When preparing to transition, trans women have to consider many health factors, such as how hormone replacement therapy (HRT) might affect other medications they’re taking or existing health conditions, but androgenetic alopecia, also commonly referred to as “male pattern baldness”, often isn’t at the top of the list. Despite that, hormone-treated transgender women and hair loss can be complicated.
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ARTAS®
The ARTAS Robotic Procedure is a minimally invasive hair restoration solution. Using digital imaging and precision robotics, the ARTAS machine finds healthy grafts of hair that are ideal for hair restoration and transplantation. This new technology eliminates the need for surgical removal of hair tissue from the back of the head, linear scarring from surgery, and the need for stitches or staples. Ultimately this leads to a faster recovery time. To learn more about the ARTAS Robotic Procedure read through some of our blogs below.
How RHRLI Trains Colleagues
If you’re learning about what we do at RHRLI, you probably know that we’re one of the only hair restoration treatment centers on Long Island that has the ARTAS® System, a state-of-the-art hair transplant that uses robotic technology to give you healthy hair. But ARTAS® is just part of the RHRLI edge. Everything about our practice is designed to give patients the best possible care and the best possible service. Our board certified surgeon, Dr. Baiju Gohil takes special care with all of our patients from initial consultation straight through to the ARTAS® hair restoration procedure. We give the highest quality care and that’s why RHRLI has been chosen to be a training center for other hair restoration practices.
RHRLI Celebrates Hairstyle and Hairstylist Appreciation Day
If there’s one thing we stand for at RHRLI, it’s that we love hair! We love everything about hair. We love long hair, short hair and everything in between. We love cool hairstyles and we absolutely love the artists who create them. Hairstyles are special if they’re iconic or if they look good on you and hair stylists are special whether they’re world famous or if they simply make you happy. And April is a special month for hairstylists and the hairstyles we love. RHRLI is proud to celebrate Hairstyle and Hairstylist Appreciation Day on April 30th.
Vegan Hair Loss
It’s a diet, a lifestyle and it’s becoming increasingly popular every year. If you have embraced a vegan diet or if you’re considering adopting a vegan lifestyle, you may be doing it for a variety of reasons. You could be doing it to avoid eating animal products for ethical reasons. Or you may simply want to live a healthier lifestyle. Eschewing animal products can also help the environment because of the resources used to raise animals.
Is There a Cure for Hair Loss in Fast Food French Fries?
There’s almost certainly a lot of people reading this who love fast food french fries. Let’s face it; those crispy yellow fries you can get at the golden arches can certainly be addictive. We also know that they can be a guilty pleasure. But did you know that scientists may have found a benefit in french fries? No, you’re still going to gain weight and clog your arteries if you eat them regularly, but researchers have found evidence that an ingredient in these fries may provide a breakthrough in curing hair loss.
Bariatric Surgery and Hair Loss
There are many reasons why RHRLI treats hair loss, and one reason is related to obesity. Obesity has become an epidemic in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the obesity rate among adults is 39.8 percent or about 93.3 million Americans. Obesity boosts a patient’s chances of having heart disease, stroke, and type-2 diabetes. As of 2008, the last year we have statistics for, obesity costs the US $147 billion….
Wrestling with Cancer and Hair Loss
A cancer diagnosis involving you or a loved one creates powerful emotions. It can be numbing, it can cause great sorrow, and sometimes it will trigger great anger. Coping with cancer means that your life is going to change in many different ways. One particularly difficult part of a cancer diagnosis is anticipating the hair loss that’s a common side effect of cancer treatment. RHRLI specializes in hair restoration and we know how difficult it is for cancer patients who are struggling with a terrible disease and its side effects.
Diabetes Medication and Hair Loss?
Diabetes is one of the biggest public health problems in America. According to the American Diabetes Association, nearly 30.3 million adult Americans were known to have diabetes in 2015. That represents 9.4 percent of the population.
What is The RHRLI Edge?
There are a few things that are more personal than undergoing a medical procedure and if the procedure is a hair transplant, that can be as personal as it gets. At RHRLI, we know you’re going to be somewhat apprehensive about your hair restoration procedure which is why we’re committed to creating the most comfortable patient experience you can find. It’s also why we’re proud to be the only hair loss treatment center on Long Island that carries the ARTAS® System, our state-of-the-art, minimally invasive solution to hair loss. It’s all part of The RHRLI Edge. We want you to understand why we’re the area’s top choice for hair restoration.
Everything You Need to Know About ARTAS®
Losing your hair can be overwhelming at times. It’s difficult because hair is connected to youth, physical appearance, and self-esteem. If the negative feelings that hair loss brings up aren’t enough of a problem, considering what to do about it can be just as stressful. Everywhere you look, it seems like someone is touting a treatment or cure for thinning hair so it’s hard to sort through what’s effective and what isn’t.
