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Hair plays a pivotal role in our identity, and watching it thin or recede can be distressing and confusing. Whether you're noticing the early stages of hair thinning or more advanced hair loss, Dr. Hooman Khorasani is here to help.
As a distinguished dermatologic surgeon and renowned hair restoration specialist, Dr. Khorasani brings unmatched expertise to each patient's unique needs. Combining cutting-edge surgical techniques and innovative non-surgical treatments, he focuses on delivering natural, long-lasting results tailored specifically for you.
Thinning hair and bald spots can be very distressing for men and women alike. This problem is extremely common: up to forty percent of females and sixty-six percent of males will experience hair loss at some point in their life. You are not alone!
To create a treatment plan ideally suited to your goals visit Dr. Khorasani at our New York City private practice. To request a consultation, text message us securely, or contact us at our Manhattan office by phone at 212-230-3378.
For patients seeking a permanent solution to hair loss, Dr. Khorasani offers advanced, surgical hair transplant techniques, including Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) and Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT). These procedures involve the careful extraction and implantation of hair follicles from donor areas to thinning or balding regions, ensuring natural-looking results with minimal downtime and zero scarring.
Dr. Khorasani's expertise in hairline design ensures seamless, artistic restoration that complements your facial features and personal aesthetic goals. His meticulous approach to surgical hair restoration delivers consistent, long-lasting results that can transform both your appearance and confidence.
FUE involves individually extracting hair follicles directly from the donor area (typically the back and sides of the head) using a specialized punch tool. This method leaves tiny, virtually invisible scars and allows patients to wear their hair very short without visible scarring. Recovery time is shorter, with minimal discomfort and no linear scar.
FUT (also known as the "strip method") involves removing a strip of scalp from the donor area, from which individual follicular units are then dissected under a microscope. While this method may result in a single linear scar at the donor site, it can sometimes harvest more grafts in a single session for patients with advanced hair loss.
Hair transplantation is one of the most well-established and effective treatments for permanent hair restoration. Dr. Khorasani utilizes the most advanced techniques to ensure optimal graft survival and natural-looking results.
By transplanting healthy hair follicles that are genetically resistant to balding, the procedure creates permanent hair growth in previously thinning or bald areas. Clinical studies and patient outcomes consistently demonstrate that properly performed hair transplantation can provide lasting, natural-looking results for appropriate candidates.
The ideal candidates for hair transplantation are individuals with androgenetic alopecia (male or female pattern baldness), similar to PRP/PRF treatments.
For optimal results, patients should have sufficient donor hair from the back and sides of the head to cover the thinning areas. Dr. Khorasani will evaluate your specific pattern of hair loss, donor hair availability, and hair characteristics to determine if you're an ideal candidate for this procedure.
Your journey to hair restoration begins with a comprehensive consultation with Dr. Khorasani, who will carefully assess your hair loss pattern, donor hair availability, and discuss your aesthetic goals.
On the day of the procedure:
1. The donor area is prepared (trimmed short for FUE or marked for FUT).
2. Local anesthesia is administered to ensure your comfort throughout the procedure.
3. For FUE: Individual follicular units are extracted directly from the donor area using a specialized punch tool. For FUT: A strip of scalp is removed from the donor area, and individual follicular units are carefully dissected under a microscope.
4. Dr. Khorasani creates tiny, strategically placed recipient sites in the thinning areas, considering the natural angle, orientation, and distribution of hair for the most natural results.
5. The extracted follicular units are delicately placed into these recipient sites.
The entire procedure may take several hours depending on the number of grafts needed. To ensure your comfort, we offer various amenities, including our in-office Pro-Nox system which uses nitrous oxide ("laughing gas") to reduce anxiety and discomfort during the procedure.
Following the procedure, you'll receive detailed aftercare instructions to optimize graft survival and healing. While some temporary swelling or discomfort may occur, most patients return to normal activities within a few days, with new hair growth becoming visible within 3-4 months and continuing to improve over the following year.
PRP and PRF are regenerative treatments that harness your body’s natural growth factors to stimulate hair follicles and encourage new hair growth.
PRP Therapy involves isolating platelets from your blood and injecting them into the scalp to improve hair density. PRF therapy takes this a step further by utilizing a fibrin matrix that releases growth factors over time, potentially leading to longer-lasting results.
PRP/PRF therapy uses your own blood plasma, rich in growth factors, to stimulates hair follicles and promotes new hair growth. These minimally invasive treatments are ideal for patients in the early stages of hair loss and can complement other treatments for enhanced results.
Always seeking to provide innovative and efficacious therapies to his patients, Dr. Khorasani was one of the first to consider that the restorative properties of PRP/PRF could be used to treat hair loss. To provide firm evidence for this hypothesis, Dr. Khorasani conducted one of the largest clinical trials evaluating the efficacy of PRP/PRF to improve hair density and thickness. Blinded evaluation of the study results indicated that Dr. Khorasani’s suspicions were correct: PRP/PRF effectively regenerates and thickens hair for patients suffering from hair loss.
Evaluation of PRP in multiple clinical trials has indicated that the best candidates for treatment with PRP are those with typical male or female pattern baldness, medically known as androgenetic alopecia. Both male and female pattern baldness induce a loss of hair on the crown of the head. Males, however, will also notice a receding hairline and females will experience a widening of the hair part. Patients suffering from male and female pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia) are most likely to notice a marked improvement in hair density and thickness following therapy with PRP.
Scalp photographs of a hair loss patient before and after three treatments with PRP. The after photograph (taken six months after initiating treatment) demonstrates a marked improvement in the typical signs of female pattern hair loss, including part thickness and crown density.
During your initial consultation, Dr. Khorasani will evaluate your hair loss to ensure that it is not a sign of an underlying health issue. He may order labs to check for iron deficiency, thyroid disease, and/or an autoimmune disorder. You will be scheduled for treatment once he has determined that the hair loss is a stand-alone problem.
On the day of the procedure, you will have blood drawn from your arm in exactly the same manner as you would for routine bloodwork. Your blood is then placed in a special device called a centrifuge that spins the blood extremely quickly for ten minutes. This process separates the “rich” plasma from the “poor” plasma, the “rich” plasma being the portion that is filled with thousands of platelets. These platelets are worth their weight in gold, as they contain the “goodies” in your blood that promote cell healing and regeneration.
Using a tiny needle, Dr. Khorasani carefully injects into your scalp, ensuring that the PRP/PRF is evenly distributed. Areas of greater hair loss will receive additional injections to optimize growth. During the procedure, you may experience discomfort and/or stinging; however, we’ll routinely check in so you can inform us if at any point you find these sensations to be intolerable. We will provide you with an array of additional comfort measures, including our in-office Pro-Nox system which employs nitrous oxide (“laughing gas”) to reduce anxiety and the experience of pain. Pro-Nox can be self administered by you, as needed, to address any discomfort.
Microneedling involves tiny, controlled micro-injuries to the scalp that stimulate collagen production and improve the absorption of topical treatments. It’s a safe and effective option for boosting hair growth, especially when combined with PRP/PRF or other therapies.
The procedure is especially beneficial for patients in the early stages of hair loss and can be an excellent complementary treatment to enhance the effectiveness of topical medications, such as minoxidil, or regenerative therapies like PRP/PRF. Dr. Khorasani will evaluate your specific hair loss pattern and medical history to determine if microneedling is an appropriate treatment option for your needs.
Microneedling has shown promising results in clinical studies for treating various forms of hair loss. Research demonstrates that the controlled micro-injuries created during the procedure stimulate the release of growth factors and increase blood flow to hair follicles, creating an optimal environment for hair regeneration.
When combined with topical treatments or PRP/PRF therapy, microneedling significantly enhances their effectiveness by improving absorption and delivery of active ingredients directly to the hair follicles. Dr. Khorasani utilizes evidence-based protocols to ensure optimal results, with many patients experiencing noticeable improvements in hair density and thickness after a series of treatments.
Your microneedling journey begins with a thorough consultation with Dr. Khorasani, who will assess your hair loss condition and determine if microneedling is right for you.
On the day of the procedure:
1. Your scalp will be cleansed thoroughly to remove any oils or debris.
2. To ensure your comfort throughout the procedure, we offer our in-office Pro-Nox system which employs nitrous oxide ("laughing gas") to reduce anxiety and the experience of discomfort. Pro-Nox can be self-administered by you, as needed, to address any discomfort.
3. Using a specialized microneedling device, Dr. Khorasani will carefully treat the affected areas of your scalp, creating thousands of microscopic channels at a precise depth.
4. If combined with PRP/PRF therapy, your own platelet-rich plasma will be applied during or immediately after microneedling to maximize absorption and effectiveness.
5. If combined with topical treatments, these solutions will be applied to take advantage of the enhanced absorption window created by the microneedling process.
The entire procedure typically takes 30-45 minutes, depending on the size of the treatment area. While you may experience mild redness or sensitivity afterward, these effects usually subside within 24-48 hours.
For optimal results, a series of treatments (typically 4-6 sessions spaced 4-6 weeks apart) is recommended, with maintenance sessions scheduled as needed based on your response to therapy. Many patients begin to notice improvements in hair quality and density after 2-3 sessions, with continued enhancement over the following months.
Oral medications can be an effective option for treating hair loss by addressing the underlying factors contributing to thinning hair.
Finasteride is FDA-approved for male pattern hair loss and works by blocking the hormone responsible for hair thinning. In select cases, it may be prescribed for females. Spironolactone is commonly used for female pattern hair loss, as it helps lower androgen levels that contribute to hair thinning.
Oral Minoxidil has emerged as an effective treatment for hair loss and shedding. It works by improving blood flow to hair follicles and extending the growth phase of hair. The medication is well-studied and its safety and efficacy have been proven in numerous peer-reviewed publications.
Topical treatments remain a cornerstone of non-surgical hair restoration. Minoxidil is the only FDA-approved topical medication for both male and female pattern hair loss, working by increasing blood flow to the hair follicles and prolonging the growth phase.
In addition to Minoxidil, Dr. Khorasani customizes prescription-strength topical formulations that combine multiple hair-stimulating agents for enhanced effectiveness. These topical treatments are tailored to fit each patient’s needs as part of a comprehensive approach to hair restoration.
In 2019, Dr. Hooman Khorasani completed one of the largest clinical trials ever conducted at an academic institution on the topic of PRP and hair loss. This study was awarded the prestigious “Alastair and Jean Carruthers Award for Top Ranked American Society of Dermatologic Surgeons (ASDS) Cosmetic Fellow Research” at the society’s annual conference. The results were later published in the Journal of American Academy of Dermatology, a premier dermatologic publication. Dr. Khorasani is considered a national expert in the field of PRP and regenerative medicine and has mentored other professionals seeking to become proficient in this cutting-edge therapy. More importantly, his PRP expertise has allowed him to help hundreds of patients achieve their aesthetic goals. You can also benefit from his high-level proficiency through a customized therapy plan that addresses your individual hair loss needs.
Focused Attention, Meticulous Service and Long-term Partnership: Hair restoration is a journey, not just a trip. Here in NYC at our boutique practice, we don’t just perform your transplant and send you on your way—you’ll receive undivided attention and have ongoing support from our expert team, as well as continued evaluations to ensure long-term hair health and vitality.
Expert Dermatologic Surgeons: True, board-certified dermatologic surgeons with in-depth knowledge of scalp biology for optimal results. We rely on scientifically backed, proven treatments rather than trends, ensuring that you receive the most effective approach for your hair restoration.
Multi-faceted Approach: Combinations of surgical and non-invasive treatments, using cutting-edge technology and advanced medical knowledge.
Precision FUE for Natural, Scar-Free Results
Our smaller instruments and precise technique ensure the most natural-looking, scar-less result, reducing typical hair transplant scars by 40%. Dr. Khorasani’s expertise in scar treatment and Dr. Peterson’s specialization in hair restoration provide a seamless experience.
Doctor-Led Care, Every Step of the Way
Our doctors handle every aspect of your hair restoration, from designing your hairline to managing pre- and post-care. At our practice, you’re more than just a patient. You’re part of our family.
From the moment you contact our office, you are a priority. Dr. Khorasani and his team are always here for you to ensure your questions are answered and needs are met. We look forward to working with you as a team to transform your goals into reality.
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