Hair Transplant San Francisco

Hair transplant surgery aims to improve thinning hair and restore it to its former volume and fullness. The procedure involves taking healthy hairs from one part of the head and transferring them to the thinning area.

Whether you’re a man or woman who’s only recently noticed thinning and receding or you’ve always struggled with hair loss, at Sieber Plastic Surgery, we can help.

As one of the top practices for hair restoration in the country, you’ll be sure to get the best hair transplant in USA at Sieber Plastic Surgery San Francisco.

What Is Hair Transplant Surgery?

Hair transplant surgery takes hairs from a “donor site” (where you already have healthy hair) and transplants them to the “recipient site” (where you want to grow more hair).

Most often, hair is taken from the back and sides of the head where it is already full and thick and transferred to the front and top of the head.

Of course, hair transplant surgery can also be performed to restore fuller hair on the eyebrows, beard area, and elsewhere, and the donor area can vary as well.

Meet Dr. David Sieber – Plastic Surgeon San Francisco

Dr. Sieber went on to become certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and has done thousands of Cosmetic surgeries over the last 6 years of practice.

Good Candidate for FUE Hair Transplant

We see hair transplant patients with varying degrees of hair loss. You do not have to be partially or fully bald to qualify for surgery.

You should, however, be in good physical health with no severe medical conditions. If the cause of your hair loss is related to a medical condition or any current oral medications you are taking, keep in mind that unless the condition is corrected or the medication ceased, it is likely that your transplanted hairs would fall out just as your original hairs did.

Types of Hair Transplant

There are two main types of hair restoration treatment currently performed: FUE (follicular unit excision, sometimes known as follicular unit extraction) and FUT (follicular unit transplantation).

FUE VS FUT

FUE and FUT are different ways of extracting donor hair for hair transplant surgery.

FUE is currently the most commonly used type of hair excision, and it involves removing individual follicular units of hair with small punch-like incisions. This can be performed manually or robotically.
FUT removes long strips of hair, including the follicles, skin, and a bit of underlying fat.

Your surgeon will help you decide which method is best for you. It will largely depend on how much hair (how many grafts) you hope to transfer, where the ideal donor site is for you, and what hair style you have and want to keep after surgery.

Hair Transplant for Women

Often, when people think of a hair transplant, they first think of men. But as with men and male pattern baldness, millions of American women struggle with losing their natural hair as well.

Hair loss is always a challenge. But hair restoration is a minimally invasive procedure that can give female patients a natural looking hairline with hair transplants from other parts of the head.

Transplanted hair can be just as rich and luxurious as healthy existing hair. And each hair restoration procedure brings you closer to the full head of hair you’ve always wanted.

Hair Transplant Results

Depending on the method of hair transplantation you undergo, it may take up to a year and a half to see your final results. Of course, you will see changes and improvements earlier than this.

Note that it is common for the hair shafts (newly transplanted hairs) to actually fall out after about one month. Rest assured the hair follicles should remain intact, and after about three to four months, new hair growth will fill in the area.

Hair Transplant Recovery

After each of your hair restoration treatments, swelling, soreness, and some light bleeding is to be expected. Pain medication can be prescribed to improve your comfort throughout the healing process.

The most important thing you must remember during the recovery process is not to rub off your grafts accidentally. You must be extremely gentle with the area, especially for the first three days.

Right away after surgery, you are free to shower from the neck-down. Your surgeon will provide guidelines about how to wash and tend to both your donor and recipient sites.

You’ll need to sleep at an incline, ideally with a neck pillow to prevent accidental head rolling and the pulling out of your transplants. Hat wearing and hair styling will require special instructions as well.

Hair Transplant Cost San Francisco

Patients considering hair restoration services often begin their search by looking up hair transplant cost. Most quotes you’ll find online are for procedures that restore hair with FUE or FUT.

Typically, the FUE hair transplant cost will be more than the FUT cost. Still, in order to have an accurate estimate moving forward, it’s always best to book a consultation appointment and discuss cost directly with your surgeon and their team.

Hair Restoration FAQ

Does hair transplant last forever?

It can if it is performed well and the transplants are taken care of. For your hair transplant to be permanent, you must find a highly-skilled professional to perform the hair transplant procedure, and you must carefully tend to both the donor and recipient areas as you heal.

What does a hair transplant clinic do?

A hair transplant clinic performs hair restoration procedures, such as follicular unit transplantation (FUT) and follicular unit excision (FUE). These procedures remove healthy hair from select places on the patient’s head (sometimes body) and transfer those hairs to the donor site where thicker hair is desired.

Where can I find hair restoration near me?

If you are searching for hair restoration in the San Francisco area, this is where double board certified plastic surgeon Dr. David Sieber has his practice and performs hair transplant procedures for patients with hair loss and thinning. Call today to book a consultation.

Can you wear a hat after hair transplant?

A light surgical cap may be provided right after surgery, but it generally should not be worn full-time as it’s better to allow your scalp to air out.

If you prefer to wear a hat in public, a loose baseball cap or similar can usually be worn after around 5 to 7 days. However, take great care not to let the hat tug, pull, or rub on your newly transplanted hairs.

When will I see hair transplant results?

2 to 3 months after hair transplant surgery, you should see more density in your recipient area. However, some hairs may still be in a transitional phase of regrowth.

Therefore, it’s not uncommon for there still to be some patchiness at this time. Some patients will not see their full results for around 12 to 18 months.

Book Your Initial Consultation

Don’t fight hair loss on your own or with over-the-counter products alone. Get the healthy head of hair you’ve always wanted with a simple surgical procedure.

Double board certified plastic surgeon Dr. David Sieber performs hair restoration surgery at his San Francisco practice. If you are a man or woman who is struggling with hair loss, hair thinning, or similar issues, contact us today to learn more about our hair transplant services.

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*Disclaimer: Results may vary from person to person. Editorial content, before and after images, and patient testimonials do not constitute a guarantee of specific results.