Why Today’s Hair Transplants Don’t Look Fake

About this episode

The episode discusses advancements in hair restoration techniques and the importance of managing patient expectations.

Hair restoration surgery has come a long way, and today’s results can look incredibly natural when the right technique and patient come together. Dr. Koehler, Dr. Gardner, and Kirstin explain how NeoGraft and follicular unit extraction (FUE) have changed the game, and why most people choose these methods over older strip techniques. Find out who’s a good fit for hair restoration surgery, what the procedure and recovery are like, and why managing expectations matters just as much as the surgery itself. Plus, get the truth on common myths about hair transplants, the importance of post-op care, and how you can camouflage your recovery if you don’t want anyone to know about it. Learn more about NeoGraft Hair Restoration Follow Dr. Gardner on Instagram @drvincentgardner and TikTok @drgardner Alabama the Beautiful is the cosmetic surgery podcast co-hosted by Dr. James Koehler, a surgeon with over 2 decades of expertise in cosmetic surgery and his trusty co-host Kirstin, your best friend, confidante, and the snarky yet loveable “swiss army knife” of Eastern Shore Cosmetic Surgery. Have a question for Dr. Koehler or Kirstin? Record your voicemail at alabamathebeautifulpodcast.com and…

People in this episode

Hosts: Dr. James Koehler, Kirstin

Guest: Dr. Gardner

Topics covered

• hair restoration
• cosmetic surgery
• NeoGraft
• FUE
• patient expectations
• post-op care

Keywords

• hair transplants
• NeoGraft
• FUE
• cosmetic surgery
• post-op care
• hair restoration myths

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Eastern Shore Cosmetic Surgery, NeoGraft, follicular unit extraction (FUE)

Places: Fairhope, Alabama

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