Dr Tony Ruston

Dr. Tony Ruston is widely regarded as one of Brazil’s most respected and experienced hair restoration surgeons, renowned for his precision, artistry, and consistently natural, long-term results. With over two decades dedicated exclusively to hair transplantation, Dr. Ruston has earned a reputation for meticulous standards, ethical practice, and outcomes that stand the test of time. After completing his medical degree in Brazil, Dr. Ruston undertook two years of General Surgery followed by three years of Plastic Surgery training, building a robust surgical foundation before specialising in hair restoration. He further refined his skills through advanced clinical experience in Montreal and Los Angeles, gaining international exposure to evolving techniques and surgical philosophies that continue to influence his work today.

Since 2001, Dr. Ruston has focused solely on hair transplantation, performing both FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) and FUT (Strip Surgery) with equal mastery. He is the founder and lead surgeon of Clínica Ruston, a recognised centre of excellence in Brazil known for its personalised approach, conservative planning, and commitment to donor preservation and natural hairline design. Patients and peers alike often describe Dr. Ruston as a perfectionist, driven by detail and long-term patient satisfaction rather than volume or shortcuts.

Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Ruston is a highly respected educator and contributor to the global hair restoration community. He co-authored Brazil’s first textbook on hair transplantation and has contributed to Hair Transplantation, one of the field’s most authoritative medical publications. His academic involvement reflects a deep commitment to advancing standards, education, and ethical practice within the industry. Dr. Ruston remains actively engaged in international scientific meetings and ongoing education, including participation with organisations such as the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery and the World FUE Institute. This ensures his patients benefit from current, evidence-based techniques while maintaining the surgical discipline and judgement that only long experience can provide. At SpexHair, Dr. Tony Ruston is recognised not just for technical skill, but for his patient-first philosophy, transparent communication, and commitment to responsible, long-term hair restoration. His work reflects experience earned not claimed and a career defined by consistency, integrity, and results that age naturally with the patient.

• 20+ years exclusively dedicated to hair transplantation, delivering consistently natural FUE results with a strong emphasis on long-term planning and donor preservation.
• Founder and lead surgeon at Clínica Ruston in Brazil, a recognised centre of excellence known for ethical practice, meticulous surgical standards, and personalised patient care.
• Formally trained in General and Plastic Surgery, with advanced international experience in Montreal and Los Angeles, providing a rare depth of surgical judgement in hair restoration.
• Respected educator and author, including co-authoring Brazil’s first hair transplant textbook and contributing to Hair Transplantation, one of the field’s most authoritative medical publications.
• Actively involved in global hair restoration education, with ongoing participation in international scientific meetings and organisations such as the ISHRS and World FUE Institute, ensuring evidence-based, up-to-date techniques.

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