Dr Chiara Insalaco

Spexhair is very proud to work in association with Dr Chiara Insalaco. She is without question one of the new shining lights in the hair transplant industry. Multi-award-winning hair transplant surgeon, Dr Chiara Insalaco is also an international speaker and passionate advocate for the hair loss treatment industry. Dr Insalaco graduated with a score of 110/110 in her Medicine and Surgery studies from Rome’s Università del Sacro Cuore and has completed a PhD in Medical Surgical Applied Sciences. She has trained and learned cutting edge techniques and methodologies at some of the world’s most highly regarded hair transplant clinics, in the US, Belgium, Turkey, Belgium and Italy.

Through an international collaboration with outspoken hair transplant surgeon Dr. Cole, Dr. Insalaco contributed to the development of pioneering research in regenerative medicine, with a specific focus on PRP therapy and stem-cell–based treatments. Under Dr. Cole’s direct mentorship, she mastered the CIT® (Cole Isolation Technique)—a meticulous, minimally invasive method of follicular unit extraction designed to preserve donor integrity and optimise long-term outcomes. This advanced technique allows the stem cells within the follicular units to remain in the donor area, where they can be regenerated using extracellular matrices such as ACell®, supporting improved healing and donor preservation. With a medical career spanning more than 20 years, Dr. Insalaco began her professional journey in plastic surgery, providing a strong surgical foundation that continues to inform her refined aesthetic approach to hair restoration.

Today, she is an active member of SITRI (Italian Society of Trichology) and is among a select group of experienced specialists in Italy who meet the stringent requirements for the diagnosis and protection of patients suffering from scalp and hair disorders. Dr. Insalaco is a regular speaker at international hair-restoration and medical conferences and currently practices at the Insalaco Clinic in Rome, where the emphasis remains firmly on patient safety, advanced techniques, and achieving the most natural-looking results possible. Patients benefit from a worldwide guarantee, reflecting her confidence, experience, and long-term commitment to surgical excellence.

Dr. Insalaco is also included in The world famous article on ApetoGentleman: The Worlds Best Hair Transplant Doctors

What truly differentiates Dr Chiara Insalaco in a crowded and often over-commercialised hair restoration industry is not just her technical pedigree, but her unwavering ethical framework and patient-first decision making. Dr Insalaco is known for her conservative, evidence-based approach to hair loss treatment — prioritising long-term scalp health, donor preservation, and realistic outcomes over aggressive surgical volume or marketing-led promises. She is deeply selective about who she treats surgically, frequently advising non-surgical or preventative strategies when transplantation is not in the patient’s best long-term interest. This level of restraint and honesty is rare, and it is precisely why patients and peers alike regard her as a trusted authority rather than a salesperson in a white coat.

Her holistic understanding of hair biology extends well beyond surgery. Dr Insalaco has been closely involved in the development and clinical positioning of Epigenhair, an advanced dermatological shampoo designed to support scalp health, inflammation control, and follicular longevity. Her involvement reflects a broader philosophy: hair restoration does not begin or end in the operating theatre. Instead, it is a continuum that includes scalp optimisation, medical therapy, lifestyle considerations, and long-term maintenance.

By integrating high-quality adjunctive treatments such as Epigenhair into patient protocols where appropriate, Dr Insalaco reinforces outcomes while reducing the risk of over-treatment or unnecessary surgery.

In an industry increasingly driven by shortcuts and self-promotion, Dr Chiara Insalaco represents a new generation of hair restoration surgeon — clinically rigorous, ethically grounded, and committed to protecting patients first, always.