Dr Russell Knudsen is a full time specialist in the field of hair restoration. With practices in Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane, New Zealand and a Head Office in Sydney he has performed more than 8,000 transplant procedures over 35 years. Dr Knudsen is highly experienced and well regarded among his peers and in 2000 he won 'The Golden Follicle Award' forexcellence and his contribution in this field and in 2014 he won the ISHRS highest honor 'The Manfred Lucas Award'.Dr Knudsen works solely in hair transplantation and is a Past President of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgeons and is currently on its Board of Governors. He is Past President of both the Australian Society of Hair Restoration Surgeons and the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery.As well as being a past Editor of Hair Transplant Forum International he has also contributed to numerous text books and journal articles and speaks regularly at the International Hair Transplant Conferences. Dr Knudsen's commitment to his patients is reflected in his desire to give each individual expert advice on the best treatment option available for them. He acknowledges the greatest problem facing patients is navigating the often very confusing information relating to hair replacement options.'The simple fact is that there is only one proven, permanent method for getting your hair back and that's hair transplant surgery,' says Dr Knudsen.'Contrary to widespread belief, contemporary hair transplants do not look like "plugs" or "doll-like"; rather, they provide a natural-looking, undetectable,no-maintenance solution to hair loss and are yours to enjoy for a lifetime.'Dr Knudsen's personal approach, commitment, artistic ability, and specialist skill is evident in his many thousands of satisfied patients.