Restore your hairline with the most experienced NeoGraft hair transplant doctor in Tampa, Florida.
NeoGraft hair transplant is a popular and effective option for restoring hair loss. The procedure utilizes a handheld device to extract individual hair follicles and transplant them into areas of thinning or balding hair. This process is less invasive than traditional methods, leaves no linear scarring, and doesn’t require any suturing. Tampa Bay Hair Restoration offers NeoGraft hair transplant in Tampa, Florida. Schedule a free consultation with one of the most experienced NeoGraft doctors in the area and find out if it’s the right option for you!
NeoGraft® is a handheld hair transplant device created to increase the accuracy and time of the follicular unit excision (FUE) method. NeoGraft hair transplant naturally restores hair with no stitches or suturing required, which helps avoid a linear scar completely.
NeoGraft procedure can take anywhere from 4 to 8 hours depending on the patient’s hair restoration needs. Since no stitching or suturing required, there’s minimal recovery time and patients are able to return to their normal schedule within 1-2 days.
The average cost of NeoGraft hair transplant is $8,000, with most centers typically charging $5 to $9 per graft. NeoGraft price is dependent on the patient’s hair restoration goals.
Unlike other hair transplant centers, our price does not fluctuate depending on how many hair grafts are required to meet your hair restoration needs. Instead, we charge a fixed price that is determined by which stage of hair loss you are in.
NeoGraft hair transplant provides patients with natural and permanent results. NeoGraft results can be seen in as little as 3 to 4 months, with the most noticeable results appearing 6 to 9 months after the procedure.
Dr. Michael Markou, D.O. at Tampa Bay Hair Restoration is the leading hair restoration doctor in the Tampa, Florida area. He has dedicated his medical career to researching only the best in hair loss treatments to provide the most optimal hair growth for patients suffering from genetic scalp conditions and pattern baldness.
Tampa Bay Hair Restoration offers the latest advancements in hair loss treatments, including robotic hair restoration and hair regeneration. With the newest state-of-the-art hair restoration technology available, Dr. Markou is able to achieve natural-looking and longer-lasting results.
Dr. Markou is a board-certified Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) and has been an influential member of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery since 1994. He has performed thousands of hair restoration procedures over his 30 year career at the Tampa Bay Hair Restoration Center in Tampa.
Dr. Markou at Tampa Bay Hair Restoration is an internationally renowned hair restoration surgeon who offers the most innovative techniques to treat hair loss. He has earned numerous awards for his groundbreaking research, leadership, experience, and training of other hair loss doctors.
Roughly 40% of the female population in the United States suffers from thinning hair by the age of 40. Tampa Bay Hair Restoration specializes in hair loss treatments for women, including surgical and non-surgical hair restoration options. We offer a variety of different procedures to effectively restore the effects of female hair loss.
Dr. Markou was the first hair restoration surgeon in Tampa and Florida to offer Regenerative Medicine as a treatment for hair loss back in 2009. Since then, Tampa Bay Hair Restoration has been proud to offer multiple regenerative treatments clinically proven to naturally revitalize hair without the need for surgery.
Tampa Bay Hair Restoration offers patients only the best technology in hair transplantations, including the NeoGraft® Hair Transplant. The NeoGraft Hair Transplant System was the first manual hand held surgical hair restoration device approved by the FDA. The manual FUE punch system uses the follicular unit excision (FUE) method to harvest healthy hair follicles. NeoGraft is less invasive than strip FUT hair transplant procedures. The advantage of NeoGraft (Smart Graft, or any motorized hand held method), is that there is no resulting linear scar in the donor area.
Tampa Bay Hair Restoration also offers the ARTAS iXi® Robotic Hair Transplant System. Robotic surgery is the future (and present) in modern day medicine and surgery. ARTAS is the first and only Robotic system in the world available for FUE hair transplants. It detects the angle and depth of your hair follicles and harvests grafts with minimal if any transection compared to all other FUE methods. NeoGraft and other manual systems are now reserved for small touch ups. If you have been using NeoGraft for hair restoration, you may upgrade to the ARTAS Robotic procedure for no additional charge. This is our way of providing the latest in technology and the best hair transplant methods to both men and women fighting hair loss.
NeoGraft hair transplant can offer many benefits to men and women suffering from hair loss. Some of the most prominent advantages of NeoGraft hair restoration include:
While NeoGraft was the first device used for hair transplant surgery, it isn’t the only device available today. Newer devices with even greater technology have since been created, such as the ARTAS® Robotic Hair Transplant System. While there are different devices available that claim to provide the same results, the truth is that ARTAS outperforms NeoGraft, SmartGraft, and older handheld devices. The key difference is that NeoGraft and SmartGraft are handheld devices that require the doctor to manually perform the hair transplant, while ARTAS uses precision robotics for unparalleled accuracy and results.
Here are the key differences between NeoGraft and ARTAS:
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NeoGraft / Smart Graft / other manual methods
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ARTAS Robotic iXi
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Invasiveness
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Minimally to moderately invasive depending on doctor
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Minimally invasive
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Harvesting Method
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Manual FUE by physician / licensed PA-C, ARNP
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Robotic FUE by physician / licensed PA-C, ARNP
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Transplant Method
(into recipient site) |
Manual via certified technician
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Robotic incision and implantation with physician assistance and guidance
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Anesthesia
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Local
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Local
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Procedure Time
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8-10 hours
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4-8 hours
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Recovery Time
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1 week
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1 week
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Return to Work
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Next day, depending on occupation
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Next day, depending on occupation
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Graft Survival Rate
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Variable due to manual harvesting
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Maximum due to precision robotic technology
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Transection Rate
(failure for hair graft to grow) |
Highest
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Least
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Ideal Candidates
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Men & women with minimal to moderate hair loss
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Men & women with minimal to moderate hair loss
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Cost
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Average
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Average
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The follicular unit excision (FUE) hair transplant method uses naturally occurring follicular units to promote new hair growth. A follicular unit, or hair graft, is simply what comes out of an individual pore. Each unit consists of 1 to 3 hair follicles that grow naturally together within that same pore. NeoGraft Hair Transplant along with other manual FUE methods for small touch ups and Artas iXi Robotic Hair Transplant for regular size sessions are used to extract the follicular unit from the donor area (area unaffected by thinning hair). Artas Robotic, in many cases is also used to robotically transplant healthy units into the recipient area.
NeoGraft is a less invasive hair transplant that can take anywhere from 4 to 8 hours. The patient will be seated comfortably throughout the duration of the procedure and may take as many breaks as necessary. NeoGraft Hair Transplant is minimally invasive; however, local anesthesia will be applied to the donor site to eliminate any trace of discomfort for the patient. The donor site is the area of healthy hair that will be transplanted to the area where hair loss is occurring. The donor area is almost always located on the back of the scalp where hair growth occurs differently than hair in the front.
Once the donor area has been shaved to the appropriate length (about 1mm) and local anesthesia has been given, hair grafts will then be precisely dissected from the back of the head. Instead of removing an entire strip of tissue like follicular unit transplantation (FUT), the NeoGraft FUE Hair Transplant method removes individual hair grafts and transplants them to the area of hair loss. Once transplanted, hair growth will continue growing just the same as it would have if it were still located in the donor area.
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NeoGraft FUE is a minimally invasive hair transplantation. Since hair grafts are not harvested using the linear strip method, there is no linear scarring. Unlike the FUT hair transplant method, follicular unit extraction does not require any suturing to close the post-extraction wounds due to how tiny the extracted hair grafts are. NeoGraft hair grafts are extracted individually using a punch ranging from 0.7mm to 1.0mm and pneumatic pressure (or suction). Any small incisions left behind from the donor grafts will completely heal over the next couple of days post-surgery.
NeoGraft Hair Transplant provides both men and women with thicker, fuller, and natural-looking hair growth results. New hair growth can be seen in as little as 3 to 4 months after the hair restoration procedure. Hair regrowth will continue over the course of the year, with the most noticeable results being seen between 6 to 9 months post NeoGraft.
NeoGraft Hair Transplant is best for people who prefer to wear their hair short or who have noticeable areas of the scalp showing, even with a longer hair style. In most cases, NeoGraft offers patients the ability to wear their hair shaved with minimal to no detection of any hair transplant having occurred. NeoGraft can also be used as a “scar camouflage” for patients who have undergone previous hair transplants.
Unfortunately, not all patients are eligible for follicular unit excision. NeoGraft FUE Hair Transplant is not a suitable option for those that have gone completely bald. This is why it’s important to consult with a licensed Hair Transplant Doctor about which hair loss treatments are right for you.
The NeoGraft Hair Transplant System is a handheld device that should only be used by a licensed and experienced physician, licensed ARNP, or licensed PA, NOT AN UNLICENSED TECHNICIAN! Dr. Michael Markou is a board-certified Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) and a Fellow in the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (FACOFP) as well as a 29 year member and Fellow of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (FISHRS). This is awarded to members who have displayed performance in research, teaching, and have ultimate experience in hair transplant surgery.
Dr. Markou has dedicated the past 29 years to researching the latest advancements in hair transplantations. He performs Hair Transplants for patients all throughout the United States. He also works alongside other world renowned surgeons to achieve the most optimal hair growth results for his patients.
Tired of fighting hair loss and not seeing results? Schedule a free consultation with Tampa Bay Hair Restoration to find out exactly what Dr. Markou will do for you. For more information regarding NeoGraft Hair Transplant or any of our hair restoration options, please fill out the contact form below or feel free to give us a call today. Consultations are done in person and on Doximity (video consult from your office or home).
NeoGraft Hair Transplant is a suitable option for both men and women in the earlier stages of hair loss. NeoGraft is ideal for patients who prefer to wear their hair short or those who require minimal activity restriction following the procedure.
The average cost of NeoGraft hair transplant is $8,000, with most centers typically charging $5 to $9 per graft. NeoGraft price is dependent on the patient’s hair restoration goals.
Dr. Markou is well known for doing things a little different than most centers by charging a fixed price that is dependent on which stage of hair loss the patient is in rather than how many hair grafts are required. This usually saves patients thousands of dollars. By doing pricing this way, we’re able to focus on creating the ideal hairline for new hair growth and will harvest as many grafts as necessary to achieve the fullest results possible in one session.
FUE Hair Transplant is minimally invasive and virtually painless. Local anesthesia is given to the donor area to eliminate any discomfort. Some patients note very minor discomfort after the procedure that completely fades over the next day or so.
FUE hair transplant doesn’t require any suturing and does not leave a linear scar due to individually dissecting the follicular units. Any small incisions left behind from donor grafts will completely heal over the next couple of days post-surgery.
New hair growth can begin as soon as 3 months after receiving the NeoGraft Hair Transplant. Hair growth will continue over the course of the year, with the most noticeable results being seen anywhere from 6 to 9 months.
NeoGraft hair transplant results are permanent. Since hair in the donor area is not affected by the same conditions that cause pattern baldness on the top of the head, hair growth continues to grow naturally once it has been transplanted.
NeoGraft requires hair in the donor area to be trimmed to the appropriate length to provide the physician with a clear view for identifying and harvesting each graft. Hair in the donor area is recommended to be one-millimeter in length or shorter.
Results from NeoGraft Hair Transplant provide a natural-looking appearance that’s virtually undetectable by others. People will begin to notice more hair on top of your head, but will not know that a hair transplant procedure was undergone.
Ready to get started? Schedule a free consultation at Tampa Bay Hair Restoration and find out which hair loss treatments will work best for you.
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