Is Miniaturization Mapping Like a Scalp Biopsy?

Hello, Dr. Rassman…

Thank you fot the informative blog! I know you keep referring to “getting your hair mapped for miniaturization”. What is involved in this? Is it like a scalp biopsy? Also…what is the typical cost for this procedure? I am male, 37 years old, and i am noticing a lot of hairs in the drain, and a some recession in the temples. I plan on being in L.A. in September, can I come to your office to get “mapped”? Thanks.

I will be happy to see you in September — just call or email to setup an appointment. Mapping of the scalp does not require any surgery and is nothing like a biopsy. What we do is take photographs of the hair at the hair level, then count those hairs in the field of view that are miniaturized, compared to those that are normal. Each part of the head can be mapped accordingly. Miniaturization mapping is free, and is part of the consultation process.