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Hair transplantation can be a transformative solution to enhance your appearance and regain your confidence. It involves the removal of hair follicles from one part of your body, typically the back or sides of the scalp, and their transplantation to the balding or thinning areas. YH Science & Beauty, an industry leader in hair restoration procedures led by Dr. Yael Halaas, utilizes cutting-edge techniques to achieve optimal results.

This procedure can help restore not only your hair but also your self-esteem. Let’s explore the key factors determining hair transplantation eligibility and establish realistic expectations for the life-changing process.

Assessing Candidacy

Determining if you are suitable for hair transplantation is a crucial first step. YH Science & Beauty employs a meticulous evaluation process, and Dr. Yael Halaas ensures that the procedure is tailored to your unique needs.

This evaluation process considers the following factors:

  1. Type of Hair Loss: Hair transplantation is most effective for individuals with androgenetic alopecia, commonly known as male or female pattern baldness. Patients with other types of hair loss, such as alopecia areata or scarring alopecia, may not be suitable candidates.
  2. Age and Health: Candidates should generally be in good health, without any underlying medical conditions that could affect the procedure's outcome. While there is no strict age limit, it is essential to consider factors like overall health and future hair loss patterns.
  3. Donor Area: The availability and quality of donor hair play a significant role in determining candidacy. Patients with a robust donor area typically have better results.

Types Of Hair Transplantation

Choosing between Follicular Unit Transplant (FUT), Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE), and NeoGraft can be challenging. Here are some factors to consider when deciding which hair restoration method is right for you:

FUT

  • Involves harvesting hair follicles through a strip method
  • Ideal for patients who need a large number of grafts
  • Leaves a linear scar on the donor area
  • Requires sutures for closure
  • Recovery time is longer than FUE and NeoGraft

FUE

  • Involves extracting individual hair follicles
  • Ideal for patients who need a smaller number of grafts
  • Leaves tiny dot scars on the donor area
  • Does not require sutures for closure
  • Recovery time is shorter than FUT and similar to NeoGraft

NeoGraft

  • Automated FUE method
  • Ideal for patients who need a moderate number of grafts
  • Leaves tiny dot scars on the donor area
  • Does not require sutures for closure
  • Recovery time is similar to FUE

Setting Realistic Expectations

It's essential to understand what hair transplantation can achieve. Here are some key points to keep in mind:

  1. Natural Results: Hair transplantation at YH Science & Beauty is performed with utmost precision to create natural-looking results. Expect gradual hair growth over several months following the procedure.
  2. Maintenance: While transplanted hair is permanent, surrounding native hair may continue to thin over time. Maintenance treatments or medications may be recommended to preserve results.
  3. Recovery: Recovery times vary, but most patients can return to regular activities within a few days to a week. Following post-operative care instructions is crucial for a successful outcome.

Are You Eligible for Hair Restoration Surgery in New York?

If you're experiencing hair loss, hair restoration surgery can help you regain your healthy locks and boost your self-confidence. During a confidential consultation with Dr. Halaas at YH Science & Beauty in NYC, she will examine your scalp and work with you to create a personalized plan that matches your aesthetic expectations and medical history. Dr. Halaas may also recommend other hair loss treatments, such as exosomes, platelet-rich plasma, vitamins, topicals, or Keravive™, to complement your hair restoration surgery.

To determine if hair transplantation is right for you, schedule a consultation with Dr. Halaas and take the first step towards a fuller, more confident you.

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COVID-19 Safety Measures

We understand that there may be times when you miss an appointment due to emergencies or obligations for work and family.

However, due to Covid 19. and the current CDC guidelines, we are implementing a new ” no exceptions” cancellation/no show/rescheduling policy effective September 1, 2020.

If any appointment is cancelled or RESCHEDULED less than 24 hours in advance you will be charged a fee of $100. This policy will be in place until further notice and applies to new AND existing clients We apologize for any inconvenience but look forward to getting through this difficult time together.

At Dr. Halaas office, we take our staff’s and patients’ health very seriously. We are implementing safety measures to ensure everyone who comes through our doors will experience the highest level of care and the lowest risk levels.

Safety of our Employees

Each day we are taking our employees temperatures and going over a questionnaire to make sure we are all in the best of health. If anyone has a temperature over 100.4, or has fever, sore throat, chills, loss of taste, cough, shortness of breath, muscle pains, or headache, they will be asked to leave and go see their primary care doctor, or go get tested.

If an employee has been in contact with someone with Covid, we will ask them to get themselves tested, or they will have to quarantine themselves for two weeks.

We have installed a sneeze guard at our front counter for the safety of both our employees and our patients.

Safety of our Patients

Patients must sign up for our patient portal before coming to their appointment

  • Information to get into the portal will be emailed immediately after making an appointment
  • Information to be completed will be medical history as well as a Covid questionnaire
  • Covid questionnaire must be completed for EVERY visit patient makes until further notice
  • We also have a patient app, MyPatientVisit, that we can communicate with the patient when we are ready to see them

All patients must wear masks to their appointment.

We ask patients to come to their appointment alone. Minors may be accompanied by an adult.

Temperature will be taken at the door.

  • If they have a temperature over 100.4 they will be rescheduled and asked to go see their primary care doctor

Once patient has been cleared, we will escort them to their suite where they will be treated.
We have removed water and snacks from our waiting area, as well as all pamphlets regarding services.

Each room will be thoroughly disinfected in between patients
We encourage telehealth consults beforehand, so we can make a plan for when patients do come into office.

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