FUE Hair Transplant – First Live YouTube Surgical Event

IAHRS accepted member Dr. Alan Bauman will perform the first-ever hair transplant broadcast live on YouTube TODAY November 18 at 1pm EST. YouTube “Weblebrity” Kevin “Nalts” Nalty, whose videos have been viewed more than 240 million times is going in for a second time and has been kind enough to participate in this live event.

This interactive broadcast will be co-hosted by Spencer Kobren and GFQ Broadcasting Network’s, Andrew Zarian and can be viewed worldwide on YouTube, thebaldtruth.com and through the GFQ network.

The broadcast can also be viewed and listened to on most smart phone devices and tablets through recourses including Itunes radio, Stickam,.com, Ustream.com or by going to www.GFQlive.tv.

Call our studio line 1-888-659-3727 to speak with Dr. Bauman and Nalts during the procedure or join us in the chat room to interact with other hair loss sufferers and industry experts watching the broadcast.

Hope to see you there!

Spencer Kobren Speaks With Dr. James Harris About The Development of The ARTAS Robotic Hair Transplant System

IAHRS accepted hair transplant surgeon, Dr. James Harris is known worldwide for his role in the development of innovative technology that has helped to advance FUE surgical hair restoration to where it is today. Dr. Harris’ S.A.F.E. System is described as a three step process that utilizes both sharp and blunt instrumentation in order to rapidly and safely extract intact follicular units during the FUE process.

During the development of the ARTAS system, Restoration Robotics turned to Dr. Harris and his breakthrough FUE technology to further improve their already cutting edge follicular unit extracting system. According to those who have used the ARTAS system in practice, the result of merging these technologies is an incredibly efficient robotic tool, that so far has proven to significantly lower graft transection rates while improving the overall consistency of FUE hair transplant surgery.

>>Listen to Spencer Kobren’s Interview With Dr. James Harris

Robotic Assisted Hair Transplants – Will Restoration Robotics’ ARTAS System Revolutionize Surgical Hair Restoration?

Inventing devices to automate surgical hair restoration is nothing new. Both hair transplant physicians and patients alike recognize the tremendous potential in developing machinery that can make the hair transplant process more efficient, and more patient friendly.

In a perfect world, the ability to automate hair transplantation would not only create more consistent and possibly superior surgical outcomes for patients, but it would also lower the cost to a more universally
palatable price point.

Not too long after Spencer Kobren introduced the work of Australian hair transplant pioneer, Dr. Ray Woods, to the North American hair transplant community, the race was on to evolve and to improve upon a surgical technique which would prove to revolutionize the field of hair restoration surgery, Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE).

For many in the field, changing the infrastructure of their practices and taking the time to learn this labor intensive technique, was not practical. However, as FUE evolved, more physicians were willing to slowly incorporate the technique, offering patients broader options in their quest to restore their hair. [Read more]

NeoGraft Warning – A Closer Look

Last week, after Alan J. Bauman, M.D. issued a public warning alerting consumers to the fact that unqualified surgeons may soon begin offering “NeoGraft FUE” procedures to unsuspecting patients, Spencer Kobren took some time to speak with the IAHRS accepted member about the many concerns surrounding this controversial hair transplant machine.

During the interview it was clearly stated that there needs to be a more honest approach to the marketing of this device, and that there is a serious potential to cause harm if this machine is irresponsibly sold to entry-level hair transplant practitioners.

Unfortunately, according to a recent statement made by David Walden, a Founder and Managing Director at Omni Medical (the company that now helps to market the NeoGraft), this appears, in our view, to be exactly how they plan to introduce the device to market. [Read more]

NeoGraft Hair Transplant Warning – Let The Buyer Beware!

Follicular unit extraction (FUE) has come a long way since it was first introduced through The Bald Truth to North America by Australian hair transplant pioneer Dr. Ray Woods. Early adapters of the technique found it to be extremely labor-intensive when performed correctly, and limited by the number of grafts that can be safety harvested intact per procedure.

During the slow evolution of this technique, several automated devices have been introduced into the mix with varying degrees of success. However, no matter which device is used to help in expediting the extraction of intact follicular units, it’s important to note that all devices are completely dependant upon the skill of the operator.

One FUE device that has been heavily marketed and has been receiving a great deal of press lately, is the NeoGraft hair transplant machine. Unfortunately, for unsuspecting hair loss consumers, some of the claims being made by the manufacturers of this device, as well as by some practioners who have purchased the device, are, in our opinion, questionable at best. [Read more]

Tonight on The Bald Truth 8/16/09 – The Future of Surgical Hair Restoration and Patient Education Is Here

Tomorrow, August 17th 2009, hair loss sufferers from around the world will have the unique opportunity to witness a live FUE hair transplant surgery performed by IAHRS accepted Member Dr. Alan Bauman of Boca Rotan, Florida. The recipient of the hair transplant will be none other than online video and social media marketing guru, Kevin “Nalts” Nalty.

Nalts, a YouTube legend with more than 90 million views on over 800 videos (YouTube.com/Nalts) has chosen to share his hair transplant experience with the world in order broaden hair loss awareness and the idea that it’s okay to care about your hair loss and to do something about it. [Read more]

The Future of Hair Transplants: This Week On The Bald Truth 3/15/09

IAHRS hair transplant pioneer Alan Bauman, M.D. will be joining Spencer and Dave to discuss a new and exciting breakthrough in surgical hair restoration.

The targeted removal of follicular unit grafts without the use of a scalpel is known as Follicular Unit Extraction(FUE). One major drawback, among others, of this procedure is that it’s extremely labor intensive which limits the number a grafts that can be moved in a single session which in turn dramatically increases the cost of FUE to the consumer.

Dr. Bauman is one the first hair transplant surgeons in the world to incorporate the new NeoGraft hair transplant device into his practice and is seeing very impressive results.

Fast, safe, efficient and cost effective FUE hair transplant procedures is what the manufacturers of the new NeoGraft hair transplant machine promise. But can the NeoGraft deliver?

Join us tonight to discuss this exciting breakthrough and to find out if in fact the NeoGraft will be a big part of the future of surgical hair restoration.
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