NeoGraft – Making Every Day A Good Hair Day

NeoGraft, a minimally invasive hair transplant that leaves no visible scarring, is transforming the hairlines of thousands of men and women around the world.

Distributed by Venus Concept, the NeoGraft hair restoration system features semi-automated Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) and implantation technology that enables doctors to restore patients’ hairlines quickly and effectively under light sedation in a two-step procedure:

1. The doctor (or assisting technician) uses NeoGraft’s semiautomated handpiece to gently extract hair follicles in naturally occurring groups of one to three hairs from the patient’s donor site (usually at the back of the scalp).

2. After sorting the follicles by size, the doctor (or assisting technician) numbs the recipient sites and strategically implants individual follicles (grafts) in balding areas to create a naturallooking hairline.

As the NeoGraft transplant is performed without a scalpel and therefore requires no stiches, the patient can go home immediately after the procedure, and then after about three days of downtime, return to work and other activities. over 10 years with an average ‘Worth It’ rating of 95 percent on RealSelf.com and most patients reporting that they ‘look more like they used to’.”

Not surprisingly then, NeoGraft is proving to be equally popular in Australia.

Dr Matthew Holman, the founder of The Medical Hair Institute in South Australia, is an early adopter of the innovative technology.

Five years after launching the Dr Matthew Holman MH Clinics in North Adelaide, he purchased a NeoGraft device and opened a second clinic, The Medical Hair Institute, dedicated exclusively to hair restoration.

Dr Holman took time out from his busy schedule to answer a few questions about his experience helping “men and women reclaim their hair, without traditional invasive hair transplant surgery”.

When and why did you decide to open The Medical Hair Institute (TMHI)?

The Medical Hair Institute (TMHI) opened in 2021 as I had a growing number of requests for hair transplants from patients who were coming to see me for PRP Hair Regeneration.

Before a NeoGraft hair transplant

Immediately after a NeoGraft hair transplant

Hair restoration is an expanding area especially as men as taking more pride in their appearance and increasing numbers of women are seeking help for their hair loss. It is truly wonderful to see the difference NeoGraft makes to people’s lives; it is amazing to watch them regain their confidence as their hair grows back.

How does The Medical Hair Institute (TMHI) differ to other hair restoration clinics?

Our clinic is actually very different to other hair restoration clinics. We pride ourselves in offering a trusted respectful, private and personalised, and comfortable and professional practice that is 100 percent centred around the patient. We offer a complete and focussed service from the initial consultation through the entire journey of new hair growth with three main treatments: PRP Hair Generation, Hair Growth Medications and NeoGraft Hair Transplant Surgery. We also have an inhouse hair studio that cuts and styles patients’ hair throughout their hair growth journey.

When and why did you decide to offer PRP hair regeneration treatments in your aesthetic clinic?

I have been offering PRP Hair Regeneration since MH Clinics first opened in 2016. I have always been passionate about non-surgical and noninvasive cosmetic procedures for both men and women and knew that hair loss was a common problem. I chose PRP Hair Regeneration to treat hair loss as it is a natural and low risk procedure that works by promoting blood vessel growth in the scalp, which in turn means more blood and oxygen supply to the hair follicle to enhance hair growth.

When and why did you decide to offer NeoGraft hair restoration procedures in the clinic?

After several years performing PRP Hair Regeneration treatments, I knew that the treatments couldn’t provide good enough results for all my patients, so I knew I had to offer them something more. Hair transplant surgery seemed like a good option for me to consider as I have had extensive surgical training. After thoroughly researching all the hair transplant systems available on the market, I discovered that nothing compared to the state-of-the-art NeoGraft so knew it was the right treatment to invest in.

How does NeoGraft compare to other hair transplants?

The two main hair transplant methods performed around the world are FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation) and FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction). During a FUT transplant, commonly referred to as the ‘stripmethod’, a doctor surgically removes a horizontal strip of skin from the back of the patient’s scalp, stitches the resulting wound, and then transfers follicular units of one to four hairs to balding areas. During a FUE transplant, a doctor gently extracts follicles (grafts) directly from the scalp, without using a scalpel and then transplants them to balding areas. I believe FUE transplants are the best choice for most hair loss patients as the minimally invasive procedure creates full naturallooking hairlines with no visible scars – and NeoGraft is the world’s best FUE transplant.

What are the main benefits of a NeoGraft transplant compared to traditional FUE transplants?

NeoGraft eliminates the inefficiencies of manual extractions and implants so doctors can perform FUE transplants faster and more effectively with less pain and discomfort for patients – and yield superior clinical results. The semi-automated device delivers such superior results, including an average graft survival higher than 90 per cent, due to three key factors: - During graft harvesting, the device eliminates loss of fluid and protects grafts through a vacuum seal - During recipient site creation, the device delivers more standardised implants - During graft implanting, the ‘no-touch implanter’ causes the least amount of bulb trauma. Apart from the final result (a full natural-looking hairline), NeoGraft delivers three other significant benefits to patients: - Before a NeoGraft transplant: No major preparation is required. - During a NeoGraft transplant: There is minimal pain and discomfort as no surgical incisions are made. - After a NeoGraft transplant: Most patients can go home immediately and, after around three days of downtime, return to work and their everyday activities.

What sort of response is the NeoGraft generating at The Medical Hair Institute (TMHI)?

We have had a terrific response to NeoGraft from new and existing patients. At this stage the best response has probably been from some of our patients who have had PRP Hair Regeneration treatments and now want to take the next step and improve their results further with a hair transplant.

What sort of results are you achieving with the NeoGraft?

We have been very excited by the results we are seeing with our patients. It is especially satisfying when they come in and are so happy with their new hairlines. In fact, thanks to the success we have had, I have been appointed a Key Opinion Leader and Head Trainer for NeoGraft. In this role I share my expertise and train other doctors to perform NeoGraft hair transplants. The demand for NeoGraft around the country is surprisingly large – patients are coming from all over, not just South Australia, to see me for a treatment.

What are your plans for The Medical Hair Institute (TMHI) in the next 12 months or so?

The key goal over the next 12 months is to educate and build awareness about NeoGraft throughout Australia. There is no question that the procedure delivers the results it promises, but sadly there are a lot of people who would benefit from the treatment but simply don’t know it exists. I therefore encourage barbers to tell their balding clients about NeoGraft – it really could change their lives. NeoGraft is also a big win for barbers – once their clients get their hair (and confidence) back, they will have to start booking more appointments and spending more on products and services!

To find out more about NeoGraft visit www.venusconcept.com

To contact Dr Matthew Holman visit www.medicalhair.com.au

Dr Matthew Holman