Blog - Dr. Jeffrey Epstein, MD, FACS

What Questions Should You Ask Your Hair Restoration Surgeon

Before getting a hair transplant, it’s important that you feel comfortable with your doctor and the results he or she can provide. Here’s how you can make the most out of your surgical consultation. Ask About Board Certifications Board certification...

What Types of Hair Can Be Used for Transplants?

Hair transplant surgeons, like Dr. Epstein, aim to match the texture and thickness of hair in transplant sites as closely as possible using hair taken most commonly from the scalp, but also from other areas of the body. This requires...

The Role of Cell Therapy and Stem Cells in Hair Growth Treatments

Many options exist to address hair loss caused by aging, genetics, hormonal imbalances, and different types of scarring, but researchers are now exploring a new option using a patient’s own stem cells to stimulate new hair growth. Activating Hair Stem...

5 Options for Treating Female Hair Loss

As a woman, it can be distressing to discover your hair is thinning or falling out. Here’s what you can do to combat unwanted hair loss. Find the Underlying Cause Prior to starting any kind of treatment, visit a doctor...

When to Consider Revision Rhinoplasty Surgery

Whether you have rhinoplasty surgery for cosmetic reasons or you want to rebuild your nose after an accident or injury, the operation doesn’t always turn out the way you expect. Sometimes revision rhinoplasty surgery is required to achieve the desired...

Is PRP Effective for Treating Hair Loss?

Platelet-rich plasma therapy (PRP) uses the plasma component of your own blood to “promote healing” when injected into specifics sites on the body, and is a viable alternative treatment for hair loss if over-the-counter options haven’t worked for you. PRP...

Should You Get an Upper Lip Lift?

Full lips are a sign of youth and enhance the shape of the mouth. Having full lips has always been considered a desirable trait and plastic surgeons are seeing a significant rise in demand for upper lip lift procedures. In...

The Difference Between Male vs Female Rhinoplasty

Historically women have been more likely to undergo rhinoplasty surgery than men for cosmetic or reconstructive reasons; however, an increasing number of males are now seeking experienced surgeons to perform the procedure on themselves. The male rhinoplasty is similar in...

Is it Appropriate for a Doctor to Bring in Technicians to Do Hair Transplants?

Hair transplants involve detailed work requiring skill and precision. Because of the multiple steps in a procedure, all surgeons work with technicians to complete the surgery. Is it the best practice however for these technicians to be “rented” on a...

Transplant Techniques for Hair Restoration

Hair loss may occur for a number of reasons. Age, genetics, stress, tight hairstyles and medical conditions like thyroid imbalance and low vitamin D levels can all lead to unwanted hair loss. If you’re experiencing progressive hair loss due primarily...

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