A follicular unit extraction (FUE) hair transplant in Sugar Land at Avante Plastic Surgery offers a minimally invasive way to restore thinning or balding areas with your natural follicles. We use advanced NeoGraft® technology for precision harvesting. Under the expert care of Dr. Ahmadi, our board-certified plastic surgeon, you receive truly refined, personalized treatment.
About
Hair loss often begins when the follicles along your hairline, crown, or mid-scalp become miniaturized due to genetics and hormonal sensitivity. As these follicles shrink, they produce thinner, weaker strands until growth slows or stops entirely. Meanwhile, the follicles at the back and sides of your scalp usually remain genetically resistant, making them the most reliable source for long-term restoration.
A follicular unit extraction (FUE) hair transplant in Sugar Land uses these resilient donor follicles to rebuild thinning or balding areas with your own natural hair. At Avante Plastic Surgery, we perform FUE using NeoGraft, an automated system that removes individual follicular units through tiny punch incisions, thereby avoiding linear scars. These grafts are then strategically implanted to match your hair’s natural pattern, angle, and density, helping you reclaim dense, luscious hair.
Benefits
FUE hair transplants in Sugar Land offer a modern, minimally invasive approach to hair restoration, making it an excellent option for individuals seeking natural-looking density without the recovery demands of older techniques.
Its unique benefits include:
- Minimal scarring with no linear incision
- Faster recovery and less postoperative discomfort
- Ability to wear shorter hairstyles confidently
- Precise harvesting of individual follicular units
- Reduced trauma to grafts for improved survival
- Natural-looking placement that mirrors your original growth pattern
- Ideal for refining hairlines, temples, and smaller zones
- Suitable for patients who previously underwent strip procedures
Procedure
Your procedure begins with detailed measurements of donor density and hair-shaft caliber, allowing Dr. Ahmadi to calculate exactly how many grafts you need. After numbing the area, the NeoGraft handpiece uses a tiny circular punch, typically 0.8 to 1.0 mm, to score the skin around each follicular unit. Gentle pneumatic suction then removes the graft with its root, protective tissue, and sebaceous gland, all of which remain intact, thereby preserving graft viability.
After harvesting, Dr. Ahmadi designs your implantation zones by mapping the natural swirl, angulation, and spacing of your native hair. Micro-incisions are created using fine blades matched to the size of your grafts, ensuring tight, stable placement. Each follicular unit is positioned to replicate natural direction and density, allowing your transplanted follicles to anchor securely and heal predictably, all without creating a visible linear scar.
Candidates
FUE hair restoration is best suited for individuals seeking a natural, minimally invasive solution to thinning or balding areas. If you’re considering treatment, several factors can help determine whether this approach is the right fit for your goals and long-term hair health.
You may be an ideal candidate for FUE hair transplant if:
- You have thinning or balding areas caused by androgenic hair loss
- You have strong, stable donor hair along the back and sides of your scalp
- You prefer to avoid a linear scar or wear shorter hairstyles
- You want a more precise, customizable approach to hairline refinement
- You are seeking restoration after a previous strip (FUT) procedure
- You are in good overall health with no uncontrolled medical conditions
- You do not have active scalp infections or inflammatory skin disorders
- You understand the timeline for shedding, regrowth, and full maturation
Recovery
In the first 24 to 48 hours, you can expect mild swelling around your forehead and small scabs forming at both the donor and recipient sites: these fall off within 7 to 10 days. Your donor area may feel tight or slightly tender, but discomfort is usually minimal and managed with over-the-counter medication. Most patients return to desk work within 2 to 3 days, but you should avoid strenuous exercise and heavy sweating for approximately one week to protect the grafts.
During your aftercare period, you’ll follow a gentle washing protocol to prevent dislodging newly placed hair follicles. You’ll be advised to sleep with your head elevated for the first few nights to reduce swelling and avoid touching, scratching, or wearing restrictive headgear. By the end of week two, your scalp should look and feel significantly more settled, and you can gradually resume your regular hair-care routine as guided.
Results
Your transplanted follicles will shed within the first few weeks, a normal part of the healing cycle, before entering a dormant phase. After three to four months, you’ll begin noticing early regrowth, with thicker, stronger strands continuing to appear over the next months. Your final outcome should be visible within 9 to 12 months. Since the transplanted follicles come from genetically resistant donor areas, the results are expected to be permanent.
Why Clients Love Us
The Go-To Place for Hair Transplant and More
Dr. Ahmadi is an excellent surgeon, very knowledgeable and confident in his profession. My family and I have done multiple procedures with him, all with excellent results. I come to his practice regularly and I’m always treated well by him and his staff. If you need hair transplant, this is the place. I’m thankful for the relationship I have with them.
-S.B.
Exceptional Support and Aftercare
Avante Plastic Surgery and its staff are amazing beyond words. The support and aftercare they provide is exceptional! Kat (your nurse throughout the entire process) was ALWAYS available to me, whether I had questions or concerns. I’m looking forward to going back for some more great results!
-T.M.
Thrilled With My Hair Transplant Results
Very happy with the results! I have wanted a hair transplant for a long time, so I researched this for 2 years. Very professional doctor and friendly staff made me at ease – I was nervous at first. They had the latest technology I had researched – I was cautiously optimistic but moved forward. It was all done in one day, completely painless, and I now have a new hairline and head of hair like I was 20 yrs old. It’s my own hair! I did my homework and it paid off dearly. If you have been thinking of whom to trust for a hair transplant – I would highly advise you to visit them.
-M.S.
Contact
A fuller, more confident hairline begins with a conversation. To explore whether an FUE hair transplant in Sugar Land with advanced NeoGraft technology is right for you, schedule a consultation with Dr. Ahmadi, our board-certified plastic surgeon known for his artistic touch. Call Avante Plastic Surgery at (281) 265-2639 or request your appointment online. We look forward to guiding you through a thoughtful, personalized hair restoration experience.
