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First Genetic Test For Male Baldness Now Available By Local Hair Surgeon.
PHILADELPHIA, PA, FEBRUARY 28, 2008. Local Hair Restoration Surgeon Dr. Roy Stoller announced today that he will be providing the first genetic test for male baldness to patient’s who are concerned about the possibility of hair loss in their future.
HairDX.com, is a simple consumer-friendly test that provides an accurate and understandable genetic analysis of a man’s likelihood of developing male pattern baldness (Androgenetic Alopecia). This simple and highly accurate test costs $149. The patient swabs his mouth (inside cheek) for several seconds and returns the swab to Dr. Stoller who then submits the test to the HairDX lab. HairDX performs a confidential and anonymous genetic analysis of his genetic variations related to pattern baldness. The results are delivered back to the doctor via a secure and private Web site ...read more
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Hair-raising ideas to cure baldness
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Oct 07- ISHRS Conference, Las Vegas. What if it were possible to move an entire, full and durable scalp from another person, albeit a dead one, all at once?
That prospect set hundreds of hair-restoration specialists atwitter at a late-September scientific conference in Las Vegas, where transplantation expert Maria Siemionow presented research that many believe will make such a thing a reality one day. Read more...
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Worried About Losing your Hair?... Don't Be
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ANAHEIM, CA – Hereditary hair loss, the most common form of hair loss, affects nearly 50 million men and 30 million women in the United States alone. Hair loss, especially in women, can have devastating effects on one’s self-esteem and self-image. Studies have shown that women 50 and under experiencing hair loss report feeling unattractive, embarrassed, and helpless.
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Forever Young
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WBTV 17 Philadelphia - We all want to stay young, but to put it bluntly, as we age our faces start to sag.
Now, there's a new way to fight the wrinklebug, a way to tighten up that skin. It's called thermage. It is essentially, doctors say, a face-lift lite. View Thermage Video
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Thermage Introduces A New Fast Treatment Tip
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HAYWARD, Calif., Feb. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Thermage, Inc. announced today the availability of a new treatment tip that deploys radiofrequency (RF) energy into the skin at a faster speed. The fast treatment tip reduces RF delivery time by 64% without affecting the clinical outcome. As Thermage plans to develop a wide range of treatment tips to address various medical applications, this key advancement marks a milestone in the company's R&D efforts.
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Stem Cells Offer Promise For Hair Growth
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Philadelphia, PA -- Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine have isolated stem cells responsible for hair follicle growth. The findings, published in the April issue of Nature Biotechnology, may serve as the foundation for new hair loss and skin grafting treatments.
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LOOKING GOOD NO MATTER WHAT YOUR AGE
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NEW YORK – If your goal is to look 20 when you’re 50, you might want to start looking now for the fountain of youth or a genie in a bottle who can grant your wish. However, if you want to have healthy, vibrant skin when you’re older - skin that leaves people wondering exactly how many years "young" you are - then the time to start taking care of your skin is now. And it’s also a good time to visit a dermatologist, because there are many new procedures that can help maintain or take years off your skin.
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A New Wrinkle Fighter
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If you ask someone in Hollywood to "name their poison," they will probably come back with Botox, the bacterium that causes Botulism. But, for men and women fighting wrinkles it is the nectar of the gods and lots of Hollywood stars are using it.
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Cosmetic Surgery Resource
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This site constantly reviews the latest literature for groundbreaking cosmetic procedures and treatments. Our mission is to be a source for credible medical information. Please feel free to submit information to our webmaster that you may find valuable to our audience. We have gathered a panel of top cosmetic surgeons from across the country to review our material and to contribute.
Disclaimer: The information within this website is intended for information purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice from your physician.
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