California Hair Surgeon is a clinic dedicated to hair restoration, led by Dr. Sara Wasserbauer. Dr. Wasserbauer is recognized as a leading hair restoration surgeon in California, with extensive experience and numerous accreditations in the field. The clinic offers a comprehensive range of services, including advanced surgical techniques like Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) and Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE), as well as the ARTAS robotic hair transplant system. They also provide non-surgical options such as Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP), Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT), and various medical treatments for hair loss. California Hair Surgeon focuses on providing personalized results, understanding that each patient has unique anatomical features, desires, and expectations.
The clinic is praised for its meticulous and flawless execution by patients who are extremely pleased with their results. One patient described their experience as life-changing, highlighting the comfort provided by Dr. Wasserbauer and her team from start to finish. Another reviewer mentioned that the hair transplant procedure and follow-up were an overall excellent experience, significantly improving their life and confidence. Patients frequently comment on the team's efficiency and coordination, noting how they make people's lives better by improving self-confidence. The staff at California Hair Surgeon is also highlighted as being amazing and making patients feel at ease. One patient specifically praised a scalp micropigmentation technician at the clinic for being a true professional who was open and honest about expectations.
California Hair Surgeon has multiple locations in the Bay Area, including Walnut Creek, San Francisco, and San Jose. The clinic emphasizes patient care and ensures patients have access to the doctors, recognizing that hair restoration is not a one-size-fits-all solution. They aim to provide natural-looking and long-lasting results through cutting-edge technology and a dedicated team.
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.
Dr. Sara Wasserbauer earned her Bachelor of Arts in Classical Archeology from Dartmouth College, followed by her medical degree from the Medical College of Ohio, where she was recognized as Class Leader. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery and a Fellow of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS), holding leadership positions within both organizations, including Past-President of the ABHRS Board of Directors and a member of the ISHRS Board of Governors. Dr. Wasserbauer was the primary investigator for the FDA trial of the ARTAS Robotic Hair Transplant System and has received grants from the ISHRS to study Scalp MicroPigmentation pigment safety. Her extensive experience includes performing numerous hair restoration surgeries and contributing to the field through research, publications, and teaching, having trained doctors globally. She is also recognized for her entrepreneurial spirit, holding patents and developing new technologies in the field.
