Meet the Hair Transplant and Hair Restoration Expert Behind NewLookMD: Dr. Garbutt

Dr. Garbutt's experience in the field of Hair Transplant Surgery evolved naturally from his extensive training in delicate surgery of the upper face.

After obtaining his undergraduate degree at Harvard University, Dr. Garbutt went on to receive his medical degree from the University of California, San Francisco.

After medical school, Dr. Garbutt went on to fulfill a residency in Eye Microsurgery at the University of California, Los Angeles. He became board certified in Ophthalmic (Eye)Surgery in 1990.

After residency, Dr. Garbutt then specialized in Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Eyelids, Eye Sockets, and Upper Face, fulfilling a Fellowship and Visiting Assistant Professorship at the University of California, Los Angeles Medical center. During this period Dr. Garbutt performed many procedures which required the complete elevation and reconstruction of the forehead and frontal scalp, as well as the reconstruction of the underlying bony tissue and skull. This lead to an interest in Hairline and Scalp reconstruction techniques.

Due to his unique skills in both delicate eye Microsurgery, Eyelid Plastic Surgery, and as his proficiency in larger scalp and forehead reconstruction surgeries, Dr. Garbutt was offered a position with a leading Los Angeles based Hair Restoration Surgery practice.

After an initial apprenticeship period, Dr. Garbutt studied advanced Hair Transplantation techniques with leading practitioners both in America and Europe. He then specialized in the practice of Hair Restoration, as a former member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery.

Gradually, Dr. Garbutt synthesized his prior training with existing Hair Restoration Surgery Techniques, and Developed his own, Personalized approach to Natural Looking Hair Restoration.

He looks forward to meeting with you to discuss your particular Hair Restoration concerns, and offering you a treatment Regimen that will satisfy your needs.