Bodybuilding is the use of resistance exercises to build the musculature of an individual’s body. This is typically done in progressive stages of intense muscle strain and high caloric intake. Due to the concentration of men in this field, as well as the perception of this kind of training as
Platelet rich plasma (PRP) is a concentrate of blood platelet cells derived from the patient’s blood. The role of platelets is to develop clots to stop bleeding when the skin is wounded. However, they also secrete different types of growth factors which help promote cellular reproduction. Treatment with platelet rich plasma
Best Split Earlobe Repair Los Angeles: A split earlobe is a phenomenon in which the initial small opening of a piercing widens in shape. Split earlobes can be either partially or completely split. Can a split earlobe heal itself? For the question of whether or not a split earlobe repair
Reverse Hair Thinning: This patient from Hollywood, Los Angeles, had reached the Norwood 3-level baldness stage. At this point, his hairline had receded considerably. Furthermore, the hair on the top of his head was thinning. The patient was unhappy with how this affected his appearance and wanted to regain his
Best Hair Transplant for Thinning Crown: This patient from Newport Beach was suffering from the advanced stages of a receding hairline and the beginning stages of balding in the crown. He decided to have his hair loss reversed by seeking treatment for advanced hairline recession from Dr. Umar. Under his care, this patient underwent a hair
Botox and Dysport are the two commonly available muscle relaxant injectables in the United States. They are popular choices for minimizing the appearance of wrinkles formed by facial expressions. Examples include crow’s feet, frown lines between the brows, and forehead lines. They can also be used to lift the drooping
Article Updated August 2022 This patient wanted to get rid of the furrow lines between her eyebrows, feeling that this distinctive forehead wrinkle was quite prominent. When looking at Botox versus Dysport to treat frown lines between brows, she opted for Dysport. This injection is similar to and equally as
This patient from Palos Verdes, Los Angeles came to Dr. U because he was unhappy with the way people kept staring at his hairline. Although he had already undergone 3 past strip surgeries, he was still dissatisfied with his appearance. Choosing FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) over the more conventional and
