Hair Transplant Before and After – Rejuvalase Medical Spa, Santa Barbara

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Transforming Confidence Through Natural Hair Restoration

Hair loss is a very personal issue that goes beyond just aesthetics. A conspicuous bald spot, receding hairline, or thinning hair can all cause you to appear older than you actually are and damage your self-esteem. Many people find that headgear, styling tips, or over-the-counter remedies only serve to momentarily conceal the issue.

Hair restoration is more than just a procedure at Rejuvalase Medical Spa in Santa Barbara, where it is a transformation led by board-certified face plastic surgeon Dr. Gregory Keller. With more than 41 years of surgical experience, Dr. Keller approaches each hair transplant treatment with accuracy, artistic flair, and medical knowledge.

We'll show you why Dr. Keller is the foremost expert in Southern California, what to anticipate from hair transplant before and after outcomes, and the dangers of waiting.

Why Patients Choose Hair Transplants

Hair is more than strands on your scalp—it frames your face, balances your features, and plays a major role in how youthful and healthy you appear.

The problem:

By age 35, two-thirds of men experience noticeable hair loss.
By age 50, 85% of men show significant thinning.
Women aren’t immune—40% of women experience hair loss during their lifetime.

For many, hair loss creates frustration and anxiety:

You spend extra time styling or hiding your scalp.
Social interactions or photos trigger self-consciousness.
Professional confidence declines when appearance doesn’t match energy.

Finasteride pills or topical treatments like minoxidil can halt loss, but they seldom produce noticeable regrowth. Hairpieces or wigs require constant maintenance and feel strange.

The answer is follicular unit extraction (FUE) or transplantation (FUT), which restores hair permanently and naturally.

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Before and After: What Makes the Difference

A successful hair transplant doesn’t just restore hair—it restores confidence, presence, and self-image.

Patients often share these common transformations in their before-and-after journey:

Before:

Visible thinning, receding hairline, or bald crown.
Reliance on concealers, hats, or hairstyles to camouflage loss.
Emotional frustration with aging appearance.

After:

Thick, natural hairline designed to match facial structure.
No more camouflage—hair looks and behaves naturally.
Renewed self-confidence in social, personal, and professional life.

With the right surgeon, your “after” will not look like a transplant—it will look like your own hair, growing naturally, for life.

Dr. Gregory Keller – Experience That Defines Results

The surgeon you choose is the single biggest factor in the quality of your hair transplant transformation.

41+ years of experience in facial plastic surgery and hair restoration.
Castle Connolly “Top Doctor”, awarded only to the nation’s leading physicians.
Former member of the Premier Hair Transplant Group, uniting top experts worldwide.
Member of the International Laser Hair Transplant Group and national transplant societies.
Double board-certified in Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery.
Clinical Professor at UCLA, training over 22 fellows and countless residents in advanced techniques.
Recipient of awards from the American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.

In addition to being a surgeon, Dr. Keller is a pioneer, researcher, and educator. The same procedures he has taught surgeons across the United States are beneficial to his patients.

You are entrusting your care to a surgeon with a track record of success when you choose Rejuvalase Medical Spa.

The Art and Science of Hair Transplantation:

Understanding Follicular Units

Hair grows naturally in small groups called follicular units—containing 1 to 4 hairs. By transplanting these natural groupings, results appear seamless and authentic.

Two Proven Methods: FUE and FUT

FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction):
- Uses a tiny punch (0.8–0.9 mm) to remove individual follicular units.
- Virtually scarless—tiny dots that are barely visible.
- Ideal for patients who prefer short hairstyles or minimal downtime.
FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation):
- A strip of scalp is removed, and follicular units are separated under a microscope.
- Allows thousands of grafts in a single session.
- Produces excellent density and coverage.

Being an expert in both techniques, Dr. Keller can suggest a mix based on your long-term objectives, donor availability, and hair loss pattern.

Artistic Placement

Each follicular unit is transplanted into tiny, precisely angled slits in the recipient area. This ensures that:

Hair grows in its natural direction.
Density appears even and realistic.
The hairline complements your facial anatomy.

This artistry sets apart a great transplant from an obvious one.

Realistic Expectations and Long-Term Planning

Hair loss is progressive. Dr. Keller doesn’t just restore hair for today—he designs a plan for long-term natural results.

Future loss patterns are predicted and accounted for.
Hairlines are designed to age naturally.
Techniques like dense packing and temporal point grafting are used when appropriate.

By blending science with artistry, Dr. Keller ensures your results will remain natural for years to come.

Complementary Treatments for Enhanced Results

At Rejuvalase Medical Spa, we often combine transplants with other therapies to strengthen and thicken existing hair:

PRP with ACell: Platelet-rich plasma combined with regenerative matrix boosts graft survival and stimulates natural growth.
Medical therapies: Prescription options to slow progression.
Laser therapy: Non-invasive stimulation of follicles.

These treatments enhance both the transplanted and existing hair for maximum density.

Why Choose Rejuvalase in Santa Barbara

Personalized care with a board-certified facial plastic surgeon.
Advanced technology with proven methods (FUE + FUT).
Natural, artistic results tailored to your anatomy.
Over four decades of unmatched experience.
A track record of satisfied patients throughout Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, and Beverly Hills.

When it comes to hair transplant before and after results, experience matters most.

Take the Next Step – Your Transformation Starts Now

Your future self is ready. Imagine feeling more confident when you see a youthful, natural hairline in the mirror.