What is a Hair Transplant?
A hair transplant can refer to several surgical techniques used to harvest hair from a donor site on the scalp with an abundance of hair and transplant it into an area of the scalp where hair is thinning or receding. At Origins Plastic Surgery, Anti-Aging and Wellness in Houston, TX, we offer several hair transplant options, as well as non-surgical treatments that can help stimulate natural hair growth and prevent continued hair loss.
Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE)
Follicular unit extraction is a minimally invasive approach to hair restoration that is capable of delivering outstanding results. During the procedure, Dr. Joshi uses a specialized extraction tool to punch out individual hair follicles from a dense area of the scalp. The follicles are then carefully placed into the thinning area of hair with precision to ensure they align with the existing hair in the area.
Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT)
Also known as the strip method, follicular unit transplantation is a tried and true option for hair restoration surgery. The process involves finding a donor area with abundant scalp hair. This is typically found at the back of the head. A thin strip of hair containing multiple hair follicles is removed and then transplanted to an area of the scalp with thinning hair.
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Hair Therapy
PRP hair therapy is a non-surgical treatment option that is used to promote hair growth, prevent hair loss, and improve the overall health of your natural hair. The treatment involves drawing a small amount of blood from the patient and spinning it in a centrifuge to separate the plasma from other blood components. The newly prepared PRP is rich in growth factors and can be injected into the scalp.
