Scottsdale Institue for Cosmetic Dermatology: Dr. Shelly Friedman

Hair transplantation clinic

8700 East Vía de Ventura #130, Scottsdale, AZ 85258

★★★★☆
4.5(92 reviews)
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Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE)

Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE)

FUE is a minimally invasive hair transplant technique where individual follicular units (1-4 hairs) are extracted directly from the donor area using micro punches (0.7-1.0mm). The follicles are then implanted into recipient sites in balding areas. This method leaves tiny, barely visible scars and allows for faster healing compared to strip harvesting methods.
Per Procedure$12,250
Per Graft$6.1
Robotic Hair Transplant

Robotic Hair Transplant

Robotic systems use artificial intelligence and advanced imaging to identify and extract the best donor follicles with minimal human error. The ARTAS system creates 3D models of the scalp and calculates optimal extraction patterns, while NeoGraft automates the FUE process for consistent results.
Per Procedure$18,350
Per Graft$9.2

Location

📍 8700 East Vía de Ventura #130, Scottsdale, AZ 85258

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Reviews & Ratings

★★★★☆
4.5 out of 5
Based on 92 reviews
John Quinn

John QuinnLocal Guide

19 reviews
★★★★★
May 28, 2025

UPDATE: After 5 years, the left side of my scalp where the hair was receding looks actually worse. From the beginning of this transplant, I could tell that the right side was focused on more but didn't think much of it until now. The left side has lost a majority of the transplanted hair. I had two people working on my scalp. Now it shows who was proactive. Also, as another review mentioned, I now have random parts of my hair that are curly or wavy while other parts aren't. BELIEVE THE STORIES AND REVIEWS. STAY AWAY. Also, I love how there isn't any type of warranty? Oh, wait, because it's bullshit. Also, you'd think the primary doctor would have a full set of hair. That should've been my first clue. Keep taking advantage of people and their insecurities. Hmmm....who does that too? The staff here are the most iformative and caring staff I have ever met! They ensured that every single need of mine was met during my FUT hair transplant surgery. They were sure to provide me with all available options for a hair transplant and their associative risks. There was no harsh upselling or tricks to get me to choose the more expensive options. Both Dr. Friedman and Dr. Kelemen explained the entire process thoroughly. I especially enjoyed their ability to build rapport and get on a personal level with me. They continued to make sure that I knew what was going on through every stage of the procedure. I also wanted to thank Tinesha, Jessica G and Jessica C, Adrianna, and rose for their hard work and making me feel comfortable the entire time! Thank you again!!!

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Joseph Timmons

Joseph Timmons

1 reviews
★★★★★
May 10, 2025

I just had my second transplant with Dr. Friedman and the reason I came back to him this second time around is because he did a great job leaving me with a completely unnoticeable scar on the back of my head the first time where he pulled 2,800 grafts to transplant. As well as him doing a great job making the transplanted hair look natural and fuller. This second round I just had done was for 2,200 grafts as that was the most he was able to pull from the back of my head this go around and once again I was very impressed with his work and how comfortable him AND the rest of the staff made me feel with the entire experience. I definitely recommend going through Dr. Friedman and his team if you’re looking to get a natural thicker head of hair with very little to no unsightly scarring on the back of your head. I had my first transplant years ago and have never had a single person notice the scar which was a big initial concern for me. Dr. Friedman is a master of his craft and is very welcoming and personable.

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Darko Create

Darko Create

2 reviews
March 5, 2025

Place is a joke . False promises . VERY POOR RESULTS. Went for hair transplant and I was under medication and they even had me sign for more grafts that I did not even realize I signed for .

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Johnny Fabulous

Johnny Fabulous

0 reviews
February 21, 2025
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Philip Young

Philip YoungLocal Guide

10 reviews
★★★★★
January 18, 2025

I just had my two week follow up for suture removal after my Hair Transplant Surgery. This was my third such surgery but first with Dr. Friedman & Dr. Chu. To say it was by far my best experience would be an understatement. From the initial phone call to the consult to surgery day & post-op Dr. Friedman, Dr. Chu and the entire team were unbelievably kind, caring & friendly. They answered all of my questions & concerns and I felt completely at ease going into surgery day. The procedure itself was quite comfortable and the day went by rather quickly. The post-op instructions they provide are extremely detailed to ensure your best success yet very very easy to follow. The suture removal was a piece of cake and further reinforcement of the care of the site was given. The skill, knowledge & attention to detail from both Dr. Friedman, Dr. Chu and the team is second to none. I very much enjoyed my experience with everyone at The Scottsdale Institute and would recommend without hesitation you speak with them if you are considering Hair Transplant Surgery. I am so looking forward to seeing the final result as the hair grows in!!! I even got a restaurant recommendation from Dr. Chu and can’t wait to try Roka Akor 😃 Thank you everyone for a wonderful experience!!!

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Sean McGarry

Sean McGarry

5 reviews
★★★★★
September 9, 2024

Very gentle and easy experience. Staff is fantastic. Made a very difficult decision a very enjoyable process. Thanks everyone for your kindness and expertise.

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Kenny Nessler

Kenny NesslerLocal Guide

89 reviews
August 8, 2024

This has been a horrific experience. To start they over harvested because the machine wasn’t working properly, they harvested 900 grafts before realizing it, those grafts weren’t usable so they threw them away, while they didn’t charge me for them I’m 26 years old and have bald spots in the back of my head because of how much they harvested. It was supposed to be 1500 grafts but barely any of the hair has grown, I did my best to educate myself on realistic results but this is a horror story, one side they are curly and the other side they are straight. It literally looks like a hack job except I paid 12k. I bought their 3k laser cap and everything and almost 9 months later the results are terrifying, please do yourself a favor and do not come here. They will do so much more damage than good. The reviews are true, money hungry.

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