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2715 East Oakland Park Blvd, Suite 200
Fort LauderdaleFlorida, United States of America33306
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What Are Hair Plugs?

One of the pioneers of hair transplantation is Dr. Norman Orentriech who is remembered for discovering donor dominance in 1952. He used a punch biopsy instrument to harvest large circular 4-mm grafts which were then transplanted into punch graft sites in the patient's balding areas. Although this pioneering surgery advanced hair restoration, the results were less than natural looking.

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Punch grafts proved to be too large and symmetrical to have a natural appearance. These punch grafts contained anywhere from 8 to 20 hairs. When placed to tightly together, these competing grafts had a tendency to fail because of insufficient blood supply. Placed too far apart meant that they could resemble artificial looking "doll plugs" especially in the frontal hair line.

In the late 90's, doctors began to experiment with micrografts (1 hair grafts) and follicular unit grafts (1-4 hair grafts) which ushered in the natural looking hair transplant. These 'slit' grafts were not harvested with a punch biopsy instrument. Instead, they were obtained from a single donor strip of tissue taken from the safe zone in the back of the head and separated under magnification. This improved the health of the delicate hair follicles. The small number of hairs in each slit graft insured naturalness.

As this new technology immerged, the technique of using large punch grafts became antiquated and unacceptable as a form of hair transplantation. During the late 90's as the world of hair transplantation was changing dramatically, Dr. Bolton had a unique opportunity to observe and correct a high volume of bad hair transplants such as old style plugs, punch grafts and flap surgeries. Being a progressive new surgeon, Dr. Bolton used the latest FUT techniques to transform bad hair plug transplants into natural looking beautiful results. On the flip side, Dr. Bolton was insightful enough to glean concepts from some of the pioneering surgeons who made the best of old techniques like the late Dr. Contantine Chambers. Dr. Chambers did wonders with large sized grafts in the crown area. Because of the technique, these large plugs placed at just the right distance apart looked completely natural in the back of the head. As a result, Dr. Bolton came to the conclusion that using follicular unit transplantation exclusively would not be in the best interest of the patient because the results were too wispy and thin. He began to focus on the concept of using a larger graft strategically behind the hairline in combination with follicular units and micrografts. He continued to experiment and refine techniques until finally he co-developed Multi-Unit Hair Grafting for PAI Medical Group in his Tennessee office.

Dr. Bolton Blazed a New Trail that would Change His Practice Forever

"If it looks completely natural, and boosts density by two to three times, why wouldn't I use all my options to give the patient a better result?", said Dr. Bolton. He would call this new graft a "a multiple follicular unit". A multi-unit graft is a new style 'slit' graft that contains 2 or 3 naturally occurring follicular unit bundles which typically contain 4-8 hairs. This graft is not punched out with a punch biopsy instrument but instead is separated under magnification just as it's smaller counterpart, the follicular unit graft. Sometimes mislabeled as 'hair plugs' from skeptical peers, multiple follicular unit grafts are discounted because competing doctors are unfamiliar with this technique and resistant to change despite the evidence that it means a better result for the patient. When used correctly behind the frontal hairline, multiple follicular unit grafts combined with traditional follicular units and micrografts can boost hair density by 2-3 times while looking undetectably natural in appearance. The other benefit to patients is that more hair means less surgeries and a lower cost.

It's been nearly a decade now since Dr. Bolton blazed a new trail. You be the judge and look at some of our hair transplant video testimonials and before and after pictures to see for yourself.

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    May 29, 2023
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    (Translated by Google) Very happy with the treatment and with the attention, especially Jorge and the doctor

    (Original) Muy contento con el tratamiento y con la atención en especial Jorge y al doctor
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    May 25, 2023
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    Nicholas
    Florida
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    Don’t have enough good things to say about Dr. Bolton and his assistant Josh who helped with my consultation and every step of the process. They always made themselves available and answered any questions and concerns I had along the way. There’s a lot of information out there about FUT versus FUE hair transplants and I really trust their knowledge...
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    May 24, 2023
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    SM
    Florida
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    Great experience and results! Mike answered all my questions leading up to the surgery, and Dr. Bolton sat down with me to explain the specifics prior to my procedure. His expertise was obvious; his office a class act from start to finish. My highest recommendation goes to these gentlemen and their servant-oriented staff!
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    May 19, 2023
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    Brian
    Florida
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    The whole process, from making an appointment to the procedure, was very easy. Michael was great about communicating how the procedure would go. The actual procedure went very smoothly and it the time went by quickly. The surgical room was comfortable and the entire staff was very accommodating. Following the surgery, Michael and Dr. Bolton stayed...
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    May 19, 2023
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    Mike
    Florida
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    I had a great experience with Dr. Bolton. Very experienced and knowledgeable. Made me feel super comfortable. Thank you Dr. Bolton.
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    May 19, 2023
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    John
    Florida
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    I just had my one year anniversary in April. The results exceeded my expectations and I even drove to Fort Lauderdale many hours to have this procedure performed trusting Dr. Bolton‘s unique process of doing the hair transplant procedure. I also had a pleasure working with Mike who helped me before, during, and after the procedure making this a...
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    May 19, 2023
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    Kameron
    Florida
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    Great customer service by Mike, I received a call very shortly after filling out the online form and he discussed in detail what to expect and was very reassuring in all the questions and concerns I had. Day of the operation went very smoothly and was nearly painless. Dr. Bolton was there from the beginning and made sure everything went perfectly....
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    May 15, 2023
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    Matt
    Florida
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    The staff was very helpful before, during and after the procedure. Dr Bolton was very professional, personal and my results were everything he said they would be. I have already recommended others to use his services.
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    May 12, 2023
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    Carlos
    Florida
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    May 1st 2023 I had a hair transplant with Dr. Bolton. The procedure was not painful at all. I just sat back and watched episodes of Seinfeld on Netflix while eating snacks. Micheal has been awesome in guiding me thru the entire process leading up to the procedure and following up with me post op. I live in Las Vegas and there are many reputable...
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    May 12, 2023
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    Florida
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    This is my second procedure with Dr. Bolton. Hands-down he is the best!!!

    Michael and the staff were phenomenal!

    Michael even picked me up from the hotel the morning of surgery. Amazing Experience!
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