For years, hair loss has been viewed as a male problem, primarily because male-pattern hair loss causes distinctive and noticeable changes such as a receding hairline. However, the issue also affects women. By the age of 50, half of all men and women experience hair loss.
At whatever age you first notice thinning hair, don’t hesitate to consult James W. Goodnight, MD, at the Dr. Goodnight’s Everlasting Beauty.
He can recommend customized treatments to help restore your hair, including hair transplantation with the advanced NeoGraft® device. With the NeoGraft, we can gently and artistically transplant single hair follicles, creating natural results that blend seamlessly with your existing hair.
Causes of hair loss in men and women
Hair loss in men and women may be triggered by a variety of problems, such as hormone imbalances, excessive stress, certain medications, and even dietary changes. Wearing tight braids or ponytails can also lead to thinning hair.
However, the most common type of hair loss, called androgenetic alopecia, is an inherited condition that affects hormones, which in turn interrupts your hair’s growth cycle.
Androgenetic alopecia, better known as female and male pattern baldness, appears differently in women and men.
Female pattern baldness results in overall thinning on the sides and top of the scalp. By comparison, male pattern baldness leads to a receding hairline and loss of hair on the crown of the head.
Traditional hair transplant procedure
When during a traditional hair transplant, healthy hairs from a donor site are implanted into the balding or thinning area of your scalp.
This is done by cutting a strip of hair-containing skin from your scalp. Then the edges of the strip are stitched together, leaving a scar along the incision line.
The strip of hair is processed, with your surgeon using a microscope to manually separate the hair follicles from the strip of skin. Then they make an incision in the targeted area of your scalp and implant a follicular unit.
NeoGraft creates natural-looking hair transplants
The NeoGraft device performs a type of hair transplantation called a follicular unit extraction (FUE), which is regarded as the most natural-looking and least invasive technique for restoring your hair.
During an FUE, the donor hairs are harvested and transplanted one follicle at a time. The advanced NeoGraft automates the procedure.
Using NeoGraft to perform an FUE, we can harvest individual hair follicles from all over the donor site without removing a strip of your scalp. As a result, you don’t have a scar, and the donor area retains its natural appearance.
After harvesting the follicle, we use the NeoGraft to create a tiny opening and implant it, precisely choosing the implantation site for each follicle. We continue the process until the balding area is restored.
Benefits of NeoGraft hair transplantation
When you choose NeoGraft, you experience a faster procedure, less bleeding, and fewer complications compared to traditional hair implantation surgery. After your transplanted hair grows in, you can wear your hair in any style because NeoGraft doesn’t leave a scar.
But the benefit that our patients love the most is that the results are natural. You can treat your new transplant the same way as the rest of their hair and enjoy an active lifestyle without worrying about your appearance.
Candidates for NeoGraft hair restoration
Most women and men with androgenetic alopecia are good candidates for NeoGraft hair transplantation, but the best way to find out is to schedule a consultation. We can evaluate your hair, determine the cause of your thinning or balding, and recommend the best treatment.
If you have questions about hair loss or you would like to learn more about NeoGraft hair transplantation, call Dr. Goodnight’s Everlasting Beauty, or book an appointment online.