There are many reasons why RHRLI treats hair loss, and one reason is related to obesity. Obesity has become an epidemic in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the obesity rate among adults is 39.8 percent or about 93.3 million Americans. Obesity boosts a patient’s chances of having heart disease, stroke, and type-2 diabetes. As of 2008, the last year we have statistics for, obesity costs the US $147 billion. [Read more…] about Bariatric Surgery and Hair Loss
Hair Loss in Men
Hair Product and Hair Loss
We buy hair care products for only one reason. Whether it’s shampoo, conditioner or another type of product, you use it to look good. Hair is often connected with appearance, beauty, and self worth. Hair products are an important part of that. But what if hair products are responsible for doing the exact opposite of what it’s intended to do? Can hair products be responsible for hair loss? At RHRLI, we’re often asked whether there’s any connection between hair product and hair loss. Is using too much or too little shampoo or conditioner dangerous? Are there types of products you should avoid? Let’s explore the possible links between hair product and hair loss.
Facts About Hair Loss Vs Myths About Hair Loss
There’s no getting around it. We worry about our hair constantly. We worry about how it looks. Is it too long or too short? We wonder if we’re wearing the right hairstyle. We fret about hair products we use. And if you think your hair might be thinning, most people begin to get really concerned. We hear all sorts of stories about hair loss and very often it’s difficult to determine what’s true and what isn’t. RHRLI knows it’s important for our patients to understand the truth about their hair loss.
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Does the Keto Diet Cause Hair Loss?
Over the last few decades, low carb diets have been quite popular. You’ve probably heard about the Atkins diet or the keto diet. Both of these programs are based on the proposition that you will lose weight by limiting your intake of carbohydrates. But there are those who believe you might be losing more than just weight if you are following the keto diet. There are those who believe that the regimen also causes you to lose hair. At Robotic Hair Restoration of Long Island, we know that there are a lot of factors that can impact healthy hair. We also understand that many of you are looking for a healthy solution to hair loss.
The Evolution of Your Hair Loss
If you’re losing your hair, it’s quite possible that you may have looked at yourself in the mirror and asked, “How did I get to this point?” Hair loss is something that happens slowly and progressively. You see the results in front of you, but you may be wondering whether your progression is normal and how and why people lose their hair in the first place. At RHRLI, we make it a point to spend time with our patients so they understand their hair loss and treatment and we also have the best permanent solution available. We want to tell you about this solution and about the evolution of your hair loss. [Read more…] about The Evolution of Your Hair Loss
5 More Common Hair Loss Myths
You hear them all the time: urban legends, old wives’ tales, myths. We often hear things that simply aren’t true, but many people believe anyway. At RHRLI, we hear myths all the time about hair loss. We’ll even hear patients repeat these myths. We want our patients to understand the truth about hair loss and why we feel that our permanent solution the ARTAS® System is the best hair restoration procedure out there. In March we told you about 5 common hair loss myths, so we want to tell you about 5 more. [Read more…] about 5 More Common Hair Loss Myths
Age Groups and Hair Loss
Some people consider hair loss to be a condition that only affects older men. But hair loss doesn’t just affect men and it doesn’t just target one age group. Plenty of younger people lose their hair for various reasons. And even those who do lose a significant amount of hair when they’re younger, see different patterns of hair loss as they age. At RHRLI, we consult with all different types of patients from all different types of age groups and each group has different issues related to hair loss. We want to tell you about age groups and hair loss and tell you about our permanent solution to thinning hair. [Read more…] about Age Groups and Hair Loss
How Do Facial Hair Transplants Work?
When you think of hair transplants most people start at the top. More often than not, hair transplants are looked at as a solution to hair loss or thinning hair on the scalp. Healthy hair is removed from the sides and back the head and transferred to where they are needed, usually on the top or front of the scalp, particularly for those who suffer from male pattern hair loss. But there’s another type of hair transplant that’s becoming more and more popular that accepts donations below the scalp. This is a facial hair transplant, and they’re available at RHRLI.
Love Yourself for Valentine’s Day: Come to RHRLI
In Act 1 Scene 3 of Hamlet, William Shakespeare wrote one of the most famous quotes in human history: “This above all: to thine own self be true.” Shakespeare also wrote many love sonnets, and while they may be on your mind as Valentine’s Day approaches, you shouldn’t forget to love yourself first. That’s why this is the year you should consider giving yourself the gift of a permanent solution to your hair loss at RHRLI. [Read more…] about Love Yourself for Valentine’s Day: Come to RHRLI
How Hair Transplants for Men and Women Differ
Many people consider hair loss or thinning hair to be an issue that affects men, but women also suffer from hair loss and often with devastating consequences to their self esteem. While men and women both deal with issues related to hair loss, there are differences in how this occurs.