Dr. Mark DiStefano

Dr. Mark DiStefano, a physician who is a member of our Northeast Hair Restoration Surgical team, started performing hair transplants in 1994 and has performed more than 8,000 successful surgical hair restoration procedures. He is world-renowned and specializes in female and male hair loss treatments.

About Dr. DiStefano Co-Founder & Medical Director

Dr. DiStefano has been a physician for forty years and began his career as an Emergency Medicine Physician in Massachusetts in 1979 after graduating from Georgetown University Medical School. He completed a two-year residency in General Surgery at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center and completed a separate residency in Emergency Medicine through the Worcester City Hospital Emergency Medicine Residency Program.

Dr. DiStefano is board-certified by the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery and is a Fellow of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery.

In addition to his private practice, Dr. DiStefano serves as a clinical instructor for plastic surgery at the University of Massachusetts Medical School and is a hair restoration consultant for Harvard Medical International. Dr. DiStefano has trained physicians from the USA, Dubai, Jordan, Iran, Europe and other parts of the world in the art and science of hair restoration.

He speaks and lectures internationally for the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, and he volunteers his time and surgical expertise to Operation Restore, a program sponsored by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Pro Bono Foundation to help those individuals with trauma and birth related scalp defects.

Certifications

Dr. DiStefano is a Diplomate of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery and is a Fellow of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery.

Hair Loss and Treatment Procedures Performed

Beards and Moustaches
Body hair transplantation
Eyebrows
Female hair restoration surgery
Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE)
Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT)
Medical (non-surgical) management of hair loss for men
Scar revision

Hair Restoration Frequently Asked Questions

When will I see results?

Most hair transplant patients see results about 6 – 9 months after the surgery, while in a few cases it may take 15-18 months. Patients will experience regrowth of anywhere between 80% to 90% of the transplanted hair.

Is there pain after the procedure?

There may be slight pain the evening of which can be relieved with Tylenol or aspirin, but the next day there is usually no pain.

Do I have to get any medications on the way home?

Any medications you require will be provided at the office.

Are there other things I can do to help stop the loss and add more density after surgery?

Yes, you can use our special shampoos, which one bottle will be given to you after surgery. Also, there is Propecia (men-only medication), laser caps, PRP, and exosomes all of which will be discussed with you either in your consultation or after your surgery.

Does any hair loss treatment for thin hair work better than others?

There are no studies published which compare the different treatments available today. Minoxidil, laser therapy, PRP, and Tricomin products all work differently to help hair to grow. That is why we recommend utilizing all the treatments available. As with many medical problems, it may take several types of treatment to get the best result.