The Scottsdale Institute for Cosmetic Dermatology, led by Dr. Shelly Friedman, is a leading clinic specializing in hair restoration for both men and women. With over 38 years of experience and having treated more than 20,000 patients, the clinic offers advanced hair transplant techniques, including robotic-assisted follicular unit extraction (FUE) and follicular unit transplantation (FUT). They focus on personalized solutions and patient-centered care to achieve natural-looking results and help individuals regain confidence. The clinic is also noted as being pioneers in offering the ARTAS System for robotic-assisted FUE in Arizona since 2014.
Patients frequently praise the Scottsdale Institute for Cosmetic Dermatology for its professionalism, exceptional care, and outstanding results. Many testimonials highlight the thorough explanations provided, the comfort experienced during procedures, and the attentive follow-up care. Patients express high satisfaction with Dr. Friedman and his team, often recommending the clinic for its expertise and compassionate approach. Specific comments mention the staff being friendly, helpful, and efficient, contributing to a positive overall experience from consultation through post-procedure care. Some individuals have returned for additional procedures, impressed by the clinic's continued advancements and consistent quality of results.
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.
Contact Info
Website
https://www.sc*****************.net
Phone Number
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Location
8700 East Vía de Ventura #130, Scottsdale, AZ 85258, USA
Dr. Shelly Friedman is a highly experienced hair transplant surgeon with over 38 years in practice, having treated more than 20,000 patients. He is the Founding President of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery and a Medical Advisor for the American Hair Loss Council. Dr. Friedman earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from Michigan State University, and completed a residency in dermatology at Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital. He further honed his skills through fellowships in Sclerotherapy and preceptorships in hair transplantation. Recognized for his expertise, he has been called one of the top ten hair transplant doctors in the country and has lectured and taught his techniques nationally and internationally. He is also known for pioneering the use of the ARTAS System for robotic-assisted hair transplant surgery in Arizona.
Dr. Ramona Kelemen
Dr. Ramona Kelemen is a highly experienced hair transplant physician with a unique dual qualification, holding both a Medical Doctor (M.D.) degree from Vasile Goldis University in Romania and a Naturopathic Doctor (N.D.) degree from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in the US. She has dedicated over two decades to the field of hair restoration, and is recognized for her ability to perform hair transplant procedures solo, managing every step of the surgery herself. Dr. Kelemen is also a board-certified physician by the American Board of Anti-Aging Health Practitioners and a certified trichologist, allowing her to address the underlying causes of hair loss. She has developed innovative techniques, including the Incognito FUE, the first fully no-shave FUE transplant in the U.S. Her extensive training also includes working alongside a founding member of the American Board of Hair Restoration (ABHRS).
