Taking your vitamins has always been known to benefit the body’s long-term health, though not a particularly enjoyable habit. In recent years, however, more people have been inspired to take their vitamins on a regular basis thanks to a new generation of beauty supplements in the form of stylishly packaged pills, gummies, gel caps and…
Acne Keloidalis Nuchae is a chronic skin disease characterized by enlarged tissue lesion growth on the back of the neck, starting as small acne-like bumps which eventually fuse together into a singular mass. Surgical removal is usually recommended, especially if the patient’s condition does not improve with medication or laser treatment. Primary excision and closure…
Following a hair transplant procedure, most patients experience the growth yield they had anticipated without much difficulty. But others wait the expected 5-6 month timeframe, hoping to see the first signs of new hair only to realize that their grafts did not grow. And in the end, they must come to terms with disappointing coverage.…
Fans of the popular plastic surgery reality show Botched on E! are probably more than familiar with the types of cases Dr. Nassif and Dr. Dubrow usually take on. Celebrity plastic surgery enthusiast Pixee Fox of “human Barbie doll” fame will soon be taking the stage. Among the other procedures she opened up about in…
Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) transplant is an ever-evolving procedure. Over 30 years ago, Follicular Unit Strip Surgery (FUSS) was considered to be the golden standard for hair transplants. However, advancements in FUE methods, combined with the advent of new, innovative punch tools, quickly determined the latter to offer several advantages. In addition to providing healthy…
Los Angeles Young Age Hair Transplant Using Dr.UGraft Qualifies Most Young Adults: A young adult generally refers to individuals aged between 20 and 39. In the language of hair transplants however, a young age is between 18 and 24. Hair loss is generally considered a sign of aging. However, for most individuals who manifest baldness…
Dr. Sanusi Umar, a pioneer in FUE hair transplant based in Los Angeles, has followed up on his previous breakthrough for afro-textured hair (the manual Dr.UPunch Curl™) with yet another innovation. This time, he has harnessed the power of ultrasonic frequencies for the first ever sonic hair transplant procedure. As another step in a long…
A dermal filler is an injectable substance that is generally used to treat wrinkles or depressions. They work to correct these issues by lifting them. In this Q&A video, Dr. U (Dr.Umar) answers a question, commonly asked by his Los Angeles patients who often ask, “what is the best dermal filler that is right for…
Many men are dismayed to discover a large barber’s rash on the back of the neck. This circumstance becomes even more dismaying when they find out they have a condition called acne keloidalis nuchae, which refuses to go away. One such man from Miami searched almost seven years for a way to remove the AKN razor…
2017 ISHRS President, Dr. Ken Washenik presented Dr. Umar with an award to express their appreciation and recognition for his demonstration of educational excellence at the AFLA (advanced FUE Los Angeles) workshop, sponsored by the organization. The ISHRS (International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery) is a non-profit organization that promotes education in hair loss treatment. Dr. Umar…
