Hair Transplantation

Yes! Neograft 2.0 is a great option for both men and women looking for a minimally-invasive hair restoration solution. Longer hair allows for effective concealing of the donor site, resulting in little to no evidence of having had a procedure done soon after the transplant.

NeoGraft 2.0 uses a controlled coring device with pneumatic pressure suction to safely and efficiently slide out the harvested grafts, preventing any pulling or twisting of the grafts that can risk damaging them. Grafts are immediately stored in a humidified and intermittently irrigated collection canister on the harvesting handpiece itself. Your grafts can be re-implanted sooner, keeping them more robust and ensuring the highest possible implant yield.

NeoGraft 2.0 is the newest, automated manual hair transplant device on the market which facilitates the harvesting of hair follicles during a Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) hair transplant, dramatically improving the accuracy and speed over previously used manual extraction instruments. Grafts are gently aspirated into a humidified and intermittently irrigated collection canister on the harvesting handpiece itself, ensuring rapid collection and safe preservation of the grafts after being removed from the scalp, ensuring the best possible transplant result.

Smart Grafts are minor surgical procedures that use state of the art tech, no scalpels, for a permanent* solution. FUE, or follicular unit extraction, is a process that transplants hair follicles from one place to another. Make use of the thick parts of your hair (most of us have them), and move that fullness to the places you need it most. No overnight stays or hospital Jell-O required.

Smart Graft works at a microscopic level where one to four hair follicles are removed at a time and transplanted to the desired area. Thicker hair is usually found at the back of the head where you could stand to “donate” a few to thinner regions. It’s your real hair, just in the exact areas where you want it. You’ll see immediate results so there’s no wondering if the process is what you wanted. However, don’t be surprised when the follicles fall out as the new hair grows. There’s no waiting for results or wondering if the process is what you want. Customize your hair line, your thickness, and your results.

Candidates for hair restoration surgery are those individuals in good health with mild to severe hair loss and sufficient donor hair on the back of the scalp to transplant into the balding areas. Those with greater donor hair and higher hair density can typically expect better results. It is also important that you have reasonable cosmetic goals. Hair transplantation can achieve very good, natural results but cannot restore your hair to the density you had as a teenager. You may also need more than one transplant session to achieve your desired appearance. Your doctor will assess the amount of coverage needed to meet treatment goals.

Patients who would like the option of wearing their hair short in the back or sides of their scalp, or those who want the least amount of activity restriction after their hair transplant procedure may be good candidates for FUE. The NeoGraft 2.0 FUE System can also be used for ‘scar camouflage’ procedures for patients who have had prior linear “strip” harvests, other facial plastic surgery procedures (facelifts, browlifts) or sustained injuries, as well as for beards or eyebrow restoration.

Typically, the donor site is the only area that needs to be shaved. However, if you wear your hair long, this is not necessary as harvesting using the NeoGraft 2.0 device can be done by shaving small areas that can be covered by overlying existing hair. If you wear your hair short, it helps to shave the donor site very close to the scalp to maximum yield and for better blending as hair starts to grow back naturally.

The highly ergonomic NeoGraft 2.0 harvesting handpiece is a natural extension to the hand, allowing for faster and more accurate harvesting of hair follicles. Grafts are smoothly and efficiently suctioned up into an irrigated collection canister for rapid preservation while awaiting implantation, allowing patients to reach their transplant goal with less time in the procedure room and fewer FUE procedures altogether.

With Smart Graft, you get a totally natural look using your own hair to fill in thin or balding spots. There’s minimal scarring, especially compared to traditional hair grafts. Thanks to these tiny micro grafts, there’s no risk of a linear scar (and no awkward explanations if you choose a fancy updo or buzz cut in the future). It’s all done in a single, fast, in-office procedure. In just five hours, you’ll get a fuller, luxurious head of hair—and some serious self-confidence. There’s virtually no downtime, and you’ll be able to wash your hair like normal in just a few days.

This is something that must be decided by your hair restoration doctor. Both men and women may be great candidates for Smart Graft. However, some disorders and diseases can mean that certain treatments won’t help with hair growth. If this is the case and the client has enough “spare hair,” Smart Graft may still be possible and the ideal solution. However, a person does need to have enough hair for a micro transplant. There are also some medications, diseases, and disorders which can make a client a poor candidate for one or both procedures.

Patients maximize results by following after-care instructions, including the usage of special shampoos and treatments to encourage hair transplantation survival. The recovery period is relatively quick. Bandages are removed three days after the procedure, and most patients can resume their usual workouts two weeks later. Your regular shower regimen can usually begin 10 days after the surgery. It’s important to avoid scrubbing the hair and direct shower-head pressure during the first 10 days of recovery.

Again, it depends. This can be a frustrating answer, the Smart Graft procedure is customized for each person. But don’t worry, all fees are laid out and completely transparent during your consultation. Payment plans are available and HSA programs can often be utilized to help pay for treatments.

We work with many insurance companies, but hair restoration is usually considered an elective procedure. It’s unfortunately rare that insurance will cover all or part of these procedures. However, we are happy to work with you to customize a payment plan and/or charge your HAS account.

Once again it depends. There is no guarantee, and everyone responds differently to treatment. Smart Graft is highly effective. In rare cases, follicles can reject their transplant. However, even when this does happen, it is highly unlikely that every follicle will reject.

Preparation depends on which treatment you opt for.  If you’re getting Smart Graft, you’ll want to wash your hair the day of the procedure because you will be unable to for a few days post-procedure. Your hair restoration doctor will provide you with a complete list of pre- and post-care instructions.

Needles are required in both procedures. Anxiety can be a real obstacle for many potential clients. However, transparency before and during the procedure as well as having a medical team skilled in patient safety and comfort can help you overcome this challenge.

It depends. Comfort levels vary based on the person. All precautions are taken to ensure the process is as pain-free as possible. Smart Grafts take a while, but with topical and injected anaesthetics, the most “painful” part of the process is usually waiting with anticipation to see your fantastic results!

The science behind grafting is quite straightforward. Hair follicles are taken from the hair in the back of the head that naturally continues to grow and is not susceptible to the effects of hormonal loss. The follicles that hold your transplanted hair are living tissues that grow cyclically. Once the normal hair follicle has been implanted into the balding area, the grafted hair will stay in place for about two to three weeks before shedding – this is normal and an important part of the new growth process. After shedding, the new growth will begin in 3-4 months and your hair will continue to grow after that, gradually and steadily increasing hair density on the scalp. Final results are best appreciated between 9-12 months.

Transplanted hair (which is derived from hormonal loss-resistant hair on the back and sides of the scalp) will likely last a lifetime. Certainly, hair loss does not stop after transplantation – some people will need continued maintenance and further sessions will likely be required, particularly if your balding pattern continues with age. Progressive hair loss or the desire for more density may require additional hair transplants. An estimate of balding pattern and the number of procedures needed will be discussed during the consultation with your doctor.

“F.U.E.” stands for “Follicular-Unit Extraction”. This describes a method of harvesting naturally-occurring groups of hair follicles (a typically follicular unit can contain anywhere between 1-5 hair follicles) that are typically less than 1mm in diameter. This is the most advanced, minimally-invasive hair transplant method which allows for the harvesting of substantial number of hair follicles from the donor area without a scalpel incision or any discernible scarring.