South Florida Hair Loss TreatmentAt the hair transplant institute of Miami, we have created the most comprehensive approach for evaluating and treating patients with hair loss, while providing the very latest in scientific techniques at our state-of-the art facility. Unlike other clinics who perform hair restoration, both Dr. Nusbaum and dr. Rose have extensive experience in medical hair loss therapy as well as research and are also board certified in dermatology, the only medical specialty with certified residency training in hair loss and scalp diseases. We not only perform hair transplant surgery for men and women, but also evaluate and treat patients with different causes of hair loss and scalp conditions.
Hair Restoration and TransplantationIt is generally acknowledged that hair loss may be stopped or reduced in some individuals with hair loss drugs like rogaine (minoxidil) and propecia (finasteride). However, these drugs may not be effective in replacing lost hair, especially around the hairline, and they only work as long as you are actively using the product. "Hair restoration", typically refers to the process of hair transplantation, where real hair is taken from another area (typically the back or sides of the scalp) and is transplanted or moved to the area where the hair is being "restored. "
Hair Restoration TechniquesWe offer two types of hair transplant replacement procedures, one termed Follicular Isolation Technique (FIT) (aka FUE) and the other Follicular Unit Grafting (FUG or FUT).
Hair Loss Drugs
Hair Restoration DrugsHair loss medication such as rogaine (minoxidil) and propecia (finasteride) are targeted towards stopping or slowing hair loss and in some cases even reversing hair loss. Understanding how these treatments work, how well they work and what the effects are, can give you the insight to plan a course to stopping, reversing, or restoring lost hair.
Rogaine (Minoxidil)The anti-hypertensive drug minoxidil was shown in the early 1980's to stimulate new hair growth, and was eventually approved as a topical treatment for male pattern baldness, and baldness in women (specifically "androgenetic alopecia", aga). Minoxidil is known to act as an opener of potassium channels, but the mechanism by which it is effective on hair is unclear. It appears to convert vellus hairs, which are short, fine body hair to terminal hairs - fully developed "regular" hairs; it also appears to normalize the hair follicle, and to increase the "growth phase" of hair follicles. Minoxidil is proven to help slow or stop hereditary hair loss in 4 out of 5 people. Some people will even grow new hair. For a minority of people it can even grow back lost hairs in the crown area (back of the head). Despite its labeling, minoxidil does slow or reverse the balding process in the frontal hairline area. Multiple clinical trials have demonstrated the efficacy of minoxidil in aga: in most patients treated with topical minoxidil 2% or 5 % for 12 months, hair counts increased, and in some patients hair counts continued to increase for some time afterwards
Hair Loss Evaluation and TreatmentAt the hair transplant institute of Miami, we have developed the most comprehensive approach for evaluating and treating patients with hair loss, while providing the very latest in scientific techniques at our state-of-the art facility. Unlike other clinics that perform hair restoration, both Dr. Nusbaum and dr. Rose have extensive experience in medical hair loss therapy as well as research, and are also board certified in dermatology, the only medical specialty with certified residency training in hair loss and scalp diseases. We not only perform hair transplant surgery for men and women, but also evaluate and treat patients with different causes of hair loss and scalp conditions.
Laser Light Treatment
Low-Level Laser Light Therapy for Hiar LossA hot topic in hair loss treatment is low-level laser therapy. Laser light seems to have a positive effect on hair growth. We are planning further scientific studies to determine the optimal dosage as well as how frequent the laser light should be applied.
