Category: Hair Restoration

Topical finasteride is gaining interest among patients. The oral form of finasteride has been approved by the FDA since 1997 at a dosage of 1 mg daily. Patients feel that it is an easy form of treatment as a daily pill. Additionally, it is probably the most effective drug for hair loss in men. Studies […]

In a prior blog, I wrote about the efficacy of topical finasteride. More hair restoration patients are interested in topical finasteride because they heard that the risk or rate of side effects is lower compared to oral finasteride. In terms of the efficacy of topical finasteride, Piraccini et al did a very well-done research study […]

A transgender patient had been affected by severe thinning in the frontal hairline due to pattern loss (Alopecia). She consulted with Dr. Gabel to see what could be done to stop the hair loss and improve her hairline. After examining the patient’s scalp, and donor area, Dr. Gabel recommended the Follicular Unit Transplant procedure (Strip […]

Dr. Gabel Awarded 2020 National Castle Connolly Top Doctor Award for the Second Year in a Row Dr. Steven Gabel has been awarded the 2020 National Top Doctor Award from Castle Connolly for Hair Restoration and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He was given this award also in 2019. In order to be selected for […]

Bangkok, Thailand – Dr. Steven Gabel, on behalf of the entire Gabel Hair Restoration staff is proud to announce that the 2019 Distinguished Surgical Assistant Award honoring a surgical assistant with exemplary service and outstanding accomplishments in the field of hair restoration surgery was awarded to the Gabel Center’s Aileen Ullrich, CMA. The ISHRS (International […]

The ISHRS marks its 27th year as an organization by showcasing the dangers of having a surgical hair transplant performed by illegal, unlicensed practices or untrained personnel. This campaign, known as the “Fight the Fight” campaign against fraudulent clinics performing illicit surgeries. Dr. Gabel also took the pledge, promising to continue to uphold the principles […]

Bangkok, Thailand – Dr. Steven Gabel was a featured faculty speaker at the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery’s (ISHRS) 27th Annual World Congress in Bangkok, Thailand. As a long-time faculty member, Dr. Gabel lectured on several topics including FUE limitations, the topic of ethics, and Advanced Techniques in Hair Restoration to an audience of […]

ISHRS LAUNCHES FIGHT THE FIGHT PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN TO COMBAT FRAUDULENT HAIR RESTORATION PRACTICES WORLDWIDE CHICAGO, IL. – November 1, 2019. In an effort to warn unsuspecting consumers about the growing problem of fraudulent, illicit clinics performing hair restoration surgery, the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) is launching a multi-pronged public awareness campaign to […]

FUE Hair Transplant Timeline – This 40-year-old male patient had been affected by alopecia. Dr. Gabel recommended a FUE transplant procedure to restore the patient’s frontal hairline. During this procedure, Dr. Gabel transplanted 2,181 hair grafts into the frontal hairline in one session. The following photographs were taken during the first 10 days including just […]

The patient is a 31-year-old salon owner who wanted to increase the density and fullness of his hairline and frontal area. He also wanted to be able to cut his hair very close to his scalp and so he opted for a Follicular Unit Excision (FUE) procedure for his hair transplant. We transplanted 1,371 ultra-refined […]