Aesthetic Scalp

Chicago, Illinois ARTAS, FUE, FUT

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About the Clinic

Aesthetic Scalp is a hair restoration practice in Chicago, Illinois, serving both women and men. Treatments include surgical hair transplantation, FUE and FUT, PRP therapy, exosome therapy, low-level light therapy, forehead reduction, and eyebrow transplant surgery, along with oral and topical medications. The practice uses the ARTAS robotic hair transplant system, and patients begin with a consultation.

Meet the Surgeon

Dr. Anil Shah

Dr. Anil Shah is a highly accomplished and double board-certified facial plastic surgeon with nearly two decades of experience in aesthetic and facial surgery. He received his medical degree from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and completed his residency in head and neck surgery at the University of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary. Dr. Shah further honed his expertise with prestigious fellowships in facial and plastic reconstructive surgery at New York University and Cornell University. He is recognized internationally for his work, has authored over 50 scientific articles, and serves as a clinical instructor at the University of Chicago. His contributions to the field have been featured in various publications, and he is noted as one of the few surgeons utilizing ARTAS robot technology for hair transplantation. Dr. Shah has also received numerous accolades, including induction into the RealSelf Hall of Fame and recognition as a Top Doctor.

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.
FUT
FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation), also known as the "strip method," involves surgically removing a narrow strip of scalp from the donor area, typically the back of the head. The strip is then carefully dissected under a microscope to separate individual hair follicles, which are implanted into the recipient areas. While this technique leaves a linear scar that requires longer hair to conceal, it allows surgeons to harvest a large number of high-quality grafts in a single session, making it cost-effective for patients needing extensive coverage.
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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