The ATERA FUE System is a revolutionary system of hair restoration that provides the physician with advanced technology to perform minimally invasive FUE hair restoration for men and women that creates hairlines so natural looking that they are virtually unnoticeable.
Having a full head of hair is an outstanding feature that represents how you see yourself. However, when hair loss becomes evident, it may cause humiliation and cause you to withdraw from relationships or avoid social gatherings. In the long run, the mental impact of hair loss can affect the way you deal with your family and co-workers.
Dr. Lawrence Barnard, Dr. Dominick Golio, and Clinician Rhonda Daniels PA-C of the Long Island Hair Transplant Center bring you the latest innovations and most up-to-date technologies in hair restoration. They can drive boost your self-esteem by conducting an ATERA FUE treatment customized to your specific needs. No one-size-fits-all solution exists for hair transplants, so it’s imperative to schedule a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Barnard, Dr. Golio, or Clinician Daniels so that they can start formulating a treatment plan for your hair loss concerns.
If you are still skeptical about the psychological effects of hair loss, consider the results of recent studies. Recent studies showed that hair loss could trigger a significant psychological breakdown, leading to an exaggerated feeling of unpleasantness. Even so, it can induce body dysmorphic disorder, a condition where the person experiences intense anxiety about own’s appearance. Furthermore, doctors found out that the emotional burden of losing one’s hair can have debilitating effects on confidence, trigger mental disorders, and may even reduce the quality of life.
In the old and traditional way, hair transplants required invasive surgical methods that would leave linear scars and frequently left patients with unnatural-looking hair. Today, hair transplants have evolved with the advancements of hair restoration technology.
The first hair transplant was performed in 1939 in Japan with single scalp hairs. Over the years, physicians created the “plug” technique that requires transplanting large tufts of hair. These hair transplants left visible linear scars that generated problems for those who wanted to keep their hair short. Eventually, surgeons began using mini- and micro-grafts to lessen the appearance of transplanted hair on the scalp.
Follicular unit extraction (FUE) is the benchmark in hair restoration techniques. It follows from the principle of harvesting follicular units in small batches or individual grafts consisting of one to three hair follicles, then transplanting them to the bald or thinning areas of the scalp.
Hair grafts get performed using 0.6- to 1.025-millimeter micro punches to extract one to three single hair follicles at a time, which leaves almost no signs of hair extraction. These micro punches are so tiny that they leave no scars visible to the naked eye. FUE techniques allow patients who want to wear their hair short to benefit from natural-looking hair transplants. FUE hair restoration procedures may be more time-consuming than strip hair transplant surgery, but remarkable results are worth it as patients can cut their hair short without fear of noticeable scars.
How soon you resume your regular routine depends on the duration, complexity, the kind of surgery you’ve had, and how well you follow aftercare instructions. You may feel well enough to go back to work and resume light activity the day after you’ve had your hair transplant procedure. Many patients who’ve had hair transplants (plugs or other grafts) are discouraged to find that their “new” hair falls out within six weeks after surgery. You should know that this condition is quite normal and almost always temporary. After hair falls out, it will take another five to six weeks before hair growth starts again. When this growth happens, you can expect a half-inch growth per month.
Read More Show LessAfter your incisions have healed, you may need a surgical “touch-up” procedure to develop more natural-looking results. Sometimes, this requires filling in the hairline using one or in a combination of mini-grafts, micro-grafts, or slit grafts. Or, if you’ve had a flap procedure, a small bump called “dog ear” may remain evident on the scalp. You can ask your doctor to remove this item after complete healing has occurred.
Typically, it’s best to expect that you’ll need a touch-up procedure. Your surgeon can usually predict how extensive your follow-up surgery is likely to be.
ATERA FUE hair transplants show significant results in restoring a full head of hair that is entirely natural-looking. One study showed that participants undergoing hair restoration treatment perceived themselves as more youthful-looking and attractive. Dr. Barnard’s patients can vouch for these fantastic hair transplant results.
ATERA FUE is the most advanced system for hair restoration. But it works even better with a few lifestyle choices. The following are a few easy-to-implement behavior choices that help you get the most out of your ATERA FUE treatments.
