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Dr. Bared speaks at AAFRPS Rhinoplasty & Facial Rejuvenation Meeting in Orlando, FL – April 2024

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Hair restoration has evolved significantly in recent years, offering hope and confidence to those experiencing hair loss. However, before embarking on a hair-restoration journey, it’s crucial to understand the modern techniques that have made it a more personalized, specialized and comfortable surgery to undergo. We interviewed Miami, FL hair restoration surgeons, Jeffrey Epstein, MD and…

What Makes a Woman a Good Hair Transplant Candidate?

For women suffering from hair loss, hair transplants may provide a solution. However, not everyone is a good candidate for surgery. How do you know if this procedure is right for you? Your Hair and Scalp are Healthy Certain diseases can cause hair to fall out, including psoriasis, eczema, lichen planus and ringworm. If you’re…

How to Choose the Best Hair Transplant Procedure

If you’re suffering from thinning hair or pattern baldness, you may be wondering if a hair transplant is right for you. The good news is that there are several procedures available to help improve your hair coverage and restore growth. Here’s what you need to know to choose the right option for your needs: Research…

What Realistic Changes Can a Rhinoplasty Achieve?

Rhinoplasty can fix numerous cosmetic and health issues, but like with all plastic surgery procedures, you need to go into it with realistic expectations. End results may vary, so speaking with a doctor to get an accurate idea of the way your nose will look after the procedure is important for overall satisfaction. Communicate Your…

Rhinoplasty: What’s Involved and Why Patients Are So Interested

The 2018 Plastic Surgery Statistics Report from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons recorded a total of 213,780 rhinoplasty procedures for the year, most of which were performed on patients between the ages of 20 and 39. What makes this procedure, the name of which literally means “changing the shape of the nose,” so popular?…

How Functional Rhinoplasty Can Improve Quality of Life

Rhinoplasty isn’t just a cosmetic procedure. Having a functional rhinoplasty can correct breathing problems, restore peaceful sleep, reverse sleep apnea, and prevent unpleasant symptoms resulting from these conditions. While cosmetic procedures are not usually covered by insurance, rhinoplasty for medical reasons is often covered. Here are four ways the procedure is used to address breathing…

How to Care for Your Hair After a Hair Transplant

Proper care following a hair transplant is important if you want good results. Prevent complications and promote healthy hair growth with these post-op tips. Mind Your Head For the first 24 hours following surgery, prevent damage to grafts by keeping your head elevated when you are lying down. Sleep with your head elevated for at…

Understanding the Role of Density in Hair Transplant Procedures

Do you know the density of your hair? It’s important if you’re considering a transplant. Density can affect both the transplant procedure the kind of results you can expect to see. What is Hair Density? Natural hair density is simply how thick your hair appears. If you look in the mirror and can see some…

What Makes Ethnic Rhinoplasty Different?

People from different ethnicities may have unique facial characteristics including their nasal shape. It’s important to keep these characteristics in mind when considering a rhinoplasty so that facial harmony is not disrupted. . A surgeon experienced in ethnic rhinoplasty can provide the medical and aesthetic results you desire. What is Ethnic Rhinoplasty? Ethnic rhinoplasty is…

Are You a Good Candidate for Female Hair Restoration?

Experiencing hair loss can be very distressing for women. Hair restoration surgery may be an option to fill in thinning areas or bald patches, but you must meet certain criteria for the procedure to be successful. Age Surgeons don’t generally perform hair restoration surgery on patients younger than 18 because hair growth patterns may not…

Swelling After Rhinoplasty? Here’s How to Manage It

Swelling is a common side effect of rhinoplasty, so most people can expect to deal with some puffiness following the procedure. Try these post-surgical treatments to reduce the discomfort. Follow the Surgeon’s Advice Dr. Bared will provide you with a regimen to follow after your surgery. Go over it with him after the procedure, and…

What You Need to Know if You’re Considering a Beard Transplant

If you’ve experienced facial injuries, burns, trauma or just have a naturally thin beard a hair transplant may be the best way to achieve the look you desire. Similar to hair transplant surgery, beard transplants can cover patchy areas and create a more natural, even look. How Beard Transplants Are Performed Beard transplants may be…

Do Rhinoplasty Surgeries Differ for Men?

Rhinoplasty is the most common facial plastic surgery in both men and women. If you’re a male thinking about undergoing rhinoplasty for cosmetic or reconstructive reasons you should be familiar with how the procedure and outcome can differ for men. Differences in Nose Shape A man’s nose can create a different profile than a woman’s,…

Tips on How to Recover From Your Rhinoplasty

Whether you undergo rhinoplasty to correct damage to your nose or for cosmetic reasons it’s essential to follow all post-operative advice from your doctor. These tips can help you recover from your rhinoplasty and get back to your daily routine faster. Take Enough Time for Recovery From Rhinoplasty You should plan to stay home from…

What Do You Need to Know About Body Hair to Scalp Transplant?

If you’re experiencing hair loss from a medical or genetic condition, you may have considered a hair transplant to restore growth to balding areas. This requires a viable donor site from which hair can be harvested, usually the back of the head. However, if you lack sufficient donor hair in this area, another option could…

Does Your Ethnicity Impact Your Risk for Hair Loss?

Although losing some hair is normal as you age, your ethnicity could affect when and how much hair loss occurs. This can be due to genetic factors, cultural practices or a combination of both. Understanding Ethnic Hair Types: Hair can be divided into four categories based on ethnicity: Caucasian or European African-American West Asian East…

How to Find the Ideal Nose for Your Face

In recent years, rhinoplasty has grown in popularity all over the world. Many men and women have slimmed, straightened and adjusted their noses in hopes of achieving facial balance. You may even be considering this procedure for yourself. Who is Rhinoplasty Right For? Typically, individuals who seek out rhinoplasty procedures are looking to: Straighten a…

Why is Hair Density Important for Hair Transplantation?

Hair density is one of many factors you should discuss with an experienced surgeon when considering transplant surgery. The natural density of your hair determines how many follicles the surgeon can transplant and affects the final results of the procedure. Understanding Hair Density You can figure out the approximate density of your hair by examining…

What to Ask Your Rhinoplasty Surgeon

Rhinoplasty is much more than just a “nose job.” This cosmetic surgery can provide a fix for a congenital deformity, help improve your breathing or return your nose to its correct shape and size after an injury. To ensure a positive experience, ask these questions before your procedure. Is the Rhinoplasty Surgeon Board Certified? Certification…