Dr. Joseph Gallagher has been named The Top Doctor in Philadelphia, The Top Doctor in Washington, DC and The Top Doctor in eastern region of the U.S.
Areas of Expertise
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Body Hair Transplant
Years Performed: 5 Approx Cost with this Doctor:
$5000 Physician's Approach:
When hair can only be harvested from certain areas to accomplish a desired result
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Years Performed: 13 Approx Cost with this Doctor:
$+2000 Physician's Approach:
Using a trichophytic closure is a hihlight to my practice. Currently preforming research on the best type of closure to be presented at the Italian Hair Society in Milan 2007
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F.I.T. (Transplant)
Years Performed: 13 Approx Cost with this Doctor:
$4000+ Physician's Approach:
When areas of donor hair are lacking FUE isn indicated. Judicious use of this procedure is imperative
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Follicular Unit Extraction
Years Performed: 13 Approx Cost with this Doctor:
$4000+ Physician's Approach:
I had learned punch grafting initally and limited microfrafting in my fellowship. I was wsorkinjg on this concept independantly while doing research and noted the vast difference and superior results of this method vs the outmoded micrografting and have never looked back. 99%of my practice is Stereomicroscopic hair follicular unit transplantation. Hair is put in your scalp the way it comes out of your scalp
The results are outstanding. Attention to detail is paramount. I preform my own surgery
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Years Performed: 13 Approx Cost with this Doctor:
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Working in the east and west coast, I was able to see the Plug treatments of old even from my mentors. With HFUT and developed techniques Scalloping which I started in 1995. Repair surgery, Scar fixation from Plastic procedures is 40%of my practice. People can look great with revision and do not have to go around scarred for the rest of their lives and they do not have to wear wigs or hats to hide the poor results.
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Hair Transplants (Eyebrow)
Years Performed: 5 Approx Cost with this Doctor:
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Attention to detail of how eyebrows angle and direction. HFU Transplantation is a simple butn detailed procedure and the results are wonderful
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Years Performed: 13 Approx Cost with this Doctor:
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Preform Hair Transplantion and Restoration on Men and Women where indicated see Micro Hair Follicle Transplantation {using the stereomicroscope} Ideal Candidate:
Hair loss
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Micro Follicular Unit Transplantation
Years Performed: 13 Approx Cost with this Doctor:
$4000+ Physician's Approach:
I have been preforming this procedure since 1994. I had learned punch grafting and micrografting in my fellowship and then started research on theis method similtanously with others. Since my first case I never looked back. It is the gold standard of Hair Transplantation and I have written and lectured and train fellows on this method. It is used in 99% of all my cases and I personally perform all the steps of my surgery. The best results are with this method Results are completely natural.
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Plug Removal
Years Performed: 13 Approx Cost with this Doctor:
$vary Physician's Approach:
I developed a the scalloping and recycling of hair plugs in 1995. This coupled with Hair FUT give excellent results.
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Plug Restoration
Years Performed: 13 Approx Cost with this Doctor:
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As above, Ihave preformed scalloping and recycling of the removal of some of the hairs in the plugs and then feather aroung these areas so no noticable plugs remain only a natural appearing hair restoration which is virtully undetectable 40% of my practice is devoted to repair of plugs or revision. Most of these difficult cases are refered from university hospitals and Dermatologists
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Propecia
Years Performed: 9 Approx Cost with this Doctor:
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Worked on pilate program of poor and "good" results with hair restoration.
In 1997 coupled treatment of hair restoration with propecia. Ideal Candidate:
Male pattern hair loss in the vertex (top of head) and anterior mid-scalp area
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Rogaine
Years Performed: 15 Approx Cost with this Doctor:
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Worked with my families pharmacys with Loritine for hair resoration as a pilot program before Rogaine was introduced.
With the advent of FOAM Rogaine which has less allergic reactions use in most cases Ideal Candidate:
Hair loss
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STRIP (Hair Restoration)
Years Performed: 13 Approx Cost with this Doctor:
$above Physician's Approach:
Use elliptical incision for donor hair as standard procedure for harvesing grafts
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* The national average fees do not include cost of anesthetics or surgical facility. Be sure to ask your doctor about additonal fees. Costs will vary from city to city throughout the United States.
Associated with the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery
Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery
Associated with the American Osteopathic Association
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If your appearence can be improved to make you look and feel better have a better attitude and outlook resoring confidence and wellbeing why not proceed. Your quality of life will be enhanced dramatically
Our goal simply stated is to recreate a natural look for the individual as if he had lost no hair. This is achieved by unwavering attention to detail. We accomplish this by taking into consideration the characteristics of the individual, including the shape of the head and face, the pattern and future pattern of hair loss, the character of the person's hair, i.e.; color, curl, circumference, density and contrast with the skin.
Great artistic skill is required to design and create a natural hairline. Behind the hairline to the back, we dense pack as much as possible to give the appearance of a full head of hair. When restoration is completed, it fits the unique subtle nuances of your specific characteristics. So, not only do you look good now, but at each age, following the initial proper treatment plan.
It's Your Choice For many people, the choice to have hair restoration surgery is a choice that enhances their life, a choice that helps them look as good as they feel.
Whether it is to counter the effects of aging or improve your appearance, hair restoration surgery can give you a greater self-confidence and contribute to your sense of well-being. But it is a decision you should make carefully and thoughtfully and no part of it deserves more care than the choice of who performs the surgery.
The skill, judgment, experience, and artistry of the surgeon you select, will determine whether you attain the results you seek. This is why it is imperative to choose a surgeon who will repay your confidence and trust.
"Major differences exist between the artistic and refined hair restoration techniques practiced at The Gallagher Medical Institute and the outdated methods of yesteryear. Dr. Gallagher's techniques produce a completely natural and aesthetically pleasing result, eliminating any unnecessary worries over what you will look like.
You’re concerned about your hair loss and want to know your options. I would like to make sure that you are informed about all the most important aspects of hair loss and treatment.
For your convenience, we've provided two easy ways to understand state-of-the-art hair restoration. Take our guided tour by clicking the arrow at the bottom of each page or, use the left navigation frame to locate the areas that concern you most". - Dr. Joseph Gallagher
Some of our most asked about procedures:Hair Restoration (Transplants), Hair Transplants (Scalp), Hair Transplants (Eyebrow), Hair Transplant Repair, Micro Follicular Unit Transplantation.
Areas Served: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Atlantic City, New Jersery, Bala-Cynwyd, Bryn Mawr, Villanova, Hockessin, Delaware, Washington DC, Allentown, Great Falls, Virginia, Cherry Hill
BALA CYNWYD HAIR RESTORATION (REPLACEMENT)
About Joseph C. Gallagher, MD - Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania (PA)