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

4 Reasons Why EMSCULPT is the Perfect Valentine’s Day Gift for Couples Who Workout Together

EMSCULPT Valentine’s Day Gift: You’d like to believe that all couples who work out together stay together. But skip your better half’s Valentine’s Day gift once, and they’ll forget about that one time on the tandem bicycle. That’s because a relationship is nothing without its traditions. Call it a useless Hallmark holiday all you want, […]

5 Celebrities Who Use EMSCULPT

5 Celebrities Who Use EMSCULPT: Know any celebrities who use EMSCULPT? It already feels as if famous people have been blessed with superpowers of some sort. After all, whatever they touch seems to sell in the blink of an eye. But it turns out that some people in the public eye do indeed have something […]

Hair Transplant Before and After – Best Results with Dr. U

If you’re currently considering a hair transplant, accessing a successful hair transplant before and after photos is a great first step on your journey. A patient from Sunland, CA, was a victim of a botched hair transplant surgery upon arrival to Dr. Umar’s office in late 2019. Continue to find out how Dr. Umar helped […]

What is EMSCULPT? Why This Procedure Will Help You Crush Your 2020 Fitness Goals Fast

Imagine accomplishing your 2020 fitness goals with the answer to one simple question: “What is EMSCULPT?” Thousands of health-conscious, yet frustrated people like you have asked themselves the same thing and made their dream physique a reality within as little as four 30-minute EMSCULPT sessions. EMSCULPT is the only procedure to help both women and […]

OMG: Elton John Opens Up on His ‘Agonizing’ Hair Transplants and Confronting Burglars in His Wig

Even Britsh Rockstars such as Sir Elton John can fall victim to male hair loss.*

Elton John Hair Transplant: Not even the famous are safe from the potential negative consequences of follicular unit strip surgery (FUSS), an obsolete hair restoration method. In an autobiography titled Me that dropped just months ago (October 2019), pop music legend Sir Elton John opened up about the pain he endured from the process. The […]

African-American Hair Transplant: Get the Best Results Possible with the UGraft™ Advantage

Due to the natural curl of Afro-textured hair, the African-American hair transplant is a procedure that has presented many challenges to practitioners in the past. But in the past couple of years, the Dr. UGraft™ line of devices has emerged with features that make it easier for practitioners to accommodate the unique needs of the […]

Happy Holidays from Dr. Umar Hair and Skin Clinic

Our Dr. Umar Hair and Skin Clinic staff celebrated this year’s annual holiday party at Hermosa Beach’s Comedy and Magic Club. The evening was filled with dinner, dessert, and laughter as ten different comedians took the stage that night. It was a time of connection and celebration of another year’s hard work as a team. […]

VeeLashe Eyelash Transplant: There’s More to a Wink Than You Think

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Article Update July 2022: Qualifications for Eyelash Transplant Eyelash transplants for cosmetic purposes are becoming more common, but it is still a strict procedure. Therefore, it is essential to find an experienced eyelash transplant surgeon with a good history of successful eyelash transplants. If you have genetically thin eyelashes or hair loss that leads to […]