Dr. Michael Suzman

Hair Restoration in Westchester County, NY

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Balding and hair loss affects millions of men and women, with 85% of men suffering from hair loss by the age of 50 and 40% of women experiencing hair thinning. Board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Michael Suzman, at Summit Group in Westchester County, NY and Greenwich CT, is able to offer options for those seeking to restore their hairline and overall volume, as well as help with thinning hair and loss of eyebrow hair. The most common surgical options available involve transplanting the hair from unaffected areas to cover the balding regions, such as the renowned NeoGraft system, a type of follicular unit micro-grafting (FUE). Dr. Suzman can recommend the best treatment method for each patient during a private consultation based on their needs and goals.  

10 Important questions answered about Neograt Hair Restoration:

?1) Does it really work?

¡Yes! Hair transplant procedures do help restore lost hair safely and effectively.

 

?2) Is it real surgery, or just a simple cosmetic procedure?

¡Even though you are completely awake, it is indeed surgery that is technically  challenging. While it is “minimally invasive” there is still much scalp area to heal.

 

?3) Is it safe?

¡The safety record of this procedure is outstanding, as long as you are carefully evaluated and selected by one of our talented surgeons .

 

?4) Why does it cost so much?

¡Depending on complexity, surgery costs between $8,000 and $24,000, which is on par with other standard plastic surgeries like facelifts and rhinoplasty. It takes a dedicated team of nurses, staff, doctors and equipment in a fully  outfitted medical suite for maximum effectiveness and safety.

 

?5) What is NeoGraft and why do you use it?

¡It is a patented device that allows surgeons and nurses to remove hairs  individually or in small groups rather than surgically excising a wide strip of scalp that leaves a long scar. NeoGraft recovery is shorter and easier. Hair growth is the same.

?6) Why should I choose Summit Heaslth NeoGraft over other doctors?

¡While there may be many talented hair restoration surgeons around, we are proud to perform all surgeries in our fully equipped Summit Center, where we have cared for thousands of surgery patients with outstanding results.  Our doctors are all Board Certified Surgeons and Fellows of the American College of Surgeons, not internists, ear doctors or skin doctors. While we have a passion for hair surgery, we also perform the range of cosmetic and cancer surgery procedures, so you know your surgeon has top notch skills and experience.

 

?7) What should I expect during the procedure?

¡Surgery is done with local anesthesia after taking a Valium tablet to help with relaxation. The back of the scalp area is shaved and hairs are removed by our skilled nursing team. You then turn onto your back for implantation of the individual hairs according to the plan designed by your surgeon.  It  takes at least  4 hours, so bring some music or audio book or video.

?8) How long is the recovery?

¡You will be comfortable but have quite a bit of forehead and even eyelid swelling for a few days. The donor site will slowly regrow hair, and can be hidden by longer surrounding hair or shaving the entire area.  You will be back to normal within a week or so. Hairs take months to regrow, even a year. So be patient!

?9)What about risks?

¡Major risks are very rare in healthy patients. Making sure your medical conditions  such as blood pressure are in ideal form before surgery is important.  Infections  or severe bleeding  are not common, but can occur in any surgery, so your surgeon will follow you closely.  Some hairs may not grow after transplantation, but it is rare for complete or significant failure of hair grafts.  Some balding can continue to occur over time, so additional procedures could be needed in the future. Learning about the more common risks before surgery is essential so you can make a well-informed choice about proceeding.

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?10) When will I see the final result?

¡It will take 3-4 months for hairs to start to grow and up to 12-16 months for appreciable growth. You won’t just show up one day with a full head of hair– it grows at a natural pace over time. The final result should have more hair density in treated areas with limited thinning at the donor site.  Complete dense coverage of treated areas in not possible, but lasting, significant and natural results are realistic goals.

 

 

 

NeoGrafting Technique

Summit Group and Dr. Suzman utilize the most advanced micrografting technology to individually transplant hair from the back of the head to thinning areas on the top and front of the head. The microscopic hair follicles grow in gradually over a few months. The treatment is effective for both men and women.

  • Men can benefit from this procedure to fill in receding hair lines, balding areas on the scalp, and attain facial enhancements such as the beard or mustache.
  • Women who suffer from hair thinning or hair pulling may be candidates for this technique to help fill in sparse areas on the top of the scalp, as well as reshape and fill in the eyebrows and create new eyelashes.

During FUE, we transplant individual follicles, not plugs or strips, so there is no linear scar or incision and the results are as natural as possible. The procedure is done awake with local anesthesia. The advances in hair transplantation procedure technology over the past few years have been truly remarkable. Thousands of patients have benefited from NeoGraft follicular unit hair extraction, providing some of the most natural-looking, long-lasting solutions for those who are balding, have thinning hair, distinct hair loss, or facial hair loss.  NeoGraft follicular unit extraction and implantation is a method by which hair follicles are extracted and redistributed in a manner which duplicates how hairs naturally grow from the scalp.

He did an amazing job- made the experience super easy and explained everything. Such an easy experience and I felt very comfortable throughout everything!

M.C. Google

Dr Suzman has the BEST bedside manner. I am so pleased with his work and the professionalism and kindness of his staff. I’m so grateful to Dr Suzman.

P. Healthgrades

I can not recommend Dr. Suzman (and his staff, specifically Helen Reyes) enough. They are top notch medical professionals who sincerely care about their patients. Dr. Suzman made sure he understood exactly what I needed in terms of my procedure and I could not be happier with my results, the clear payment expectations, and aftercare. Please do not hesitate to set up a consult and see what they are all about.

D. Google

I was nervous before the surgery but being in Dr. Suzman’s great hands made things much easier. I will never forget the doctor who always smiled in the exam room, hospital room and surgical room…His bright aura and cheerful disposition brought me so much joy and inner and outer healing. Thank you for your noble service and your loving behavior, Dr. Suzman..you are a blessing on earth. You’re staff is absolutely wonderful as well. Thank you all so much ❤️

D.P. Google

Dr. Suzman did a phenomenal job on my nose surgery. The bump is completely gone and the medical team was very professional. I would reccomend this doctor a million times over.

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What to Expect

Our NeoGraft hair transplant procedures are performed on an out-patient basis, using local or oral sedation anesthesia. Patients comfortably relax, watch videos, listen to music or nap during their procedure, which takes several hours to complete. Follicular unit micro-grafting is a procedure during where literally thousands of follicles are redistributed into the thinning or balding areas. Each micro-graft contains a single follicular unit consisting of 1-3 (or rarely, 4) hair follicles. Follicular unit grafts are then carefully implanted into the bald or thinning recipient areas. Meticulous artistic and technical skill is required to design an appropriate hairline, as well as ensure the appropriate angle, orientation, and position of each transplanted hair. Follicular unit micro-grafting creates a result that looks and feels as natural as possible. 

After the Procedure

Most people do not have any significant discomfort after the NeoGraft procedure. Some itching and swelling does occur, so we recommend patients take a few days to rest and recover. With NeoGraft follicular unit hair extraction, you can resume normal activities in just a few days, unlike the strip excision method which could take weeks. Crusting and scabbing of the transplanted areas last about a week. A portion of the back of the scalp is shaved, and it can take a few weeks to grow in. Patients with longer hair can usually hide this donor area nicely.

Patients with a very short haircut usually have the donor area grow in by 2 weeks. The transplanted hair falls out in about 2 - 3  weeks and generally begins to grow again in about three months. This means that the hair restoration occurs naturally and gradually. Many patients require more than one session of hair transplantation, and most will require some replacement again in the future as they continue to age. For patients with more significant balding, they may require a procedure every 6-12 months for 2-3 procedures. Others may just require small touch-up treatments in the years to come if they continue to lose hair in the untreated sections.

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If you are suffering from balding or hair loss that results in insecurity, then a hair grafting procedure like NeoGrafting can yield transformational results. We encourage you to take your hair restoration journey to the next step by calling our Westchester County or Greenwich CT office and scheduling a consultation. 

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