Berman Skin Institute

Walnut Creek, California ARTAS, FUE

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About the Clinic

The Walnut Creek, California site of the Hair Restoration Center operates within Berman Skin Institute, one of several locations across Northern and Southern California. Hair restoration services include ARTAS robotic hair transplantation, the FUT strip method, and NeoGraft semi-automated follicle extraction, along with beard, eyebrow, and eyelash transplants. Treatment begins with a consultation, from which a plan is built around the individual's hair loss pattern, and both surgical and non-surgical approaches are offered.

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David Berman, MD

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Dr. David A. Berman is a highly experienced dermatologist with approximately 30 years of practice in the field. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of California, Berkeley, and earned his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Berman is board-certified by the American Board of Dermatology and has been recognized as a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (FAAD). He is known for his pioneering work with the ARTAS robotic system for hair transplantation, having been a principal investigator for clinical studies on its early prototypes and performing the procedure longer than any other physician globally. His expertise also extends to various dermatologic and aesthetic laser procedures.

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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