There are many different techniques available for this procedure. All are safe and effective, and vary in price. I suggest you use WebMD.com or google to see pictures and videos of the various techniques, then explore the resources in your community.

Joseph E. Ronaghan, MD, FACS, FICS

Not my field.

This surgery has evolved over time. Initially, the surgeon would take a strip of hair from the back of the scalp and cut this strip into small pieces, then he transplants this tiny hair bearing scalp grafts into the desired location. Now, there is some automation to the cutting process.