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Dr. Miguel Canales, MD - Hair Restoration Surgeon in Foster City, California

Dr. Miguel Canales, MD

Hair Restoration Surgeon

Foster City, California
● Taking New Patients
NPI: 1053776740· License: A66674 (CA) verify
Industry payments (2024): $315 across 5 payments (what this means)
3.93(52 ratings)

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In Dr. Miguel Canales's own words

How Dr. Miguel Canales describes their own approach, from their Instagram posts. Each statement links to the original.

Specialization

  • Explore your options for natural eyebrow transplantations at Silicon Valley Hair Institute with Miguel Canales, MD
  • Explore your natural hair transplant options with Dr Miguel Canales

Consultation

  • Explore your hair transplant options by scheduling a complimentary consultation with Dr Miguel Canales
  • The process for exploring hair restoration options with Dr. Canales begins with a personalized consultation.

Results

  • The practice carefully designs each treatment plan to seamlessly blend beard grafts with scalp hair for a natural look.

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About

Dr. Miguel Canales is a Hair Restoration Surgeon practicing in Foster City, California, and also in Brazil. He is recognized internationally for pioneering FUE, ARTAS FUE, and hair loss treatment. Dr. Canales focuses on hair transplantation, hairline restoration, hairline lowering, eyebrow, and beard transplants. He emphasizes achieving natural-looking, dense results by utilizing the patient's own hair. Dr. Canales views transformative surgeries as both artistically and technically challenging, designing each treatment plan to suit the individual's face and desired shape. His approach includes using beard hair as an alternative donor source when scalp supply is limited, and restoring hair growth on scar tissue. Patients can explore their options through a personalized, complimentary consultation, with communication support available in Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese via WhatsApp. New growth and increased density can be expected up to 12 months post-surgery, with permanent results for beard and eyebrow transplants.

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Specialties

  • Hair Restoration Surgeon

Procedures & Services

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Procedure details

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Average Cost of Surgery

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Hair Transplant

$9,000

About typicalTypical in California: $9,000–$15,750 (median $12,000, 14 reports) compare ↗

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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. Miguel Canales

Sourced directly from Dr. Miguel Canales's social posts and replies.

What are the post-surgery expectations following a hair transplantation?
Patients can expect more new growth and increased density up to 12 months post-surgery.
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What are the benefits and options for eyebrow transplantation?
Eyebrow transplants provide a permanent solution for thin or overplucked brows, resulting in natural permanent hair that can reframe the face and give character to facial expressions. Procedures are customized to suit the individual's face and desired shape, allowing for enhancement of just the tail of the brow for a subtle lift or a complete transformation. This eliminates the need for daily brow filling or tattooing, leading to real, lasting beauty.
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What are the characteristics and results of natural beard transplants?
Natural beard transplants use the patient's own natural hair to provide the desired beard, with results that are permanent.
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What are the benefits of natural hairline restoration?
A new natural hairline can help individuals regain confidence and potentially make them look 10 years younger.
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When is beard hair used as a donor source for hair transplantation?
Beard hair can serve as an excellent alternative donor source for hair transplantation when the traditional donor area (back of the scalp) is not an option, especially for patients with limited scalp donor supply. Beard extraction is a safe, reliable technique performed with precision to ensure natural results and is effective for increasing density in thinning areas. The practice carefully designs each treatment plan to seamlessly blend beard grafts with scalp hair for a natural look.
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Can hair transplants be used to restore hair growth on scar tissue?
Yes, hair transplants can be used to restore hair growth on scar tissue, effectively camouflaging or even eliminating the appearance of scars on the scalp.
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Can natural and dense hair restoration results be achieved in a single session?
Yes, natural and dense hair restoration results are possible with a single session.
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From Dr. Miguel Canales's Instagram

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Patient Experience

Dr. Miguel Canales Review Summary

3.18
Dr. Canales's ratings are a bit of a mixed bag. While a single review gives him a 1-star rating, his overall online presence suggests a more positive experience. He receives a 3.7 on siliconvalleyhairinstitute.com, a solid 4.3 on Yelp, and an impressive 4.7 on Facebook. However, a 1-star rating on RealSelf brings the average down. It's recommended to research further and consider all available information.

Ratings from Other Platforms

siliconvalleyhairinstitute.com

3.7 out of 5

Based on 127 reviews

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yelp.com

4.3 out of 5

Based on 72 reviews

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facebook.com

4.7 out of 5

Based on 7 reviews

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realself.com

1 out of 5

Based on 1 reviews

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Dr. Miguel Canales, MD - Hair Restoration Surgeon in Foster City, California

Silicon Valley Hair Institute

1241 E. Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City, California

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Each service is approximately 60 minutes.

Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2024)

$315

Payments

5

Compared to peers

Small

Dr. Miguel Canales received $315 across 5 payments in 2024. That is in the lower half for physicians here — totals this size are typically meals at sponsored talks. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was ABBVIE INC..

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

Insurance Information

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Location & Contact Information

Silicon Valley Hair Institute

1241 E. Hillsdale Blvd.

Foster City, California

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Office Information

Where does Dr. Miguel Canales practice?

Doctor's Office

Silicon Valley Hair Institute (Primary)

1241 E. Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City, California

(1 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital affiliations unknown

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Education & Experience

Education

Harvard Medical School
Stanford University Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Miguel Canales online?
The provided information doesn't specify whether online appointments are available. It's best to contact the Silicon Valley Hair Institute directly to inquire about booking options. Patients can schedule an initial complimentary consultation by calling 650-638-1226. For Spanish or Brazilian Portuguese speakers, appointments and communication support are available via WhatsApp at 650-405-5956.
Does Dr. Miguel Canales offer telehealth?
The provided information doesn't indicate whether Dr. Canales offers telehealth services. Contacting the clinic directly is recommended for clarification.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Miguel Canales?
The only provided patient review title is "Not Sure," which suggests some uncertainty about the experience.
What areas of care does Dr. Miguel Canales cater to?
Dr. Canales's areas of care primarily focus on hair restoration, including hair transplantation, hairline restoration, and hairline lowering. He also offers advanced skincare solutions through the Silicon Valley Aesthetic Dermatology. Dr. Canales's approach emphasizes natural-looking results by utilizing the patient's own natural hair. He views transformative surgeries as artistically and technically challenging, reflecting a commitment to high-skill procedures.