This post will discuss just why Neograft (automated FUE) is considered the next generation of hair transplant techniques.
For years, the strip technique of hair transplant harvesting was the best that we as hair restoration physicians could offer. The strip technique had several limitations, however, not the least of which was the linear scar left in the donor area. With the refinement of automated follicular unit extraction (Neograft), many of these limitations have been overcome.
Lets start with perhaps the most obvious advantage; no linear scar. FUE involves removing the grafts individually from the scalp, using tiny skin punches. The small diameter of area removed (1 mm or less per graft) decreases the chance of noticeable scarring to essentially zero. The location of removed grafts are spread out evenly over the donor area. This keeps the decrease in density also unnoticeable to the naked eye. One of the goals of a Neograft procedure is to leave the donor area without any visual changes after healing.
Another concern with the strip technique is depletion of the donor hair resources. There is a finite amount of DHT resistant hair on the back of the head, so every single hair is a precious commodity. Each strip procedure removes a portion of this area. Commonly after two or three strip procedures, no further scalp can be removed. This can also accentuate crown balding by stretching the bald area toward the back of the head where it becomes more noticeable. This phenomenon is not a factor with Neograft. Multiple Neograft procedures are possible without significantly changing the layout of the scalp.
Then there is the question of what happens when more grafts are harvested from the strip technique than were originally paid for prior to the procedure. What size strip is needed to harvest enough donor hairs for the procedure is based on an estimate. Sometimes the physician’s guess is incorrect and too big a strip is removed. While hopefully a very rare event, there are reports of the excess unpaid hair ending up in the garbage. With Neograft, hairs are removed one by one and can be inspected in real time during the harvesting. This offers much greater control over the hair count and ensures that no precious donor hair is wasted.
These are just a few of the many examples why Neograft (automated FUE) is considered the next generation of hair transplant techniques. We will address more in future posts.
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-Christopher Bailey MD
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