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When Hair Loss Starts to Take a Toll

A receding hairline or thinning crown can be difficult to accept, especially as it becomes harder to ignore in the mirror or in photos. For years, traditional hair transplants promised a solution but often came with visible scarring and a lengthy recovery. NeoGraft in Chevy Chase offers a more advanced, minimally invasive alternative designed to restore a natural-looking hairline without the drawbacks of older techniques.

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What Is NeoGraft?

NeoGraft automates a process called follicular unit extraction, or FUE, using a pneumatic device to remove individual follicles from the donor area one at a time. This is a meaningful departure from older "strip" methods, which required cutting out a section of scalp and left a visible linear scar. Because NeoGraft works follicle by follicle rather than in a single strip, it leaves behind tiny, virtually undetectable marks instead of one long scar, and the healing process is considerably easier as a result. NeoGraft is commonly used to treat:

  • Receding hairline
  • Hair loss at the temples
  • Thinning hair
  • Male pattern baldness (top and back of the head)
  • Female pattern baldness (all-over thinning)
  • A widening scalp part line

The Benefits of NeoGraft

  • A Donor Area That Heals Discreetly: Because follicles are removed individually rather than in a strip, the donor area heals with small, scattered marks rather than one long scar.
  • Precision Placement: Each follicle is placed with attention to the natural direction and angle of your existing hair, which is part of what makes results blend in so well.
  • A More Comfortable Recovery: Most patients describe the healing process as far less demanding than what they expected from a traditional transplant.
  • Hair That Grows Like Your Own: Because the transplanted follicles are your own tissue, they continue to grow and can be cut, styled, or colored, just like the rest of your hair.
  • A One-Time Investment: Once follicles take hold in their new location, they typically continue producing hair without the need for repeat procedures.
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Are You a Candidate for NeoGraft?

The biggest factor in NeoGraft candidacy is donor supply, meaning how much healthy, transplantable hair you have elsewhere on your scalp. Beyond that, good candidates typically:

  • Have a stable, well-defined pattern of thinning or balding, rather than hair loss that's still rapidly progressing
  • Have realistic expectations about density, since NeoGraft restores hair but won't necessarily match the thickness you had in your twenties
  • Are otherwise healthy, without conditions that would interfere with healing
  • Understand that results take the better part of a year to mature fully

Our Chevy Chase team can evaluate your donor supply and hair loss pattern during a consultation to determine whether NeoGraft is a good fit.

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A Team Defined by Expertise and Precision

Congressional Plastic Surgery is proud to offer patients access to two exceptionally trained, board-certified surgeons.

Dr. Christopher Chang founded Congressional Plastic Surgery in 2015 and is double board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. His training includes Harvard College, NYU School of Medicine, Yale-New Haven Hospital, and a fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Dr. Hillary Jenny is a board-eligible plastic surgeon who trained at MIT, the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and Johns Hopkins Hospital, followed by a fellowship in aesthetic surgery in Beverly Hills. She is recognized for delivering natural, individualized results across a range of procedures.

The NeoGraft Process What to Expect

Initial Consultation

Your provider will assess your hair loss pattern and donor hair supply to determine your candidacy for treatment.

Customized Treatment Plan

Your provider will map out the treatment area and design a plan tailored to your desired hairline and density.

Follicle Extraction and Transplantation

Using the NeoGraft system, individual follicles are carefully harvested from the donor area and placed into thinning or balding areas.

Initial Recovery

You'll receive detailed aftercare guidance to support proper healing and encourage optimal follicle growth.

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Results and Recovery

The timeline with NeoGraft tests patience: transplanted hairs typically fall out within the first few weeks, which can be alarming if you're not expecting it, but this is a normal and necessary part of the follicle resetting itself.

New growth generally begins around the three- to four-month mark, starting fine and gradually thickening. Most patients don't see their full results until somewhere between eight and twelve months out, once the newly grown hair has had time to mature.

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Why Choose Congressional Plastic Surgery in Chevy Chase?

  • Cutting-Edge, Minimally Invasive Technology: Our Chevy Chase office offers NeoGraft's advanced FUE technology, delivering natural-looking results with minimal downtime.
  • Individualized, Expert Care: Our team tailors every NeoGraft procedure to your unique hairline, density goals, and overall aesthetic.
  • Convenient Chevy Chase Location: Our office provides easy access for patients throughout Maryland and the greater Washington, DC, area seeking advanced hair restoration.
  • Backed by Established Expertise: With Dr. Chang's double board certification and years of clinical experience, our team brings the same precision to hair restoration as we do to every procedure we perform.

NeoGraft Frequently Asked Questions

Will my scalp look scarred where the hair was removed?

Because NeoGraft removes follicles one at a time rather than in a strip, any resulting marks are tiny and scattered, and typically become undetectable once your surrounding hair grows back in.

How many follicles can be transplanted in one session?

This depends on your donor supply and treatment goals, but sessions commonly involve moving anywhere from several hundred to a couple of thousand follicles.

Why does the transplanted hair fall out before it grows back?

This is called "shock loss," and it's a normal part of how transplanted follicles reset themselves before entering a new growth cycle. It doesn't mean the procedure failed.

Can NeoGraft be used to fill in a thinning beard or eyebrows, not just scalp hair?

Yes, the same FUE technology can be applied to other areas, though this is a separate conversation to have with your provider based on your specific goals.

Will I need touch-up sessions down the road?

Not typically for the transplanted follicles themselves, though some patients choose an additional session later if their hair loss continues to progress in untreated areas.

Is there a minimum age for NeoGraft?

There's no strict age cutoff, but providers generally prefer to wait until a hair loss pattern has stabilized, since transplanting into an area that continues to thin can affect long-term results.

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"Amazing practice; Great physician; Great staff; Initial consult was great, Dr. answered all my questions and spent lots of time with me. He gave me alternatives to surgery and other items. Prior to the procedure, the nurses and the hospital called and gave me good instructions on what to do. Day of - Innova hospital was great. Dr. Chang came to talk to me before and explained everything again, and we talked. Always made me feel comfortable. He even went above and beyond and did slightly more work. COST was amazing and well-priced with other procedures. VS. other practices, much better: Made alternative suggestions, cost was better, Physician just seemed more knowledgeable, down-to-earth, and friendly."

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"My experience with Dr. Chang and his team was exemplary from start to finish. He ensured that I was informed and confident in every part of the process leading up to and follow...

"My experience with Dr. Chang and his team was exemplary from start to finish. He ensured that I was informed and confident in every part of the process leading up to and following my procedure. His individual approach, coupled with his welcoming staff and personality, were the deciding factors in my choice to move forward with such a life-changing experience. Thanks to Dr. Chang and his fantastic colleagues, I feel more beautiful than I thought possible. Excellent work from excellent people!! Thank you!!"

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Dr. Chang and staff were great!

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Such a great experience with no pain!

"Such a great experience with no pain! Thank you, Dr. Chang, for making me feel so comfortable and look great!"

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I would highly recommend Dr. Jenny.

"Dr. Jenny is fantastic. She has a sharp eye, is very communicative of the process from beginning to end and performs fantastic results. I would highly recommend Dr. Jenny. Than...

"Dr. Jenny is fantastic. She has a sharp eye, is very communicative of the process from beginning to end and performs fantastic results. I would highly recommend Dr. Jenny. Thank you!" 

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