Allan Parungao, M.D., FACS: Hair Transplant Surgeon in Seattle

Allan Parungao, M.D., FACS, is a hair restoration surgeon with Advanced Hair Restoration® in Seattle. He brings 23+ years in cosmetic plastic surgery, membership in the ISHRS and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and Fellowship in the American College of Surgeons. He performs Advanced FUE™ hair transplants, with No-Shave FUE™ available.

Reviewed by Allan Parungao, M.D., FACS. Review date: 2026-09-09

Credentials

Role at Advanced Hair Restoration®: Hair Restoration Surgeon · Seattle, WA

Highlights

23+ years in cosmetic plastic surgery
Member, ISHRS & American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Former Chief Surgeon & Asst. National Medical Director, Bosley

More about Dr. Parungao

Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Plastic surgery residency, Southern Illinois University

About Dr. Parungao

Dr. Parungao is a hair restoration surgeon with over 23 years in cosmetic plastic surgery. He earned his M.D. at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, where he also completed residencies in general and plastic surgery, following a B.A. at Washington University in St. Louis and an M.S. in applied physiology at The Chicago Medical School. He owned and led his own plastic surgery practice for a decade, then served as Chief Surgeon and Assistant National Medical Director at Bosley Chicago from 2011 to 2022 before joining Advanced Hair. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a member of the ISHRS and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and an Alpha Omega Alpha honor society inductee.

Dr. Parungao at Advanced Hair Restoration®

Dr. Parungao serves the Seattle market, where Advanced Hair Restoration® opened its first full service treatment center in 2011.

Advanced Hair Restoration® has 30+ offices across the country. Awards include Best Business of 425 Seattle (425 Business Magazine, 2023 and 2024), Best of Denver (Westword, Hair Restoration, 2025), Best of Perimeter Atlanta (Appen Media Group, 2024) and Best of Dallas-Fort Worth (People’s Choice Award, 2023 and 2024).

Who performs your procedure

Your physician evaluates your scalp health and hair loss pattern, then designs a hairline that fits your facial structure and age, with the exact graft count mapped out. Individual follicles are removed under local anesthesia with micro-punch instruments: no strip of scalp, no stitches, no linear scar. Extraction and placement are physician-guided, with each follicle placed at the angle, depth and direction of your natural growth.

Techniques: Advanced FUE™ and No-Shave FUE™

Advanced Hair Restoration® invented Advanced FUE™ and holds the U.S. patent for No-Shave FUE™. Both are delivered as the Simple 1 Day Treatment®: one outpatient visit under local anesthesia, your own natural hair, Guaranteed to Grow for Life™. Our Advanced FUE™ teams complete mega-sessions of 4,000+ grafts in a single day.

Technique	How it works	What to expect
Advanced FUE™	Follicles extracted one by one with micro-punch precision	No linear scar, no stitches, faster and more comfortable recovery
No-Shave FUE™	Patented; donor and recipient areas stay unshaved (a Hybrid option trims only the donor area)	Total discretion; more time and precision, so typically priced higher than standard FUE
FUT, the strip method	A thin strip of scalp is removed to harvest grafts	Permanent linear scar, longer recovery; reserved for cases like extensive scar revisions

What a consultation with Dr. Parungao covers

Consultations are free and in person, with no pressure and no obligation, and end with a personalized treatment plan and quote. In person, your physician examines your scalp and donor area directly and maps your exact graft count, so the plan is precise.

Candidacy. The grafts needed for your result, the availability and density of your donor hair, hair characteristics, and likely future loss. If a procedure is not right yet, medications and laser therapy can help preserve the hair you have.
Design and graft count. A custom hairline and your exact number. Each graft carries 1 to 4 hairs.
Timeline. Most patients are back at non-strenuous work within 1 to 3 days. Grafted hair typically sheds in 2 to 4 weeks, new growth begins in 3 to 4 months, and results build over 12 months.
Cost. In the United States a hair transplant typically costs about $5,000-$15,000+, priced per graft, with the per-graft rate scaling down as your graft count rises. No hidden fees. Financing options are available.

Typical ranges: hairline restoration 1,500 to 2,500 grafts, crown 2,000 to 3,500, full restoration 3,000 to 5,000+.

How Dr. Parungao approaches a case

Dr. Parungao led his own plastic surgery practice for a decade and served as Chief Surgeon and Assistant National Medical Director at Bosley Chicago before joining Advanced Hair. He plans a case in order: donor supply first, density goals second, and a hairline that will still look right as native hair changes. He tells patients what a transplant can and cannot do.

Real Results