Frequently Asked Questions about Hair Restoration and HairTransplantation for New Hair Growth
What is Neograft?
Neograft is a new hair transplantation device which facilitates individual hair follicle harvesting during an "FUE"- type hair transplant, dramatically improving the accuracy and the speed over previously used manual extraction or "strip" technique of hair restoration used to promote new hair growth. Dr. Lucian Rivela is the first hair doctor and board certified plastic surgeon in the Houston/ Spring / The Woodlands/ Metroplex/ South Texas Area to offer the Neograft surgery for FUE hair transplant and hair restoration for the treatment of thinning hair, balding hair in female or male patterned hair loss.
What is the "FUE" hair transplant?
"FUE" or "Follicular-Unit Extraction" is an advanced, minimally-invasive hair transplant method which allows for the harvesting of individual follicles from the donor site without a scalpel or stitches, and therefore leaves no linear scar.
Why does the new hair grow where the old hair didn't?
The patterns of male and female hair loss, thinning and balding are created by genetic markers which do not effect the hair growth on the denser back section of the head. Although the hair follicle has been surgically moved the genetic marker does not change.
What are the main benefits of FUE over linear hair harvesting?
It is well-accepted that FUE transplants can heal faster and more comfortably than linear-harvested techniques using a scalpel and requiring stitches. With FUE, once healing is complete, the patient has the option of wearing very short hair without worry of an unsightly tale tell linear scar. Without the need of stitches, recovery downtime is shorter and there are fewer post procedure activity restrictions such as sports and physical exercise.
What are the advantages of Neograft over manual FUE treatments?
The highly ergonomic mechanical Neograft works as a natural extension of the surgeon's hand, allowing for faster and more accurate harvesting of hair follicles. Neograft patients now reach their goal with less time in the procedure chair and fewer procedures altogether.
How do I know if I would be a good candidate?Anyone who might want less pain and quicker recovery with sufficient thickness of donor hair on the back of their scalp to transplant. Neograft is especially for individuals who would like the continued option of choosing to wear a very short hair in the back or sides of their head and scalp, or for those who want the least amount of activity restriction (such as athletes) after their hair transplant procedure. Neograft/ FUE can also be used for "scar camouflage" procedures for patients who have had prior styles of older of hair restoration such as linear harvests methods to try to better hide the previous scar, as well as for individuals seeking body hair transplants.
The best way to determine whether you are a candidate is a complimentary consultation with Dr. Lucian Rivela at Rivela Plastic Surgery. Call to schedule today. 281.681.3905
Is Neograft/ FUE transplantation suitable for both men and women?
Yes, as Neograft/FUE is very minimally-invasive, it is an excellent option for both men and women looking to restore their own living and growing hair as well are individuals of all ages as a reconstructive treatment for burn scars of the head and scalp.
Are the final transplant results any different between Neograft/FUE and those of linear harvesting?
Overall visual results of transplanted area are comparable and very similar in both procedures with final results of new hair growth of each method being seen in 6 to 12 months. The difference in result is not as much in the area of new hair growth, but more in the final result from the donor area, with Neograft having the absence of a linear scar to be seen and or felt because of its patented technique of small individual graft extractions. Hence;the difference is the speed of recovery, absence of the linear scar and dramatically reduction in amount of pain and possible complications.
Do I have to get a total "buzz cut" to have the Neograft/FUE procedure?
No, if your hair in the back of your head is long enough at the time of the procedure, harvesting using Neograft/FUE, can be performed by shaving small hidden donor areas which can be covered by your other existing hair but for maximum yield or transplanting larger numbers of grafts, a buzz cut style is recommended in the donor area.
Information from http://www.houstonhairrestore.com and Neograft website www.neograft.com.
For more information about Dr. Rivela and Rivela Plastic Surgery visit www.rivelaplasicsurgery.com or www.woodlandsrestoreskin.com
Neograft is a new hair transplantation device which facilitates individual hair follicle harvesting during an "FUE"- type hair transplant, dramatically improving the accuracy and the speed over previously used manual extraction or "strip" technique of hair restoration used to promote new hair growth. Dr. Lucian Rivela is the first hair doctor and board certified plastic surgeon in the Houston/ Spring / The Woodlands/ Metroplex/ South Texas Area to offer the Neograft surgery for FUE hair transplant and hair restoration for the treatment of thinning hair, balding hair in female or male patterned hair loss.
What is the "FUE" hair transplant?
"FUE" or "Follicular-Unit Extraction" is an advanced, minimally-invasive hair transplant method which allows for the harvesting of individual follicles from the donor site without a scalpel or stitches, and therefore leaves no linear scar.
Why does the new hair grow where the old hair didn't?
The patterns of male and female hair loss, thinning and balding are created by genetic markers which do not effect the hair growth on the denser back section of the head. Although the hair follicle has been surgically moved the genetic marker does not change.
What are the main benefits of FUE over linear hair harvesting?
It is well-accepted that FUE transplants can heal faster and more comfortably than linear-harvested techniques using a scalpel and requiring stitches. With FUE, once healing is complete, the patient has the option of wearing very short hair without worry of an unsightly tale tell linear scar. Without the need of stitches, recovery downtime is shorter and there are fewer post procedure activity restrictions such as sports and physical exercise.
What are the advantages of Neograft over manual FUE treatments?
The highly ergonomic mechanical Neograft works as a natural extension of the surgeon's hand, allowing for faster and more accurate harvesting of hair follicles. Neograft patients now reach their goal with less time in the procedure chair and fewer procedures altogether.
How do I know if I would be a good candidate?Anyone who might want less pain and quicker recovery with sufficient thickness of donor hair on the back of their scalp to transplant. Neograft is especially for individuals who would like the continued option of choosing to wear a very short hair in the back or sides of their head and scalp, or for those who want the least amount of activity restriction (such as athletes) after their hair transplant procedure. Neograft/ FUE can also be used for "scar camouflage" procedures for patients who have had prior styles of older of hair restoration such as linear harvests methods to try to better hide the previous scar, as well as for individuals seeking body hair transplants.
The best way to determine whether you are a candidate is a complimentary consultation with Dr. Lucian Rivela at Rivela Plastic Surgery. Call to schedule today. 281.681.3905
Is Neograft/ FUE transplantation suitable for both men and women?
Yes, as Neograft/FUE is very minimally-invasive, it is an excellent option for both men and women looking to restore their own living and growing hair as well are individuals of all ages as a reconstructive treatment for burn scars of the head and scalp.
Are the final transplant results any different between Neograft/FUE and those of linear harvesting?
Overall visual results of transplanted area are comparable and very similar in both procedures with final results of new hair growth of each method being seen in 6 to 12 months. The difference in result is not as much in the area of new hair growth, but more in the final result from the donor area, with Neograft having the absence of a linear scar to be seen and or felt because of its patented technique of small individual graft extractions. Hence;the difference is the speed of recovery, absence of the linear scar and dramatically reduction in amount of pain and possible complications.
Do I have to get a total "buzz cut" to have the Neograft/FUE procedure?
No, if your hair in the back of your head is long enough at the time of the procedure, harvesting using Neograft/FUE, can be performed by shaving small hidden donor areas which can be covered by your other existing hair but for maximum yield or transplanting larger numbers of grafts, a buzz cut style is recommended in the donor area.
Information from http://www.houstonhairrestore.com and Neograft website www.neograft.com.
For more information about Dr. Rivela and Rivela Plastic Surgery visit www.rivelaplasicsurgery.com or www.woodlandsrestoreskin.com
