Berman Skin Institute

Pleasanton, California ARTAS, FUE

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About the Clinic

The Hair Restoration Center located within Berman Skin Institute in Pleasanton, California, treats hair loss in men and women in the Tri-Valley region. Procedures include ARTAS robotic hair transplantation, the FUT strip method, and NeoGraft follicle extraction, along with beard, eyebrow, and eyelash transplants. Non-surgical options include platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, medications, and low-level laser therapy. The Pleasanton site is one of several locations across Northern and Southern California.

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David Berman, MD

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Dr. David Berman is a board-certified dermatologist with over 35 years of experience in dermatologic and aesthetic surgery. He received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine and completed his residency in Dermatology at Northwestern University School of Medicine, where he served as Chief Resident. Dr. Berman was the first physician in the world to perform the ARTAS robotic hair transplant procedure and had the longest experience with this system, having retired in 2024. He has also been a principal clinical investigator for numerous medical device companies, contributing to research and development in the field. Dr. Berman has authored scientific articles and textbook chapters, and has been recognized for his expertise in both local and national publications.

Procedures Offered

FUE
FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) is a minimally invasive hair transplant technique where individual hair follicles are extracted one by one from the donor area using a small circular punch tool. The harvested follicles are then carefully implanted into the balding or thinning areas of the scalp. This method leaves tiny, nearly invisible scars rather than a linear scar, resulting in faster healing and the ability to wear shorter hairstyles. Because of this, FUE is the most popular hair transplant technique today.
ARTAS
ARTAS is a robotic hair transplant system that automates the FUE process using advanced imaging and artificial intelligence to identify, select, and extract individual hair follicles with precision. The robot works under the surgeon's guidance to harvest grafts more consistently than manual extraction, potentially reducing human error and procedure time. ARTAS can offer enhanced accuracy and less fatigue-related variability, and is only available at select clinics with this specialized technology.

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