What is NeoGraft Hair Transplant Method?
NeoGraft method of hair transplant is preferred by many people suffering from baldness owing to it being minimally invasive, painless and almost undetectable results as it leaves no ugly scar. Leonard Hair Transplant Associates offers this treatment at various locations in the United States.
Highly experienced in the cosmetic surgery field Dr. Robert Leonard is the founder and chief surgeon at Leonard Hair Transplant Associates. Experienced surgeons here deliver special care to patients making use of the NeoGraft technology which automates the entire process of Follicular Unit Extraction or FUE technique to provide better results with a painless way of harvesting follicular units.
NeoGraft method is advantageous compared to the strip harvest technique. In the former a surgical punch is used to harvest hair follicles by suction and collected on a receptacle. The collected follicular units are separated according to size and transplanted into balding areas of scalp as a next step.
The procedure is smooth and the patient is almost unaware of what is happening. After the procedure they are free to go home. The time taken and time for post-operative healing are less than strip method. No surgical elements like sutures, scalpel or staples are used. The other advantages are minimum risk of pain or bleeding and best method when donor site is limited.
NeoGraft technology has some admirers and some detractors. Dr. Malouf a dermatologist in Dallas is in favor of the method but advises patients to select an experienced physician to be sure of safety and optimum results. Jeffery W. Hall a plastic surgeon in Austin also opines that NeoGraft and Accugraft are the best latest technologies available. He says that FUE gives 95-98 percent success.
Michelle Spring, a Marina Del Rey plastic surgeon also prefers NeoGraft as it leaves no scar and it enables precise and consistent grafts to be harvested. Both Rashid M. Rashid dermatologist in Houston and Richard Chaffoo of San Diego a plastic surgeon say that NeoGraft is an efficient tool which in the hands of an experienced, trained surgeon can produce the best results. It all depends on the surgeon, according to them.
Jack Fisher, a Nashville plastic surgeon blames marketing efforts for hiding the importance of a surgeon in using the NeoGraft method which is only a tool. It is the surgeon who is vital here, he says. Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD a Chicago-based plastic surgeon advises that FUE is the best technique for hair transplantation which can be achieved by ARTAS robotic surgery or NeoGraft technique.
Some surgeons still believe that doing the job by hand is more safe and effective while most surgeons opine that FUE is the best method of hair transplant and NeoGraft is one optimized tool to achieve this. But all the surgeons mentioned that it is more important to have a good surgeon to perform the hair transplant, which cannot be compromised by any hi-tech tool.
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Frequently asked questions about hair transplant procedures
How much does a hair transplant cost?
Hair transplants can vary in price based off of the area in the world that you are interested in getting a hair transplant as well as the size of the area where you may need a hair transplant. Experienced doctors in the United States will often charge some of the highest prices for a hair transplant worldwide and this is why so many travelers make the move to other parts the world like Turkey, India, Thailand, Mexico...etc for their hair transplants.
Will a hair transplant hurt?
Although hair transplants may look like a particularly
unpleasant or painful experience is actually very little discomfort involved
with the surgery itself. Hair transplants are always done under an anesthetic so there's absolutely zero pain during the treatment itself. Many people actually relate the process as being very similar to going to the dentist for filling or root canal. Mild pain can persist over the course of postop treatment but he generally just resumes for a few days.
Who can deliver the best surgery?
It's usually best to consider working with surgeons who have and IAHRS certification or international alliance of hair restoration surgeons recognition. IAHRS can often deliver recommendations for the best surgeons in each particular area.
Is this scarring noticeable?
Any type of hair transplant will require the use of incisions throughout the scalp. There can also sometimes be a small scar from the donor area towards the back of the scalp. Asking to look at photos of the surgeon's previous work will help you to see roughly how bad the scarring could be. In most cases an experienced professional can limit the look of scarring and noticeable marks from the surgery.
How long does it take for the hair to grow?
In most cases hair growth will start within eight months and you can start to see a full effect from the hair transplant after a full year. The initial signs of growth can usually start between 3 to 4 months after the surgery.
Are the results permanent?
The hair follicles that are transplanted are generally the ones which are genetically resistant against the symptoms of baldness. As long as you receive hair loss treatment later in your life after the symptoms of balding have started to subside, you can have a better chance at permanent results.
While everyone know you've had surgery?
If you want to limit the chance that people may find out about your surgery it's important to give at least three weeks of healing as the surgical area will be affected and red just after surgery. After around a month of healing it can look far less noticeable. You could consider wearing a hat while time passes or opting for some extra time off if possible.
How long should I rest after surgery?
It's recommended to rest for at least a few days after surgery so that your body can recover. Trenton to over exert yourself and limit sexual activity, running in the gym for around 10 days after surgery.
Is it possible to lose more hair as a result of surgery?
There is always a chance of shock loss which happens when the hair is weak and miniaturizing after the surgery. As long as the surgeon is choosing the correct hair follicles and performing the surgery well it's possible to minimize the chance of this happening however.
Will I need another hair transplant?
The need for another transplant really depends on the individual. With a solid foundation surgery and working to potentially bolster results with drug therapy, you can improve the stability of the hair that was transplanted as well as prevent further loss. Getting a hair transplant early
on in your 20s or early on in life could lead to needing long-term transplants as hair loss can be progressive.
