Nonsurgical Treatments for Holiday Hair Loss at Shapiro Medical
While the holidays can be full of joy, the demands of the season can be trying – from shopping and running errands while battling crowds to back-to-back holiday parties and social gatherings. The endless parties, cooking, shopping, and cleaning for the holidays can cause added stress to many, and for some people, this can lead […]
Hair Loss Medications for Male and Female Pattern Baldness and How They Work
Pattern hair loss or androgenic alopecia is the most common type of hair loss in the US, affecting more than 50 million men and 30 million women. In men, pattern baldness is characterized by receding hairlines and bald spots around the scalp. It usually begins at the top of the temples and over time, the […]
Low-Level Laser Therapy for Pattern Hair Loss: Does It Work?
Laser is used for several cosmetic treatments including skin resurfacing, treating acne scars, reducing wrinkles, and removing birthmarks. But another application of lasers that’s very hot right now is using lasers for treating pattern hair loss. Dr. Shapiro uses Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) as a noninvasive hair loss treatment in Minneapolis. Here’s what you have […]
Get Fuller Hair with Scalp Micropigmentation
Hair transplant surgery can sometimes leave unsightly scars on the scalp. Fortunately, you can hide the lateral scarring after FUT with a tattooing technique called Scalp Micropigmentation, or SMP. This article will show you how SMP works and its effect on your hair. Let’s get right into it. Scalp Micropigmentation Defined Scalp micropigmentation is […]
Why Insurance Providers Don’t Cover PRP Therapy for Hair Loss
PRP therapy is an effective treatment for hair loss but it has not received FDA approval. As a result, most insurance providers will not cover it. However, there is a way to receive insurance coverage for PRP therapy if it is used for the treatment of other conditions. In this article, you’ll learn how PRP […]
FUE vs. FUT: Choosing the Right Transplant Procedure for You
FUE and FUT are both effective techniques for hair transplantation. However, in recent years, more people are choosing FUE over FUT because it doesn’t leave a linear scar, and the hair looks more natural. But even though FUE is now the more popular choice, it isn’t always the best choice for all patients. In some […]
Benefits of ACell Therapy
Acell therapy is a fairly new treatment that can help in wound healing and hair regrowth. It is an extracellular matrix derived from biological material that contains a network of collagen, proteins, and growth factors. These growth factors help to recruit progenitor stem cells, which are believed to promote tissue regeneration. Acell therapy has been […]
What to Expect When You Get a Crown Hair Transplant
Transplanting the crown area is a complex and technically demanding procedure. The angle of the hair in the crown area follows a whorl or a spiral pattern, which he needs to recreate meticulously. The doctor also needs to evaluate if there is enough donor hair to cover the crown area and determine the extent of […]
Female Hair Loss Treatments in Minneapolis
Female hair loss and alopecia have become trending topics lately. Recent events have highlighted the conditions, bringing them to the mainstream consciousness. Now, more people know the impact alopecia and hair loss in women can have in their lives. Thankfully, these conditions can be treated. Shapiro Medical Group offers a variety of treatments and procedures […]
Address Balding or Thinning Hair with Non-Invasive Scalp Micropigmentation and Scalp Tricho-Pigmentation
If the severity of hair loss is not severe enough to warrant invasive surgical procedures, or if the patient is seeking non-invasive options, Shapiro Medical Group offers a variety of non-surgical procedures. These include Scalp Micropigmentation and Scalp Tricho Pigmentation. Scalp Micropigmentation in Minneapolis Want to address balding or thinning hair without undergoing invasive hair […]
