The Stern Center for Aesthetic & Cosmetic Surgery

Bellevue, Washington FUE, FUT

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About the Clinic

The Stern Center for Aesthetic & Cosmetic Surgery operates in Bellevue, Washington. Its services include PRP for hair rejuvenation, and it carries Nutrafol supplements aimed at factors contributing to hair thinning. The practice also offers a range of surgical and non-surgical aesthetic treatments and sells skin care products from the office or by mail order.

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Dr. Fredric Stern

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Dr. Fredric Stern is a highly experienced ophthalmologist and cosmetic surgeon with over 25 years of practice in the Northwest. He earned his medical degree from Columbia University Medical School and completed his board certification in Ophthalmology at the University of Washington, followed by extensive additional training in ophthalmic plastic and facial plastic surgery. Dr. Stern is a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology and a Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. He is also a member of professional organizations such as the American Society of Liposuction Surgery and the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery. Recognized for his expertise, Dr. Stern was voted "Seattle's Best Plastic Surgeon" by KING TV's Evening Magazine in 2011 and by readers of 425 Magazine in 2013. He founded The Stern Center for Aesthetic Surgery in 1997 and has been a leader in cosmetic and laser treatments, including facial rejuvenation, eyelid surgery, and hair restoration.

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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