Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery - Maitland

FUE is a minimally invasive hair transplant technique where individual follicular units (1-4 hairs) are extracted directly from the donor area using micro punches (0.7-1.0mm). The follicles are then implanted into recipient sites in balding areas. This method leaves tiny, barely visible scars and allows for faster healing compared to strip harvesting methods.

FUT involves removing a strip of hair-bearing scalp from the donor area (usually the back of the head), which is then dissected under microscopes into individual follicular units. These units are transplanted into the recipient area. This method typically yields more grafts in a single session but leaves a linear scar.

DHI uses a patented Choi implanter pen that allows for direct implantation of extracted follicles without creating recipient sites beforehand. This technique provides more precise control over depth, direction, and angle of implanted hairs, potentially offering denser results and faster healing.

SMP uses specialized pigments and needles to deposit tiny dots on the scalp that mimic hair follicles. This creates the illusion of a fuller head of hair or a closely shaved head. The procedure requires 2-4 sessions and results can last 3-5 years before requiring touch-ups.

PRP involves drawing the patient's blood, processing it to concentrate platelets, and injecting the platelet-rich plasma into areas of hair loss. Growth factors in platelets can stimulate dormant follicles, improve hair thickness, and slow hair loss progression. Multiple sessions are typically required.

Customized programs combining medical treatments, supplements, lifestyle modifications, and regular monitoring for patients in early stages of hair loss. Focus on prevention rather than restoration.

Robotic systems use artificial intelligence and advanced imaging to identify and extract the best donor follicles with minimal human error. The ARTAS system creates 3D models of the scalp and calculates optimal extraction patterns, while NeoGraft automates the FUE process for consistent results.