Dr. Brett Bolton
Oprichter en enige opererend chirurg·Great Hair Transplants, Hair Restoration Clinic
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$12.000–$30.000 Per behandeling · Details over de kostenAchtergrond
Dr. Brett Bolton is de oprichter van Great Hair Transplants2. De kliniek is gevestigd in Fort Lauderdale, Florida7. Hij zegt dat haartransplantatie de enige ingreep is die hij of zijn medewerkers uitvoeren, en dat hij die sinds 1997 doet1. De kliniek voert de techniek terug op zijn praktijk in Tennessee eind jaren 1990, ontwikkeld na het corrigeren van elders uitgevoerde transplantaties en na het observeren van het kruinwerk van wijlen Dr. Constantine Chambers2. Volgens de kliniek bestaat ongeveer 75% van zijn huidige patiënten uit correctie-ingrepen bij FUE-patiënten1.
Behandelingen en technieken
De praktijk draait om twee merknaamtechnieken: MaxHarvest, een strookmethode die zo veel mogelijk donorweefsel benut, en Bolton Bundles, grotere grafts in sneetjes die midden op de hoofdhuid worden geplaatst naast micrografts met één haar in de haarlijn8. Het donorgebied wordt gesloten met de Bolton Edge, een eigen hechtmethode die weinig zichtbaar litteken zou achterlaten6. Het oogsten zou ongeveer een half uur duren, tegenover tot twee dagen bij FUE5. De kliniek zegt dat Dr. Bolton één patiënt tegelijk opereert met hetzelfde team en dat een ingreep 4 tot 5 uur duurt8. Een aparte FAQ-pagina noemt 5 tot 6 uur voor de grootste ingrepen4. Volgens de kliniek worden MaxHarvest en Bolton Bundles niet aangeboden bij FUE of robotgestuurde ingrepen1. FUE past volgens de kliniek juist bij patiënten die in de toekomst maar weinig verder haarverlies verwachten, heel kort haar willen of elders geen donorhaar hebben8. De kliniek beschouwt het resultaat pas na 12 tot 18 maanden als definitief en raadt voor een optimale dichtheid twee ingrepen per gebied aan, al krijgen de meeste patiënten er maar één1.
Prijzen
De kosten worden opgegeven als $12.000 tot $30.000 per ingreep, berekend op de hoeveelheid verwijderd donorweefsel in plaats van op het aantal grafts, wat volgens de kliniek misleidend kan zijn3. Een andere pagina noemt $6.000 tot $12.000, zonder dat dit elders op de site wordt rechtgezet8. De kliniek adverteert met gratis consulten1. Voor het inplannen is een aanbetaling nodig, die volgens de kliniek alleen bij twee weken opzegtermijn wordt terugbetaald3. Financiering is volgens de site mogelijk vanaf $167 per maand1. Patiënten van buiten de stad krijgen een reiskostenvergoeding aangeboden, op de ene plek tot $500, op een andere tot $1.0007.
Boeken en nazorg
Patiënten beginnen met een gratis online aanvraag en uploaden foto's, die Dr. Bolton binnen 24 uur persoonlijk beoordeelt1. De prijs volgt na een gesprek met hem, ter plaatse of online3. Zijn vaste patiëntadviseur zegt zelf een patiënt van Bolton te zijn1. Op de bekeken pagina's staat geen nazorgschema.
Kwalificaties en lidmaatschappen
Dr. Bolton heeft een Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine-diploma2. Op de site van de kliniek staat geen lidmaatschap van een vereniging voor haarchirurgie.
Bronnen
De feiten op deze pagina komen van de onderstaande pagina’s, gecontroleerd in oktober 2026. Van elke bron bewaren we een gearchiveerde kopie. Klopt er iets niet of is het verouderd? Stel een correctie voor.
- 1. https://www.greathairtransplants.com/
- 2. https://www.greathairtransplants.com/DrBolton.html
- 3. https://www.greathairtransplants.com/hair_transplant_cost.html
- 4. https://www.greathairtransplants.com/faq.html
- 5. https://www.greathairtransplants.com/maxharvest.html
- 6. https://www.greathairtransplants.com/bolton_edge.html
- 7. https://www.greathairtransplants.com/locations.html
- 8. https://www.greathairtransplants.com/follicular_unit_extraction.html
Ervaringen van patiënten op reddit
32 mensen deelden hun ervaring met Dr. Brett Bolton in 54 reddit-discussies, tussen 2014 en 2026. Elk aantal grafts, elke prijs en elk oordeel linkt naar de oorspronkelijke discussie. De samenvattingen zijn in het Engels, net als de discussies zelf.
- NW2 300 grafts ingreep 2017
- Worst decision of my life bron ↗
- Results looked absolutely horrendous bron ↗
- Strip scar still hurts bron ↗
- Clinic proposed another paid procedure bron ↗
They report a 2017 FUT procedure with Dr. Brett Bolton, paying 8,000 USD for 6,000 hairs to rebuild a Norwood 2 hairline; another report lists 300 grafts. At eight years post-op, they characterized the result as botched, with poor density, bumps, indentations, scarring, and ongoing pain behind the left ear. They said the clinic proposed another procedure for 5,000 USD after they raised concerns.
6 discussies waarin deze persoon schreef
- mei 2026 Dr. Brett Bolton— I did not heed an ominous warning. You should. ↗
- apr 2026 Users appear to be legally coerced into deleting negative reviews of Dr. Brett Bolton, a hair transplant surgeon in Florida. A user whose last post appears to be a cease and desist from this surgeon. Was he coerced into deleting negative review? Please help us investigate. ↗
- apr 2026 Dr. Brett Bolton- Patient hair transplant review ↗
- jan 2026 Lawsuit Threats From Dr Brett Bolton ↗
- jan 2026 Dr Brett Bolton Florida (disappointed) 1yr update ↗
- sep 2025 Dr Brett Bolton & Josh Exposed lying (Great Hair Transplants) FL ↗
- 2.000 grafts
- Called Bolton a complete scam bron ↗
- Said two procedures were butcher jobs bron ↗
- Reported little noticeable hair change bron ↗
- Still had a bald spot bron ↗
- Called him a complete fraud bron ↗
Straight_Pilot_7750 reported two FUT procedures with Brett Bolton and said they paid $23k total; another comment stated "$24K later still a bald spot." Across posts from 2023 to 2026, they described the procedures as “butcher jobs,” reported little noticeable change, and characterized Bolton as a scam and fraud. They also said their doctor lied.
5 discussies waarin deze persoon schreef
- mei 2026 Dr. Brett Bolton— I did not heed an ominous warning. You should. ↗
- okt 2025 11.5k for 2000 Grafts? ↗
- sep 2025 Concern after hair transplant in Switzerland – unclear graft count & large scar ↗
- sep 2025 Avoid Dr Brett Bolton (Great Hair Transplants) My Botched Experience ↗
- nov 2023 I’m really disappointed! I don’t know what I should do.. this is for day one to day 11 ↗
- man ingreep 2021
- far fewer grafts than the hairs promised bron ↗
- bad FUT scar and poor density bron ↗
- native recipient hair killed by large incisions bron ↗
- no aftercare, no follow-up bron ↗
- four years hiding under a hat bron ↗
YoniMtzHT says they had an FUT procedure with Dr. Brett Bolton in Florida in 2021, paying 14k for a promised 14,000 hairs, and believes they received only about 400-600 grafts. They described scarring, poor growth and damage to donor and recipient areas, no aftercare or follow-up, and four years hiding under a hat, calling it "Worst decision made of my life." They later had a repair with Dr. Ratchathorn and Dr. Laorwong in August 2025, and in February 2026 said that four years after the first surgery they had less coverage than six months after the repair.
22 discussies waarin deze persoon schreef
- feb 2026 5–6 Month Update Dr Ratchathorn Dr Laorwong Repair from Dr Brett Bolton ↗
- jan 2026 Dr. Ratchathorn year progress ↗
- jan 2026 Lack of Info on Medical Report ↗
- jan 2026 Botched Dr Bolton Florida (shaved update) ↗
- jan 2026 Dr Brett Bolton Florida (disappointed) 1yr update ↗
- dec 2025 Month 3-4 Update: Repair by Dr Ratchathorn & Dr Laorwong. Compare 4 months with Dr. Brett Bolton FL botched AVOID. ↗
- nov 2025 Dr bolton floriday ↗
- okt 2025 1 & 2 Month Update Dr Ratchathorn Dr Laorwong ( Absolute Hair Clinic Repair) Avoid Dr Brett Bolton Botcher Great Hair Transplants Florida ↗
- sep 2025 Concern after hair transplant in Switzerland – unclear graft count & large scar ↗
- sep 2025 FUE vs FUT scars on the back of the head with 0,5 - 1,5 centimeters hair length ↗
- sep 2025 Dr Brett Bolton & Josh Exposed lying (Great Hair Transplants) FL ↗
- sep 2025 Dr Brett Bolton & Josh Engoren Exposed Liars ↗
- sep 2025 Lol wtf ↗
- sep 2025 Avoid Dr Brett Bolton (Great Hair Transplants) My Botched Experience ↗
- sep 2025 Day 14 Update Repair – Dr. Ratchathorn & Dr. Laorwong (Absolute Clinic) Botched by Dr Brett Bolton ↗
- aug 2025 Botched Dr Brett Bolton Repair by Dr Ratchathorn 3569 grafts & Dr Laorwong 510 beard grafts. ↗
- jul 2025 My Hair Transplant Story: Why I Chose FUT Over FUE (And Have Zero Regrets) ↗
- nov 2023 I’m really disappointed! I don’t know what I should do.. this is for day one to day 11 ↗
- nov 2023 Day 7. Any advice/opinions? (No meds) ↗
- nov 2023 Are the hairs/grafts too far apart ? Does everything look good? ↗
- mei 2023 Dr. Bolton - Florida ↗
- okt 2022 FUT Hair Transplant (2 month progress pics) 14k hairs Dr Brett Bolton ↗
- ingreep 2025
- Result looked patchy and low-density bron ↗
- Hairline looked ridiculous at one year bron ↗
- Top of head remained numb bron ↗
- Did not trust Bolton for revision bron ↗
- Requested refund for bad work bron ↗
National-Yam-689 reports having a 2025 procedure with Brett Bolton, paying $14,000 for a promised 14,000 hairs; they described the method as a strip multi blade method. At 10–12 months post-op, they reported patchiness, poor widow’s-peak density, an uneven hairline, and persistent numbness. Across later posts, they characterized the harvesting and implanting as bad work, said they would not return for a second procedure, and requested a refund.
11 discussies waarin deze persoon schreef
- mrt 2026 More bullying and intimidation from Dr. Brett Bolton and Josh Engoren ↗
- feb 2026 Cease and desist letter Dr. Brett Bolton ↗ verwijderd op reddit
- feb 2026 Bolton Botch Repaired ↗
- jan 2026 Lawsuit Threats From Dr Brett Bolton ↗
- jan 2026 Lack of Info on Medical Report ↗
- jan 2026 Dr Brett Bolton Front Hair Density ↗
- jan 2026 Botched Dr Bolton Florida (shaved update) ↗
- jan 2026 Dr Brett Bolton Florida (disappointed) 1yr update ↗
- nov 2025 Dr bolton floriday ↗
- sep 2025 Lol wtf ↗
- nov 2023 Are the hairs/grafts too far apart ? Does everything look good? ↗
- ingreep 2025
- Work was below industry standards bron ↗
- Persistent numbness over a year later bron ↗
- Concerned about low front density bron ↗
- Clinic did not answer density question bron ↗
The reporter says they had FUT with Dr. Brett Bolton in January 2025 and paid $14,000 for what was supposed to be 14,000 hairs. At roughly 18 months post-op, they reported persistent numbness, concerns about density and incisions, and characterized the work as below industry standards.
1 discussie waarin deze persoon schreef
- ingreep 2023
- Chose Bolton for his work bron ↗
- Visible bleeding after surgery bron ↗
- Disappointed by day 11 bron ↗
Lamla96 reported a 2023 FUT transplant in Florida with Dr. Brett Bolton, stated as 14k hairs and paid “9k” (currency not stated). Three days post-op, they attributed visible bleeding to high blood pressure, travel, and delayed cleaning; they initially called Bolton “one of the best doctors in Florida.” By day 11, they said they were “really disappointed,” having seen only a few hairs, while also saying Bolton’s work was amazing.
3 discussies waarin deze persoon schreef
- ingreep 2019
- Hair still holding up impeccably bron ↗
- Clean incision and minimal swelling bron ↗
- Donor scar almost invisible bron ↗
- Received great care bron ↗
BeneficialInitial702 reported a FUT with Dr. Brett Bolton in March 2019; no graft count or price was stated. At a six-year update, they said their hair was still holding up “impeccably” and characterized their experience as clean, with minimal swelling, great care, and an almost invisible donor scar. They said they had been very happy with the results.
2 discussies waarin deze persoon schreef
- ingreep 2025
- Hairline not brought down enough bron ↗
- Widow’s peaks not dense bron ↗
- Not impressed at 10 months bron ↗
The reporter had a 2025 procedure with Dr. Brett Bolton and, at 10 months post-op, said they spent 14,000. They reported improved middle thickness and single-strand hairs at previously bald widow’s peaks, but characterized the result negatively because the hairline was not brought down enough and the widow’s peaks were not dense. They planned another surgery elsewhere in six months.
1 discussie waarin deze persoon schreef
- nov 2025 Dr. Bolton Florida Review ↗
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- Density seemed same or worse bron ↗
- Top-middle scalp remained numb bron ↗
- Existing hairs were damaged bron ↗
At one year post-op with Brett Bolton, Important-Fig4517 reported the same density as before surgery, possibly worse. They reported persistent numbness in a bald area and attributed poor growth and existing-hair loss to the procedure. Their overall assessment was unequivocally negative: "Horrible surgeon."
1 discussie waarin deze persoon schreef
- mrt 2026 Dr Brett Bolton - Fort Lauderdale, Florida - My honest Review ↗ verwijderd op reddit
- ingreep 2024
- Disastrous decision bron ↗
- Horrible scalp problems persisted bron ↗
- Reports itching, indentations, infections, and numbness bron ↗
- Says Bolton gaslighted him bron ↗
The user reports surgery with Dr. Brett Bolton in April 2024 and says he paid 18,000 USD for 14,000 hairs. At a 24-month update, he characterized choosing Bolton as “a disastrous decision” and reported persistent scalp problems, including infection, overharvesting-related concerns, itching, indentations, redness, and numbness. He says Bolton refused full responsibility and gaslighted him.
4 discussies waarin deze persoon schreef
- man ingreep 2024
- Upsold more grafts right before surgery bron ↗
- Deep donor indentations, incessant itching bron ↗
- Infection blamed on me, not treated bron ↗
- Numb, red scalp after 19 months bron ↗
Live_External_6478 had a transplant with Dr. Brett Bolton in April 2024, having asked for the most conservative hairline work; he says Bolton and a salesman upsold him right before surgery. He reports an infection that he says Bolton blamed on him, so he saw an outside infectious disease specialist, plus deep donor-area indentations, incessant itching, and an uneven result. At 19 months he described deep indentations, burning and itching, numbness and redness, said the surgery went "terribly, terribly wrong", and advised others to go elsewhere. No graft count or price is stated.
7 discussies waarin deze persoon schreef
- jan 2026 I’ve heard many bad things about Dr Brett Bolton. Has anyone else heard things about him and his results? ↗
- nov 2025 Dr. Brett Bolton—Buyer Beware ↗
- nov 2025 Dr bolton floriday ↗
- jul 2025 My Hair Transplant Story: Why I Chose FUT Over FUE (And Have Zero Regrets) ↗
- nov 2024 1.5 Year Update ↗
- nov 2023 I’m really disappointed! I don’t know what I should do.. this is for day one to day 11 ↗
- mei 2023 Dr. Bolton - Florida ↗
- ingreep 2023
- Both procedures went awesome bron ↗
- Good coverage everywhere bron ↗
- Surgeon checked recovery progress bron ↗
- Super nice guy to me bron ↗
After a failed Bosley transplant, Dclark5 chose Dr. Brett Bolton for two repair procedures, one for the front and one for the crown; their latest update was about 18 months after the crown surgery in 2023. They said both procedures “went AWESOME,” reported good coverage everywhere, and described Bolton as attentive during recovery and “a super nice guy.”
1 discussie waarin deze persoon schreef
- nov 2024 1.5 Year Update ↗
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