Hair transplantation surgery has dramatically improved over the past decade and is currently the only long lasting solution for balding or thinning hair. It can now restore your hair and add density by using your own, natural, growing hair. Dr. Barr's technique is the most advanced available today and is considered the gold standard in hair restoration. By using sophisticated harvesting methods at the back of the scalp, utilization of hair grafts is maximized and each transplant session produces optimal results. The use of micrografts (single-hairs)and follicular unit grafts (naturally occurring "bundles" of hair follicles with 1 to 3 hairs) allows Dr. Barr to customize the pattern of hair follicle placement. Although they do not provide density, single hair-grafts have the finest and softest appearance and provide the desired soft hairline that is important to creating a natural looking outcome as well as serving as a transition to thicker hair.

Using these variable sized hair grafts and the latest technique available, Dr. Barr can create a natural hair appearance that is appropriate for each individual patient.

The hair growing on the sides and lower part of the back of the head is permanent hair in most people. It is permanent in the sense that the follicles are not sensitive to the hormone DHT. Hair transplantation takes this permanent hair and redistributes it across areas of the head where the hair has thinned or that have become bald. The transplantated hair maintains its original growth characteristics even after transplanted to the previously bald area and maintains its abilility to grow. It is unaffected by the hormone DHT.

The side-effects of hair transplantation surgery are relatively minor and include mild pain and discomfort after the operation, swelling, and formation of scabs over the grafts which resolves within one week. Hair transplantation with Dr. Barr is comfortable, predictable and satisfying.

Dr. Barr's state of the art technique can create a result so natural that the transplanted hair is virtually undetectable. Even your hairstylist will have difficulty distinguishing between your transplanted and non-transplanted hair. The end result is a completely natural hair appearance using your own hair.