It's time to get smart about hair loss.
Get natural and permanent results that make you look and feel younger.
Get natural and permanent results that make you look and feel younger.
Fast healing time with virtually no interruption of lifestyle
Less time in the doctor’s chair, in and out in a day
Ideal for both men and women of all hair types
Hair grows naturally and complete in a period between 9 months to a year
The Hair Science Institute is a collection of Hair Restoration experts dedicated to educating patients and providers with the most advanced technology and the deepest knowledge available.
We believe that a patient can only make the right decision when they have a full understanding of their hair loss and are aware of ALL the options available to them, including in-office and at-home treatments.
We offer free Virtual hair, beard and eyebrow consultations to every patient. Should you decide to move forward with a particular treatment, the Hair Science Institute will connect you with Dr. Stephen Hess and his expert staff to discuss next steps.
Dr. Hess is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), the American Society for Mohs Surgery (ASMS), the Pennsylvania Academy of Dermatology (PAD), and the Philadelphia Dermatologic Society. Dr. Hess is also a Clinical Associate of Dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania, where he is involved in teaching dermatology residents and medical students.
Contact us to learn more about SmartGraft® and find out if you’re a candidate for this revolutionary procedure.
Stephen D. Hess, M.D., Ph.D. is a board-certified Dermatologist with extensive experience in all aspects of medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. Dr. Hess completed his dermatology residency at the University of Pennsylvania, one of the top-ranked dermatology training programs in the country. While at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Hess also completed a one year fellowship in cutaneous oncology which allowed him to develop additional expertise in the diagnosis and management of skin cancer. He received comprehensive training in pediatric dermatology at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Hess has been practicing in the Philadelphia / South Jersey region since 2008.
A native of Buffalo NY, Dr. Hess graduated from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine where he earned both his medical degree (M.D.) and a doctorate (Ph.D.) in Immunology at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute. He completed his undergraduate education at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC.
Dr. Hess has published extensively in top medical journals in the fields of dermatology and oncology, and has lectured at numerous local and national meetings. He is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), the American Society for Mohs Surgery (ASMS), the Pennsylvania Academy of Dermatology (PAD), and the Philadelphia Dermatologic Society. Dr. Hess is also a Clinical Associate of Dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania, where he is involved in teaching dermatology residents and medical students.
Dr. Hess is currently accepting new patients. He is committed to providing the highest quality medical care in a patient-friendly environment.
Using only local anesthetic, we use the SmartGraft device to gently extract individual follicular units (typically 1, 2 or 3 hairs) from the back of your head. These grafts may then be implanted into the balding area to regrow as thicker natural hair.
Your new hair grafts will grow in the areas that are thinning, creating a fuller head of hair, restoring a more youthful appearance and confidence levels.
The minimally invasive SmartGraft procedure has a very short recovery period. You can typically return to work in a few days with very few activity restrictions.
Absolutely not! You can wear any hairstyle you like without a visible linear scar.
Yes. SmartGraft is a minimally invasive procedure and can be a viable option for both men and women looking to restore their hair. It can also be used for eyebrows and beards!
No. If your hair is long enough, follicles can be harvested using the SmartGraft by shaving small areas that can be covered by the hair above it.
The full impact of hair transplant surgery can be fully appreciated in about 12-15months. Immediately after your procedure, your follicles will go through several growth phases and the hairs they contain may shed before those follicles start producing stronger, thicker hairs.
