Interior of Precision Medical Hair Restoration and Aesthetics in Albuquerque.Courtesy photo
Dr. Chris Plaman
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com
Dr. Chris Plaman opened Precision Medical Hair Restoration and Aesthetics in Albuquerque in January.
“Precision is the first and only medical center for hair regeneration in New Mexico,” Plaman said. “After seeing first-hand how modern hair restoration techniques and up to date technology were able to transform people’s lives, I wanted to bring this technology to my home state. We utilize the state-of-the-art ARTAS robotic system and industry-leading Endograft.”
Follicular Unit Excision (FUE) is replacing manual transplant due to its precision, Plaman said. The robotic eye finds the most promising follicles for transplant.
“Instead of surgically removing a strip of scalp from the rear fringe area, small punches are used to remove 1–4 hair follicles,” Plaman said.
This is not only more precise, it prevents leaving a bare stripe where hair was removed. Plaman’s desire to help people led him to a medical career, he said. He served as medical director and geriatrician for the Scripps Medical Group in the San Diego area. Plaman found his calling in aesthetic medicine while performing hair restoration in California, where he trained at one of the top hair restoration centers in San Diego.
“When people feel better about how they look, it really improves their life,” Plaman said. “I’d never seen happier people than those who were treated at the Center and I’ve never been happier than I am now in this career.”
Plaman is a ABIM board-certified physician and hair transplant surgeon who is a member of the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine. Treatment at Precision begins with a free one hour or more consultation with Plaman at the clinic.
“I assess the patient’s goals and incorporate them into a care plan,” he said. “We have a lot of treatment options, depending on the patient. We incorporate various treatments in the plan, depending on the patient’s needs. We strive to provide quality medical care.”
Plaman and his chief operating officer, Elijah Scholer, are committed to helping patients find what’s right for them, he said. They work hard to make care as affordable as possible.
“Hair loss is such a common condition,” Plaman said. “Eighty-five percent of men and 60 percent of women will experience hair loss. It’s very undertreated. Male and female pattern baldness make up the bulk of hair loss conditions. The condition is genetic, but can be exacerbated by stress, skin conditions and other factors.”
Hair transplant is extremely effective, but it’s not the only treatment Plaman explores.
“I’ve never had a patient who hasn’t had obvious improvement,” he said.
Precision Medical Hair Restoration and Aesthetics is at 5111 San Mateo Blvd. NE in Albuquerque.
To schedule a free consultation, call Precision Medical Hair Restoration and Aesthetics at 505.557.500 or schedule online at precisionmedicalhair.com. Visit the website to learn more about the services offered at Precision.