Imagine a Restored Hair Line with No Linear Scar
A Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) hair transplant in Tampa and Beverly Hills involves moving existing healthy follicles to an area on your scalp with thinning or no hair. It works by creating a hairline that feels and looks natural.
While there are several treatment options for thinning hair or baldness, hair-restoration surgery is the most effective treatment option. Though other non-surgical hair-restoration options may be less expensive, Follicular Unit Extraction hair-transplant surgery offers a natural-looking solution for baldness.
How Does Hair Loss Work?
Our hair grows in 3 distinct stages. The first is the Anagen Phase during which there is active hair growth. The second stage is a transitional period and is called the Catagen Phase. The final phase is called the Telogen Phase and consist of a resting period for the follicles.
As we age, the growth phase becomes shorter, and the resting phase gets longer. Eventually the follicle will shrink and produces a shorter, finer hair called the vellus hair. As the condition progresses, the hair will eventually stop growing, leading to baldness.
Ideal Hair-Transplant Candidates
Hair transplants are not recommended for people who are under age 24, have had no hair since birth, suffer from blood-borne illnesses, have serious health complications, have hemophilia, or have allergic reactions to local or general anesthesia.
Your NeoGraft Hair-Transplant Consultation
The consultation involves assessing your hair growth and loss, evaluating your family history of baldness, and discussing any past hair-regrowth attempts. Dr. Demetri will also ask about your goals and expectations.
For your safety, Dr. Demetri will ask you about all pre-existing medical conditions and your use of drugs or alcohol. If you are a suitable candidate, he will explain the procedure, preparation steps, recovery, and cost.
Hair Transplant Procedure
Dr. Demetri then uses the NeoGraft technology to harvest follicular units from the donor area, usually at the back of the head. This process involves air-pressure-based removal of the donor follicles.
Finally, we manually transplant the grafts to the recipient area at the right angle, direction, and orientation.
The Recovery Process
The grafted hair will shed in two to three weeks as part of the normal hair-regrowth process. You will see new hair growing three to four months after the surgery. This growth will continue like normal hair growth.
The Cost of a Hair Transplant
Hair Transplant FAQs
1. What are the Different Types of Hair Transplant Techniques?
FUT involves removing a strip of skin from the donor area (typically the back of the head), dissecting it into individual follicular units, and transplanting them to the recipient area.
FUE, on the other hand, involves extracting individual hair follicles directly from the donor area using a small punch tool. Both techniques aim to achieve natural-looking results, but they differ in their approach to harvesting and transplantation.
Benefits of FUT
- Efficient for large transplant sessions.
- Generally yields a higher graft survival rate.
Benefits of FUE
- Leaves minimal linear scarring.
- Suitable for patients who prefer short hairstyles.
2. Are There Risks or Side Effects Associated with Hair Transplant Surgery?
However, under the guidance of a skilled and experienced surgeon, these risks are significantly reduced. Postoperative care instructions are crucial to reduce the likelihood of complications.
3. How Long Before I See Results from a Hair Transplant?
4. Can Hair Transplant Surgery Leave Scars?
5. How Permanent are Hair Transplant Results?
6. Will I Need Additional Hair Transplant Procedures in the Future?
7. What Should I Expect During the Consultation for a Hair Transplant?
A personalized treatment plan, considering factors such as the best hair transplant Tampa has to offer, will be outlined based on your specific needs and expectations.
