Author: Dr Sanusi Umar MD

Sanusi Umar MD, FAAD is a board certified Dermatologist by the American board of dermatologists. Before then he was board certified by the American board of internal medicine. He is on faculty at both UCLA and Harbor-UCLA dermatology divisions. He is the head of the scalp and hair disorders section of the Harbor-UCLA where he teaches dermatology residents. Dr Umar has published several articles in peer review journals in the field of dermatology and the subject of hair disorders and management in general. His areas of research include hair loss treatment using natural non pharmaceutical methods, acne keloidalis nuchae, novel hair loss treatment pathways as well as in the field of hair transplantation where he pioneered the follicular unit excision - FUE methods of hair surgery, body hair transplantation and African hair type transplantation. He holds several patents both in the United states and worldwide. He is the owner of Dr U Hair and Skin Clinic, Finetouch Laboratories Inc which is the maker of an all natural hair health product line as well as Dr U Devices Inc which is a maker of FUE hair transplantation and other surgery devices

FUE Corrective by Dr. U Hair Surgery Over-Delivers for Beverly Hills Patient

Full and natural hairline following Dr.UGraft FUE Corrective hair surgery*

Dr.UGraft™ FUE Corrective Hair Surgery Over Delivers for Beverly Hills Los Angeles Patient: This patient turned to Dr. U seeking Dr.UGraft™ FUE corrective hair surgery after he had a prior transplant surgery at a different clinic. He continued to struggle with NW 6 baldness which exposed egregious linear scarring from the previous procedure. A corrective hair […]

Non-Surgical Treatment for Dark Circles and Eye Bags by Dr. U

Four months after her Radiesse treatment, this Palos Verdes patient saw a noticeable improvement in the appearance of her dark circles and eyebag

The eyes are a focal point of the face and can be a beautiful feature that people want to show off. However, dark circles and eye bags can make people self-conscious. These issues can form due to the natural aging process, but they are generally caused by genetics. This patient of Dr. Umar was unhappy […]

Black Celebrity Hair Loss Is Almost Never Addressed, Until Now

Black celebrity hair loss can be a difficult challenge to overcome using conventional forms of hair transplantation.

Black Celebrity News: Who Is Balding?: Everyone knows the notorious tabloid saying: stars, they are just like us. They get married, have babies, and go through messy breakups. Many famous men experience hair loss, like everyone else. Since they are living in the public eye, it’s no surprise that many male celebrities get hair loss treatments. Influential […]

Hair Sunscreen Products May Be More Important Than You Think

More people are becoming aware that sunscreen for hair and scalp is necessary for maintaining healthy, shiny hair .

By now, most people are very familiar with the concept of wearing sunscreen to protect the skin against UV rays which can lead to premature aging and even skin cancer. For years, countless articles have been written about this topic in scientific journals, beauty magazines, and leading media publications. YouTube is full of warning videos […]

Eyebrow Reconstruction by Dr. U for Teen With Congenital Nevus Birth Defect

Dr. Umar's eyebrow hair transplant surgery with leg hair grafts achieved a new brow that is symmetrical with the left in terms of length, shape and hair growth detail

Over a year ago, Dr. Umar was presented with a pro bono opportunity to perform an eyebrow reconstruction on a teen who had been struggling much of his life to overcome the cosmetic issues associated with a prevalent congenital nevus (mole) condition, present on the right side of his face since birth. A […]

Bump on the Nose Removal for Beverly Hills Patient

The patient after Radiesse was used as a nose filler for bump.*

Article Updated August 2022 Having a bump on the nose can often cause insecurities, seeing as it is in the center of a person’s face. Unhappy with the bump on her nose, this patient sought out the help of Dr. Umar for his experience in nonsurgical procedures. Like many others, she wanted a nose job […]

How a Hair Transplant Can Change Your Identity

Appearance can play more of a role in your everyday life than you would think. One small change can dramatically change the way you look at other people. In fact, when you make an improvement in your appearance, studies have shown this greatly affects your overall quality of life. Of course, a perceived negative effect […]

The Social Pitfalls of the Male Hairpiece

Fake hairpieces for men can be difficult to keep a secret for prolonged periods of time.

Article Update: Depending on the severity of your hair loss, natural, non-surgical means may help reduce hair loss and, in some cases, help promote hair growth. Natural plant-based hair products such as Dr.UGro Gashee Natural Hair Products, invented using proprietary and novel processing methods by Dr. Umar, have been successful in some patients in helping […]