Treatment Options

Treatment Options

Stem Cells vs. PRP for Hair Loss: Understanding Your Regenerative Options

January 8th, 2026|Treatment Options|

Addressing hair thinning and early-stage hair loss has never been easier thanks to advancements in regenerative medicine. Treatments that rely on the body’s own healing systems appeal to those who want non-surgical or minimally invasive options. At the same time, terms like “stem cells” and “PRP” can make the decision process feel complex. Patients sometimes use these phrases interchangeably, even though the science behind each approach is different. This guide breaks down stem cell versus PRP for hair loss in practical terms to help you learn: What each treatment does What the evidence shows How to choose the right option [...]

What is FUE? Understanding Modern Hair Transplantation

December 31st, 2025|FUE, Treatment Options|

FUE, or follicular unit extraction, is a hair transplant procedure that offers a revolutionary approach to hair restoration. But what exactly does it mean, and how does this procedure — which takes place in a surgical setting by the hands of a skilled hair restoration surgeon  — differ from other modes of hair transplantation and restoration?  If you’ve been considering surgical hair restoration, you likely have questions about the medical terms and benefits. FUE is a powerful technique that lets surgeons redistribute your own healthy hair without the need for stitches or long linear scars. FUE is more than an [...]

FUE Hair Transplant Recovery Tips: Feel Better and Make the Most of Your New Hair

December 23rd, 2025|FUE, Treatment Options|

Preparing for or healing from a FUE hair transplant is exciting, especially as you think about the results ahead. But like many patients, you’re probably curious about recovery.  Typical questions we hear include: How long will you need to take it easy? What’s normal in terms of redness or soreness? What can you do to protect your new grafts and get the best possible outcome? Your recovery plays a big role in your final results. The FUE procedure itself is minimally invasive as far as hair transplants go, but the way you care for your scalp following your transplant directly [...]

Step-by-Step FUE Hair Transplant Procedure: From Consultation to Confidence

December 18th, 2025|FUE, Treatment Options|

If you’ve noticed thinning hair or a receding hairline and have started to feel an impact on your confidence, you’re not alone. Many men and women reach a point where styling tricks and topical treatments no longer cut it, but they’re not ready to settle for a life with less hair. In these cases, the FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) hair transplant can make a lasting difference. This procedure was designed for patients who want natural-looking results without noticeable scars or downtime associated with older methods.  Despite the benefits, a hair transplant is still a major choice that can leave people [...]

FUE vs FUT Hair Transplant: The Complete Comparison Guide

December 11th, 2025|FUE, FUT, Treatment Options|

Once you start noticing hair loss through a thinning or receding hairline, it’s hard to ignore. If ignored to progress far enough, you may feel like you have two choices: a hair transplant or watching it go. Luckily, hair transplant procedures have significantly improved over the years. Patients have more options than ever before, to an almost overwhelming degree. With multiple options available, an informed choice depends on understanding the benefits, differences, and limitations of each hair transplant technique. Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) and Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) are both proven methods for restoring natural hair using your own follicles. [...]

Celebrity Hair Transplants: The Complete Guide to Famous Hair Transformations

September 29th, 2025|Treatment Options|

When celebrities choose to undergo hair transplants, they're making the same deeply personal decision that millions of people face every day. The difference? Their choice becomes public, often inspiring others to finally address their own hair loss concerns. From Hollywood A-listers to professional wrestlers, celebrity hair transplants have helped normalize what was once considered a taboo topic. Why Celebrity Hair Transplants Matter More Than Ever Hair loss affects up to 80% of men and 40% of women by age 50, yet the stigma surrounding hair restoration treatments has kept many suffering in silence. When high-profile celebrities openly discuss their hair [...]

Linear or FUE: Which Type is Right for Me?

December 5th, 2022|FUE, FUT, Treatment Options|

Any time you’re looking to have an elective surgery, it’s important that you do your research and consult a trusted doctor before you make your decision to ensure you are proceeding with the right type of surgery for your specific situation and needs. In hair restoration that means deciding between a linear hair restoration or an FUE hair restoration. No matter how small the procedure, you should be aware of the best plan of action and be willing to follow through with the necessary care. For hair restoration procedures, you should see a surgeon who can differentiate between the different [...]

Hairline Lowering or Hair Transplant?

December 21st, 2016|Questions & Answers, Treatment Options|

Question: Always hated size of my forehead- please note this is not due to hair loss. I am 23 and understand I will need to wait until I am 25 to be considered for a transplant. Is that the best option or should I opt for lowering surgery? I have been desperate since being a teenager to have a proportionate forehead. I do understand risk of having transplant too young. -MMIG Dr. Anderson Answers: Thank you for posting this question. If you don’t have hair loss, and you simply want to lower your hairline, then you don’t have to wait [...]

Hair Restoration Transplant

April 11th, 2016|FUE, FUT, Treatment Options|

Patient had an ARTAS® hair transplant procedure by Dr. Ken Anderson at the Anderson Center for Hair Clinical History: Dr. Jacob Lee is a 38 year old physician with diffuse thinning across the frontal forelock area, central bridge, and anterior crown. He desired no linear scar in the donor area. Surgery: ARTAS® Robotic Hair Transplant procedure with platelet-rich plasma with ACell (PRP withACell) performed on August 15, 2014 by Dr. Ken Anderson, M.D. Patient has had one procedure of 1779 grafts. Results: Dr. Lee is very satisfied with his results at 15 months. "AFTER" pictures taken on November 13, 2015. [...]

Robotic Hair Restoration with ARTAS Infographic

March 1st, 2016|FUE, Treatment Options|

Anderson Center for Hair created an infographic about ARTAS® Robotic System, a tool Dr. Anderson uses to perform efficient, precise follicular unit excision (FUE) procedures with unparallel accuracy. This method of hair restoration allows Dr. Anderson to remove teh hair for transplantation from the donor area without using a scalpel or creating any linear scarring. Find out how much time each procedure takes and how real patients have rated its worth.