Crown Hair Transplant – Case Study
58 year old male, Norwood IV, he had become very self conscious of his hair loss and was uncomfortable with people standing behind him. After seeing a photo of the back of his head in a crowd he decided to have hair transplantation. His donor hair had above average density and hair quality based on volume and waviness was very good.
Read MoreDr. Wasserbauer Particpates in 2016 ISHRS World Congress in Las Vegas
This years’ Scientific Meeting of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery World Congress in Las Vegas was a huge success with hundreds of the top hair restoration surgeons from around the world gathering to discuss and share the latest research and techniques in medical and surgical hair restoration.
Read MoreFDA issues a class-wide safety alert for all testosterone-containing medical products
The FDA recently issued a class-wide safety alert for all testosterone-containing medical products. Not only is it associated with abuse and dependence, but it can have “serious adverse outcomes include heart attack, heart failure, stroke, depression, hostility, aggression, liver toxicity, and male infertility. Individuals abusing high doses of testosterone have also reported withdrawal symptoms, such as depression, fatigue, irritability, loss of appetite, decreased libido, and insomnia.”
Read MoreISHRS LEGAL UPDATE: DELEGATION OF SURGERY IN HAIR TRANSPLANTATION
The Florida Board of Medicine issued a Declaratory Statement in June 2016 that states that, “surgical excisions and incisions related to the transplantation of skin grafts goes well beyond the assisting of physicians.” The Florida Board of Medicine further explained Section 458.3485, Florida Statutes, did not authorize the petitioning physician:
Read MoreA Buyers Guide To Deciding On A Hair Transplant Surgeon
Lately there has been extensive marketing of “New” or “Ground Breaking” Technology targeting prospective patients with unbelievable (and false) claims. It is critical you ask the doctor or consultant what is the doctor’s role when performing the surgery or if technicians will be performing it.
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