Beverly Hills’ Hair Restoration Expert Establishes Nonprofit to Drive Research, Promote Education

Over 80 percent of men and nearly 50 percent of women suffer from significant hair loss over the course of a lifetime and many of them resort to at-home and in-office methods to resolve the issue. 

 

Because pricey medical treatments deter patients from getting help, one of the country's leading hair restoration specialists, Dr. John Kahen, has launched a nonprofit organization called The Kahen Foundation, to do just that. The Kahen Foundation also focuses on researching new methods to aid individuals with baldness or noticeable hair thinning, as well as educating the public about developments in the field.

 

“Studies show that hair loss can happen for various reasons, including aging, medical conditions such as Androgenic Alopecia, family history, stress and male- or female-pattern hair loss,” explained Dr. Kahen. “As hair transplantation surgery is elective, many patients who suffer from these medical conditions have to accept the emotional damage and lack of self-esteem without the possibility of treatment due to financial worries. The Kahen Foundation helps bridge that gap for patients.”

 

Hair restoration surgery involves using existing hair to fill in balding or thinning areas. Dr. Kahen is a pioneer in using Platelet Rich Plasma to promote hair growth. His innovative patent, the Smart PRP technique, stimulates the growth of new hair follicles while strengthening existing small hairs. His method can be used alone or in combination with hair transplantation.

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