FUT Hair Transplant
SCHEDULE A CONSULTATIONExpert FUT Hair Transplant in Los Angeles
Tired of thinning hair or searching for a long-term solution to restore a fuller hairline? Want a proven method that offers natural density without daily styling or concealment?
Dr. Paul J. McAndrews offers expert FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation) hair transplant surgery in Los Angeles to help you achieve permanent, natural-looking hair growth using your own hair.
With decades of experience and global recognition, Dr. McAndrews is one of only two doctors in the world to have served as President of both the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery and the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery. He performs only one surgery per day, giving each patient his complete focus and commitment to excellence.
Why Choose Dr. McAndrews?
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Unmatched Expertise and Credentials
With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Paul McAndrews is a world-renowned expert in hair transplants, specializing in both FUE and FUT techniques. His individualized artistic approach ensures exceptional, natural-looking outcomes. -
Extensive Medical Training
Formally trained at USC/LAC Medical Center, Dr. McAndrews is one of the few U.S. physicians with specialized residency training in the art of FUE and FUT hair transplantation. Dr. McAndrews is also a Professor teaching the residents (doctors in training) the art and science behind the hair transplant surgery. -
Personalized, One-on-One Care
To ensure the highest quality and attention to detail, Dr. McAndrews performs only one FUE or FUT hair transplant per day, overseeing every step of the procedure himself. -
A Legacy of Excellence
With decades of experience and a commitment to individualized care, Dr. McAndrews consistently delivers natural, life-changing results for patients from around the world.
Dr. McAndrews’ Method for FUT Hair Transplant
The FUT procedure is a refined and highly effective method for restoring natural hair density. Dr. Paul J. McAndrews brings a meticulous and artistic approach to every step, ensuring consistent, high-quality results.
Step 1: Consultation and Evaluation
Your FUT journey begins with a thorough consultation. Dr. McAndrews assesses your hair loss pattern, donor hair density, and scalp condition. He also takes time to understand your aesthetic goals. This evaluation allows him to design a personalized surgical plan focused on achieving a natural look and long-term success.
Step 2: Donor Strip Harvesting and Dissection
A thin strip of hair-bearing skin is carefully removed from the donor area, typically the back of the scalp. The area is then closed using advanced trichophytic closure techniques to minimize scarring. Dr. McAndrews and his team use a Stereoscopic Microscope to dissect the donor strip into individual follicular units. This tool provides complete visibility, reduces trauma, preserves graft integrity, and allows trimming of excess tissue. The result is healthier grafts and a more natural outcome.
Step 3: Designing the Recipient Area
This step involves the artistry of hair restoration. Dr. McAndrews designs your new hairline based on your facial features, age, and existing hair pattern. Each angle and density is thoughtfully planned to blend with your natural hair. His attention to detail ensures a seamless transition and an undetectable result.
Step 4: Graft Placement
Once the design is finalized, the follicular units are delicately placed into the recipient sites. Dr. McAndrews places each graft by hand using fine instruments to ensure proper depth, direction, and spacing. This hands-on approach contributes to high graft survival rates and natural-looking growth.
Step 5: Recovery and Results
After the procedure, you will be given detailed post-op instructions. Most patients resume light activities within a few days. The transplanted hair will initially shed, which is normal, followed by visible regrowth within a few months. Final results typically appear between nine to twelve months, revealing fuller, natural-looking hair that enhances your appearance and confidence.
Regain Your Hair, Restore Your Confidence
If you have any further questions about FUT Hair Transplants or would like to schedule a consultation, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Cost of FUT Hair Transplant
The cost of FUT hair transplant in Los Angeles depends on several factors, including:
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The extent of your hair loss
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The number of grafts required
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The complexity of your individual case
Dr. McAndrews performs only one hair transplant procedure per day, ensuring each patient receives his full attention and surgical precision. This dedicated approach leads to consistently natural-looking, high-quality results.
While pricing may vary, patients often highlight the unmatched care, transparency, and ethical standards they experience under Dr. McAndrews’ care.
During your consultation, Dr. McAndrews will assess your needs and provide a personalized cost estimate. Flexible financing options may also be available.
False Claims About FUT
Claim - “Strip surgeries create spread scars”
This is false.
Truth:
Strip excision follicular unit (FUT) hair transplants typically create very thin linear scars that even short haircuts hide and are hard to find. The biggest risk of a spread scar is when a doctor takes out too wide of a strip and closes the wound under tension. This is typically caused by doctors performing “mega-sessions” since they typically need to take wide strips to meet the number of grafts. Stopping mega-sessions hair transplants will prevent most patients from getting spread scars. Currently most of the “mega-session” hair transplant doctors perform FUE hair transplants since it is easier to market.
PROS & CONS
Below is a chart of the short-term and long-term pros and cons of a patient with a #2,000 graft follicular unit hair transplant with a FUT-strip excision.
Short Term
| PROS | CONS |
| No need to shave the scalp, so the donor site and sutures are hidden the day you walk out of surgery | The donor site needs sutures that are removed in 1 week. |
Long Term
| PROS | CONS |
| Much less surface area of scar tissue than the FUE/Punch excision technique | Will have a linear scar; however, this should easily be hidden by even short haircuts and hard to find |
| Can dissect the strip tissue under the stereoscopic microscope to have full visualization while dissecting the hair follicles, as opposed to blind dissection. Full visualization of the hair follicle while dissection gives greater ability to decrease the transection rate of the grafts, which increases the survival of the grafts. | At an increased risk of a spread scar if the surgeon tries to take out too much tissue to do a mega-session. Solution – don’t let your surgeon perform a mega-session hair transplant. You can always do another hair transplant tomorrow, but if you deplete the donor area, you won’t have enough in the “hair bank” to do so in the future. |
| Can remove the tissue from the area of the best genetic hair |
TESTIMONIALS
Before & After Photos
MALE 44, Norwood V, 1 Session FF/MF, #2000 Grafts
MALE 31, Vertex, Session 1, 1200 Grafts
Female 26, Norwood III, 1 Session, #1400 Grafts
Female 26, Norwood III, 1 Session, #1400 Grafts
Frequently Asked Questions
How is FUT different from FUE?
FUT involves harvesting a strip of scalp, while FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) removes individual grafts directly. FUT often allows for a higher number of grafts in one session and can be ideal for patients needing significant coverage.
Will there be a visible scar after FUT?
Dr. McAndrews uses advanced trichophytic closure techniques to minimize scarring. The resulting linear scar is typically thin and easily concealed by surrounding hair.
How long is the recovery after FUT?
Most patients can return to light activities within a few days. The donor area heals over one to two weeks, and visible results begin to appear within a few months.
How natural will my results look?
Dr. McAndrews is known for his meticulous technique and artistic eye. Every hairline is carefully designed to match your facial features and hair pattern, producing results that look completely natural.
Am I a good candidate for FUT?
Ideal candidates are those with sufficient donor hair and moderate to advanced hair loss. Dr. McAndrews will assess your scalp, hair loss pattern, and goals to determine the best treatment approach for you.
How long do FUT results last?
Transplanted hair is permanent. With proper care, the results can last a lifetime.
Where is your office?
We have 2 offices in Los Angeles. One is in Beverly Hills and the other is in Pasadena.
You can visit us there.
BEVERLY HILLS
435 N Roxbury Dr,
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
PASADENA
50 Alessandro Place, Suite 115
Pasadena, CA 91105
How can I contact you?
You can contact us at the number: 877-HAIR-DOC
Our Locations in Los Angeles
Beverly Hills
435 N Roxbury Dr,
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Pasadena
50 Alessandro Place, Suite 115, Pasadena, CA 91105
The McAndrews Method:
Informed Decision, Artful Precision, Unparalleled Results.
Dr. McAndrews' sole focus on his patients enables him to artistically and precisely create the best natural-looking results.
Get In Touch
If you have any further questions or would like to schedule a consultation, please do not hesitate to call or email us. You may also fill out the form provided to request more information.
877-HAIR-DOC