Chicago’s hair transplant expert

HAIR IS
MY ART.

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1.

MAKE IT PERSONAL

One procedure a day is just one of the commitments we make.

From your consultations to your after-treatments, everything is one-on-one.

No two procedures are alike, and we never miss an opportunity to make your result uniquely natural.

2.

DESIGN COMES FIRST

We believe there are four dimensions to creating a natural hairline.

The three-dimensional shape, its proportions, angles, and flow, must fit your face precisely. The fourth dimension is time: designing a hairline that will evolve naturally as you age.

These dimensions are scientifically rooted and teachable. However, the final line, your hairline, is hand-drawn artistry that brings life and emotion to your result.

BEFORE

AFTER
4359 grafts

2.

DESIGN COMES FIRST

We believe there are four dimensions to creating a natural hairline.

The three-dimensional shape, its proportions, angles, and flow, must fit your face precisely. The fourth dimension is time: designing a hairline that will evolve naturally as you age.

These dimensions are scientifically rooted and teachable. However, the final line, your hairline, is hand-drawn artistry that brings life and emotion to your result.

3.

USE ONLY PERFECT GRAFTS

The fundamental unit of every transplant is the hair graft, and the perfect graft is born from science.

No-Touch Micro PUE® has stood the test of time due to its unmatched ability to produce natural-looking results in our hands.

In standard FUE, tweezers can crush grafts and sharp punches can sever key structures—leaving hairs dry, kinked, or scarred.

No-Touch Micro PUE uses vibration and suction to gently extract each graft without damaging its natural architecture.

The result? The perfect graft that grows strong and looks effortlessly natural.

The fundamental unit of every transplant is the hair graft, and the perfect graft is born from science.

No-Touch Micro PUE® has stood the test of time due to its unmatched ability to produce natural-looking results in our hands.

In standard FUE, tweezers can crush grafts and sharp punches can sever key structures—leaving hairs dry, kinked, or scarred.

No-Touch Micro PUE uses vibration and suction to gently extract each graft without damaging its natural architecture.

The result? The perfect graft that grows strong and looks effortlessly natural.

Standard FUE can be traumatic and damaging to hairs.

MICRO PUE uses gentle vibration to collect healthier hairs.

4.

DEMAND MORE

Every surgeon faces limitations in hair restoration—we just don’t accept them. No-Touch Micro PUE® and the drive for more natural results were only the beginning.

Our patients want more – more coverage, more density, more discrete, more longevity – and we invented all the techniques to get this done

Every surgeon faces limitations in hair restoration—we just don’t accept them. No-Touch Micro PUE® and the drive for more natural results were only the beginning.

Our patients want more – more coverage, more density, more discrete, more longevity – and we invented all the techniques to get this done

More Coverage

To safely perform 10,000+ graft mega-sessions, we developed methods that allow us to extract more grafts without compromising the skin.

ACS donor preparation increases blood flow and tissue strength, and iso-hypothermal plasmonic preservation keeps grafts consistently cooled and supported in plasma throughout the procedure.

Density requires control.

We use sequential extraction to target the exact graft types needed, prepare the scalp with ACS recipient therapy to improve survival, and apply high-density graft placement techniques to maximize coverage while maintaining natural spacing.

For patients who want minimal visible change, we use oscillating notched-tip extraction and custom concealed haircut designs that keep donor areas discreet and allow you to return to daily life without an obvious haircut.

For results that hold up over time, we apply intra-follicular grafting to reinforce thinning areas without damaging existing hairs, and ridge density equalization to balance high-density donor regions for a more even, long-term appearance.

Learn how you can save up to $3/graft while being part of innovation at Northwestern Hair Lab

5.

THE GUARANTEE

When we take on a case, we see it through. We take pride in our work, and in your result.

Our guarantee is that we’ll stay with you until the end. We’re critical of our work, relentless in our pursuit of perfection, and fair in our approach.

Like we said from the start, we make this personal.

When we take on a case, we see it through. We take pride in our work, and in your result.

Our guarantee is that we’ll stay with you until the end. We’re critical of our work, relentless in our pursuit of perfection, and fair in our approach.

Like we said from the start, we make this personal.

JIM'S ARTPIECE

Meet Jim – a funny, easy-going man in his late 30s, whose passion for hair is more than just a profession. When he noticed his hairline receding, he decided to take control of his confidence with a Micro FUE hair transplant. Watch Jim and Dr. Vinay as they prepare for and undergo this life-changing procedure, and witness the remarkable final results. A story of renewed self-assurance and empowerment.

BEFORE

What you won’t see in the procedure video but what every patient notices when they meet Jim is how personally he relates to this work. As a professional stylist, he knows the power of a good hairline. But going through this transformation himself gave him a new perspective. He didn’t just restore his own confidence, he now helps our patients style and care for their new hair with empathy, skill, and a deep understanding of what it means to reclaim your look.

AFTER
3200 grafts

DR VINAY,
THE SURGEON AND THE PATIENT.

“It’s my job to have great hair, and it’s my pleasure to give you the same.”

I want you to be thrilled with the results for the rest of your life. That’s why I don’t approach this as another procedure. It’s an artistic commission that allows me to apply the best science has to offer.

When I had my own transplant, I thought I was chasing density. In hindsight, ACS alone could have given me the results I wanted. But going through the surgical process myself changed everything. I experienced every decision, every doubt, every healing milestone that my patients now face—and it gave me a sharper lens for what matters most. Since then, I’ve made it my mission to refine each step of the journey, from graft survival to design language. My hair grew back—but more importantly, so did a whole new standard for care.

DR VINAY,
THE SURGEON AND THE PATIENT.

“It’s my job to have great hair, and it’s my pleasure to give you the same.”

8.1-A
“I received a Micro PUE transfer and the NHR team made the process easy. A week later I was playing drums in front of a crowd and no one even noticed my healing head thanks to Dr. Vinay’s discreet haircut methods. One friend even mentioned my hair looked good that day, I couldn’t believe it. Once I got through a few nights of rough sleep and some itching, it was back to life as usual. Stoked by the results!”

LANCE M.

Dr Vinay Rawlani and his team at NorthWestern Hair crew are knowledgeable and super friendly. Felt very comfortable with the entire process. It’s been over one year and it’s been outstanding results love my hair. Highly recommended. Thanks !!

V.K.

Northwestern hair exceeded my expectations and made this process very easy and convenient. I appreciated Dr Vinay’s approach of handling my case with integrity and professionalism. I will be referring all my friends!

T.D.

Highly recommend Northwestern Hair Restoration!

My husband has amazing results and we couldn’t be more pleased.

Staff is outstanding as well.

L.S.

I started shaving my head well before I lost my hair. I was tired of putting goop or foam in my hair and seeing little to no impact. I scheduled a transplant in 2012 with another doctor and backed out because it was such a high-pressure consultation that it just didn’t feel right to proceed. Fast forward 8 years. Someone very close to me was having great success with new meds and I thought it was time to reach out and see if medicine had a solution for my hair loss. I talked with several clinics – each selling me the promise of a full head of hair with just a couple procedures. Felt like 2012 all over again. I was about to give up when I came upon Northwestern Hair. I paid for the consult. It was a casual conversation where Dr. Vinay came to learn more about me and my goals. I came to see him in his office and was shocked to see the Dr. meeting with me and not some salesperson. Vinay was patient in answering my questions and transparent with what was available to me. Two years and two procedures later and I’m completely

blown away. He did not do what the others promised. Rather, he learned about my needs, told me what was possible and collaborated with me in choosing a path that felt right. From there, his inner artist took over and he personally designed the outcome that would make me feel like me at my current age (41). I can’t say enough about how Dr. Vinay personally guides you through this entire process. From the initial consult through the recovery process, he answers every text and checks in frequently. I never felt like profit was his motive. Nor did I feel like I was one of several procedures he would be doing that day. I was one of one and learned that he dedicates entire days to single patients. That attention to me was reflected in the attention he paid to my hair and the outcome. If you’ve read this far and scrolled the infinite glowing reviews – know that you have found the needle in the haystack.

I started shaving my head well before I lost my hair. I was tired of putting goop or foam in my hair and seeing little to no impact. I scheduled a transplant in 2012 with another doctor and backed out because it was such a high-pressure consultation that it just didn’t feel right to proceed. Fast forward 8 years. Someone very close to me was having great success with new meds and I thought it was time to reach out and see if medicine had a solution for my hair loss. I talked with several clinics – each selling me the promise of a full head of hair with just a couple procedures. Felt like 2012 all over again. I was about to give up when I came upon Northwestern Hair. I paid for the consult. It was a casual conversation where Dr. Vinay came to learn more about me and my goals. I came to see him in his office and was shocked to see the Dr. meeting with me and not some salesperson. Vinay was patient in answering my questions and transparent with what was available to me. Two years and two procedures later and I’m completely blown away. He did not do what the others promised. Rather, he learned about my needs, told me what was possible and collaborated with me in choosing a path that felt right. From there, his inner artist took over and he personally designed the outcome that would make me feel like me at my current age (41). I can’t say enough about how Dr. Vinay personally guides you through this entire process. From the initial consult through the recovery process, he answers every text and checks in frequently. I never felt like profit was his motive. Nor did I feel like I was one of several procedures he would be doing that day. I was one of one and learned that he dedicates entire days to single patients. That attention to me was reflected in the attention he paid to my hair and the outcome. If you’ve read this far and scrolled the infinite glowing reviews – know that you have found the needle in the haystack.

P.V.

Northwestern performed my transplant, and after care via topical medication. the level of interaction, instructions, follow up videos and care was exceptional and very personal. I think much better and considered care than going with a big chain.

J.D.

I had my second hair transplant with northwestern hair and I couldn’t be happier. From consultation to procedure Dr. Rawlani set expectations and told you exactly what to be prepared for. I was happy with my first round of FUE but my second round I went with Micro FUE after Dr. Rawlani suggested it based on my desired goal and it exceeded my expectations beyond imaginable. If you are in the market this is the place to go, you will not be disappointed.

M.A.

My top experience with any medical practitioner. Dr. Rawlani is expertly knowledgeable yet easy to understand, quickly responsive to contact and questions, and committed to desirable outcomes, standing fully behind quality of work done and client satisfaction.  His leveraging of technology is especially notable in a care practice, including available microPUE options, an effective system of reminder messages and instructional videos, and frequent updates to the newest maintenance treatments.  Follow-up support after a procedure is outstanding.

A.P.

DONT LET THINNING HAIR HOLD YOU BACK ANY LONGER.

Schedule your consultation now and discover the transformative power of our advanced FUE techniques.

With Dr. Vinay’s personal commitment to your satisfaction and his deep understanding of the hair transplant journey, you can trust that you’re in the best hands.

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