Art Katona, M.D.: Hair Transplant Surgeon in Atlanta

Art Katona, M.D., is a hair restoration surgeon with Advanced Hair Restoration® in Atlanta. He has practiced the FUE technique since 1996, is a Diplomate of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery and a Fellow of the ISHRS, and has completed 20,000+ procedures across the US and UK. He performs Advanced FUE™ hair transplants, with No-Shave FUE™ available.

Reviewed by Art Katona, M.D. Review date: 2026-09-09

Credentials

Role at Advanced Hair Restoration®: Hair Restoration Surgeon · Atlanta, GA

Highlights

FUE pioneer, practicing the technique since 1996
Diplomate ABHRS · Fellow of ISHRS
20,000+ procedures across the US & UK

More about Dr. Katona

ISHRS research award for wound healing
Live transplant procedure featured on FOX & WGN
27+ years of hair transplant experience

About Dr. Katona

Dr. Katona became one of the world's pioneers of the FUE method in 1996 and has completed more than 20,000 procedures across the United States and the United Kingdom in a 27+ year career. A Diplomate of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery, Fellow of the ISHRS, and Platinum Follicle Award nominee, he received the ISHRS research award for wound healing. He has served as Medical Director for major hair restoration groups in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, and London, and his work has been featured on FOX, WGN (including a live transplant procedure), BBC, and Talk Sport UK. He is licensed in Illinois, Georgia, Florida, and the United Kingdom.

Dr. Katona at Advanced Hair Restoration®

Dr. Katona serves the Atlanta market.

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. Katona 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. Katona approaches a case

Dr. Katona was one of the world's pioneers of the FUE method in 1996, when most clinics still removed a strip of scalp. His ISHRS research award for wound healing reflects the same priority: graft survival and a donor area that heals cleanly. He plans every case around what the donor supply can support, extracts follicles one by one, and places them at the angle and direction of natural growth.

Real Results