West LA Hair Restoration

Los Angeles, California ARTAS

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About the Clinic

West LA Hair Restoration is a hair restoration practice in Los Angeles, California, treating hair loss, thinning, and balding in both men and women. Its services include a one-day follicular unit extraction (FUE) hair transplant procedure, platelet and plasma therapy, stem cell therapy, low-level laser therapy, and vitamins and supplements for hair health. Treatment begins with a one-on-one consultation, after which a plan is arranged for the individual patient, and the practice's medical director oversees the consultation, procedure, and post-procedure care.

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Checked against US State Medical Board, August 7, 2026.

Dr. David P. Melamed

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Dr. David P. Melamed is a highly experienced and internationally recognized hair restoration specialist with over 22 years in the field. He is board-certified and known for his innovative approaches to both surgical and non-surgical hair restoration techniques. Dr. Melamed is the first and only physician in Los Angeles to utilize the ARTAS iX Robot-Assisted Hair Restoration System, which allows for one-day procedures. He has also been recognized as an expert in laser surgery and non-surgical cosmetic treatments, holding memberships in professional organizations such as the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine and the American Society for Laser Surgery and Medicine. His dedication to patient care is evident as he personally oversees every aspect of a patient's treatment, from the initial consultation through post-procedure care.

Procedures Offered

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.

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Hair transplant safety in the USA
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