Author Archive for Lawrence E. Samuels, MD

Dr. Lawrence Samuels is a Board Certified Dermatologist and was one of the early adopters of using the microscope to create follicular unit hair grafts for hair transplantation surgery. Dr. Lawrence Samuels and his staff are devoted to performing all microscopically prepared follicular unit hair grafts for transplants. He is a Board Certified Dermatologist and has specialized in hair transplantation since 1989. Dr. Samuels was one of the early adopters of using the microscope to create follicular unit grafts. Follicular unit grafts contain 1-4 hairs in each graft. Dr. Samuels carefully creates all incisions for these grafts personally, determining the pattern, density and direction of the new hair. He then works with the highly experienced medical technicians in placing these follicular unit grafts. Due to the large amount of time and attention he and his staff devote to the patient, they often limit themselves to doing only one patient per day. Follicular unit grafts allow Dr. Samuels to repair patients who have outdated procedures or poor results from previous hair transplant surgery.Dr. Samuels is a member of the International Alliance of Hair Restoration Surgeons and recommended by the American Hair Loss Association. Visit Dr. Samuels Website: www.stlouishair.com/

Hair Transplant Aftercare is Propecia and Rogaine - Will Increasing Propecia Dosage Produce Better Results?

A few years ago I had a very successful micro-graft hair transplant surgery (two sessions) and aftercare has been combination of Rogaine and Propecia with great results. Wondering if I should stay with the 1mg Propecia — or any benefits of ramping Propecia up with the 5mg. tablets?

There is no scientific data to suggest that increasing the propecia 1 mg per day to proscar 5 mg per day will improve growth or prevent further loss better than your present regiment. The side effects of finasteride are dose related. That means that you increase your chances of side effects with the 5 mg dose per day without increasing the clinical benefit. Stay with your present regimen and it appears the results have been favorable.

Lawrence Samuels, MD
Member, International Alliance of Hair Restoration Surgeons