A leader in hair restoration and aesthetic medicine, trusted by patients locally and across North America.
Physician. Hair restoration specialist. Educator.
Meet Dr. Vance Elliott
Dr. Vance Elliott’s approach to hair and skin medicine is shaped by both professional expertise and personal experience. Before becoming a recognized leader in hair restoration, he was a patient himself – navigating hair loss firsthand and understanding the emotional and personal impact it can have.
This perspective informs every aspect of his practice today. For Dr. Elliott, treatments are not simply medical procedures; they are opportunities to help patients restore confidence and reconnect with how they see themselves.
Over nearly three decades, he has developed advanced expertise in hair restoration surgery, aesthetic medicine, and phlebology. His work combines technical precision with thoughtful, individualized care, ensuring each patient receives treatment aligned with their goals and long-term wellbeing.
Education & Credentials
Education & Credentials
Dr. Elliott’s medical career is grounded in extensive academic training and clinical leadership.
He earned a Bachelor of Science with Honours from Concordia College in Edmonton before completing his Doctor of Medicine with distinction at the University of Saskatchewan. He then completed his Family Practice Residency in Regina, where he served as Chief Resident.
His early medical career included work in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency medicine at Regina General Hospital, providing a strong foundation in complex patient care before transitioning into specialized hair restoration medicine.
Dr. Elliott is an active member and diplomate of leading professional organizations including the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS), and the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS). He has served on multiple international committees, contributed to physician education initiatives, and held editorial roles within Hair Transplant Forum International.
Our Clinical Philosophy
Our Clinical Philosophy
Dr. Elliott believes effective treatment begins with understanding the individual behind the concern.
His philosophy centers on careful diagnosis, honest guidance, and conservative treatment planning. Rather than pursuing trends or standardized solutions, he focuses on outcomes that appear natural and remain appropriate over time.
Patients are guided through each stage of care with clear education and realistic expectations. The goal is not dramatic change, but meaningful improvement delivered safely and thoughtfully.
This patient-first approach extends across all areas of practice, from hair restoration to aesthetic medicine and vein treatments.
Areas of Expertise
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Elliott’s clinical work spans several areas of medicine, with particular focus on procedures requiring technical precision and aesthetic judgement.
His expertise includes hair transplant surgery and corrective hair restoration, injectable treatments and facial rejuvenation, scar revision techniques, and minimally invasive vein procedures. He is also widely recognized for advanced aesthetic and comfort techniques that improve the patient experience during treatment.
His multidisciplinary background allows him to approach concerns from both medical and aesthetic perspectives.
Why Patients Choose Dr. Elliott
Physician. Hair restoration specialist. Educator.
Natural, authentic results
Focused on outcomes that look like you, not like treatment.
Individualized treatment planning
No standardised protocols, every plan is tailored to the patient.
Collaborative, educational approach
Patients are informed, involved, and supported at every stage.
Attention to detail
Careful planning in hairline design, density, and long-term outcomes.
Honest, medically grounded recommendations
Treatment decisions guided by what is appropriate, not what is possible.
Personal understanding of hair loss
First hand experience brings empathy and perspective to every consultation.
Experience care grounded in expertise, precision, and understanding.
Schedule a consultation to learn how Dr. Elliott and the team at Advanced Hair & Skin Surgery can help you achieve your treatment goals.