Vantis Institute

Vantis Institute is a non-surgical hair-loss clinic at 180 Newport Center Drive in Newport Beach. It sits a few minutes from Laguna Beach and within walking distance of Fashion Island, about five minutes from John Wayne Orange County Airport and about an hour from LAX, which makes it convenient for out-of-town clients.

Vantis Follicle Replication, a paramedical micropigmentation service, is the clinic's lead treatment. Pigment is placed into the scalp so the surface resembles hair follicles. According to the clinic, the pigment is physician-formulated, plant-based and 100% organic, and it is mixed to suit each client's hair shade. The service is offered for every hair color, gray included, and across a broad range of skin tones. Each session uses single-use micro-needles. Appointments are generally scheduled one to two weeks apart. The first visit usually takes the longest, since the hairline and base layer are established then. Adding density or working on the hairline calls for a minimum of two sessions. Right after treatment the pigment appears more intense, settling overnight, and any redness usually resolves within 48 to 72 hours. Most clients are back at work within a day of treatment. The clinic says the pigment is formulated to fade and lighten gradually rather than taking on a green-blue cast.

Pricing ranges from $800 to $15,000, depending on the area to be covered, the density wanted and any scar work. A free consultation of about 20 minutes comes first, and the team then provides a personalized quote. The consultation can be held in person or by FaceTime, Zoom, Skype or WhatsApp, and clients who send photos of their scalp and scars can have a phone or video consultation instead of visiting. A $250 non-refundable booking deposit secures a treatment date and is credited toward treatment. Off-hours consultations are also available with a non-refundable deposit credited toward treatment. Treatment cost can be split across the first two sessions, and major credit cards are accepted, along with CareCredit financing with 0% promotional options over 6, 12 or 18 months when paid within the promotional period.

The clinic is set down a private corridor, and its reception lounge sits out of view behind frosted glass doors. Treatment rooms are private, and VIP clients can use a separate entrance and exit at the back of the building. A concierge service arranges limo transport to and from the clinic, off-hours scheduling, jet charter through a partner, and accommodation at Montage Laguna Beach, the preferred hotel for out-of-town clients. Tipping practitioners is not expected, though the business says it is appreciated.

The business makes its own claims that its treatment is 100% effective, that its results are guaranteed and undetectable, and that it is the established leader in micropigmentation density treatments. These are the business's own statements.

The business describes its work as medically focused, with practitioners who have aesthetic medical backgrounds.

The clinic is private and discreet, with a reception lounge hidden behind frosted glass doors.