America's First Comprehensive Hair Transplant Center

At California Hair MD, you have the combined 50-year experience of Richard Chaffoo, MD, FACS, FICS, America's First Triple Board Certified Hair Transplant Plastic Surgeon and Susan Stuart, MD, FAAD, our nationally recognized board certified Dermatologist. We have set a new standard for patients seeking the medical and surgical treatment of hair loss. Our physicians are educators, international lecturers, and researchers in hair loss and its management. The talent of our physicians is combined with the commitment of our practice to introduce the latest cutting edge technology for every patient. We are at the forefront of this field. Here are some "firsts":

First practice with a triple board certified plastic surgeon and dermatologist
First hair transplant practice in the USA to introduce the newest Artas i-X-i robot
First hair transplant practice to assist in development of human hair cloning with our local biotech company, Stemson Therapeutics
First Center of Excellence on West Coast to teach and train physicians in Artas and Neograft authorized by Venus Concept (parent company for Artas & Neograft)
First book written for patients with hair loss co-authored by plastic surgeon and dermatologist

Most importantly, we are a boutique practice that offers personalized care for each patient. Our staff are highly trained and experienced in all aspects of hair transplantation. Many of them have previously trained physicians and staff in other offices across the country. Our passion for excellence and for our patients’ best interests are the cornerstone of California Hair MD. We also have three offices in Beverly Hills, La Jolla, and Newport Beach for the convenience of our patients from California and internationally.

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America's First Triple Board Certified Hair Transplant Plastic Surgeon Richard Chaffoo, MD

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The Latest Technology In Hair Transplant

ARTAS© ROBOTICS HAIR TRANSPLANT is the groundbreaking hair transplant method that stimulates the growth of the patient's natural hair follicles. This cutting-edge robotic hair restoration technique takes healthy hair follicles from thicker areas of hair and uses them as donors, transplanting them into areas with thinning hair to encourage thicker, healthier regrowth. California Hair, MD is the first and only practice in Orange County and San Diego counties offering the lates robotic device, the ARTAS i-X-i. In the hands of our expertly trained hair transplant specialist, ARTAS can provide superior results in less time.

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When It Comes To Your Hair You Deserve The Best

The Only Practice In The USA Where You Have A Board-Certified Dermatologist & A Triple-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon directing your hair restoration treatment.

FUE

Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is a minimally invasive method that removes hair follicles individually rather than in entire strips of the scalp. We utilize the full spectrum of FUE technologies at California Hair, MD, and will recommend the FUE method or combination of techniques that most suitably aligns with your needs.

Does Not Require IV Sedation
Less Invasive Hair Follicle Extraction Techniques
No Incisions, Sutures, or Linear Scarring

Hair Restoration

California Hair MD is a boutique hair restoration practice that utilizes the latest advances in hair restoration to help our patients rediscover a fuller head of hair. If you're experiencing female pattern hair loss or other types of hair thinning, contact us for a consultation to explore your options. There are many female hair loss treatments available.

Rogaine Can be very effective
Scalp Micropigmentation Helps hair appear thicker and fuller
Many Options For Hair Regrowth For Women

Neograft

With NeoGraft hair restoration, our patients can enjoy a minimally invasive hair transplantation procedure with no stitches and no long, linear scar. Return to work and life sooner with a natural-looking and full hairline.

Effective For Both Men And Women
Less Invasive Hair Follicle Extraction Techniques
NeoGraft is Minimally Invasive

Artas

The ARTAS system for hair restoration uses robotic technology to carefully select the healthiest hair follicles for hair transplantation. The system chooses and removes individual follicles without damaging the surrounding hair. The precision of a robotic system allows for smaller incisions, reduced trauma to the scalp and hair follicles, and higher quality grafts.

ARTAS is the best available technology in hair restoration
ARTAS system minimizes damage to the hair, scalp, and grafts
natural-looking results that our patients love.

Recognized Authority in Hair Restoration

California Hair MD is the only hair restoration clinic in the world headed by a board certified dermatologist and triple board certified plastic surgeon. Dr. Richard Chaffoo and Dr. Susan Stuart co-founded the California Hair Restoration Center. As the only husband/wife aesthetic team in Southern California, they consolidate their expertise in their respective specialties for an unparalleled approach to hair restoration.

Susan Stuart
MD, FAAD

As a board-certified dermatologist and a former president of the San Diego Dermatologic Society, Dr. Susan Stuart brings an extensive knowledge of the available medical therapies for hair loss to her role as a founder of California Hair MD. Together with Dr. Richard Chaffoo, Dr. Stuart specializes in many advanced hair restoration treatments, including FUE hair transplantation, NeoGraft® , and ARTAS® robotic hair restoration. Dr. Stuart is highly sought after by the national media.

Richard Chaffoo
MD, FACS, FICS

Triple Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Richard Chaffoo is the founder and surgical director of California Hair MD. Under Dr. Chaffoo's guidance and expertise, our center has become the premier facility for hair transplantation and hair restoration in California and the U.S. In addition to his plastic surgery specialty, Dr. Chaffoo has mastered the latest techniques in surgical hair restoration, including FUE hair transplantation, NeoGraft®, and ARTAS® robotic hair restoration.

Physician's Training & international lectures

California Hair MD is a boutique practice with a focus on individualized patient care. We intentionally keep our practice small to enable us to provide each patient with a personalized treatment experience. We want our patients to play an active role in their care and have access to our doctors. We know that hair restoration is never one-size-fits-all. Dr. Chaffoo and Dr. Stuart work with each patient to create personalized treatment plans for hair loss. Whether you're in the early stages of hair thinning or have significant hair loss, our team can help you to restore your hairline and your confidence. We strive to always provide care that will delight our patients so they feel comfortable entrusting us with their family and friends. Dr. Chaffoo frequent lectures and teaches both nationally and internationally at plastic surgery meetings on the latest techniques in hair restoration surgery including recent invitations in Australia and Thailand.He frequently hosts and trains international surgeons in his hair restoration techniques.

Minimially Invasive Hair Restoration

Patient safety and satisfaction are our highest priorities at California Hair, MD. As such, Dr. Chaffoo, Dr. Stuart, and our staff conduct all non-invasive and minimally invasive treatments and procedures onsite in one of our comfortable, private procedure rooms. We leverage the most advanced techniques in our therapies so patients can achieve their desired aesthetic results while maximizing recovery and minimizing risk. With our minimally invasive hair restoration techniques, we use the latest and more sophisticated technology and methods to create beautiful results with little to zero downtime.

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Our Results Never Hide

California Hair MD is a leading hair transplant clinic utilizing cutting edge technology to provide incredible, natural, and permanent results that set a new standard for hair restoration.