairline. By understanding how the frontal hairline is supposed to look, patients are empowered to ask the right kind of questions during a transplant consulation. While it is not recommended that patients be disrespectful or overtly critical of any physician, it is nevertheless important that patients know what to look for when asking how their hairline will be reconstructed. Then, patients can be more confident in the physician's ability to deliver an end-result that is truly natural in appearance. The 5 Characteristics of a Natural Hairline Hairline Undulation Irregular Irregularity Variable Thickness Graduation of Density Random Dispersion of "Island Hairs" By focusing on these 5 characteristics, a frontal hairline will be constructed in a way that exudes natural texture and dispersion. Patients are encouraged to ask physicians about each of these fundementals to gain a better understanding of how he or she implements such techniques to deliver an natural and authentic end-result. About the Author: Dr. Paul Rose has more than 20 years experience in hair restoration surgery. Recipient of the ISHRS Golden Follicle and the Italian Society for Hair Restoration Michelangelo Award, Dr. Rose is a recognized leader in his field who enjoys researching and lecturing when not performing surgical procedures. Currently, Dr. Rose is lead surgeon at the Hair Transplant Institute of Miami.

Hello all, Taxguy, Troy, and Mr. Deeds, thank you very much for the positive feedback and kind compliments. It is always a pleasure to connect with patients, and I am thrilled that you are happy with the results of your procedures. I would like to announce that I have relocated to the Miami area. I am now a lead surgeon at the Hair Transplant Institute of Miami, and I welcome all to visit our website for more information regarding our practice, hair loss evaluations, and restoration techniques: Hair Transplant Institute Miami — Welcome to South Florida's Top Hair Transplant Surgeons Address: Offices of Merrick Park 4425 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Suite 230 Coral Gables, FL 33146 Additional Contact Information: Toll-Free: 877.443.9070 
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 Warm regards, Dr. Rose