Carlos K. Wesley, M.D.

New York, New York FUE, FUT

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About the Clinic

Carlos K. Wesley, M.D. is a hair restoration practice in New York, NY. Surgical options include follicular unit transplanting (FUT) and follicular unit extraction (FUE), and the practice describes non-surgical approaches such as medical therapy and exosome therapy, which uses vesicles derived from mesenchymal stem cells to deliver growth signals to hair follicles.

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Carlos K. Wesley, M.D.

ABHRS Board certified in hair restoration surgery verify on the issuing register (opens in a new tab) ISHRS Current member verify on the issuing register (opens in a new tab) STATE LICENSE Verified via NPPES record AY1552629-6462 verify on the issuing register (opens in a new tab)

Dr. Carlos K. Wesley is a distinguished hair restoration surgeon who graduated *cum laude* from Princeton University and earned his medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine, receiving multiple awards for academic achievement. He completed his internship and residency in emergency medicine at Yale's Department of Surgery, followed by fellowship training with Dr. Walter Unger through the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS). Dr. Wesley is a diplomat of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS) and holds professional memberships in organizations such as the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgeons (ISHRS), the American Medical Association (AMA), and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS). He has contributed significantly to the field by authoring publications, delivering lectures both domestically and internationally, and serving as a primary author for respected textbooks in plastic surgery, dermatology, and hair restoration surgery, including a chapter on hair transplantation for Medscape/eMedicine. Dr. Wesley was also recognized with the 2022 Best of New York Award in the Hair Replacement Service category. He is also noted for his research into new surgical techniques aimed at improving hair follicle yield and minimizing scarring, and he is the founder and CEO of Pilofocus, a company developing a patented scarless surgical hair harvesting method.

Procedures Offered

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.
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.

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