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The term ‘hair transplant surgery’ may bring to mind images of the results achieved from this procedure back in the 1980s and 1990s. Unfortunately, due to the long strip of scalp which was removed as a standard part of the traditional FUT or FUSS transplant procedure, at least one, long linear scar was inevitable after a hair transplant and often, additional, visible hair plugs and related scars on the top and frontal scalp were an unavoidable side effect of this method.

Scar less Hair Transplant Surgery

You’ve decided that a hair transplant procedure to effectively restore and rejuvenate the look of your hair just might be the best hair loss treatment for you. But, like many people, the idea of surgery and possible scarring related to it causes you to pause and question whether scars are worth it. It’s no wonder that men and women in Miami are seeking a scar less hair transplant option, because nobody wants to look like they’ve had an obvious medical procedure or surgery when they choose hair implants.

What is FUT?

FUT stands for follicular unit transplantation which utilizes a long, thin piece of scalp tissue from a donor area at the back and side of a patient’s head.

This area typically retains hairs even when a man has lost considerable hair due to male pattern baldness. This genetic predisposition to hair loss causes hairs on the crown and hairline to fall out, leaving the signature, “horseshoe” shape of hair at the back and sides. These remaining hairs are more resistant to DHT – the hormone related culprit for androgenic alopecia. DHT resistant hair may thin in these areas but most men experiencing hereditary balding will still have plenty of hairs in these areas to provide grafts for a successful hair transplant. The strip of scalp used to supply hair implants is then dissected with stereo-microscopic technology, creating small follicular units with a few hairs at a time for implantation.

After the donor scalp has been excised, the wound is stitched shut and covered with a dressing. The incision will require careful handling to protect from infection while healing and certain activity restrictions such as head movements have to be limited at first, avoiding unnecessary tension on the incision. One problem that arises from applying tension to a healing incision or fresh scar is that the scar can widen, and the color or texture of a significant scar may be unpredictable. It is advisable to protect maturing scars from sunlight throughout the first year as they can react by creating more pigment and cause unwanted darkening. This is a particularly difficult guideline for patients to follow post-hair transplant surgery.

Those who opt for the strip graft FUT method of hair transplant will not be able to hide their scar with short or buzzed hair styles, and sometimes the scar will require a revision surgery if it widens or darkens visibly on the scalp. The hair plugs created for larger grafts run the risk of creating an unnatural dot or planted row appearance because groups of hairs are transplanted together. This is one reason why, no matter the method of hair transplant you choose, a skilled, experienced hair transplant surgeon with an artistic eye and realistic hair restoration approach is absolutely mandatory to create hairlines and hair growth patterns that mimic real, natural hair growth.

The Strip method is becoming less and less commonly used today. New breakthroughs in the medical aesthetic world have led to improved results, rapid recovery and avoidance of the stigma that obvious hair transplant scars can create. The FUT method has persisted due to the idea that it can yield the highest number of hair grafts per surgery, however, today’s advanced hair transplant devices have rapidly progressed to yield high numbers of meticulously extracted, high quality grafts in micro-fine 1-2 hair units. This new option for time saved, fast recovery and avoidance of obvious scars is a very attractive option for many busy men and women.

Dr. Michael Gartner - Rated #1 Cosmetic Surgeon in New Jersey

For hair restoration in NJ, Dr. Michael Gartner is a leading choice for excellence. Dr. Gartner is set apart as a double board certified plastic surgeon and general surgeon. While hair transplants may be offered through less qualified technicians, the high standard of a celebrity hair transplant comes from decades of detailed surgical experience and advanced education. Dr. Gartner is renowned among colleagues and clients worldwide as an innovator in the field of aesthetic plastic surgery. He prides himself on being closely involved with all aspects of the patient’s journey, from in-depth, private consultation and strategic planning, to personalized treatment and consistent post-procedure care. His patients can anticipate a pleasant experience with a shorter period of time spent recuperating as a result of his approach to surgery, which is always modified to be as non-invasive as is practically feasible. The most advanced methods for hair restoration in New Jersey combine traditional, hands-on surgical care with the most cutting-edge robotic and digital technology available in the medical aesthetics sector. Patients of Dr. Gartner reap the benefits of his flexible methods, which are adapted to meet the specific requirements of each individual patient. Through the use of meticulous micrografts and artistic placement, it is possible to generate hair that does not appear to have been transplanted but rather completely natural.

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