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Frequently Asked Questions About OC NeoGraft©How does automated FUE with NeoGraft™ work?The NeoGraft device is a revolutionary automated hair transplant machine What Is automated FUE Hair Restoration Surgery?FUE is the most recently developed hair restoration surgery or procedure that does not involve any incisions, sutures, or scalpel unlike the linear STRIP method still used by most doctors today. The FUE method is the removal of individual hair follicles from the scalp in their naturally occurring groupings of about 1-4 hairs. The follicles are then transplanted back into a patient's balding area. Another older FUE method involves manually removing the hair follicle without an automated device. The well-known and major drawback with manual FUE hair restoration is the difficulty of acquiring the skills and the fact this procedure is a labor intensive procedure. Using the automated FUE technique with the NeoGraft device greatly improves the total amount of grafts harvested in a single session. FUE is the least invasive procedure compared to the STRIP method with the fewest complications. Why FUE Rather Than Linear STRIP? Most offices are more comfortable with the linear STRIP method since it requires less labor The NeoGraft™ machine brings down the cost of doing the FUE procedure because the procedure time is shortened and more follicles are harvested. and there is no need for the many technicians as there is when doing a manual FUE hair transplant. The reduced costs can be passed on to the patient, allowing more people to have the FUE procedure. Not all patients are suitable for the FUE procedure, but NeoGraft allows a larger proportion of patients to have the FUE procedure. What Are The Advantages Of Using An Automated Device?There are many advantages. Our device allows more individuals to be candidates for the FUE method of transplantation. Performing FUE by hand limits the number of people who can have this technique because of the time factor which raises the costs. NeoGraft uses controlled pneumatic pressure (suction) to slide out the follicle smoothly, so typically there is minimal physical contact with the harvested hair follicle. There is no pulling and twisting with tweezers of the hair follicle that puts the follicle at risk for damage. These conditions often eliminate individuals from being good candidates for the FUE method. The follicles extracted by the contra-angled tool are of an excellent quality. Compared to manual FUE, the hair restoration procedure is faster with the NeoGraft. Therefore, more follicles can be re-implanted sooner which keeps them more viable. With the traditional manual method used for FUE hair transplants, the patient must rely more on the skilful hand of a technician or doctor. There is not the same consistency or quality control as with the NeoGraft. Compared to the linear STRIP technique, advantages of the FUE procedure with the NeoGraft device include less complications from surgery, and notably the risk of scaring with the STRIP method is eliminated. What About STRIP(FUT) Excision ?The linear STRIP excision or FUT, is the most common and traditional hair restoration procedure used by most doctors today. It is a good procedure and our office performs the procedure if requested. One of the concerns with this procedures despite the introduction the trichophytic closure technique, is the incidence of a scar from the excision of a strip of the scalp. The scar may enlarge over time to overcome the tension of the skin created by cutting a strip and suturing the scalp together. Patients also experience more pain with the STRIP surgery. What procedure should I have? FUE or STRIP?The final decision for the type of surgery rest with the patient after consultation with a hair restoration surgeon. With the FUE technique, only the individual hair follicle is removed. There is no dissection of skin or sutures. The small wound made when the follicle is extracted contracts as it heals. With the STRIP procedure there is an incision with a scalpel and there is a greater incidence of a scar. With the introduction of NeoGraft™ to the United States more patients are candidates for the FUE method. Most patients come to OC NeoGraft Hair Restoration Hair Center because automated FUE is minimally invasive and has less possible complications. Is a Hair Restoration Surgery Safe?From a surgical standpoint, all hair restoration surgeries are very safe when done under local anesthesia. It is considered a relatively minor surgical procedure done as an outpatient with minimal risks. Automated FUE procedures are also performed under local anesthetic and is considered less risky and invasive. Hair restoration surgery does not require intravenous or intra-muscular sedation. With FUE the patient is awake during the procedure, and can watch T.V. or talk with the doctor. Is FUE Hair Transplantation Painful?
What Are The Possible Complications?FUE Hair Transplant surgery is considered a minimally invasive and minor procedure. There are rarely complications and your doctor easily treats any that may occur. With STRIP surgery more complications can occur such as infections, excessive scarring, a feeling of tightness of the scalp, hair loss in the scar area, nerve pain, bleeding, as well as a chance of damage to the occipital or temporal blood vessels. When Can I Go Back To Work?It is often possible to go back to work within the next day after the FUE transplant. With the STRIP procedure, depending on the level of pain, more down time is usually required. When Will My Newly Transplanted Hair Start To Grow?There is no difference between the STRIP and automated FUE technique as to when the hair follicle begins to grow. Normally it takes between three to five months following surgery before the transplanted hair follicles begin to grow new hair. Results will vary from one to another and it may take up to twelve months for the hair follicle to grow. What Is The Cost Of A Hair Restoration with NeoGraft?The price of the automated FUE procedure with NeoGraft is typically more expensive than the STRIP method. Performing hair restoration surgery using the automated approach with NeoGraft™ is a very time consuming, and is therefore more costly. Not all offices offer this surgical procedure. The reason is quite simple. Physicians performing automated FUE will require retraining and additional skills to perform the procedure. The procedure requires more skill and time in the operating room than the traditional linear STRIP procedure. Prices typically average around $4 to $10 per graft for the STRIP method. The automated FUE method typically requires twice the amount of labor and time as compared to the linear STRIP method. Automated FUE is certainly more productive in harvesting hair grafts than manual FUE and the price is about the same. Why Are The Costs Of The Transplant Reduced With Your Device?The NeoGraft™ eliminates the need and cost for the many technicians necessary to help the doctor with the procedure. The machine also shortens the time needed to do the transplant, which reduces the cost as well. These savings can be passed on to the patient. How Many Sessions Will Be Required?It depends on how many grafts are to be transplanted. With NeoGraft™, more than double the grafts can be transplanted compared to a manual FUE. Automated FUE is a very labor intensive procedure and requires more surgical hours for a surgical case. The number of sessions can be discussed during the consultation with your surgeon. How Many Grafts/Hairs Will I Need?The amount of grafts you will need ultimately depends on your degree of hair loss and desired density. Will It Really Look Natural?Yes, the only people who know will be those you tell.
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that assists the doctor in performing hair restoration surgery using the Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) technique, the least invasive hair restoration surgery technique. The FUE technique is less invasive than the traditional linear STRIP technique or method used by most doctors today. With the FUE technique, there is no cutting of the scalp compared to the linear STRIP method. Since there is no cutting with a scalpel as a result there is no suturing, no visible scarring, and very little bleeding. Another benefit is the recovery time that allows you to practically return to your pre surgical schedule and activities.
and is quicker to perform. Also, the procedure has been well-established in the hair restoration industry for a longer period of time. In the United States, automated FUE is a relatively new procedure in hair restoration industry as compared to Asia and Europe where 8000 surgeries in the last decade have been performed using NeoGraft. Automated FUE is also more labor intensive and time consuming. For these reasons, hair restoration offices have chosen not to offer hair restoration using the automated FUE method. 
