Hair Transplant - Restoration, FUE, NeoGraft, Hairline

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Benefits of Hair Transplant Surgery

Natural Hairline Design

Done well, a hair transplant should pass the “barber test.” Dr. Neavin designs each hairline to match your facial structure, bone anatomy, and ethnic background. Single hair grafts frame the front. Multi hair grafts add density behind them. The pattern is irregular on purpose, which mimics how hair grows in nature.

Permanent, Living Hair

Transplanted follicles come from areas that are genetically resistant to balding, usually the back and sides of the scalp. Once these follicles take root, they typically grow for life and can be cut, styled, and washed just like your other hair. Unlike temporary thickening treatments, you are investing in a permanent change to your hairline.

Short Hairstyle Friendly

With modern FUE techniques, follicles are removed one by one, leaving tiny dot scars that are very hard to see, even with short hair. For men and women who prefer a cropped cut or fade, this approach allows for natural coverage without a visible “strip” scar.

Confidence and Styling Freedom

For many patients, the real benefit is psychological. Being able to wear your hair back, part it differently, or see less scalp under overhead lighting changes how you carry yourself. Patients often describe feeling less self conscious in photos and more comfortable in social or professional settings once their hairline is restored.

Expected Results

Every hair transplant case is customized, but there are predictable patterns in how results appear over time. Early on you will see the grafts. Then much of that hair sheds. New growth returns slowly, then thickens and matures. The end result is hair that behaves just like the rest of your scalp hair.

Immediate Change in Hairline

Right after surgery, the new hairline is already visible. You will see tiny grafts placed in a pattern that outlines your future density. Swelling and redness are common for a few days, especially across the forehead, but typically respond well to elevation and cold compresses.

Shedding Phase

Within the first 2 to 4 weeks, the transplanted hair shafts usually shed. This can feel alarming, but it is completely normal. The follicles remain alive under the skin while the hairs enter a resting phase. During this time, you may look similar to your preoperative state.

New Growth and Thickening

Around 3 to 4 months, fine new hairs start to appear. From 6 to 12 months, the hair progressively thickens and gains texture. Density improves as more follicles wake up, and the hairline softens into a very natural pattern. Most patients see the biggest visible change between months 6 and 12.

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Technical Specifications

Techniques and Approach

Hair restoration is both technical and artistic. Dr. Neavin combines multiple tools and techniques to maximize graft survival and achieve the most natural pattern possible.

FUE: Follicular Unit Extraction

With FUE, individual follicular units are removed one at a time from the donor area and transplanted into areas of thinning. This approach avoids a linear scar and is ideal for patients who prefer shorter hairstyles or need targeted work along the hairline and temples. Tiny dot scars are usually hard to see once healed.

FUT: Strip Harvesting

FUT involves removing a narrow strip of scalp from the donor region. Under magnification, this strip is divided into individual grafts for placement. FUT can yield a higher number of grafts in a single session, which is especially helpful for more advanced hair loss or when you want significant coverage in one procedure.

Advanced Technology and PRP Support

In appropriate cases, Dr. Neavin incorporates advanced tools like robotic assisted extraction, high magnification graft preparation, and platelet rich plasma (PRP) to support healing and graft survival. PRP uses your own growth factors to enhance the health of both transplanted and existing follicles and can be used during surgery and in follow up treatments.

Planning for Future Hair Loss

Hair restoration is a long game. During your consultation, Dr. Neavin looks beyond the first surgery and plans for how your hair may change in the next decade. This may include staging procedures, combining FUE and FUT, or pairing surgery with medical therapy so the result continues to look natural as you age.

Patient Profile

Candidates

Ideal Candidates

Ideal candidates for hair transplant surgery:

Men or women with stable patterns of hair loss and realistic expectations
People with good donor density along the back and sides of the scalp
Patients bothered by a receding hairline, thinning crown, or visible scalp through the part
Individuals who understand that transplanted hair is permanent, but native hair may continue to thin over time
Patients who are willing to follow a long term plan that may include medical therapy to protect existing hair

Age matters. In younger patients, Dr. Neavin is careful to design a conservative, age appropriate hairline so it still looks natural as hair loss progresses.

Not Ideal Candidates

You may not be a good candidate if:

You have very limited donor hair or advanced loss without adequate reserves
Hair loss is rapidly progressing and has not yet stabilized
You have untreated scalp conditions or certain autoimmune disorders that affect graft survival
You are expecting a perfectly dense “teenage” head of hair rather than a realistic improvement
You are unable or unwilling to follow post operative instructions and protect the grafts during early healing

In these situations, Dr. Neavin may recommend medical treatments, PRP, or a staged approach before considering surgery.

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Estimated Investment

$4,000+

Cost depends primarily on how many grafts you need, how complex your pattern of loss is, and whether FUE, FUT, or a combination is used. In general, hair transplant fees are calculated based on the number of grafts and the time and team required to place them properly. In many practices, procedures fall in the range of 4,000 to 15,000 dollars or more. A common question is the price of a 3,000 graft session. That number of grafts can often rebuild the frontal hairline and mid scalp and may represent between 6,000 and 7,500 hairs, since each graft can contain 2 to 2.5 hairs on average. That level of work is a sizable procedure and is priced accordingly. During your consultation, you will receive a clear, written quote based on your exam and goals, along with any recommended adjunct therapies like PRP or medical treatments.

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Non Surgical Hair Restoration

Medical Therapies and Maintenance

Surgery addresses areas where hair has already been lost. To protect the hair you still have, Dr. Neavin may recommend medical therapies such as finasteride, minoxidil, PRP injections, low level laser treatments, and targeted scalp care. A long term maintenance plan can slow further thinning and support both transplanted and native hair, especially in younger patients or those with more aggressive patterns of loss.

Surgery Day Journey

Arrival and Planning

On the morning of your procedure, you review your plan with Dr. Neavin and mark the hairline together in the mirror. Photos are taken, and consent is reviewed. You then move to the procedure room, where local anesthesia and light sedation keep you comfortable.

Harvesting the Grafts

Depending on your plan, hair follicles are harvested using FUE, FUT, or a combination of the two. A dedicated team trims and prepares each graft under magnification while the donor area is dressed. Many patients listen to music or watch shows during this step.

Placing the New Hairline

Once the grafts are ready, tiny recipient sites are created according to the hairline design. Grafts are placed one at a time, paying close attention to direction, angle, and density so hair grows in a natural pattern. Short breaks are built in so you can stretch or use the restroom.

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Comprehensive
Aftercare Support

Hair transplant aftercare is straightforward but important. Protecting the grafts in the first days and following a consistent washing and care routine can make a real difference in your final density.

Direct Access to Dr. Neavin

You are given direct contact information so you can reach the team with questions during your recovery. Many patients appreciate the ability to send photos or updates between visits, especially in the early weeks.

Structured Follow Up Visits

Follow up visits are scheduled to check the donor area, monitor the grafts, and adjust your hair care plan as growth begins. These visits are also a time to discuss maintenance treatments like PRP or medical therapy if they are part of your plan.

Long Term Hair Health Plan

Once your transplant has grown in, Dr. Neavin will outline a long term strategy to maintain your result. That may include periodic PRP sessions, medications to slow further thinning, and simple changes in how you treat and style your hair so the follicles remain healthy.

Healing Timeline

Every patient heals differently, but this timeline offers a general guide for your return to daily life.

Days 1-3

You go home the same day as surgery. Mild soreness, tightness, and swelling in the scalp and forehead are common. Tiny scabs form around the grafts. Most patients feel comfortable walking around the house and doing light activities. Pain is usually well controlled with prescribed or over the counter medication.

Days 4-10

Crusting around the grafts begins to soften and flake off as you follow the washing instructions. Redness fades. Many patients return to desk work or remote work during this window. It is important to avoid scratching, vigorous rubbing, or intense exercise while the grafts are still vulnerable.

Weeks 2-4

Most of the transplanted hairs shed during this period. The scalp looks more like it did before surgery. This is a normal part of the growth cycle. You can usually resume most normal activities, including exercise, as advised by Dr. Neavin.

Months 3-12

New hairs begin to emerge around months 3 to 4 and continue to thicken over the next 6 to 12 months. Density improves, and the hairline softens into a natural pattern. By the one year mark, most patients are enjoying a stable result that feels like their own hair.

Safety &
Potential Risks

Hair transplant surgery is very well tolerated when performed by an experienced surgeon in an accredited setting. Even so, it is still surgery and carries real risks. Dr. Neavin spends time reviewing these with you so you can make an informed decision.

Important Considerations

Infection, bleeding, or delayed wound healing
Visible scarring, including wide or thickened scars in FUT donor sites
Uneven or patchy density if grafts do not grow as expected
“Shock loss” of existing hair in or near the treated area, which is usually temporary but can sometimes be long lasting
Numbness or changed sensation in the scalp, which often improves over time
Need for additional procedures if hair loss progresses or if more density is desired

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do hair transplant results last?

Transplanted follicles are taken from areas that are genetically resistant to pattern hair loss, so they tend to grow for life. Once they are established, they behave like your other hair and can be cut or styled normally. Your native, non transplanted hair can still thin over time, so a maintenance plan is often recommended to support the overall look.

When will I see new hair growth?

Most patients see early new growth at around 3 to 4 months. This continues to improve over the next 6 to 12 months as the hairs thicken and more follicles enter an active growth phase. Final results are usually visible between 12 and 18 months. The shedding that happens in the first few weeks is normal and part of the hair cycle.

Is the procedure painful?

The scalp is numbed with local anesthesia so you stay comfortable throughout the procedure. You may feel pressure or vibration at times, but most patients are surprised at how manageable it is. After surgery, mild soreness can be controlled with prescription or over the counter pain medication.

Will people be able to tell I had a hair transplant?

In the early days, redness and scabbing can make the treated area noticeable at close range. Once the grafts heal and the shedding phase passes, most patients simply look like they are gradually regaining hair. Because the hairline design and graft angles are customized to your face, the final result should look like your own hair, not like a procedure.

Will I need more than one hair transplant?

Some patients achieve their goals in a single procedure. Others benefit from staged treatments, especially if hair loss is more advanced or progresses over time. During your consultation, Dr. Neavin will show you what can realistically be achieved in one session and when a second surgery might make sense in the future. Medical therapy and PRP can often reduce the need for additional procedures.

Dr. Tim Neavin

The Artisan

Artistry Meets
Surgical Precision

Dr. Tim Neavin is a board certified plastic surgeon who has devoted years to hair restoration, facial aesthetics, and natural looking surgical results. He brings the same precision he uses in facelift and facial fat grafting to the design of each hairline.

Consultations are not rushed. He studies your hairline, donor density, scalp health, and pattern of loss, then sketches a plan that fits both your current appearance and how you are likely to age. The focus is on creating a believable, age appropriate hairline, not just packing as many grafts as possible into one session.

His goal is simple: restore your hair in a way that quietly restores your confidence.

Diplomate American Board of
Plastic Surgery

Philosophy "Surgery with
Symmetry"

Beverly Hills & Santa Barbara

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