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 haveRead More

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 isRead More

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 PRPRead More

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 someRead More

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 beenRead More

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 ofRead More

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 proceduresRead More

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 hairRead More

Hair loss in women is an under-looked issue and worse yet with female pattern baldness, women feel “abnormal” and find themselves in a position that can make them extraordinarily uncomfortable. Thankfully, Shapiro Medical Group is here to help and we offer various treatment modalities to address hair loss in women. Female Hair Loss Facts TheRead More

According to the American Hair Loss Association, about 85% of men will be affected by male pattern baldness by the age of fifty. Experiencing hair loss especially at a relatively young age can be a painful process. Men who experience hair loss are unhappy about it and would do anything to change it. That’s becauseRead More