Surgical Hair Restoration Options Explained
Hair transplant surgery is the only permanent solution for pattern baldness. Hair taken from the “safe donor zone” at the back of your head is naturally resistant to the hormone that causes hair loss, meaning it continues to grow for a lifetime.
1. Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT / Strip Method)
FUT is designed for patients who need a large number of hair grafts to cover significant thinning across the hairline, top of the scalp, or crown in a single procedure.
How It Works: Dr. Angobaldo harvests a narrow strip of tissue from the back of your head. The area is closed using a specialized technique that allows hair to grow directly through the small scar to hide it. Our team then carefully separates the strip into individual natural groupings of 1 to 4 hairs under microscopic magnification.
Who It’s Best For: Men or women with advanced hair loss who need the highest possible number of grafts in one day.
Understanding the Scar: FUT leaves a thin, linear scar. As long as your hair is trimmed to a #3 guard or longer, the scar remains completely hidden under your hair.
2. SmartGraft™ Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE)
SmartGraft™ is a modern, automated system that removes individual hair follicles without needing a surgical strip or stitches.
How It Works: Using a tiny 0.8mm micro-tool, individual hair roots are gently harvested. SmartGraft™ immediately moves each root into a temperature-controlled, hydrated chamber. Keeping the hair roots moist and cool prevents them from drying out, which helps ensure high graft survival rates.
Who It’s Best For: Patients who like skin fades or short hair, people needing hairline or crown touch-ups, or active individuals who want to return to work quickly.
Understanding the Scar: SmartGraft™ leaves no long scar. The tiny extraction spots heal as microscopic dots that blend naturally into your skin.
Non-Surgical Options: Protecting & Thickening Existing Hair
A successful hair plan doesn’t just replace lost hair—it protects the natural hair you still have.
PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) Therapy: We draw a small sample of your blood, process it to concentrate your natural growth factors, and inject it into thinning areas. This wakes up weak hair roots, improves scalp blood flow, and thickens shrinking hair strands.
Prescription Medical Blockers: Oral or topical medications (such as Finasteride or Dutasteride) block Dihydrotestosterone (DHT)—the primary hormone responsible for male pattern baldness.
Nutraceutical Support (Nutrafol): Medical-grade daily supplements designed to lower stress hormones, combat inflammation, and provide the essential nutrients your scalp needs to grow strong hair.
