Strip Hair Transplant Method - Holt Hair Restoration (2024)

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Strip Hair Transplant Method - Holt Hair Restoration? ›

It involves removing a strip from the safe donor area (back of your head), which is then harvested microscopically divided into individual follicular units, which are then transplanted into the thinning or the bald area.

During the Linear Strip Method, an entire strip of scalp is removed from the donor section. The follicles are prepared under a microscope and then transplanted to the desired locations.

FUE is the gold standard in hair restoration, providing results that are the most natural-looking of all hair restoration methods. With FUE, patients can wear their hair in any style with no long scar.

One of the most common techniques is the follicular unit extraction (FUE) method. It removes individual hair follicles from the back of the scalp and then transplants those follicles to the area where there is thinning hair or hair loss, typically the top of the scalp.

The Follicular Unit Excision (FUE) method is the most recent advancement in hair transplantation. It involves the individual extraction of hair follicles from the donor area and their subsequent implantation into the recipient area.

While the popularity of FUE has grown due to its minimally invasive nature in the way grafts are removed, strip is still the most widely performed procedure. Strip is more economical and allows for a much larger graft extraction in a single surgical session.

The cost of Neograft and the FUT strip method of hair restoration is based on the number of grafts and varies between $5-$7 per graft depending on the provider and the US region.

The average cost of a hair transplant is $7,425, though some plastic surgeons say the price can go as high as $25,000. The primary reason for the dramatic price range of hair transplants is the number of grafts needed to achieve the desired result.

Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT)

Our physicians remove a thin strip of tissue from an anesthetized donor area, segment the tissue into follicular grafts, and then transplant those grafts to naturally restore your hair. The Bosley FUT allows for maximum density and coverage.

Advantages of FUE hair transplant

Fast recovery: Since the FUE process doesn't involve skin grafts or stitching, you're able to return to your normal activities in a few days. And since the FUE transplant method is minimally invasive, you won't experience much pain after your treatment.

What is the new hair transplant technology in 2024? ›

In 2024, FUE procedures benefit from the latest technological advancements in the field of hair restoration. Automated FUE devices and robotic assistance have enhanced the precision and efficiency of the extraction process, leading to improved overall outcomes.

June 5, 2023 — Scientists discovered how to soften hair follicle stem cells to enable them to grow hair again. These cells stiffen with age and produce less hair.

FUE transplants can be just as successful as the more traditional FUT method, with graft survival rates of 90%. With Robotic FUE technology, the success rate of the procedure can be as high as 100%. The level of success is based the skill, knowledge, and experience of the doctor performing the procedure.

In the DHI hair transplant technique, follicles are implanted in the recipient area, directly. It is a most advanced hair transplant technique compared with the FUE technique, though, pre-made incisions are not required in the DHI hair transplant procedure.

Low-level laser therapy (LLLT)

Also known as laser regrowth therapy, LLLT is a painless, non-surgical alternative to a hair transplant. Low-level light lasers (such as red light therapy for hair growth) are applied directly to the affected scalp, increasing activity in the hair follicle cells.

Minoxidil (Rogaine).

Products with minoxidil help many people regrow their hair or slow the rate of hair loss or both. It'll take at least six months of treatment to prevent further hair loss and to start hair regrowth. It may take a few more months to tell whether the treatment is working for you.

Hair dye stripping is a chemical process involving the application of a sulfur-based product to hair in order to remove deposited color. Hair dye strippers raise sulfite levels to make hair more porous and reverse the oxidation of color molecules.

The strip method hair replacement involves removing a strip of tissue from the back of your scalp and dissecting it, then transplanting it in areas of your scalp that are thinning or balding. Transplanted hair follicles take root quickly and begin growing after a resting period of a few months.

Stripping is the process of breaking apart the bonds between hair dye and the melanin that gives you your natural color. Stripping doesn't lighten your natural hair color, only the hair dye. If you bleached your hair before dying your hair, you won't be able to regain your natural hair color.

Stripping hair color can be a harsh process and might lead to damage if not done correctly. It often results in dryness, so it's recommended to use an intensive treatment afterward. If considering this process, it's advisable to consult with a professional hairstylist to ensure it's done safely and effectively.