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Surgical hair restoration is a procedure that removes hair from the back of the scalp (the permanent hair zone) and transplants it to the balding or thinning areas (in the front). Both men and women with hair loss may be candidates for this treatment. In contrast to older methods using "plugs" of hair, modern hair transplantation uses tiny hair follicle grafts to maintain their natural configuration (single to several hairs at a time). The end result is a completely natural look, since grafts are placed follicle by follicle. Hundreds to thousands of grafts can be extracted and transplanted in a single session with little to no pain and limited recovery.

The Neograft device allows automated extraction of each follicular unit from the donor area in the back of the scalp. This results in more efficient, one-by-one graft harvest that is less traumatic and more elegant than traditional strip excision. The tiny circular incisions in the back heal quickly without the need for sutures or staples. Within days, the donor sites are disguised between adjacent hairs with virtually no detectable scarring so that the hair can be worn short or long without any evidence of the procedure.

After the first 24 hours, an office visit is recommended for bandage removal and a gentle hair washing. The transplanted grafts in the front heal within 1 to 2 weeks. The transplanted hairs shed from the sites, but gradually re-grow over the first year to yield the final, permanent result.

Please contact our Washington DC cosmetic dermatology office at 202-628-8855 for further information or to schedule a detailed consultation.

Almost everyone has heard that Dysport helps facial wrinkles, but did you know that Dysport can also eliminate underarm perspiration?

So many people deal with excessive underarm wetness, especially in the Summer months. Entire wardrobes are based around loose fitting clothing to hide the stains. Dysport injections provide an easy fix. After treatment, your body still produces sweat, just not in the treated areas so there are no issues with overheating.

A fifteen minute appointment with your dermatologist could make this soggy Washington DC summer a cool and carefree one.

During July and August, a savings of 50% on Dysport antiperspirant treatment is being offered.

Summer price $750 (Regular price $1,500)