Hair Replacement 

Hair restoration is actually hair redistribution, and is likely to take place in the surgeon’s office. First, the surgical team uses an anesthetic to numb the patient’s scalp so the procedure is comfortable. Then the surgeon removes a narrow band of hair from the back and sides of the scalp, divides it carefully into tiny “micro” grafts, and transfers it to areas on the scalp and hairline to increase thickness. Because the hair and root grafts are so small and replanted one by one, the result is natural-looking hair growth. The donor site at the back or side of the head heals as a straight scar, well concealed in the remaining hair. The procedure itself takes five to eight hours, and in some cases, more than one session may be necessary to achieve the patient’s goals.