Quatela Center for Hair Restoration
973 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607
Phone: (585) 244-0323
Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Our renowned hair restoration surgeons help people from throughout North America and around the world who come to Rochester for hair transplant revision surgery to correct unsatisfactory results created elsewhere.
Whether you want to improve bad hair transplant results, visible scarring, or other concerns after a procedure by a less-qualified provider, our double board-certified facial plastic surgeons offer solutions and support. They have specialized expertise developed by performing over 1,200 hair transplant procedures collectively.
Hair transplant techniques and technology have evolved since the obvious, unnatural-looking “hair plugs,” which involved transplanting 10 to 20 follicles at a time without attention to how hair grows naturally. Dr. Quatela, Dr. Lee, and Dr. Montague use modern techniques to transplant microfollicular units of 1 to 4 hairs harvested with great care and place each graft with precision and artistry. They combine science and aesthetics to transform disappointment into attractive, natural-looking outcomes.
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
Our experienced hair surgeons use the latest hair transplant techniques to repair a variety of concerns caused by outdated techniques and inexperienced surgeons, including:
Hair transplant revision can help men and women who meet the following criteria:
If you are not a good candidate for a revision procedure, our surgeons help you understand how you may become eligible, or they may recommend other corrective procedures to consider.
Hair transplant repair aims to remove and reduce unnaturally large “plugs” and then distribute and orient them as naturally as possible within the limits of the available follicles. All previous grafts are saved and reutilized to allow optimal coverage. In general, our surgeons perform hair transplant repair using follicular unit extraction (FUE) and follicular unit transplant (FUT) along with one or more of the following techniques:
Camouflaging is a repair technique in which microfollicular units are strategically placed around existing plugs to make them less detectable. This technique is ideal as a stand-alone for individuals whose previous grafts meet the following criteria:
Hair transplants that do not meet these criteria cannot be corrected with camouflage directly. They often require removal, reduction, and redistribution of problem grafts before camouflaging them.
Plug reduction involves removing grafts too large to camouflage and dissecting them into natural groupings of 1 to 4 hairs, called follicular units. The surgeon removes the problem plugs with a round punch instrument equal to or slightly smaller than the instrument used to create the plugs. Sometimes, a part of the plug is left in the scalp to create a smaller, more natural-looking hair graft. The surgeon closes any visible holes left from removing the problem grafts with sutures to avoid noticeable circular scars.
Hair plug recycling involves transplanting micro follicles created with hair plug reduction to improve previous results. When camouflaging, we place larger follicular units (3 and 4 hairs) directly adjacent to the plugs and in any gaps between existing plugs. We place the single units at the front of the hairline with 2- and 3-hair units closely behind. The success of the transplant will depend significantly on the placement and condition of the previous plugs and the availability of sufficient donor hair.
The combined technique involves removing large grafts, reducing them into natural follicular units, and implanting them together with new follicles harvested with FUE or FUT. These procedures are often performed in stages over time to allow healing and hair growth.
The cost of a revision procedure varies widely with several factors, including the size of the area that needs revising and whether new grafts are required. We will quote a specific estimated price at your consultation.
Revision procedures involve working with the altered “geography” of the scalp, such as scar tissue and inappropriately sized and orientated grafts. Because of this added complexity, these procedures can take longer to complete than primary hair restoration.
In general, recovery will be similar to the initial FUE or FUT surgery.
While poor hair transplant results are difficult to conceal, our surgeons understand the science and artistry involved in producing attractive, natural-looking results for each patient’s hair and stage of aging. They have experience placing grafts conservatively when the supply is limited and adding density where it matters most.
We usually have hair restoration patients stay overnight in Rochester, New York. After that, it’s safe to fly or travel long distances. Patients may choose to stay in the Carriage House, our private, onsite recovery suite adjacent to the Lindsay House. We also have secured special rates with premier hotels close to our facility.
With decades of experience serving national and international clients, we have streamlined the travel process for our out-of-town patients. Our proximity to an international airport, discreet onsite and offsite accommodations, and concierge offerings ensure your experience with us will be stress-free and rewarding.
Explore Our Travel ProgramYou don’t need to suffer the embarrassment of plugs any longer. To explore your repair options and see how easily your confidence can be restored, request your consultation online or call the Quatela Center for Hair Restoration in Rochester, NY, to schedule an appointment.
