Northwest Hair Restoration

Tacoma, Washington FUE, FUT

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About the Clinic

Northwest Hair Restoration provides hair loss and hair restoration services in Seattle, Tacoma, and Spokane, Washington, treating male pattern baldness and thinning hair in women. Its services include FUT hair transplant surgery, with treatment plans tailored to the individual patient and sometimes involving a series of treatments. Patients may be asked to take 7 to 10 days off work to recover, depending on the procedure.

Meet the Surgeon

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Robert Niedbalski, DO

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Dr. Robert Niedbalski is a highly experienced hair transplant surgeon with over 25 years dedicated to diagnosing and treating hair loss. He earned his doctorate in osteopathic medicine from Michigan State University and previously practiced as a board-certified family physician for 15 years before specializing in hair restoration. Dr. Niedbalski is recognized as a leading authority on hair restoration techniques and holds board certification in hair restoration surgery. He is the founder of Northwest Hair Restoration and is known for his patient-centered approach. His professional commitments include being the past president of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS) and serving on its exam writing committee, as well as being involved with the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) Fellowship Training Program. Dr. Niedbalski is also actively involved in research, including studies on tissue regeneration and hair multiplication, and has developed protocols focused on hair conservation.

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.

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