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THE HAIR RESTORATION REPORT July 2003 Congratulations! You have been selected to receive this issue of the "HAIR RESTORATION REPORT." This report contains tips on how to make the most out of the hair you already have, slow the hair loss process and more effectively plan and manage the restoration of your hair. In This Issue: The “Wand”No it’s not a new promotional giveaway for the latest Harry Potter Movie. The Wand is a new anesthesia delivery system used in hair restoration surgery. Typically local anesthesia is applied with a syringe to the donor area (the place at the back of the head where the grafts are harvested) and the receptor area (the place at the top and front of the head where the grafts are re-located). The introduction of the Wand revolutionizes the delivery of anesthesia, significantly reducing the pain and discomfort associated with a traditional syringe. The Wand represents the first major technological advancement in anesthesia delivery since the syringe was invented more than 150 years ago. It is truly a state-of-the-art method in consistently and comfortably administering local anesthesia to hair restoration patients. With the Wand, anesthesia can be delivered in a more consistent manner. This also reduces the risk of swelling and significantly reduces or eliminates pain. Various studies have shown that the fear and anxiety levels associated with injections are dramatically reduced, and at the University of California a recent study has shown that 80% of patients prefer the Wand delivery system rather than the traditional syringe technique. Patients who have experience with anesthesia delivered through a traditional syringe are amazed at how much the Wand reduces discomfort. There are three physical components to any injection which
play a role in what the patient experiences: Most of the pain is caused by the flow of the fluid anesthetic, so pain increases when the anesthetic is injected too quickly or unevenly, creating a burning sensation. The Wand regulates the flow of anesthesia in order to reduce pain and discomfort. In addition the delicate, light pen-grip of the Wand does not resemble a syringe and is, therefore, not as “threatening” in appearance. The core technology of the Wand is the computer-controlled delivery of the anesthesia solution at a controlled flow rate, regardless of the variation in tissue resistance. The Wand has an onboard micro-processor that delivers the anesthesia in a controlled, consistent flow. The result is a virtually pain-free injection of a better targeted area and lower dosage of required anesthetic As a hair restoration surgeon, I have found the Wand to be a valuable tool in reducing patient discomfort. I ensure that the Wand is used with all of my patients, and I recommend anyone considering surgical hair restoration discuss the use of the Wand with their surgeon. If you seek more information about hair restoration, I recommend that you contact a medical doctor that has years of experience specializing only in hair restoration. These professionals see the most number of patients and have the greatest level of experience. Thank you and Best regards, Randall Sword, MD, FACEP, Diplomat of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgeons ------------------------------------------------- Special Offer - As Hair Restoration Report subscribers you qualify for a special offer during this month only. Check it out here! ------------------------------------------------- Revolutionary Video Consultation Network ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- LIVE Surgery One-on-One with the doctor Irvine One-on-One with the doctor Want to know more about the many options available to you
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