Are strip hair transplants for men and women?

Yes! Hair loss can affect anyone, regardless of their sex, and we’ve helped numerous women in North Chicago with their thinning or balding hair.

Where are donor hair follicles being taken from?

We take your own hair from a specific donor area and move it to the area that is thinning or balding. If the hair is taken from somebody else, your body will see it as foreign and likely reject it. That’s why it’s important to act early when it comes to treatment, so we have a donor area with thick enough hair to use for a transplant.

Is there an age limit on who can undergo this strip method hair transplants?

We tend to see a lot of patients who are in their mid-30s to mid-50s. While there is no upper age limit, we generally don’t advise patients under the age of 21 to seek out FUE hair transplants.

How long does it take for hair to grow after hair transplant?

You’ll begin to see growth in your hair about three to five months after your treatment. After the transplant, it’s important to be patient as the newly hair follicles develop and grow new hair at the balding or thinning area.

What is the main difference between FUE and the strip method?

FUE will typically require less recovery time and doesn’t leave a linear scar. However, the strip method is more cost effective and has been around as a hair restoration treatment for much longer. Both methods are effective and work better for different people. Ultimately, which treatment which treatment you should choose really depends on your own individual goals for hair growth.

Hair Transplant in Chicago and Vernon Hills, IL

A Natural Look, Using Your Own Real Hair

Introduction to the Strip Method Hair Transplant in Vernon Hills

Able to help with pattern baldness and high hairlines, the strip method for hair transplants in Vernon Hills is used for those who need a lot of hair follicles at once.

Though there are a lot of different ways to treat hair loss and many different clinics in Chicagoland that you can visit, only RL Center for Cosmetic Surgery & Medspa offers the kind of award-winning staff, precise and, and years of experience necessary to make your hair restoration journey simple and effective.

Am I a candidate?

Treatment Type

Surgical Transplant

Treatment Time

Six to eight hours

Anesthetic

Local

Back to Work

Next day

Total Recovery Time

One week

Duration of Results

Permanent

# of Treatments

One

Treatment overview

When it comes to hair transplants, the strip method has stood the test of time due to its safety and proven effectiveness.

This procedure is completely customizable to the patient’s own individual needs, and treatment can transplant a lot of hair in a short amount of time (up to 4,000 to 5,000 grafts can be harvested in a single day.)

This treatment, while effective, does leave a small linear scar in the scalp. However, this scar is thin and can easily be covered up by leaving your hair a little longer.

Conditions

The strip method can help people who have thinning or balding hair on the scalp, but still enough hair nearby that can be used for a transplant.

For those interested in potential treatment, it’s important to note that it’s better to act sooner rather than later. If there isn’t enough healthy hair to transplant to the thinning area, you may not be eligible for treatment.

Benefits

Benefits of A Strip Method Hair Transplant in Vernon Hills

Strip transplants have been used for many years and it's a method that's proven to bring quality results. The procedure is not only safe, but it can be done right in RL Center for Cosmetic Surgery & Medspa's Vernon Hills office.
The strip method is generally a quicker, more cost-effective alternative to FUE hair transplants.
The results from the strip method are completely natural and the healthy tissue on your scalp can help maximize follicle growth.
There is little to no pain experienced during or after the procedure. We provide an anesthetic to the scalp to minimize discomfort beforehand and most patients experience little or no discomfort post-procedure.

Hair transplants near you in Vernon Hills

How it Works

The Consultation

At RL Center for Cosmetic Surgery & Medspa, each initial patient consultation is different.

Depending on your needs, desired treatments, areas of concern, and simply who you are as a patient, we will schedule you with an actual treatment provider to discuss your goals, budget, and more. During this appointment, we will go through before & after photos, your medical history, and any questions you might have. Only then can we make a recommendation for which procedures or treatments may be right for you and why. We will be sure to educate you on how the treatments work, including what to expect during and afterward.

A typical consultation lasts about 40 minutes and is free of charge for all aesthetic treatments, including strip harvesting. At the end of your consultation, you will leave our office in Vernon Hills with a thorough, personalized treatment plan. And when you’re ready, we’ll schedule your first treatment session.

Your Strip Method Procedure

As with any procedure at RL Center for Cosmetic Surgery & Medspa, we will begin your treatment by ensuring your total comfort in a clean, comfortable, and private treatment room.

Our providers start by giving patients a local anesthetic to minimize discomfort. During this time, you can sit back and relax, or even take a nap. Meanwhile, your provider will extract hair grafts from the back or side of your head and implant them into the balding or thinning areas.

The Recovery

Once the implant is complete, the wound will then be sewed or stapled to get the smallest linear scar possible.

Following the procedure, you can return to work and most activities the next day. However, you should avoid strenuous activity for at least a week following the treatment.

Before & After

Results of Strip Method Hair Transplant

RL Center for Cosmetic Surgery & Medspa is proud to illustrate our exquisite strip method hair transplant results results. Remember, these are real patients with real results.

Dedicated to your care

The RL Center Difference

There’s a reason that almost 40% of the patients of RL Center for Cosmetic Surgery & Medspa are referrals.

We provide every patient with expert guidance through an informative, nonjudgmental process regardless of their budget or areas of concern. This safe, comfortable experience provides patients with the results that leave them excited to share with their friends and family.

Our team has decades of combined experience creating beautiful results, and our providers will ensure that your strip method hair transplant treatment is safe, effective, and convenient.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs about Strip Hair Transplants

Strip Method Hair Transplant near you

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Testimonials

I have been going to Ritacca for several years. In my opinion they are the best in the Chicagoland area. Very professional and caring staff. I live in Orland Park and drive to Vernon Hills to receive services from them!

-Laura Widdel

I’ve been going to Ritacca for all my skincare needs for a few years now. They have the most friendliest, and knowledgeable staff. My skin has completely transformed. It is my skin’s happy place. ♥️????
They are truely the best in every way.

-Elena Martinez

The RL center was a great before procedure, during procedure and post surgery experience. Entire staff was flexible and professional during my procedure. Bed side manor was terrific from all members of the team. Follow up day was in and out. The last few weeks we have seen an uptick in Covid cases, I felt very safe and secure. Results are great.

-KEITH MARSTON

Always a professional and high class experience here. I have seen each doctor here and have nothing but great things to say about them.

-Fay Smith

I can’t say enough about Jen! She literally is the BEST out there! I have been going to her for years. She is extremely knowledgeable, innovative and honest. I’m ok aging these days with her in my life!

-melinda nelson

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