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15 Dec

An Update In Stem Cell Therapy

What are stem cells? Stems cells are the foundation of every organ and tissue in our body. Throughout our lives stem cells replace injured tissues and cells that are lost every day, such as those in our skin, hair, blood and the lining of our organs. Stem cells have the ability to change into other […]

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5 Nov

International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) 2015 Practice Census Facts and Figures

An estimated 397,048 surgical hair restoration procedures were performed worldwide in 2014 (a 28% increase from 2012) In the United States, 112,409 hair restoration procedures were performed In Canada, 5,488 hair restoration procedures were performed o In Mexico/Central & South America, 28,456 hair restoration procedures were performed In Europe, 46,849 hair restoration procedures were performed […]

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18 Aug

ARTAS Hair Studio Increases the Amount of Hair Transplanted

Recently, Restoration Robotics launched  ARTAS Hair Studio.  This state of the art product allows the patient and surgeon plan and produce a simulation of a possible outcome.  Although this product has some limitations to the realistic look of the transplanted hair, it does allow for a formal interaction between the surgeon and the patient that […]

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14 Jul

Facts About Hair

Let’s talk more about hair. Here is more information on the science of hair. Functions of Hair The reasons we have hair, and the functions of its growth patterns, are not completely understood. Our prehistoric ancestors were much hairier than we are today; the reason for the decreased hairiness of modern man is unknown, although it […]

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7 Feb

Lasers and Lights

Lasers and light-based therapies– (for hair removal, anti-aging and skin rejuvenation) have nearly become everyday tools for people seeking smooth, blemish-free or simply more youthful-looking skin. The terms laser and light-based therapies are often used interchangeably, however, there are crucial differences in how the technologies work and what they effectively treat. Here’s a breakdown: Lasers […]

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