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Hair restoration has come a long way. While older methods required a plastic surgeon to surgically remove a large strip of hair follicles from the back of a patient’s scalp, today’s advanced hair restoration procedures remove hair follicles individually. The result is reduced scarring and a more natural look.
At his practice in Washington, DC., Dr. Philip Schoenfeld uses Neograft technology to restore bald or thinning areas on the scalp and elsewhere on the body. If you’re experiencing hair loss and are looking for a solution, then the Neograft hair transplant method may be the perfect choice for you.
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Neograft uses the follicular unit extraction (FUE) technique to harvest and transplant hair. During FUE, a plastic surgeon harvests single hair follicles or groups of two or three hair follicles from the donor area of the scalp. Since the follicle clusters are tiny, there is no need for the surgeon to use a scalpel or make a large incision as he harvests each follicular unit.
FUE is often compared to other hair restoration methods, such as follicular unit transplantation (FUT). Also known as strip harvesting, FUT requires a surgeon to remove a large strip of hair follicles from the scalp at once to use during the transplantation. The individual follicles are then separated using a surgical microscope once the strip is harvested from the scalp. FUT leaves a linear scar and has a longer recovery time compared to Neograft and other FUE techniques.
FUE can be performed manually, with a plastic surgeon removing each graft by hand. The Neograft system, however, allows surgeons to use a pneumatic device when extracting the follicles. The device facilitates the smooth extraction of the hair follicles, making it less likely for each one to become twisted or pulled during removal which results in damage to the follicle and likely poor survival of the graft when transplanted.
Using Neograft, Dr. Schoenfeld is able to transplant the harvested hair follicles more quickly. The follicles are usually healthier and have a better rate of success compared to follicles harvested manually.
You might be a good candidate for Neograft hair restoration if you have some degree of hair loss and a sufficient amount of donor hair. Hair follicles are taken from the back of the scalp during the Neograft procedure, so it’s important to have ample hair available in that area.
Your overall goals for hair restoration can also influence whether or not you’re a good candidate for Neograft or any hair transplantation technique. It’s important to realize that while a hair transplant can help you have a fuller head of hair, you might not end up with the hair you had during your teenage years or early 20s. During a consultation with Dr. Schoenfeld, he can evaluate your scalp and existing hair and let you know the type of results you can expect from Neograft.
Dr. Schoenfeld performs Neograft as a two-part process at his practice in Washington, D.C. During the first stage of the process, he harvests the donor hair follicles from the back of the scalp. To do this, he uses a pneumatic tool to gently extract each follicle. No incisions are made and no visible scars remain after the hair is harvested.
The next phase of the Neograft process involves the placement of the harvested follicles into the area of hair loss. Dr. Schoenfeld and his team of skilled technicians uses a special tool during this part of the hair transplant to make sure that the follicles are implanted successfully. Implantation continues until the entire treatment area is filled in.
Usually, the Neograft procedure takes several hours. The duration of your hair transplant will depend on the size of the treatment area and how much hair you need to have harvested. The treatment area will be numbed, but you will be awake and able to read, watch TV or relax during the procedure.
It can take some time for the results to become visible after Neograft hair restoration. In fact, some patients are surprised to discover that after a few weeks they will actually shed transplanted hair.
A couple of weeks after the hair transplant, it’s natural and normal for shedding to occur. New hair will begin to grow in the area after a couple of months. Four to five months after your hair transplant, it can be difficult to see that you ever had hair loss in that area.
Meanwhile, the hair in the donor area will continue to grow normally. Within a week or so after Neograft, the donor area will most likely be back to normal. Even if you cut your hair short on the back of your head, it can be difficult to detect any scarring in the harvested area.
Had I come to Dr. Schoenfeld for surgery first, there would have been no need for a second and third, plus all the minor procedures in between and I would have been perfect 10 years ago.
Plus, Dr. Schoenfeld was already three steps behind and not only had to deal with the damage from the accident, but also the work done by two prior surgerons.
So, a great big resounding WOW and THANKS.”
Norah Schwarz
People lose their hair for a variety of reasons. In some cases, hair loss is due to high levels of stress, dietary changes or certain medications. The most common cause of hair loss is male or female pattern baldness. Male or female pattern baldness occurs because of certain hormones. It tends to affect particular areas of the scalp. Hair restoration is an effective way to treat pattern baldness.
If you live near Chevy Chase, MD, RENU by Dr. Schoenfeld offers Growth Factors for Hair Restoration among its services and is conveniently located at 5454 Wisconsin Ave #1625, Chevy Chase, MD 20815.
You don’t have to cut your hair or change your hairstyle before Neograft. You can cut your hair or get a buzz-cut if you would like, but some people prefer to leave their hair long and use it to hide scabs in the donor area.
People lose their hair for a variety of reasons. In some cases, hair loss is due to high levels of stress, dietary changes or certain medications. The most common cause of hair loss is male or female pattern baldness. Male or female pattern baldness occurs because of certain hormones. It tends to affect particular areas of the scalp. Hair restoration is an effective way to treat pattern baldness.
If you live near Chevy Chase, MD, RENU by Dr. Schoenfeld offers Growth Factors for Hair Restoration among its services and is conveniently located at 5454 Wisconsin Ave #1625, Chevy Chase, MD 20815.
You don’t have to cut your hair or change your hairstyle before Neograft. You can cut your hair or get a buzz-cut if you would like, but some people prefer to leave their hair long and use it to hide scabs in the donor area.
Both men and women who experience hair loss can benefit from Neograft. Dr. Schoenfeld can help you understand if hair restoration surgery is the right option for the type of hair loss you’re experiencing.
After Neograft, it’s important to give your body time to heal before you exercise again. That said, recovery after the procedure is usually shorter than the recovery time after other, more invasive hair restoration surgeries. You can usually return to normal activities within a few days and might be able to begin exercising again after about a week.
Yes, there are other, older surgical hair restoration treatments that involve harvesting follicles from a donor site in a large group, then separating them and transplanting them into the area of hair loss. Topical treatments, such as Rogaine, are also available, to help stimulate hair growth.
Neograft and other hair restoration surgeries can permanently restore lost hair. But they can’t stop the process of hair loss. You might continue to lose hair in other areas of the scalp after your hair transplant. If that happens, you can repeat the process if you would like.
Prospective patients can contact the resident physician of Renu Artful Medicine in Chevy Chase, Maryland, to schedule a private consultation and discuss cosmetic improvements of the forehead area.
Call Renu of Chevy Chase, Maryland, at 301.652.7368, or fill out the Email Contact Form
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