New Hope for Old Hair Plugs with Micro-Follicular Unit Hair Grafts
Got plugs? Do you or someone you know have hair plugs that are unsightly or painfully obvious? Are you aware that solutions are readily available to correct this problem? At the Quatela Center for Hair Restoration, we offer hair plug repair in Rochester, NY using the latest techniques in hair transplantation. We can help remove and/or camouflage old plugs to create a much more natural-looking hairline.
Because Dr. Vito Quatela, Dr. Heather Lee, and Dr. Alex Montague are experienced hair transplant surgeons, people travel not only from Buffalo and Syracuse, but also internationally to the Quatela Center for Hair Restoration. Request a consultation using the online form, or call our office at
(585) 244-0323 to schedule an appointment.
Hair Plug Repair Before & After Photos
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
Follicular unit transplantation (FUT). 1200 grafts. Graft placement to fill in "plugs" and repair frontal hairline achieved by old style, large grafts.
Camouflaging is a repair technique in which micro follicular units are strategically placed around existing plugs to help make the original hair transplantation less detectable. This technique is ideal as a stand-alone for individuals whose previous grafts were placed at the correct angle, aren’t positioned too close to the hairline and are not unnaturally large in size. If a person does not meet these criteria, the camouflage technique can still be used but only after problem grafts and plugs are removed and redistributed. All previous grafts are saved and reutilized.
Renowned Hair Restoration Specialists
Vito C. Quatela, M.D., FACS
Double Board-Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Quatela is recognized worldwide for his expertise in facial rejuvenation and has performed hair transplant procedures for more than 30 years. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery—the only certification recognized by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery.
Heather Lee, M.D.
Double Board-Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Lee completed fellowship training in advanced hair restoration methods under Dr. Quatela. A specialist in procedures of the face and head, Dr. Lee is known for the attention to detail and meticulous technique she uses to consistently produce natural-looking results.
Dr. Alex Montague, M.D.
Double Board-Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Known for his exemplary skills in both technique and patient care, Dr. Montague is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon and otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon. He specializes in cosmetic and functional facial surgery and injectable treatments.
Hair Plug Reduction
In many instances, individuals require the surgical removal of problem grafts. The surgeon removes the grafts using a round punch instrument that is equal to or slightly smaller than the size of the previous instrument used to create the plugs. The surgeon may leave a small part of the graft in the scalp to create a smaller and more natural looking hair graft. Any round and visible holes left from the removed grafts will be sutured shut. The plugs that are removed will then be dissected by our team of experts into smaller follicular units.
Hair Plug Recycling
Since follicular units consisting of 1, 2, 3 and 4 hairs occur naturally, the hair being transplanted will follow this same pattern in order to achieve optimal and natural results. The larger follicular units will be placed directly adjacent to the plugs and will also be used to fill in any gaps in between. The single units will be placed at the very front of the hairline with the 2 and 3 hair units located closely behind. The success of the transplant will depend greatly on the placement and condition of the previous plugs and the availability of sufficient donor hair.
Get a New Lease on Life
Many people living with improperly placed hair plugs have experienced a great deal of grief and scrutiny over the years. Thanks to advances in technology and the expertise of hair replacement surgeons who are well versed in hair repair techniques, viable solutions are readily available. There is no reason that you or anyone you know needs to suffer the embarrassment of plugs any longer. Call our office today to explore the repair options available and see how easily your confidence can be restored.
The Quatela Center for Hair Restoration is a leading name in hair restoration across upstate New York. Men and women frequently travel from outside the area—even internationally—to enjoy our refined expertise in creating natural-looking hair transplant results.