Hair Transplants
in NYC
Dr. Ross Kopelman and Dr. Joel Kopelman perform hair transplants in New York City for men and women who have hair thinning, balding, and receding hairlines. Both surgeons have completed hundreds of hair transplants between them.
You can choose between FUE and FUT during your consultation. Below, we cover everything you need to know about the hair transplant process, including the preoperative assessment, hair growth medications, each step of the procedure, expected recovery, and pricing.
What is a Hair Transplant?
A hair transplant procedure moves healthy follicles from a donor area, usually the back of the scalp, into thinning or balding zones. The follicles taken from the donor site are genetically resistant to the hormone DHT that causes pattern baldness, so once they take root in the new location, they keep growing.
The terms hair grafting, hair implants, and follicle transplantation all describe the same core process: transferring living follicles to restore density. At Kopelman Hair Restoration, this work goes beyond the scalp. We also perform eyebrow transplants in NYC to rebuild thin or sparse brows, along with advanced solutions for frontal hair loss.
Hairline restoration · 12 months
FUE vs. FUT: Which Technique Is Right for You?
The two main grafting methods are FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) and FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation). Each suits a different patient profile.
FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction)
Using a small punch, individual follicles are extracted one by one from the donor area leaving no linear scar. Recovery is faster, and patients can wear short hairstyles afterward.This is the most common request at our Manhattan clinic.
FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation)
Also called the strip method, FUT removes a thin band of hairbearing scalp from the donor area. The follicles are then dissected from that strip and placed into the area where you are experiencing hair loss. This technique is ideal for women and men with long hair.
Customized Hair Transplants & Hair Loss Care in NYC
We Educate Patients Every Day
Dr. Kopelman has built one of the most active educational platforms in hair restoration, reaching patients every day with clear, practical education on hair loss and hair transplantation.
Across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and other social platforms, his content has generated more than *300 million views*, covering hair transplant techniques, medical treatments, before-and-after case studies, and real patient experiences.
His social channels also give patients a behind-the-scenes look at the practice, the team, and what modern hair restoration looks like day to day.
What to Expect for Your Hair Transplant
STEP 01
Consultation
- Review your medical history, photos and examine your scalp to evaluate donor density
- Recommend a personalized graft count and technique
- Prescribe medical therapy if appropriate
- Answer all your questions about the process
STEP 02
Pre-Operative Planning
STEP 03
Surgery Day
- Hair Line Design: Most important step of the transplant process where Dr. Kopelman designs a natural hair line that is appropriate for you.
- Site creation: Dr. Kopelman creates microscopic recipient sites at the correct angle, depth, and density to mimic your natural hairline.
- Donor harvest: Follicles are extracted from the back of your scalp using FUE, FUT, or a combination of both.
- Placement: Two to three hair technicians place each graft simultaneously, working in parallel to keep follicles healthy and reduce total procedure time.
The procedure can take 8 hours – 10 hours.
STEP 04
Going Home
You leave with a saline spray for the recipient area and list of activity restrictions for the first 2 weeks.
At Kopelman Hair Restoration we will monitor you closely for the next few weeks. In order to keep your grafts healthy during the critical early phase it is important to follow all post-op instructions meticulously.
STEP 05
Recovery Timeline
Weeks 1–2 Light scabbing and mild swelling are normal and clear by day 14. You can return to work within 1 to 3 days and wear a loose cap after 5 days. Around week 3, all transplanted hairs will shed. Don’t worry this is expected and means your follicles are cycling correctly. After 2 weeks you can resume your use of minoxidil. You can return to the gym at week 3.
Months 1–4 Follicles enter a dormant phase. During this period your scalp will resort back to the way it looked prior to your transplant procedure. Continue any prescribed medical therapy to protect your surrounding hair.
Months 8–12+ New growth becomes visible. Hair starts fine and light, then thickens progressively through month 8. As growth continues the density of your hair becomes more noticeable. By months 12 to 18, the grafts have thickened fully, blended with surrounding hair, and look completely natural. The transplanted follicles are permanent. For a detailed breakdown of what happens each month, see our full hair transplant timeline guide.
Crown Density Restoration
Non-Surgical Hair Replacement Options in NYC
Medical Therapy
- Dutasteride is used off-label and is more potent than finasteride at blocking DHT. Therefore, if there are no contraindications, we prefer to start our patients on dutasteride as our first line choice because we believe it is more effective in restoring hair loss and retaining existing hair.We also micro dose the medication to avoid undesirable side effects. Mesotherapy with dutasteride at our office is also available uses dutasteride injected directly into the scalp. This delivers the DHT-blocking effect locally, targeting follicles at the source across a series of sessions.
- Propecia (Finasteride) is an FDA-approved oral medication that blocks DHT, the hormone responsible for follicle miniaturization. It works well for men in early to midstage loss.
- Minoxidil is a topical treatment (Rogaine), also available off-label as an oral pill, that improves blood flow to follicles. It is effective for both men and women to thicken hair follicles.
- PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) uses growth factors drawn from your own blood, injected into the scalp to stimulate follicles to grow hair.
- Mesotherapy with dutasteride at our office uses dutasteride injected directly into the scalp. This delivers the DHT-blocking effect locally, targeting follicles at the source across a series of sessions.
Finding the Right Hair Transplant Clinic in NYC
Choosing the right clinic matters more than which technique you pick. A skilled surgeon delivers natural results with either FUE or FUT.
Here is what to look for:
Volume and Experience
Ask how many procedures the surgeon has personally completed. Dr. Ross Kopelman and Dr. Joel Kopelman have performed more than 1,000 hair transplant cases. You can read more our doctors.
Portfolio Review
Look at FUE before-and-after photos showing patients with a hair type and loss pattern similar to yours. Pay close attention to how natural the hairlines appear and how well the results blend with existing hair.
Patient Reviews
Read our patient testimonials to learn about their experience at our practice and understand the results they received.
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Call our New York office at (212) 470-4076 or request a consultation online. Virtual consultations are available for patients across the US and internationally. You leave with a written plan, a graft estimate, and a scheduled procedure date.
Meet the
Kopelman Team
Dr. Ross Kopelman
Hair Transplant Surgeon · Medical Director
Dr. Ross Kopelman focuses exclusively on follicular grafting, with subspecialty training in FUE, FUT, eyebrow procedures, scar repair, and non-surgical therapies including PRP and mesotherapy. He combines advanced surgical techniques with evidence-based medical treatments to create individualized, long-term hair restoration plans for both men and women.
CO-FOUNDER
Dr. Joel Kopelman
Hair Transplant Surgeon · Facial Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Joel Kopelman is a top-rated Facial Plastic Surgeon and Co-Founder of Kopelman Hair Restoration. With over four decades of surgical experience, his foundation in plastic surgery provides a rare perspective on aesthetic balance and natural outcomes. Named among the Top Ten Plastic Surgeons in New York City.
Hair Transplant
Results in NYC
Hairline restoration · 12 months
FUE Hair Trasnplant
Hairline restoration
FUE Hair Restoration
Full hairline restoration
NYC Hair Transplant
FAQs
Can a Hair Transplant in NYC Be Done in Areas Other Than the Scalp?
Yes. Hair implantation techniques work for any area with depleted follicles. At Kopelman Hair Restoration, we treat:
Does Insurance Cover This Procedure in New York?
Are Results Permanent?
How Much Does a Hair Transplant Cost in NYC?
What is the Best Grafting Method?
Can Women Get Hair Replacement Treatment?
How Long Before I Can Go Out in Public?
How Many Grafts Do I Need for Crown Density Restoration?
What are the Risks Associated with a Hair Transplant?
Who is a Good Candidate for a Hair Transplant in NYC?
The best candidates are adults in good general health who have stable or predictable hair loss patterns, adequate donor density at the back and sides of the scalp, and realistic expectations about results. Dr. Kopelman evaluates donor quality, the extent of existing loss, and your long-term thinning trajectory during the consultation to confirm whether surgery is the right approach now or whether medical therapy is the better first step.
Ready to take the first step?
Request a
Consultation
Call our New York office at (212) 470-4076 or complete the form. Virtual consultations are also available for patients to make it convenient to access Dr. Kopelman.
You will leave feeling confident about how to best address your hair restoration journey.
NEW YORK CITY
- Procedure time: 8 to 12 hours
- Anesthesia: Local
- Return to desk work: 1 to 3 days
- Initial regrowth: Around month 8
- Final results: 12 to 18 months
- Techniques offered: FUE, FUT
- Permanence: Transplanted follicles are permanent
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Kopelman Hair
Locations
We see patients in New York, New Jersey, and Palm Beach. Each office performs the same hair transplantation procedures with the same surgical team.
New York City
Address
New York, NY 10128
Hours
NEW YORK CITY
New Jersey
Our Paramus location serves patients throughout Bergen County and the broader NJ metro area, with easy access from major highways.
Palm Beach
Our Palm Beach office serves patients in South Florida looking for the same level of surgical expertise available in New York.
Dr. Kopelman has been featured in the New York Post, HuffPost, Newsweek, Women’s Health, and Yahoo for advances in hair transplants, female density restoration, and eyebrow procedures.
Why Patients Choose Kopelman Hair
Schedule a Consultation
Call our New York office at (212) 470-4076, our New Jersey office at (201) 444-4499, our Florida office at (561) 803-0140, or request a consultation online. Virtual consultations are available for out-of-town patients.
