Through years of research and refinement, Dr. True and Dr. Dorin employ a method of donor site harvesting that is far superior to older techniques, and is designed to minimize and conceal any sign of scarring for patients visiting our offices in Manhattan, NYC, and greater NYC.

Examples of Donor Scars with FUT and FUE Method

Depicted in pictures below are FUE and FUT cases. Minimally invasive Hair Transplantation with follicle extraction (FUE) produces more diffuse tiny circular scars in the donor area. The chief advantage of this harvesting method is that the donor area hair may be worn shaved close to the scalp after a transplant. 

In our FUT strip harvesting method, a single strip of donor scalp is removed, and the remaining open donor area is meticulously sutured closed using a two-layer technique that consistently results in a small, linear scar.

DONOR AREA 6 DAYS AFTER FUE	FEMALE TRICHOPHYTIC CLOSURE 12 DAYS POST-OP	SHORT SYTLE AFTER 1 FUT
TRICHOPHYTIC CLOSURE AFTER 2 FUTs FADE STYLE	VIEW OF TRICHOPHYTIC CLOSURE AFTER 2 FUTs	TRICHOPHYTIC CLOSURE AFTER 1 FUT BUZZ STYLE
	FUT DONOR AREAS

Proper allocation of donor supply generally allows restoring bald areas to 40-50% of their original density. As most people are not aware that their hair is thinning until they have lost 50% or more of their original density, patients who have or will develop extensive baldness (Class5-6) can generally be restored to this level.

It is expected that virtually all of the donor hair harvested will be transplanted and regrow. It is our policy that we place all of the grafts produced in each session.

Patients visiting our offices in Manhattan, NYC, and throughout the greater New York metropolitan area who have partial baldness or who elect to focus treatment on only part of their bald scalp can achieve density approaching that of youth. Individual variations in the amount and quality of donor hair influences what can be achieved.

Anticipated Hair Growth

It is expected that virtually all of the donor hair harvested will be transplanted and grow. It is our policy that we place all of the grafts produced in each session (even if we get more than the targeted amount), and in the rare instance growth rate is less than the anticipated 98-99%, we will replace lost grafts at no charge. Our current treatments are transplanted at 40 to 70 grafts/sq. cm.

Before and After

The before and after below is representative of the kind of density and improvement that can occur with modern hair transplantation. 5332 grafts were transplanted for this patient.

Hiding Old Hair Style Hair Transplants

When transplanting into old scarred areas in a revision case of old transplants done years ago, the growth rate will be somewhat less. This is because the scarring of the old section makes it difficult for the blood supply to get to the new grafts. Nevertheless, repair treatments do an excellent job of hiding old style hair transplants.

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Mild to Moderate Pain

With FUT strip harvesting patients do report experiencing mild to moderate pain in the donor area for the first 24 to 72 hours. This is well controlled through prescribed medication. Mild soreness persists in the donor area for another week or two, rarely to a degree that anything other than over-the-counter pain medications is required.

Mild to moderate pain in the donor area for the first 24 to 72 hours.

Medication to Improve Comfort

With FUE, patients will rarely use prescription pain medications after the night of their procedure and over-the-counter pain medications for one to two more days.Hair transplantation is associated with pain levels less than most dental and cosmetic surgical procedures.

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True & Dorin's ultra-refined follicular unit hair transplantation technique assures patients visiting our offices in Manhattan, NYC, and throughout greater NYC that their transplanted hair will appear completely natural because we accurately reproduce all aspects of follicular unit architecture.

What we try to do is really recreate what was there before they had lost their hair. We don’t try to create anything unnatural. We try to follow direction and angle of hair that was on their head before. - Dr. Dorin

Transplanted Hair Will Have a Fuller and Natural Appearance

Yes, modern hair transplantation is extremely safe. These are minor outpatient procedures, not major hospital operations. 

What Makes Treatment So Safe?

At our practice serving Manhattan, NYC, and communities throughout greater NYC, our procedures are conducted in a dedicated facility that goes beyond all state and federal requirements for infection control and sterility.

Recent Innovation Has Allowed Us To:

Donor sites can be precisely oriented to reproduce the natural flow and contour of hair across scalp zones. Single hairs are strategically placed along the hairline and center of the whorl; one to two hair grafts are used in the adjacent zones and part lines; and two to four hair grafts are used elsewhere. Strategic placement produces soft margins, transition zones, and interior density.

With today's advanced techniques, we can produce uniformity of hair distribution and an accurate reproduction of normal hair architecture.

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If you would like to know more about our follicular unit transplantation and follicular unit extraction treatments, reach out to our practice today. Please send us a message or give us a call at (516) 214-6776.

Many patients begin treatment while they are partially bald. Since male and female pattern baldness are progressive, further treatment will be needed to keep pace with hair loss. Dr. Robert H. True and Dr. Robert H. Dorin use advanced techniques to provide the most natural-looking results in both the near and long-term for patients who visit our offices in Manhattan, NYC, and throughout the greater New York metropolitan area.

Adding Back Lost Density

It is up to each patient if they want to add back lost density or continue treatment to a new area of balding not previously treated. Each treatment stands on its own in respect to being cosmetically excellent.

When Further Treatment May Be Necessary

• If we transplant both areas, we are committing the patient to have to do treatment to the area between, if that hair is lost later. Otherwise, they would have an abnormal balding pattern with hair at the front and crown but bald in the middle.
• The most conservative approach in such cases is to initially just transplant the front and use medical therapy with Minoxidil and Propecia to treat the crown, deferring crown transplants. This leaves the most options open to the patient.

Shown here is a patient who had a fair amount of native hair before his first hair transplant procedure and although one year later he lost some native hair, he still has an evenly dispersed, natural result.

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If you would like to know more about your recovery, and what to expect following your treatment, please send us a message or give us a call at (516) 214-6776.

There has been an explosive improvement in medical and surgical hair restoration over the past ten years, including advancements in follicular unit transplantation and follicular unit extraction. Every year, through professional interchanges, small further refinements occur. We have a great deal to offer hair loss sufferers at our offices in Manhattan, NYC, and throughout the New York metropolitan area.

Even if a research lab announced a breakthrough regarding cloning or multiplying of hair follicles, it will take three to five years to turn this into something that has a clinical application.

What Will be the Next Major Breakthrough?

Like our fellow hair loss medical professionals, we believe the next big thing will be cloning or multiplying hair follicles in the laboratory.

How Will Future Techniques Help?

Cloning or multiplying hair follicles will help overcome our major current limitation, which is finite donor hair supply that is really less than we need for full restoration. Active research is underway. But this will be a breakthrough in cellular biology of major magnitude. 

It is unlikely that taking advantage of the current sophisticated techniques now will prevent you from also being able to benefit from future developments. 

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If you would like to know more about our technologies or our approach, or if you would like to schedule a consultation, reach out today. Please send us a message online or call us at (516) 214-6776.

Patients who visit our Manhattan, NYC, practice (with offices throughout greater NYC) can expect their results from a hair transplant procedure to take about 10-12 months to reach what would be considered a cosmetically mature appearance. 

A Rewarding Process

Once the grafts are moved to their new location and the healing period has subsided (about 10 days), what remains are very tiny hair shafts or stubble in the area that was treated. This provides somewhat of a preview of your results but it is a temporary stage as the follicles shed their hairs and go into a dormant phase. This usually happens within several weeks of the procedure. In some cases, the follicles may not shed their hairs but a high percentage will.  

Once the follicles have acclimated to their new environment, receiving blood supply and nutrients, the newly transplanted hairs will begin to emerge. This often happens between two to five months. Often the grafts are staggered in their development so it can take five to seven months to enjoy an improved cosmetic change. Again, by about one year post-op, the transplanted hair is of styling length and optimal caliber.   

Choosing a hair regrowth method can be a difficult decision. The doctors at True & Dorin Medical Group serving Manhattan, NYC, and communities throughout greater NYC can provide an in-depth evaluation of your condition and provide their professional recommendation of which solution is best suited for your needs. Typically, treatment options will depend on the severity of your hair loss, your long-term goals, the financial investment you wish to make, and other personal preferences. While there are many diverse options, patients often find themselves considering two very popular solutions for hair loss, hair restoration vs. ROGAINE®. Dr. Robert J. Dorin and Dr. Robert H. True are both highly experienced professionals who have been providing sound advice and safe, effective procedures for 30 years. With their guidance, we can help you weigh the benefits of these two options. 

Male pattern hair loss is a common issue faced by many of our patients. There are a variety of both surgical and non-surgical options to reverse the effects of balding, however, many patients struggle to decide between hair restoration vs. Propecia®. At True & Dorin Medical Group, we offer follicular unit transplantation (FUT) and follicular unit extraction (FUE) hair restoration methods. Both Dr. Robert J. Dorin and Dr. Robert H. True have been recognized for their ability to provide natural-looking, lasting hair restoration results for their patients in Manhattan, NYC, and communities throughout greater NYC. Propecia is a prescription drug that can treat hair loss in men by reducing DHT (dihydrotestosterone) levels in the scalp. While there are many different factors to consider when choosing a treatment method, our experienced doctors can help guide you in this life-changing decision.