Pubic hair transplant procedure involves restoring pubic hair or moving pubic hair to other areas. At City Facial Plastics in New York City, we offer different variations of pubic hair transplants. Our best-in class plastic surgeon in Manhattan, NY Dr. Gary Linkov is also a hair transplant specialist who is highly experienced in performing hair transplants, giving our patients access to the best options in advanced hair restoration.
A pubic hair transplant, also known as PHT procedure, involves taking hair from typically the back of the head (scalp) and moving it to the pubic area. The reverse of transplanting pubic hair to the scalp, or head, is also an option but is not the focus of this discussion.
The pubic area is seldom discussed in public but is often a topic of personal importance. How one chooses to style the pubic hair region varies by culture, time period, age, and preference. The latest hair restoration techniques have made it possible to safely transplant hair into the pubic area for those who may be interested.
There are various reasons for why someone would want a SNL pubic hair transplant, including:
Aging, electrolysis, hormonal changes, burns, and other factors can cause pubic hair loss. If you are “bare down there” and want to restore thinning pubic hair, transplant surgery can be used. Follicular unit extraction, or FUE, can be used to harvest donor hair follicles from the scalp to transplant to the pubic region. The new hair will grow naturally, and with our advanced techniques, the process can be completed in a one-day procedure.
I highly recommend Dr. Linkov! I was looking for a doctor to try PRP treatments to stimulate hair growth. It was important for me to be treated by a true hair specialist and discuss realistic results. He was very personable and honest, with a great bedside manner. Dr. Linkov was extremely knowledgeable and had great technique. I was never in any pain. Highly recommend him!
Cynthia Rivas
In some cases, pubic hair is used to replace lost hair on the scalp or face. When there is not enough scalp, facial or body hair for harvesting, pubic hair is another option. Individual follicles can be removed from the pubic region and transplanted to recipient sites on the scalp or other areas. Our advanced FUE method minimizes scarring, making it unnoticeable on the donor or pubic area.
There must be a good donor supply (such as at the back of the head) from where to get the hair. There are a a few causes of pubic hair loss that are safe to correct with a PHT surgery, including:
The NYC plastic surgeon and patient must decide on the best donor area, though it is often the back of the head if the density is sufficient. Once the specific donor area is identified, an approximate number of grafts are estimated, which can range from about 200 grafts for a small area up to about 2000 grafts for a larger, full appearance. Next, the FUE (follicular unit extraction) method is used to harvest the grafts.
Most patients opt for the FUE approach since it avoids a linear scar and has an easier recovery compared to FUT (follicular unit transfer). In the FUE approach, the hairs are first all extracted (or harvested) as grafts. Then at the recipient’s pubic area, recipient sites are made with a blade or needle at the correct angle and direction. The previously removed hairs are then placed into these recipient sites one at a time. Throughout the process, local anesthesia is used to limit discomfort.
At your initial appointment at City Facial Plastics in Midtown, Manhattan, Dr. Linkov will assess your overall medical health to make sure that you are safe to undergo this type of procedure, especially since local anesthesia and other oral medications are used throughout the case. Stop all supplements and over-the-counter medications that can thin the blood. Consider taking Vitamin C and Vitamin K a week before the transplant procedure to improve healing and minimize bleeding. Shower the night before or the morning of your procedure to reduce the risk of infection.
If you already have some hairs in the pubic region, keep them at their usual length, as the recipient sites and new hairs will be placed around these existing hairs.
Medications that were prescribed to you should be brought into the office the morning of your procedure. After consent is obtained, the hair donor area (scalp) and the recipient area are marked. You will be guided to take the appropriate medications to prepare you for the harvesting portion of the hair transplant procedure. You will be given an antibiotic, an anti-inflammatory pill, a sedative, and an anxiolytic.
You will then undergo the FUE or FUT extraction (harvesting) portion of the procedure in a comfortable position. Once the grafts are removed, recipient sites are created and then grafts are placed. The overall process may take a few hours for smaller cases, up to a full day for larger cases. A lunch break is provided for longer hair transplant cases.
As with any surgical procedure, bleeding, swelling, and bruising are possible after a transplant procedure. The transplanted hairs should be cared for with precaution for the first five days, to allow them to set in the proper orientation and eventually grow.
For pubic hair, this involves being extra careful with handling underwear and other clothing. It is best to avoid sexual activity involving the pubic area for at least 1 week. After about three weeks, the shafts of the transplanted hairs will usually fall out, and hair regrowth starts at 4-6 months, and final results are assessed at one year. An oral antibiotic and topical antibiotic for the donor area are provided as well.
The following risks/complications after a pubic hair transplant exist:
With the FUE method of hair extraction, small circular scars are left behind but are barely noticeable even with a complete shave. With the FUT method, a linear scar is left behind and is therefore usually not recommended. The recipient area where the new pubic hairs grow should not display any scars.
Contraindications to hair transplant procedure include:
The only option for a natural-appearing permanent pubic hair restoration, especially when very few hairs remain, is with pubic hair transplant surgery. Other, less invasive and less permanent options include:
This surgery can greatly restore one’s confidence in a natural and permanent way. The design of the transplant can be personalized to the patient’s preferences. The hair transplant procedure is carried out in a safe and comfortable environment to put the patient’s mind at ease.
This type of surgery requires a special degree of sensitivity and care, given the personal nature of the procedure. In addition, advanced hair transplantation techniques are necessary for optimal results. Finding someone that you trust is paramount. As one of the few pubic hair transplant surgeons in NYC, Dr. Linkov is considered a top-rated best-in-class hair transplant surgeon and is best suited to discuss your candidacy for this type of hair transplant procedure.
If you have experienced hair loss or thinning hair and want to explore your options, contact City Facial Plastics in Manhattan’s Upper East Side today. We can schedule a consultation for you to discuss pubic hair transplants and other hair restoration options with the best-in-class plastic surgeon in New York, Dr. Gary Linkov.
I highly recommend Dr. Linkov! I was looking for a doctor to try PRP treatments to stimulate hair growth. It was important for me to be treated by a true hair specialist and discuss realistic results. He was very personable and honest, with a great bedside manner. Dr. Linkov was extremely knowledgeable and had great technique. I was never in any pain. Highly recommend him!
J R
Dr. Linkov is a double board-certified by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. A native of New York, Dr. Linkov graduated as a salutatorian from Cornell University and received his Medical Degree at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Linkov conducted advanced head and neck cancer research at the world-renowned Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Linkov is a former Adjunct Assistant Professor at New York University (NYU), where he taught Rhinoplasty.
Dr. Linkov is a top-rated facial plastic surgeon in New York who specializes in lip lift, facelift, rhinoplasty, and hair transplant. He has been named one of the top 5 lip lift surgeons in the United States, is listed in the prestigious SuperDoctors New York™ registry, and has appeared on the Dr. Oz Show, where he discussed the state-of-the-art hair transplantation procedure.
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