Dermatology & Hair Restoration Specialists

Santa Monica, California FUE, FUT, NeoGraft

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About the Clinic

Dermatology & Hair Restoration Specialists, located in Santa Monica, California, performs hair transplant procedures in the Los Angeles area. The practice offers follicular unit extraction (FUE), with cases documented in before-and-after photographs showing grafts placed at the hairline, temples, mid scalp and crown, and has worked with straight, curly and Asian hair. Strip harvesting is described as the other method of hair transplantation alongside FUE.

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Dr. Sean Behnam

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Dr. Sean Behnam is a highly respected hair restoration surgeon with extensive education and experience in the field. He completed his undergraduate studies at UCLA and earned his medical degree from Oregon Health Sciences University, followed by his residency at the University of California San Francisco. Dr. Behnam further honed his skills through specialized hair restoration training. He is a board-certified hair restoration surgeon and an elite member of the International Alliance of Hair Restoration Surgeons (IAHRS), an organization that endorses only the most qualified and ethical surgeons. Dr. Behnam has been recognized for his expertise, including being named one of the top hair transplant surgeons globally and has received numerous awards for patient care and professional excellence. He is known for his artistic approach to hair transplantation, often performing only one surgery per day to ensure maximum focus and quality for each patient. He is also recognized for his innovations in surgical techniques and instrument design within the hair restoration field.

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.
NeoGraft
NeoGraft is an automated hair transplant device that streamlines the FUE process using pneumatic technology to maintain consistent suction and speed up the harvesting process while still requiring the surgeon's skill and judgment for follicle selection and placement. The system works as an extension of the surgeon's technique to extract and implant individual hair follicles more efficiently than fully manual methods. NeoGraft can reduce procedure time and potentially improve graft survival rates. It represents a middle ground between manual FUE and completely robotic systems.

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