Robert M. Bernstein
Robert M. Bernstein, M.D., F.A.A.D., is Associate Clinical Professor of
Dermatology at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of
Columbia University in New York. Dr. Bernstein is recognized world wide for his pioneering work in
Follicular Unit Transplantation and Follicular Unit Extraction.
Dr. Bernstein is the recipient of the "Platinum Follicle Award" for "Outstanding Achievement" in scientific and clinical research in hair restoration. This is the highest honor awarded by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery. "Dr. Bernstein has contributed to the field of
hair transplantation in dramatic and substantial ways, revolutionizing the advancement of Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation. His published articles have become ‘Bibles' for this methodology. Dr. Bernstein's contributions extend beyond the application of Follicular Unit Transplantation, such as studies in examining the power of sorting grafts for density, yield by method of graft production, local
anesthetic use, and
suture materials." Dr. Bernstein's contributions to the field of hair transplantation have earned him the honor of "Surgeon of the Month" in Hair Transplant Forum International, Connolly Guide's "America's Top Doctors," and New York Magazine's "The Best Doctors in New York" from 2000 through 2006.
Dr. Bernstein received his Dermatologic training at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, where he served as Chief Resident. He graduated with honors from Tulane University achieving the status of Tulane Scholar and received the degree of Doctor of Medicine at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ where he was the recipient of the Dr. Bleiberg Award for "Excellence in Dermatology." Dr. Bernstein was introduced to the nuances of surgical hair restoration by his friend and mentor, Dr.
William R. Rassman.
Dr. Bernstein is Board Certified in Dermatology and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. He has been honored to be certified by the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery and is an Examiner on this board. Dr. Bernstein has served on the editorial board of Dermatologic Surgery. He is a member of the American Academy of Aesthetic and Restorative Surgery, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.
As the most widely published author on the subject of Follicular Unit Transplantation and Follicular Unit Extraction, with over fifty articles, editorial reviews, books and textbook chapters, Dr. Bernstein's landmark scientific papers are considered to be seminal works in the field of hair restoration surgery. He lectures both nationally and internationally on the treatment of hair loss and is active in clinical research and teaching. The website, www.BernsteinMedical.com, [
1], serves as an important resource for information on hair loss, medical hair restoration and hair transplant surgery.
PublicationsORIGINAL ARTICLES
Held JL, Bernstein RM, Kohn SR: Hair Casts or Pseudonits Acquired Following Psychological Trauma. Cutis 1989; 43: 380-1.
Bernstein RM, Rassman WR, Szaniawski W, Halperin A: Follicular Transplantation. Intl J Aesthetic Restorative Surgery 1995; 3: 119-32.
Bernstein RM, Rassman WR: What is delayed growth? Hair Transplant Forum Intl. 1997; 7(2): 22.
Bernstein RM, Rassman WR: Wall Mounted Placing Stand. Hair Transplant Forum Intl. 1997; 7(4): 17-18.
Bernstein RM, Rassman WR: Follicular Transplantation: Patient Evaluation and Surgical Planning. Dermatol Surg 1997; 23: 771-84.
Bernstein RM, Rassman WR: The Aesthetics of Follicular Transplantation. Dermatol Surg 1997; 23: 785-99.
Bernstein RM. Measurements in Hair Restoration. Hair Transplant Forum Intl. 1998; 8(1): 27.
Rassman WR, Bernstein RM. Rapid Fire Hair Implanter Carousel: A new surgical instrument for the automation of hair transplantation. Dermatol Surg 1998; 24: 623-7.
Bernstein RM, Rassman WR. Dissecting microscope versus magnifying loupes with transillumination in the preparation of follicular unit grafts. A bilateral controlled study. Dermatol Surg 1998; 24: 875-80.
Bernstein RM, Rassman WR, Seager D, Shapiro R, et al. Standardizing the classification and description of follicular unit transplantation and mini-micrografting techniques. Dermatol Surg 1998; 24: 957-63.
Bernstein RM, Rassman WR, Seager D, Unger WP, et al. The future in hair transplantation. Journal of Aesthetic Dermatology & Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery 1999; 1(1): 55-89.
Bernstein RM, Rassman WR: The logic of follicular unit transplantation. Dermatologic Clinics 1999; 17 (2): 277-95.
Bernstein RM: Unified terminology for hair transplantation. Hair Transplant Forum International 1999; 9(4): 121-3.
Bernstein RM, Rassman WR: Hemostasis with minimal epinephrine. Hair Transplant Forum International 1999; 9(5): 153.
Bernstein RM, Rassman WR, Stough D: In support of follicular unit transplantation. Dermatologic Surgery 2000; 26(2): 160-2.
Bernstein RM, Rassman WR: Limiting epinephrine in large hair transplant sessions. Hair Transplant Forum International 2000; 10(2): 39-42.
Bernstein RM, Rassman WR, Rashid N: A new suture for hair transplantation: Poliglecaprone 25. Dermatol Surg 2001; 27(1): 5-11.
Bernstein RM, Rassman WR: Follicular unit graft yield using three different techniques. Hair Transplant Forum International 2001; 11(1): 1, 11-13.
Rassman WR, Bernstein RM, McClellan R, Jones R, et al. Follicular Unit Extraction: Minimally invasive surgery for hair transplantation. Dermatol Surg 2002; 28(8): 720-7.
Bernstein RM, Rassman WR, Rashid N, Shiell R: The art of repair in surgical hair restoration â€" Part I: Basic repair strategies. Dermatol Surg 2002; 28(9): 783-94.
Bernstein RM, Rassman WR, Rashid N, Shiell R: The art of repair in surgical hair restoration â€" Part II: The Tactics of Repair. Dermatol Surg 2002; 28(10): 873-93.
Rassman WR, Bernstein RM, Jones RG, McClellan RE, et. al. Back to the future with the "dissectedâ€"punch" technique. Hair Transplant Forum International 2003; 13(5): 409.
Bernstein RM, Rassman WR, Anderson KW: Follicular Unit Extraction Megasessions: Evolution of a technique. Hair Transplant Forum International 2004; 14(3): 97-99.
Bernstein RM, Rassman WR: Follicular Unit Transplantation: 2005, Issue on Advanced Cosmetic Surgery. Dermatologic Clinics 2005; 23(3): 393-414.
Bernstein RM, Rassman WR: New Instrumentation for Three-Step Follicular Unit Extraction. Hair Transplant Forum International 2006; 16(1): 229, 237-9.
Bernstein RM, Rassman WR: Graft anchoring in hair transplantation. Dermatol Surg 2006; 32: 198-204.
Rassman WR, Bernstein, RM: From Scalp to Brow. Plastic Surgery Products 2006; 34-8. BOOKS
Rassman WR, Bernstein RM: The Patient's Guide to Hair Restoration, 5th Ed. Los Angeles, A New Hair Institute Publication, 1998.
Rassman WR, Bernstein RM: The Patient's Guide to Hair Restoration, 6th Ed. Los Angeles, A New Hair Institute Publication, 2001.TEXTBOOK CHAPTERS
Bernstein RM, Rassman WR: Hair Transplantation. In: Gerson J, editor: Malady's Standard Textbook for Professional Estheticians, 8th Ed. New York, DelmarPublishers, 1999.
Rassman WR, Bernstein RM. The Automation of Hair Transplantation: Past, Present, and Future. In: Harahap M, ed. Innovative Techniques in Skin Surgery. New York, Marcel Dekker, Inc., 2002: 489-502.
Bernstein RM, Rassman WR: The Rational for Follicular Unit Transplantation.In: Unger WP, editor: Hair Transplantation, 4th ed. 4 New York: Marcel Dekker, Inc., 2004: 388-406.
Bernstein RM, Rassman WR: Techniques for Limiting the Amount of Epinephrine in Large Hair Restoration Surgeries. In: Unger WP, editor: Hair Transplantation, 4th Ed. New York: Marcel Dekker, Inc., 2004:245-250.
Bernstein RM, Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation. In: Robinson JK, Hanke CW, Siegel DM, Sengelmann RD, editors: Surgery of the Skin, Chapter 34. Elsevier Mosby Inc., London UK. 2005: 549-574.
Bernstein RM, Rassman, WR. Follicular Unit Transplantation. In: Haber RS, Stough DB, editors: Hair Transplantation, Chapter 12. Elsevier Saunders, 2006: 91-97.
Rassman WR, Harris J, Bernstein RM. Follicular Unit Extraction. In: Haber RS, Stough DB, editors: Hair Transplantation, Chapter 17. Elsevier Saunders, 2006: 133-137.EDITORIALS AND OTHER PUBLISHED COMMENTARY
Bernstein RM: Hair Restoration: Answered questions, Letters to the editor. Dermatologic Surgery 1996; 22: 97-98.
Bernstein RM: Are scalp reductions still indicated? Hair Transplant Forum Intl. 1996; 6(3): 12-13.
Bernstein RM, Rassman WR: Laser hair transplantation: Is it really state of the art? Lasers in Surgery and Medicine 1996; 19: 233-5.
Bernstein RM. "Seek and Ye Shall Find" Dr. Robert Bernstein replies to Dr. Unger. Hair Transplant Forum Intl. 1997; 7(6): 13-14.
Bernstein RM, Rassman WR. Delayed Growth - A Case of Hamlet Without the Prince? Hair Transplant Forum Intl. 1997; 7(6): 14.
Bernstein RM: To itch or not to itch: Is this an option? Hair Transplant Forum Intl. 1997; 7(2):14-15.
Bernstein RM: Commentary on The origin of follicular unit transplantation. Dermatol Surg 1998; 24(8): 929-32.
Bernstein RM. A neighbor's view of the "Follicular Family Unit." Hair Transplant Forum Intl. 1998; 8(3): 23-25.
Bernstein RM: Microscopophobia. Hair Transplant Forum International. 1998; 8(5): 23.
Bernstein RM: Blind graft production: Value at what cost? Hair Transplant Forum International 1998; 8(6): 28-29.
Bernstein RM: A slot by any other name. Hair Transplant Forum International 1999; 9(6): 175.
Bernstein RM: What's in a name? Hair Transplant Forum International 2000; 10(2): 59.
Bernstein RM. Editorial Commentary: New Models, Methods, and Possibilities. Editorial Commentary on Raposio E, et al: Metabolic Enhancement of Grafts: Evaluation of a New Storage Medium for Hair Transplantation. Dermatol Surgery 1998; 24(12):1346.
Bernstein RM. Editorial Commentary: H2O and the X-factor. Editorial Commentary on Gandelman M, et al: Light and electron microscopic analysis of controlled injury to follicular unit grafts. Dermatol Surg 2000; 26(1): 31.
Bernstein RM. Editorial Commentary: Donor Dominance Takes a Bow. Editorial Commentary on Hwang SM et al. Does the Recipient Site Influence Hair Growth Characteristics in Hair Transplantation? Dermatol Surg 2002; 28(9): 798-99. CASE REPORTS
Bernstein RM, Rassman WR: The scalp laxity paradox. Hair Transplant Forum International 2002; 12(1): 9-10.
