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What Is Bolton EDGE™ Hairline Design?

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What Is Bolton EDGE™ Hairline Design?

Bolton EDGE™ is Dr. Brett Bolton's proprietary approach to hairline design, focused on creating a natural-looking hairline that is customized to the patient's facial features, existing hair, hair loss pattern, and long-term restoration goals.

Why Is Hairline Design Important?

The hairline is one of the most visible elements of a hair transplant. An appropriately designed hairline should work with the patient's facial proportions and existing hair rather than appearing overly straight, artificial, or disconnected from the surrounding hair.

What Does Bolton EDGE™ Consider?

  • Facial Proportions: Hairline placement is considered in relation to the patient's facial structure.
  • Natural Hair Direction: Graft placement follows the direction and characteristics of the patient's existing hair.
  • Existing Hair: Current hair density and distribution are considered when designing the restoration.
  • Hair Loss Pattern: The patient's current and potential future hair loss are important parts of treatment planning.
  • Long-Term Restoration: Hairline design should account for the patient's long-term restoration goals and available donor hair.

Who May Benefit From Bolton EDGE™?

Bolton EDGE™ may be incorporated into hair restoration planning for patients seeking hairline restoration, improved frontal coverage, or corrective hairline work after a previous procedure. The appropriate design depends on each patient's individual anatomy, hair characteristics, donor availability, and restoration goals.

Dr. Brett Bolton combines Bolton EDGE™ hairline design with personalized treatment planning and his proprietary MaxHarvest™ technique when appropriate to develop a comprehensive hair restoration strategy.

Transplanted hair develops progressively after a hair transplant as the follicles recover and enter their natural growth cycle. The timing and appearance of new growth can vary between patients, making it important to understand that restoration is a gradual process.

Changes in the transplanted area may occur throughout the recovery period before more noticeable hair growth becomes established. Individual healing, hair characteristics, and the treatment approach can all influence how restoration progresses.

Patients researching hair transplantation should consider the complete growth timeline rather than expecting an immediate final result. Understanding the gradual nature of transplanted hair growth can help establish realistic expectations throughout the restoration process.

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After years of research and multiple appointments with several surgeons, I'm so glad I found Dr. Bolton, best of the best in the hair transplant industry. Everything was expertly explained, no stone left unturned. Best bang for your buck! I wish I've found him sooner. Read Patient Experience →
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I've had two procedures with Dr. Brett Bolton. This has been the best money I've ever spent! It has honestly changed my life. Not only did I get a full head of hair...but I also lost 20 pounds and married the love of my life. These procedures changed my life! Dr. Brett Bolton and his staff are... Read Patient Experience →
Patient Todd
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Great people, great stuff. When I found great hair transplants it was like God answer my prayers. I never thought that would never happen for me to have hair, cause my hair lost wasn’t natural I burned when I was a baby. Dr Bolton and his stuff made it happen, now I’m enjoying my hair, I’m not... Read Patient Experience →
Patient Ron
Verified Google Review • August 2022
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I’m a physician and only recommend Dr.Bolton to my friends and colleagues. He was professional, quick, and got me great results. Super happy with my new head of hair. Looks so natural that my barber couldn’t believe it! Read Patient Experience →
Patient Patient
Verified Google Review • November 2019
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I have advanced hair loss and not sure I would do well with the procedure. Dr. Brett Bolton and Josh were honest and set my expectations properly. I am already very satisfied and it is only 5 months. Read Patient Experience →
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Our Pricing Philosophy

Please understand that we do not charge by the graft. We believe that pricing hair transplantation this way can be misleading. For example, when a clinic quotes “1,000 grafts,” that number alone does not indicate how much hair you are actually receiving. A graft may contain one, two, or three hairs, and each situation represents a very different total amount of hair, even though the patient is charged the same based solely on the graft count. For this reason, we believe that graft-based pricing does not always reflect the true value or outcome of a procedure.

Instead, we have chosen what we believe is a fairer and more transparent approach: pricing based on the amount of donor tissue removed. Our planning is based on averages. The average adult male has approximately 200 hairs per square centimeter in the donor area, although individual hair density varies. Regardless of individual density, patients at the same pricing level receive approximately the same amount of donor tissue extracted. This provides consistency in the amount of tissue removed rather than relying on graft numbers that can vary significantly in hair content.

While it is not possible to guarantee an exact number of square centimeters removed, we make every effort to come as close as possible to the planned amount. When feasible, we aim to slightly exceed the planned amount rather than fall short.