Kansas City's Premier Center for Smart Lipo, Laser
Treatments and Hair Restoration for Men & Women
A Revolutionary Hair Transplant
System that requires NO Surgery and NO Scarring. Minimal Downtime
and Fast Recovery.
How do I know if I am a candidate?
Candidates for
Hair Restoration are those individuals with hair loss that
have sufficient donor hair on the back of the scalp to transplant
into the frontal balding areas. The best candidates are men
and women with only frontal or partial hair loss and with adequate
donor hair. Dr. Chambon, Kansas City's NeoGraft expert, will
assess the amount of coverage needed to give you the appearance
you desire.
BEFORE &
AFTERS
What is
NeoGraft™?
NeoGraft™
is a new device which facilitates the harvesting of follicles
during an “FUE”-type hair transplant, dramatically improving the
accuracy and speed over previously-used manual extraction
instruments.
What is an “FUE” hair transplant?
“F.U.E.” or “Follicular-Unit Extraction” is
an advanced, minimally-invasive hair transplant method
which
allows for the harvesting of individual follicles from the donor
area without a scalpel or
stitches, and therefore leaves no
linear scar.
What are the main benefits of
FUE over linear harvesting?
It is well-accepted that FUE transplants can
heal faster and more comfortably than linear-harvest
techniques using a
scalpel and requiring stitches.
With
FUE, once healing is complete, the patient
has the option of
wearing a very short haircut without the worry of a tell-tale
linear scar.
Without the need for stitches, downtime is shorter with fewer
activity restrictions
post-operatively.
What are
some benefits of NeoGraft™ over manual FUE techniques?
The highly ergonomic mechanical NeoGraft™
device works as a natural extension of the surgeons’
hand, allowing for
faster and more accurate harvesting of hair follicles.
NeoGraft™
patients now
reach their goal with less time in the procedure room or fewer FUE
procedures altogether.
Who is a good candidate for FUE
using NeoGraft™?
Patients who would like the option of
wearing a very short haircut in the back or sides of their
scalp, or those who want
the least amount of activity restriction (e.g. athletes) after
their hair
transplant procedure, may be good candidates for FUE with
NeoGraft™. FUE
can also be used for
‘scar camouflage’ procedures for patients
who have had prior linear harvests, as well as for body
hair transplants.
What are
the major cost differences between FUE and linear-harvest hair
transplant procedures?
The fee structure for FUE hair transplant
procedures reflect the more detailed and intricate
nature of
those procedures compared to those performed with a linear
harvest.
Are the final transplanted ‘results’
any different with FUE/NeoGraft™ than those
achieved with
linear harvesting?
Results are similar.
FUE
procedures, by default, yield grafts that contain mainly one, two,
three,
or four
follicles called “follicular units.”
Linear
harvests, which are then microscopically dissected by
a team into grafts of
one, two or three follicles, would also yield similar
‘follicular-unit’ grafts.
Provided that in each case the grafts
are implanted with care, artistry and precision into the
recipient area, the
final transplanted results with FUE would be similar, if not
identical, to those
accomplished with a linear harvest. The
difference is not in the area of hair growth, but how the
donor area is harvested
either by a strip of scalp or by small individual graft
extractions.
Is FUE/NeoGraft™ suitable for both men and
women?
Yes. Because FUE/NeoGraft™ is a
minimally-invasive procedure, it is a viable option for both men
and women looking
to restore their own living and growing hair with transplantation.
Do I have
to get a total 'buzz cut' to have an FUE/NeoGraft procedure?
No, but it helps. If your donor hair is long
enough, harvesting using the FUE/NeoGraft can be
done by shaving small
areas which can be covered by your other, existing hair.
For
maximum yield
however, a buzz
cut is recommended in the donor area.
NBC - Dallas, TX – Dr. Peter Malouf
http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/health/HairLoss_Dallas-Fort_Worth.html
Extra – Beverly Hills, CA - Dr. Nicholas Nikolov
http://extratv.warnerbros.com/2010/02/healthy_food_healthy_hair.php
NBC – Cranston, RI – Dr. Bob
Leonard
http://www2.turnto10.com/lifestyles/2010/may/27/health_check_neograft_hair_transplant_procedure-ar-110696/
Hair Transplant Using FUE/NeoGraft
http://sciencestage.com/v/12723/hair-transplant-using-fue/neograft-and-genetic-hair-loss-testing-sf-today.html
How is NeoGraft Performed?
Hair
transplantation is a process in which hair is taken from the back
of the head and replaced in areas where hair loss has occurred.
The
NeoGraft
device uses a special technology that is able to quickly and
painlessly remove the hair from the back of the head and implant
them into balding areas.
NeoGraft uses a controlled pneumatic pressure to slide the
graft out smoothly, so there is no pulling or twisting which can
risk damaging the graft. Because the
NeoGraft transplant is faster than other out of date methods,
the rafts can be re-implanted sooner which keeps them more robust,
increasing the success of the grafting process.
How soon will I see results?
The science behind
grafting is quite simple. Hair follicles are taken from the
hair at the back of the head that is genetically programmed to
continue to grow. The follicles that hold your transplanted
hair are living tissues that grow cyclically. Like normal
hair growth, transplantation is an ongoing process that requires a
commitment of time. Once the hair follicle has been implanted into
the balding area, the grafted hair will stay in place for about
two to three weeks before shedding. After shedding, the new
growth will begin in 3-4 months; this is normal and an important
part of the new hair growth process. after that time period,
the hair will continue to grow normally; your result will look
healthy and natural.
How long will it last?
Most men start to develop
male pattern baldness at approx. 40-45 years of age. For
women, they may reach 55-60 before their balding pattern
manifests. hair loss does not stop after a transplantation,
some people will need continuing maintenance and further sessions
will likely be required, particularly if your balding patterns
continue with age. Progressive hair loss or the desire for
more density may require more transplants. An estimate of
balding pattern and the number of procedures needed will be
discussed during your consultation with Dr. Chambon and his
trained staff.
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