NeoGraft “MaxGraft” Hair Restoration

No. The procedure is not as invasive as traditional hair restoration surgery, and local anesthetic is adequate for patient safety and comfort.

FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) can be performed manually, but the NeoGraft automated system ensures speed, accuracy, and precision during the procedure. The system also helps to prevent twisting and damage to the grafts as they are extracted.

Though the NeoGraft procedure is minimally invasive, you will still need to allow your body to recover from the procedure and allow your grafts to heal. You may have additional activity restrictions for the first few weeks, but this information will be provided to you prior to the procedure. Most patients can return to a normal exercise routine about two weeks after surgery.

Our NeoGraft Hair Restoration treatment is a very safe surgical procedure, requiring no large incisions or sutures. Complications are rare and may include routine surgical risks like bleeding and infection.

Grafts are intended to be permanent, although differences in hair loss patterns could still cause future hair loss. It’s important to be realistic about the potential of the procedure, and discuss all the possibilities with Dr. Clevens before you move forward.

Our NeoGraft procedure uses hair taken from the back of the scalp where it is generally more plentiful. This hair is then transplanted to the front and top of the head. This creates a more natural appearance, since the follicles produce the same type and color hair as the rest of the head. There is usually an adequate number of follicles available for transplant.

While it does make it easier for Dr. Clevens to extract the follicles, it’s not always necessary to shave all the hair, if you usually wear it long. Only the pieces that will be transplanted need to be shaved, so be sure to discuss this during your consultation.

It depends. While some of the transplanted hair will remain permanently, hair restoration cannot stop all hair loss. Some patients will need to undergo maintenance and may require further transplantation procedures to continue seeing good results. You and Dr. Clevens will discuss the possible need for multiple treatments during your consultation.

Hair grows according to a cycle, and not all hair follicles are active at once. For this reason, the hair will not start growing in the transplanted follicles immediately after healing. The existing hair will fall out in about 2-3 weeks, as the cycle starts over. Then, in about 3-4 months, new hair will begin emerging in the transplanted follicles and will continue to grow normally after that point.

During the procedure, your scalp will be anesthetized for both the extraction and placement of the hair follicle grafts. You will not feel pain during the procedure, and you will be given pain medication to control any discomfort you experience during recovery. This is a much more comfortable procedure than the traditional hair transplant surgery, which involves a large incision for graft extraction.