Hair, Brow & Scalp Restoration in Aliso Viejo.
Personalized non-surgical treatments at Alladerm — plus coordinated access to FUE hair transplantation, eyebrow restoration, beard and facial-hair restoration, and scalp micropigmentation through our partner practice led by Dr. Sunao Gilbert, MD.
A complete approach — not a single treatment.
Hair loss and thinning can affect the scalp, eyebrows, beard, and other facial-hair areas. The right approach depends on the cause, the condition of existing hair, donor-hair availability, the patient's goals, and whether surgical or non-surgical treatment is most appropriate.
At Alladerm, we provide personalized non-surgical hair-restoration plans that may include PRP, prescription therapies when clinically appropriate, nutritional support, low-level laser therapy, and selected regenerative treatments — building a plan around what's actually driving your thinning rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
When transplantation or scalp micropigmentation may be the better option, we coordinate a consultation with our partner practice led by Dr. Sunao Gilbert, MD — giving patients access to FUE hair transplantation, eyebrow restoration, beard and facial-hair restoration, and SMP, without having to navigate multiple practices on their own.
One consultation. A clear pathway. The right treatment at the right practice.
Find Your Path
Early or Progressive Hair Thinning
Personalized non-surgical plans to support existing hair and address ongoing thinning when clinically appropriate.
- Scalp assessment
- PRP
- Prescription therapies when appropriate
- Topical treatments
- Nutritional support (Nutrafol)
- Low-level laser therapy
- Regenerative treatment options
- Progress photography and maintenance
Advanced Scalp Hair Loss
For appropriate candidates seeking restoration of a receding hairline, thinning crown, or areas of more advanced hair loss.
- FUE hair transplantation
- Personalized hairline design
- Donor-area assessment
- Surgical treatment planning
- Post-transplant maintenance at Alladerm
Sparse or Thinning Eyebrows
Surgical eyebrow transplantation may help create greater fullness, definition, and symmetry using carefully selected donor hairs.
- Cosmetic brow enhancement
- Restoration of over-plucked brows
- Partial or full eyebrow reconstruction
- Personalized brow design
- Approx. 150–600+ grafts depending on goals
Beard, Facial Hair or Scalp Coverage
Facial-hair transplantation and scalp micropigmentation may help selected patients improve density, coverage, or scar visibility.
- Beard and mustache restoration
- Patch or scar restoration
- Scalp micropigmentation (SMP)
- Density enhancement
- Transplant-scar camouflage
Benefits
Surgical and non-surgical, coordinated
One consultation covers the full picture — non-surgical plans at Alladerm, and coordinated access to surgical options through our partner practice led by Dr. Sunao Gilbert, MD.
Scalp, brow & beard restoration
Hair loss affects more than the scalp. We help coordinate care for eyebrow thinning, beard and facial-hair gaps, and scalp micropigmentation — not just scalp hair.
Uses your own growth factors
PRP uses platelets and growth factors concentrated from your own blood and may help support existing hair follicles in appropriate candidates.
Personalized non-surgical plans
Treatment recommendations are individualized and may include PRP, prescriptions when appropriate, nutritional support, regenerative therapies, and laser therapy.
Straightforward guidance
If a treatment isn't likely to help you, we'll say so — and point you toward what will, including surgery through our partner when that's the better path.
Comparing your hair restoration options
Most plans combine more than one of these, because they work in different ways. Here's a general overview — your provider will tailor the right mix for you at your consultation.
| Option | What it is | Often part of a plan for |
|---|
| PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) | Growth factors concentrated from your own blood, delivered to the scalp as a series | May help support existing hair follicles in appropriate candidates. |
| Finasteride (oral or topical) | A prescription that helps block DHT, the hormone linked to hereditary thinning — taken daily or applied topically when appropriate | Commonly prescribed to help slow hereditary hair loss in appropriate patients. |
| Oral Minoxidil (low-dose) | A low-dose prescription medication that may be prescribed off-label for hair loss in appropriate patients. | People who prefer a tablet when clinically appropriate. |
| Topical Minoxidil | A topical applied to the scalp | Commonly incorporated into many comprehensive hair restoration plans. |
| Spironolactone | An oral prescription often used for hormonally driven thinning in women | Female-pattern thinning, when appropriate |
| Nutrafol | Physician-formulated, drug-free supplements taken daily | Physician-formulated dietary supplement that may be incorporated into a comprehensive hair restoration plan. |
| Exosomes | A regenerative treatment that may be incorporated into a physician-directed hair restoration plan. Research regarding its role in hair restoration is ongoing. | May be considered for selected patients as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. |
| Acorn YOU™ (Autologous Secretome) | A personalized regenerative serum made from your own stem cells. About 75 hair follicles are harvested at our office, sent to Acorn's lab, and cultured into a serum that is returned approximately 3 months later for a series of in-office treatments. Unlike donor exosomes, the product is derived entirely from your own cells. | Selected patients interested in an autologous regenerative approach. The full program includes the harvest and 3 treatment sessions over approximately one year. Candidacy is discussed at consultation. |
| Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) | An at-home laser cap or device used on a regular schedule | Often incorporated into comprehensive hair restoration plans. |
Hair restoration typically requires a long-term treatment plan. Not every treatment is appropriate for every patient, and results vary depending on the cause of hair thinning, individual response, and treatment consistency. Your provider will recommend the options most appropriate for your individual needs. Some therapies described on this page may be used off-label or are supported by emerging clinical evidence, including autologous secretome treatments, which are a relatively new technology and the subject of ongoing research. Your provider will discuss the potential risks, benefits, and alternatives during your consultation.
Surgical & SMP options — through our partner
Alladerm doesn't perform surgery in our office. When a surgical or SMP solution may be appropriate, we coordinate with our partner practice led by Dr. Sunao Gilbert, MD — which offers FUE hair transplantation, eyebrow restoration, beard and facial-hair restoration, and scalp micropigmentation.
| Option | What it is | Good to know |
|---|
| FUE Hair Transplant | A surgical procedure that relocates your own healthy follicular-unit grafts to thinning or balding areas, one graft at a time | A lasting, natural-looking option for appropriate candidates with sufficient donor supply |
| Eyebrow Transplantation | A detailed surgical procedure placing carefully selected donor hairs into the eyebrow area, planned for shape, density, direction, and symmetry | May help with naturally sparse brows, over-plucking, aging, or partial loss — candidacy reviewed at consultation |
| Beard & Facial-Hair Transplantation | Follicular-unit grafts used to improve selected areas of the beard, mustache, sideburns, or other facial-hair regions | Graft requirements vary substantially — from a localized patch to full-beard restoration — based on area and goals |
| Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP) | A non-surgical treatment that layers tiny pigment deposits to mimic the look of closely-shaved follicles or improve the appearance of density | Does not create new hair growth — suitable for scalp coverage, density enhancement, or scar camouflage |
| SMP for Scar Camouflage | Targeted SMP that softens the appearance of a previous transplant or surgical scar | Can be used alone or combined with a transplant procedure |
Surgical and SMP procedures, pricing, scheduling, consent, and post-procedure care are handled directly by the partner practice. Alladerm may continue to provide appropriate non-surgical maintenance before or after any procedure.
What to Expect
Hair, brow & scalp consultation
We review your history, hair loss pattern, goals, and preferences — for the scalp, eyebrows, beard, or any combination — and assess whether a non-surgical or surgical pathway fits best.
Determine your pathway
We discuss whether a non-surgical plan at Alladerm, a surgical evaluation with our partner, SMP, or a combination approach is most appropriate for you and your goals.
Treatment at the right practice
Alladerm performs non-surgical care. FUE transplantation, eyebrow and beard restoration, and SMP are coordinated through our partner practice led by Dr. Sunao Gilbert, MD.
Long-term maintenance
We help monitor progress and support your results over time — whether you had surgery or non-surgical treatment, or a combination of both.
Who Is a Good Candidate?
- You're noticing early thinning, a widening part, or reduced density
- You'd like to explore prescription or regenerative hair-loss treatment options
- You're considering FUE hair transplantation or scalp micropigmentation
- You want to restore sparse, thinning, or asymmetric eyebrows
- You're interested in beard or facial-hair restoration
- You'd like one consultation to understand all your options before deciding
Before and After Your Visit
These general guidelines apply mainly to in-office PRP sessions. Your provider will give you instructions tailored to your plan.
Before your appointment
- Stay well hydrated in the days before a PRP session.
- If your physician approves, pause blood-thinning medications and supplements (aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil, vitamin E) for a few days beforehand.
- Skip alcohol for about 24 hours before your appointment.
- Arrive with clean hair and scalp, free of heavy product.
After your appointment
- Avoid washing your hair for several hours after a PRP session, as advised.
- Skip strenuous exercise, saunas, and excess heat for the rest of the day.
- Avoid harsh hair products and coloring for a day or two.
- Be patient — hair grows slowly, and results build over the following months.
Before and After
FUE Hair Transplant
A thinning, receding frontal hairline rebuilt with the patient's own follicles for fuller, natural-looking density.
Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP)
A bare scalp given the look of fuller, closely-shaved density with layered pigment.
Patients of Dr. Sunao Gilbert, MD — Alladerm's partner for surgical hair restoration. Photos are cropped to the treatment area to protect patient privacy, and individual results vary.
Pricing
In-office treatments are priced per session — a series is typically recommended for best results. Acorn autologous secretome is priced as a complete program (follicle harvest + 3 treatments over ~1 year). Prescription therapies and supplements are confirmed at consultation.
- Scalp Microneedling + PRP: $650+ per session
- Scalp Microneedling + Exosomes: $650+ per session
- Autologous Secretome Program: $4,950 complete program
Per-session prices are starting estimates. The Acorn program is listed as a complete package price. Treatment plans are individualized; final pricing depends on your specific plan and is reviewed at consultation. Some therapies may require a prescription.
Surgical Hair, Eyebrow & Facial-Hair Restoration — Through Our Partner
Dr. Sunao Gilbert, MD, FAARFM, ABAARM
FUE Hair Transplant, Eyebrow & Beard Restoration, SMP — Partner Practice
Alladerm does not perform hair-transplant surgery or scalp micropigmentation in our office. When one of these options may be appropriate, we coordinate a referral to a separate partner practice led by Dr. Sunao Gilbert, MD.
Dr. Gilbert's practice independently evaluates surgical candidacy, donor-hair availability, treatment design, graft requirements, final pricing, scheduling, informed consent, and post-procedure follow-up — for FUE hair transplantation, eyebrow restoration, beard and facial-hair restoration, and scalp micropigmentation.
Alladerm may continue to provide appropriate non-surgical maintenance before or after any procedure as part of a separately recommended treatment plan.
Surgical and SMP procedures, candidacy, pricing, scheduling, consent, and post-procedure management are handled directly by the partner practice. Alladerm and Dr. Gilbert's partner practice provide, document, consent for, and bill their respective services separately.
Hair Restoration FAQs
Do you perform hair transplants or scalp micropigmentation at Alladerm?
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.
Can you help with eyebrow restoration?
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.
Can you help with beard or facial-hair restoration?
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.
How many grafts are needed for an eyebrow transplant?
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.
How many grafts are needed for a beard transplant?
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.
Is one graft the same as one hair?
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.
What is scalp micropigmentation (SMP)?
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.
Do you offer prescription hair-loss treatments like finasteride?
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.
What are regenerative hair restoration options like exosomes and autologous secretome?
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.
Does PRP for hair hurt?
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.
How many PRP sessions will I need?
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.
When will I see results?
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.
Is hair restoration guaranteed to work?
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.
How much does hair restoration cost in Aliso Viejo?
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.