Dr McGrath is a BUTCHER! 3 months post op and I still have a 1 1/2 inch bald strip on the back of my head from the donor area. The bald spot on top is still bright red and pimply with no visible hair growing. I called and said I had concerns and Dr McGrath would not meet with me instead his associate spent a lot of time talking about Aspen groves and surgical trauma. EXTREMELY UNHAPPY PATIENT!!! read more

Due to progressive hair loss and less than perfect results from another surgeon, I had a large gap between my hairline and the rest of my transplanted hair. I've included photos so you can see for yourself. This looked unnatural and awkward. The exact opposite of what you hope to achieve from a hair transplant. I resigned to wearing a hat again and wasn't sure how long I'd be stuck like this. I needed a relatively small number of grafts to fix it. Several other surgeons didn't want to bother helping me or wanted to charge me a high minimum fee. Furthermore my donor area was in bad shape and they didn't want to do the hard work of finding viable grafts. A friend received great results from Dr. McGrath so I contacted his office. At this point in my hair restoration journey I've been to a handful of different hair transplant doctors worldwide and I can say easily the entire team at McGrath medical provided the most compassionate and artistically superior result of them all. From the beginning his consultant Steve carefully reviewed my needs. It was more like talking to a friend than an employee. He understood exactly what I was going through and even offered alternative strategies to fill in the gap in case it wasn't convenient for me to fly into Austin to see Dr. McGrath (from California). But after seeing my friend's results and talking to both he and Dr. McGrath I knew I needed to prioritize finding the best Dr. Not the one who was closest to me. Another issue I had with other Dr.'s is they didn't seem able to spare even 5 minutes to listen to my concerns and what I hoped to achieve. Both via video consultation and in person Dr. M reassured me we'd take as long as necessary until we both had the same understanding of what I wanted to achieve and how it would be done. In addition the price was very reasonable. The day of surgery went very smooth. Through skill and artistry he extracted 1,500 grafts and filled in all the gaps. I felt no pain and was out of there quickly. The hard wait of several months for the hair to grow passed and I am now thrilled with the result. My hairline looks totally natural. No gap and no signs of having a hair transplant at all.  When you go to Dr. McGrath you not only are getting work done by an artist but by a physician with the highest level of ethics. Highly recommended. read more

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My name is Lance Fuller and I am the author of the hair transplant blog and YouTube channel My Follicular Journey.com. Since I was 28 years old in 2014, I have had four hair transplant procedures performed on me; two large FUT/strip surgeries by another surgeon and two FUE procedures by Dr. McGrath. My blog features hundreds of photos, dozens of posts and videos of my recovery and progress from my four procedures, all of my research into hair restoration surgery, and what I have learned from this journey. When I first started this journey in 2012, Dr. Daniel McGrath's current patient educator Steve Cook was one of the first people I ever spoke with about hair transplants. Steve worked for another surgeon at the time and he immediately impressed me with not only his extensive experience of his own transplants but also treated me like a person, and not a commission. Given the type of industry where patient educators and hair surgeons make their living based on commissions and numbers of surgeries sold, it surprised me right away when I first spoke with Steve and he recommended I NOT get a transplant. Compared with so many surgical practices that push high-pressure sales pitches into making you think you'll be bald tomorrow and needed to book surgery yesterday, Steve was the first honest person I spoke with and always has looked out for the patient. Our first time speaking together was less of a consultation and more of a Master Class on why I was losing my hair, what I could do to stop it, and what I could realistically get and gain from having a hair transplant. Although Steve is a patient educator, he is much more of a patient advocate who makes sure if you decide to have a hair transplant, you get it done right the first time and do what you can to maximize your procedure's results. In 2017, I reached the final results from my 2014 and 2015 strip surgeries. My frontal hairline was lowered and straightened out, and my temporal peaks were also built out. I was going on 31 years old but looked considerably younger and was elated. Unfortunately due to my intense weight training habits in my 20s, my linear scar stretched to the extent that I could not cut my hair as short as I wanted and parts of my frontal hairline were a little too course for my liking. My follicular journey crossed the finish line when I had my first FUE procedure with Dr. McGrath. Dr. McGrath camouflaged my scar and softened the frontal hairline so that I could cut it much shorter than I previously could, and it looked great in time for my best friend's wedding later that year. Everything from the entire restoration plan, approach of the surgery, the experienced technicians staff, post-surgical care, periodic follow-ups, and my final result was a first-class operation. Dr. McGrath is a true specialist who offers all of the latest hair transplant procedures from FUT/strip, FUE, scar revisions, temporal peaks, PRP, and Exosome therapies. He is more than qualified and knows what he is doing as he is also the former president and diplomate of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery. Now that I am in my mid 30s, I teach English as a Second Language and wear my hair much longer, there is even more emphasis on my frontal hairline. On 9 May 2022, I had my fourth and final surgery via FUE to further soften my frontal hairline. I was so impressed by the job Dr. McGrath did in revising my scar that I knew exactly whom to go to for this touch-up work. I don't necessarily endorse Dr. McGrath because there are many outstanding surgeons who are ABHRS-certified, but you can't go wrong with Dr. McGrath as his countless patients can attest that he is a true professional and craftsman who puts his patients first. If you would like to know more about my hair transplant journey, you can reach me at my blog, www.myfollicularjourney.com. read more

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Start to finish a great experience - phenomenal doctor and team all around. 100% worth traveling to if not in the area.

I've had hair transplant surgeries with 3 different surgeons, and my experience with Dr. McGrath was by far the best. From the consultation, to the hair line design, to the surgical recovery. Every part of the process is handled in a world-class manner, with extreme attention to detail, and real empathy for the patient. My experience with Dr. McGrath was clearly a success, and because of that many of my friends have had surgery with him as well. Each one has called me afterward ecstatic about their own results. read more

McGrath Medical - In the After photo I'm 10 years OLDER, but I actually look YOUNGER than I did Before - Hair Loss Centers Near Me - Austin, Texas

It has been one year since I have my FUE procedure, and couldn't be happier. I researched a few other places before making the commitment and decision to go with McGrath, and am so glad I did. Joan Rivers, rest her soul, has a personal motto... "better a new face coming out of an old car than an old face coming out of a new car. Spend your money on you." I turned 34 this year and was getting married. I knew I had receding hair, thin hair, and had "settled" with my look until I woke up one morning and looked in the mirror and wasn't happy with how my hair was progressing. Some men look great balding and can totally pull it off. I was unfortunately looking like a thumb, so I started researching options and treatments. They have a treatment where you inject your own plasma into your scalp, wear a hat with small red lights, even a 2D micro blading technique. Some of these options were significantly cheaper, but The results of the FUE were so much more dramatic and promising. I had the surgery a year ago, and it wasn't too bad. It's about 6 hours or so, but feels like 45 minutes with the meds you get (haha). You are given a 10 day supply of antibiotics and creams with an instruction packet of when/what to take, when to wash your hair, and when you can wear a hat or beanie. One of the other benefits of this procedure is that there is no scarring. (Yes the first couple days the back of your head looks scabbed and gross from where the air follicles were pulled out, but literally day 4 this wasn't noticeable) No line scar in the back of your head where it will stand out for life, and my barber always comments when she does a razor bald fade on the back of my head how she can't tell I had surgery a year ago. Of course if you have longer hair, it looks even thicker, but I like to wear my hair shorter. A year ago, I questioned the cost vs benefit for this, and am SO glad I went through with it. I no longer look at my hairline whenever I see a picture of me, and get comments by friends and family about how my hair looks good. Dr McGrath also hand picks the follicles and transplants them manually (you cant feel this). Some facilities use a machine that was a little cheaper (not by much), but Dr McGrath is different than a machine because he actually inspects each follicle to determine if it is a good transplant candidate or not, and also places your hairline in a more natural way compared to a machine and assistant (that may or may not have the experience he has). Long review, but overall worth every cent. read more

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I cannot say enough great things about McGrath Medical - Complete and consummate professionals from start to finish! From the initial phone call to now at my 4-month post-op, they have provided service and advice above and beyond - particularly since I am an out-of-state patient. EVERYONE on staff has been nothing short of amazing...Irene and Alice in reception are fantastic and were so helpful answering literally ALL my questions (logistical, financial, and even some medical); the medical staff was beyond accommodating and ensuring comfort and transparency at every turn; Dr. McGrath himself (as well as Dr. Cook and Dr. Feeler) are the best in the business! All consults, procedures, and follow-ups were handled personally and with straightforward expertise beyond compare. Would not even consider recommending anyone else to anyone thinking of undergoing treatment - Make the call today. It will be the only call you'll need to make for the most outstanding treatment, and you will be as grateful as I am that you did! read more

I am one year post surgery and I am extremely satisfied with the results. This was my second procedure and it was by far the best experience out of the two. I'm so happy I chose Dr. McGrath's office for my second procedure because they exceeded my expectations. The staff is Amazing. Irene, Steve and Dr. McGrath was there for me every step of the way. They made sure I felt comfortable and that all of my questions were answered. I can't thank this team enough for giving me back my confidence. read more

I would not recommend Skin Envy/Mcgrath Medical in Austin Tx. I received a Prp treatment here for hair restoration. I was told that I would only need one treatment and the cost was $3500. After finding myself unhappy with the lack of results and zero replys to my messages and phone calls, I decided to further my research. In doing so I consulted with 3 different doctors, all who provided me with honest, substantial information. At all three locations I was told a series of THREE treatments are recommended for Prp hair restoration. The price I was quoted at all three places was $1200 for a package of FOUR treatments!!! I do not appreciate the false information I received and I also do not appreciate being taken advantage of. I recommend doing a vast research prior to accepting outrageous, unethical treatment plans. read more

Visiting Dr. McGrath's office is always a great experience. I have never met a doctor who cares about their patients as much as Dr. McGrath and his assistant Irene. From day one of meeting him I knew he was the doctor for me. He is so knowledgeable, caring and professional as is his staff. I wish I found Dr. McGrath a long time ago versus going to the other doctors that had false promises for me. If you want results I highly recommend Dr. Magrath. read more

I went to see Dr. McGrath about hair transplant surgery. I had already consulted with two other doctors but Dr. McGrath was the only one who really understood what I wanted and put me at ease about the process and results. I had the transplants done two months ago and am excited with the preliminary results. New hair is starting to grow in and it looks very natural. Recovery time was minimal and I was back to work in 2 days. I went back and had the ACell + PRP injections done two weeks ago. Looking forward to seeing the results of that procedure too. Dr. McGrath and his staff are great. I highly recommend McGrath Medical. read more

Amazing staff. Steve and Irene were wonderful. Every doubt I had was laid to rest prior to my procedure. Not my first time going through this but my best experience thus far. I slept comfortably through most of the procedure. Staff was incredibly caring and knowledgeable. As a practicing physician my expectations were high and they surpassed them! read more

Heartfelt thanks to Dr. McGrath, Steve, and Irene for their care and concern about my situation. I'm relieved to know there are those in the medical community who still believe in treating others with kindness and respect. I highly recommend their organization to anyone seeking treatment. read more

An Incredible experience Most honest people in the industry, Comfortable friendly professional, I wish I could give 10 stars read more

Great experience! After a ton of research, I chose Dr McGrath for my transplant, as he is one of the best in the country. The results are amazing after 9 months and I can't believe I waited so long to make the move. It is crazy looking at my "before" pictures, as I always thought the thin hair I had on top was providing some cover. My mind was playing tricks on me! Steve and Dr McGrath are straight shooters and were truthful about everything, unlike most of the other commercialized high pressure outfits. They openly told me what I needed and what I didn't, even if they earned less money. The staff was great and they made a stressful experience easy. I was hesitant / scared going in, but am very pleased. read more

I went in and spoke to Steve who is excellent and so knowledgeable. I called him numerous times and he always had time for me. He is a customer service guy!!!I had my procedure and I could not be more happy and satisfied. The procedure was not painful at all and Dr. McGrath was great and had a genuine concern with how I felt about the results. From the very beginning they said if I was not happy let them know and they would do whatever it took to make me a satisfied customer. Too bad McGrath Cosmetics doesn't take the same view with their patients. Do not get mixed up as they may be in the same building they are not both run by Dr. McGrath are I guarantee he would have done something to make my expensive visit to the spa satisfactory. DON MEZA read more

This is by far one of the best Dr.s Offices to work with over the phone and in person. Irene is one of the kindest and most thorough people to have dealings with and she is very attentive to all of her patients and all of the health care providers she works with! By far one of the smoothest service experience and overall experiences. Great local people and great service! read more

I have spent approximately a year working with Steve Cook and Dr. McGrath. I started losing my hair around age 25. Even as a physician I didn't know that much about hair loss. So, I started using oral medications (Propecia) with side effects. Steve suggested I try topical finasteride and we had communicated on a regular basis until a 6 month follow up. Unfortunately, I didn't respond much. I continued to talk with Steve on a regular basis. He gave me his personal number and we continued to work through what the next step would be. They weren't sure if I was a candidate for a hair transplant based off of skype and photos 6 months after we started talking; therefore, I met a surgeon closer to me who they recommended. Ultimately, I had a procedure through this surgeon (because of my how busy my practice is and the distance I am from Texas), but I couldn't have done it without Steve Cook. He would respond in a timely fashion and would even respond to me on the weekends. He would look at my photos and genuinely cared if I would be a candidate. He even consulted one of his mentors and shared my photos and story to see what the best procedure (FUT vs FUE) would be for me. He was never pushing a hair transplant on me. Honestly, he will tell you if you aren't a candidate and won't sugar coat anything. He truly cares about hair loss and the stress, anxiety, etc that it brings for most men whom it affects, especially early in life. A hair transplant is a huge step and he made it MUCH easier. There is a lot of misinformation on the internet and he is honestly one of or the best resources readily available for men contemplating hair restoration surgery. Please do yourself a favor and talk to him before you have any procedure done. He empathizes and again I can't stress how much easier he made this whole process. Thank you Steve and Dr. McGrath. read more

I cannot thank the entire staff enough. Dr. McGrath you changed my life! I had interviewed several companies about hair restoration and I felt comfortable the moment I walked into the office. The staff was very friendly and professional, the consultant was extremely knowledgeable, made me feel confident about the procedure and was great with checking in on me afterwards. Dr. McGrath is truly an artist. He really seemed to care about what I wanted and was very straightforward with what I should and should not consider doing. I really believe I made the best decision I possibly could have and have referred several others. Nervous about where to go, check them out. Thanks again to everyone at McGrath Medical. read more

I've been going to McGrath for about a year and their service is ALWAYS good! Especially Jen, she always goes out of her way to make sure I am taken care of. read more