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Dr. Sanusi Umar, MD - Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology in Redondo Beach, California

Dr. Sanusi Umar, MD

Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

Dermatology, Procedural Dermatology
Redondo Beach, California
NPI: 1982797593· License: A067317 (CA) verify

24+ years of experience · self-reported

3.86(32 ratings)

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In Dr. Sanusi Umar's own words

How Dr. Sanusi Umar describes their own approach, from their Instagram posts. Each statement links to the original.

Approach

  • Addressing his health meant looking beyond what was visible on his scalp and understanding the person underneath it all
  • The practice's goal is to help patients move forward with greater comfort and confidence.
  • Dr. Sanusi Umar has an incredible way to make patients feel seen again.
  • Welcome to Bumpinator, where science meets compassion and every scar tells a story

Specialization

  • Focuses on solving hard-to-treat skin, scalp, and hair problems

Training & credentials

  • Dr. Sanusi Umar aka twice featured in Dr Sandra Lee’s @drsandralee

Consultation

  • Dr. U's practice provides patients with a clear plan during early visits.

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About

Dr. Sanusi Umar is a Board Certified Dermatologic Surgeon practicing in Redondo Beach, California. He focuses on addressing hard-to-treat skin, scalp, and hair problems, including conditions like folliculitis, AKN, and complex scarring. Dr. Umar adopts a holistic approach to patient health, looking beyond visible physical symptoms to understand the whole person. He believes that complex scalp conditions require persistence, specialized evaluation, and an individualized treatment approach, providing patients with a clear plan during early visits. As an inventor, Dr. Umar utilizes his UGraft Zeus for complex hair transplant cases, including those involving scarring and disfigurement. This groundbreaking invention makes hair transplants possible using donor hair from various body areas, such as the leg and back of the head, for restorations like eyebrows and beards. His diagnostic approach for complex scalp conditions includes advanced techniques like trichoscopy-guided paired biopsies, even from clinically normal-appearing scalp, to uncover hidden inflammation. Dr. Umar's research, driven by clinical questions, aims to understand underlying inflammatory patterns, particularly in conditions like dissecting cellulitis. Ultimately, his goal is to help patients move forward with greater comfort and confidence, recognizing that true treatment results extend beyond what is visually apparent.

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Specialties

  • Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

Procedures & Services

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Average Cost of Surgery

Healthcare costs shouldn't be a mystery. Below, you'll find crowdsourced data on the actual costs of surgeries performed by Dr. Sanusi Umar, submitted anonymously by the patient community. Use this as a guide to better anticipate your own expenses. Please note that final costs can vary based on your specific medical needs.

Fue Hair Transplant

$10,000

About typicalTypical in Redondo Beach: $5,500–$12,500 (median $10,000, 5 reports) compare ↗

Hair Transplant

$30,000

Above typicalTypical in Redondo Beach: $9,000–$15,000 (median $12,000, 9 reports) compare ↗

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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. Sanusi Umar

Sourced directly from Dr. Sanusi Umar's social posts and replies.

What are some indications for treating scalp growths?
A scalp growth that has become large enough to prevent comfortable hat-wearing is an indication for treatment.
What is the Bumpinator Series?
The Bumpinator Series, led by Dr. Sanusi Umar, focuses on addressing the toughest skin and hair conditions, aiming for life-changing recoveries from conditions like hidden scars and various 'bumps'.
What can patients expect during early visits?
Patients can expect to receive a clear treatment plan during their early visits to Dr. U's practice.
What is Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp?
Dissecting cellulitis is a chronic inflammatory scalp disease that can cause painful bumps, drainage, tunnels under the skin, permanent scarring hair loss, and can relapse. Dr. Umar's research indicates that the inflammatory process may be wider than just the visible bumps, with a hidden inflammatory pattern (PIILIF) found even in normal-looking scalp, which may explain relapses.
How are surgical scars managed in hair transplant procedures?
Surgical scars from hair transplant procedures are carefully positioned and camouflaged within the new hairline to minimize visibility.

From Dr. Sanusi Umar's Instagram

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Patient Experience

Dr. Sanusi Umar Review Summary

4.15
Dr. Umar receives generally positive reviews, averaging 4.15 stars across multiple platforms. While most patients praise his expertise and results, some experiences on Yelp reflect a slightly lower satisfaction, suggesting potential variability in individual experiences.

Ratings from Other Platforms

realself.com

4.3 out of 5

Based on 50 reviews

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yelp.com

3.3 out of 5

Based on 43 reviews

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Google Reviews

5 out of 5

Based on 2 reviews

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Dr. Sanusi Umar, MD - Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology in Redondo Beach, California

Dr U Hair and Skin Clinic

510 N Prospect Ave # 209, Redondo Beach, California

(310) 318-1500

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Industry Payments

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No industry payments reported. We checked Dr. Sanusi Umar against the CMS Open Payments database and found no payments from drug or device makers on record.

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Insurance Information

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Phone: (310) 318-1500

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Location & Contact Information

Dr U Hair and Skin Clinic

510 N Prospect Ave # 209

Redondo Beach, California 90277

Office Information

Phone: (310) 318-1500

Where does Dr. Sanusi Umar practice?

Doctor's Office

Dr U Hair and Skin Clinic (Primary)

510 N Prospect Ave # 209, Redondo Beach, California 90277

(50 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital affiliations unknown

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Education & Experience

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified In Dermatology
Faad (Fellow Of The American Academy Of Dermatology)

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Sanusi Umar online?
This information is not available based on the provided context. Check the doctor's website or contact their office directly to inquire about online appointment scheduling. Patients with severe conditions needing help are encouraged to fill out the practice's patient form.
Does Dr. Sanusi Umar offer telehealth?
This information is not available based on the provided context. Contact the doctor's office to determine if telehealth appointments are offered.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Sanusi Umar?
Patients praise Dr. Umar for his expertise in treating complex hair loss cases, including folliculitis and AKN, and achieving natural-looking results. They highlight his ability to correct previous transplant work, restore confidence, and provide personalized treatment plans. Many consider him one of the best hair transplant surgeons in the world.
What areas of care does Dr. Sanusi Umar cater to?
Dr. Umar specializes in dermatologic surgery and hair restoration. His areas of care include FUE hair transplantation, body hair transplants, hair loss treatment, scar removal, and skin rejuvenation procedures like Vampire Facials. He also addresses various skin conditions like folliculitis and AKN. A key goal of treatment for scalp growths is to help patients move forward with greater comfort and confidence. His practice adopts a holistic approach to patient health, looking beyond visible physical symptoms to understand the whole person. Dr. Umar utilizes his invention, the UGraft Zeus, for complex hair transplant cases, including those involving scarring and disfigurement on the face and neck, such as eyebrow and beard restoration. He is skilled in using donor hair from various body areas, including the leg and back of the head, for complex restorations like eyebrows and beards. The UGraft Zeus expands possibilities for patients with severe conditions, including extensive scarring, disfigurement, and significant hair loss. Dr. Umar's approach to conditions like dissecting cellulitis challenges traditional evaluations that primarily focus on visible symptoms, emphasizing a deeper understanding of underlying inflammation. His research is driven by clinical questions, such as whether the scalp is truly quiet after visible inflammation settles in conditions like dissecting cellulitis, leading to a focus on underlying inflammatory patterns. His diagnostic approach for complex scalp conditions includes advanced techniques like trichoscopy-guided paired biopsies, even from clinically normal-appearing scalp, to uncover hidden inflammation. He emphasizes that complex scalp conditions often require persistence, specialized evaluation, and an individualized treatment approach. Dr. Umar believes that the true results of treatment extend beyond what is visually apparent, encompassing greater comfort and confidence for the patient.