NeoGraft FUE Hair Transplant: Complete Procedure Guide

What Is NeoGraft FUE?

NeoGraft is an FDA-cleared automated hair transplant system that uses Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) technology. Unlike traditional strip surgery that removes a band of scalp, NeoGraft extracts individual hair follicles one by one, leaving only tiny dot scars that are virtually undetectable.¹

The NeoGraft system uses pneumatic pressure to gently extract and implant follicles, reducing trauma to the grafts and improving survival rates compared to manual extraction.

FUE vs Strip Surgery (FUT) Comparison

Traditional strip surgery (FUT) was once the gold standard, but NeoGraft FUE offers significant advantages:³

The NeoGraft Procedure Step-by-Step

Step 1: Consultation and Planning

Your surgeon evaluates your hair loss pattern, donor hair quality, and goals to create a customized treatment plan. This determines how many grafts you'll need and designs your new hairline.

Step 2: Preparation

On procedure day, the donor area (typically the back of the head) is trimmed. Local anesthesia is administered to ensure comfort throughout the procedure.

Step 3: Follicle Extraction

The NeoGraft device extracts individual follicular units using gentle pneumatic pressure. Each graft contains 1-4 hairs. This process takes 2-4 hours depending on the number of grafts.

Step 4: Graft Preparation

Extracted grafts are carefully sorted and kept in a preservation solution to maintain viability until implantation.

Step 5: Recipient Site Creation

Tiny incisions are made in the balding areas, following your natural hair growth pattern and the designed hairline.

Step 6: Implantation

Grafts are carefully placed into the recipient sites at the proper angle and direction for natural-looking results.⁴

Recovery Timeline

• Day 1-3: Some swelling and tenderness; sleep with head elevated
• Day 3-5: Swelling peaks then begins to subside
• Day 5-7: Most patients return to desk jobs
• Day 10-14: Scabbing falls off; transplanted hairs begin shedding (normal)
• Week 4: Exercise and normal activities resume fully

Results Timeline

Hair growth follows a predictable pattern:²

• Weeks 2-4: Transplanted hairs shed (shock loss)—don't worry, follicles remain
• Months 3-4: New hair growth begins
• Month 6: Noticeable improvement; hair thickening
• Month 12: Significant results visible
• Month 12-18: Final results achieved

How Many Grafts Do You Need?

Graft requirements vary based on the Norwood Scale classification:

• Norwood 2-3 (hairline recession): 1,000-2,000 grafts
• Norwood 3-4 (moderate loss): 2,000-3,000 grafts
• Norwood 5-6 (extensive loss): 3,000-5,000+ grafts

Cost: $3/Graft at Men's Health & Wellness Center

We offer NeoGraft FUE starting at $3 per graft—competitive pricing for premium technology. A 2,000-graft procedure would cost approximately $6,000. Financing options are available.