Question 1

Do you perform hair transplants or scalp micropigmentation at Alladerm?

Accepted Answer

No — Alladerm focuses on non-surgical hair restoration. When a surgical or SMP option may be appropriate, we coordinate a referral to a partner practice led by Dr. Sunao Gilbert, MD, which performs FUE hair transplantation, eyebrow restoration, beard and facial-hair restoration, and scalp micropigmentation. We'll help you determine the right path and coordinate the referral.

Question 2

Can you help with eyebrow restoration?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Through our partner practice led by Dr. Sunao Gilbert, MD, we can coordinate access to surgical eyebrow transplantation — a detailed procedure that places carefully selected donor hairs into the eyebrow area, planned for shape, density, direction, and symmetry. It may be an option for naturally sparse brows, over-plucked brows, age-related thinning, or partial loss. Candidacy is reviewed at consultation with Dr. Gilbert's practice.

Question 3

Can you help with beard or facial-hair restoration?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our partner practice led by Dr. Sunao Gilbert, MD performs beard and facial-hair transplantation using follicular-unit grafts. This can help improve density in selected areas of the beard, mustache, sideburns, or other facial-hair regions. The number of grafts required varies substantially depending on the area and your goals — a consultation with Dr. Gilbert's practice will confirm what's appropriate.

Question 4

How many grafts are needed for an eyebrow transplant?

Accepted Answer

Most eyebrow restoration procedures involve approximately 150 to 600 or more follicular-unit grafts per eyebrow, depending on the starting density, the desired shape and fullness, and the treatment plan. The exact number is determined during a consultation with Dr. Gilbert's practice, which also handles candidacy evaluation, brow design, and all post-procedure care.

Question 5

How many grafts are needed for a beard transplant?

Accepted Answer

Graft requirements for beard and facial-hair restoration vary considerably — from a few hundred grafts for a localized patch or scar to several thousand for full-beard coverage. The count depends on the area being treated, current density, and the desired result. Dr. Gilbert's practice evaluates this at consultation.

Question 6

Is one graft the same as one hair?

Accepted Answer

Not exactly. A follicular-unit graft contains one to four hairs that naturally grow together from a single follicular unit. Grafts are selected and placed based on the natural pattern of the treatment area — for example, single-follicle grafts near a hairline or eyebrow edge, and multi-hair grafts where more density is needed.

Question 7

What is scalp micropigmentation (SMP)?

Accepted Answer

SMP is a non-surgical treatment that uses tiny, layered pigment deposits to mimic the look of closely-shaved hair follicles — adding the appearance of density to a thinning or bald scalp, or camouflaging a transplant or surgical scar. It does not create new hair growth. We offer it through our partner practice led by Dr. Sunao Gilbert, MD, and it can stand alone or complement a transplant.

Question 8

Do you offer prescription hair-loss treatments like finasteride?

Accepted Answer

Yes. When clinically appropriate, our medical team can prescribe options such as finasteride (oral or topical), low-dose oral minoxidil, or spironolactone. These aren't right for everyone — suitability depends on your health history and what's driving your thinning, which we'll review at your consultation.

Question 9

What are regenerative hair restoration options like exosomes and autologous secretome?

Accepted Answer

Exosomes are a regenerative treatment applied to the scalp that may be considered for selected patients as part of a physician-directed plan; research on their role in hair restoration is ongoing. We also offer an autologous secretome program (Acorn), in which a small number of your own hair follicles are harvested at our office, sent to a lab, and used to produce a personalized serum returned for a series of in-office treatments. Low-level laser therapy uses an at-home laser cap on a regular schedule and is often incorporated into comprehensive plans. Your provider will discuss whether any of these are appropriate for you.

Question 10

Does PRP for hair hurt?

Accepted Answer

Most people tolerate it well. We can use numbing for comfort, and the scalp injections take only a few minutes. You may feel brief pressure or tingling during the session.

Question 11

How many PRP sessions will I need?

Accepted Answer

PRP is typically done as a series — often a few sessions spaced several weeks apart — followed by periodic maintenance. Because everyone's hair is different, your provider will recommend a plan for you.

Question 12

When will I see results?

Accepted Answer

Hair grows slowly, so patience matters. Many people begin to notice changes over a few months of consistent treatment, with continued improvement after that. We'll track your progress along the way.

Question 13

Is hair restoration guaranteed to work?

Accepted Answer

No honest provider can guarantee results. How well you respond depends on what's driving your thinning and how early you start. We'll give you a realistic assessment and won't recommend a treatment that isn't likely to help you.

Question 14

How much does hair restoration cost in Aliso Viejo?

Accepted Answer

Starting prices for in-office treatments are listed in the pricing section of this page. Because every plan is personalized — and may combine PRP, prescription therapies, supplements, or regenerative options — the total depends on what's recommended at your consultation. Partner-practice pricing for surgical options and SMP is listed in the partner section above. We'll review everything before any treatment begins.

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