Haut Beauty chats with the experts at Plastic Surgery Specialists located in Northern California about the NeoGraft hair restoration system and how it’s dramatically changing the game of hair transplantation surgery.

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HB: What is NeoGraft for hair restoration?

NeoGraft is a cutting-edge hair restoration system designed to restore a youthful appearance by harvesting and transplanting 1-3 individual hair follicles instead of unsightly hair plugs that are noticeable.  The system utilizes a patented technology that avoids the need for a linear scar across the back of the scalp.  The NeoGraft system provides a same-day treatment with minimal down-time and minimal scarring.

HB: How does NeoGraft work?

At Plastic Surgery Specialists, our hair restoration team has over 15 years of experience and is comprised of a board-certified plastic surgeon, a nurse, and an experienced NeoGraft technician.  We work together to design an ideal hair restoration pattern, safely harvest individual follicular units and transplant the hair to thinning areas to optimize growth, hair thickness, and overall appearance.  With NeoGraft, there is no need for a long linear incision and the transplanted hair follicles become rapidly integrated into the scalp.  The procedure is done with the patient awake and local anesthesia is used to numb the areas for hair donation and graft placement.  Depending on the number of grafts to be placed, the procedure can take between 3-6 hours.  The transplanted hair will start to grow after a few months and most patients see their new hair pattern emerging within 4-6 months.

HB: Who is the best candidate for this procedure?

The best candidates are men and women with thinning hair who are otherwise healthy and desire to restore their hairline to a thicker and more youthful appearance.  Hair restoration is effective for both genders but there are individuals who may not be candidates due to advanced hair loss with limited donor hair or medical conditions that may preclude safely performing the procedure.  The Plastic Surgery Specialists team will partner with you during your consultation to provide a comprehensive hair restoration solution.  It is important to know that there is some delay between the NeoGraft procedure and new hair growth.  If you want to look better for a wedding, class reunion, or another special event, it is important to have your procedure at least six months in advance of the event.  

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HB: How does this treatment compare to others of the same nature?

The NeoGraft system is in a class of its own!  Using individual hair follicle units to produce a natural appearance with minimal scarring and downtime has never been easier.  The older “strip” techniques leave a noticeable linear scar across the back of the scalp and recovery can be quite painful.  The selective harvesting provided with NeoGraft is done with no discomfort and heals rapidly so that you can maintain discretion about your hair restoration procedure.  Hair restoration has evolved significantly over the last 15 years and the NeoGraft system combined with a dedicated team of hair restoration specialists make NeoGraft the obvious choice when it comes to restoring your appearance.

HB: What does recovery look like?

Recovery is typically rapid and requires very little aftercare.  Time away from work is dictated by your profession and how discreet you would like to be about your hair restoration.  The back of the scalp where the hair is harvested heals within a few days and requires no further care.  The area where the hair is transplanted is left alone for a few days while the grafts are integrated into the scalp then gentle cleansing is performed daily for a week.  It is important to know that although the transplanted follicles are healthy and alive, the hair that is transplanted with the follicles will fall out after 4-6 weeks as part of the normal healing process and it will take 4-6 months to start to see growth from the transplanted hair follicles.