Hair grows naturally in single groupings called follicular units. Each follicular hair unit has from one to four separate individual hairs growing from it. A follicular unit hair transplant is the most natural and highest yielding type of hair transplant, because it involves harvesting units from a donor site (at the back and/or sides of the head), where hair is genetically programmed to grow for your lifetime, and "replanting" it in a balding area.

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With today's technology, follicular units are prepared using a high-powered, stereoscopic microscope to minimize any potential damage to the natural hair groupings. Microscopes are particularly effective for patients who have gray or lightcolored hair, since the magnification makes them much easier to see during dissection. Microscopic Follicular Unit Hair Transplants typically yield a 95%+ success rate, higher than hair transplants dissected with the naked eye or low level magnification loupes.

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This is based upon your level of hair loss and expectations for your frontal hairline and/or hair density. Your physician will work to understand your hair transplant expectations and recommend the number of grafts that will best suit these goals.

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For the vast majority of patients, hair transplant results lasts a lifetime.

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A local anesthetic is administered in conjunction with a mild sedative that should eliminate discomfort throughout the hair transplant process.

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Modern hair transplant procedures are designed to produce a very natural look. Special techniques used by highly skilled physicians help to ensure that scarring is minimal. The healing sites in the recipient areas are usually so small that scarring is virtually undetectable.The fine cosmetic scar in the hair donor area is covered by your existing hair.

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Typically, there are little to no complications involved in a hair transplant surgery and an extremely high success rate is achievable. Your physician will discuss possible complications with you prior to your hair transplant procedure.

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Expectations vary from person to person with regard to their hair restoration goals. The extent of your hair loss and your desired density will determine the number of hair transplant procedures necessary to achieve those goals.

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Generally, it is recommended that you get a good night's rest, limit smoking and alcohol, and eat a healthy breakfast. You will be asked not to take aspirin for several days prior to your procedure. Detailed instructions will be provided by the physician or medical staff.

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The procedure will take anywhere from 3-8 hours depending upon the number of follicular units being transplanted. You will be given a local anesthetic that should reduce or eliminate any discomfort. You will actually watch a movie or listen to music throughout the hair transplant surgery.

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After the procedure, you will be instructed to go home or to your hotel room to relax. The physician or medical staff will provide you with a complete post-operative care plan along with any necessary medications. You will come back to the office the next day and transplanted follicular units and the donor site will be examined by the physician or medical staff. You will receive some additional instructions for care at that time. Your new hair will begin growing within 3 months.

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