Akinosun Aesthetics
1S660 Midwest Rd. Suite 100
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Phone: (630) 478-0880
Fax: (630) 478-0881
Hours: Monday–Friday: 9 am–5 pm
Saturday: By appointment only
Hair loss can affect both appearance and confidence, but today’s advanced transplant techniques make it possible to restore natural-looking hair with precision and long-lasting results. Facial plastic surgeon Dr. Moriyike Akinosun performs hair transplant surgery in Oakbrook Terrace at The Hair Restoration Center using a meticulous, hands-on approach. She manually harvests and prepares each graft, prioritizing quality, consistency, and natural growth patterns.
What Is Hair Transplant Surgery?
Hair transplant surgery involves relocating healthy hair follicles from the back or sides of your scalp to areas experiencing thinning or hair loss. After transplantation, the follicles continue to grow naturally, providing long-lasting results.
Dr. Akinosun customizes each procedure based on your hair type, hair loss pattern, and long-term goals, ensuring a result that looks natural from every angle.
Hairline Design
Dr. Akinosun’s meticulous skill and artistic sense enable her to design each hairline to complement your facial structure, age, and unique hair growth pattern. Natural-looking hair restoration depends not only on graft survival, but also on thoughtful placement and direction. This approach helps create results that look balanced now and continue to look natural over time.
A Manual, Precision-Based Approach
Dr. Akinosun performs both follicular unit extraction (FUE) and follicular unit transplantation (FUT) manually, rather than relying on automated systems.
This approach allows for:
- Higher-quality graft harvesting with fewer transected (damaged) follicles
- Preservation of naturally occurring follicular units
- Careful microscopic examination of each graft before implantation
By focusing on graft integrity and placement, she can achieve more consistent growth and natural density.
FUE vs. FUT: What’s the Difference?
One of the most important decisions you’ll make is which type of hair transplant procedure to have: FUE or FUT. Both FUE and FUT are effective hair transplant techniques, but they differ in how Dr. Akinosun harvests the donor hair.
Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE)
Using the FUE technique, Dr. Akinosun harvests individual follicular units through small circular incisions over a considerably larger area of the donor zone than the FUT method, leaving tiny, round, white scars.
This technique:
- Avoids a linear scar
- Gives you more flexibility in wearing shorter hairstyles
- Is often preferred for patients seeking a less invasive approach
Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT)
FUT involves removing a thin sliver of tissue from the donor area in the back and sides of the scalp. Dr. Akinosun then removes individual follicular units from the strip and closes the wound edges, leaving a fine scar on the scalp. This method:
- Can yield a larger number of grafts in a single session
- May be ideal for patients with more advanced hair loss
- Leaves a thin, linear scar that is typically well concealed
With both FUE and FUT, Dr. Akinosun carefully prepares the harvested follicles and strategically implants them to create natural-looking growth patterns. She will recommend the most appropriate technique based on your hair density, goals, and long-term restoration plan.
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For select patients, Dr. Akinosun may recommend combining hair transplant surgery with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy.
PRP uses growth factors derived from your own blood to support the healing process. When used alongside transplantation, it may:
- Support the healing environment for transplanted grafts
- Encourage early phases of regrowth
- Contribute to overall hair quality
This combination approach is tailored to patients who may benefit from additional regenerative support, based on their individual needs and goals.
What To Expect During Recovery
Recovery after hair transplant surgery is typically well tolerated, with gradual improvement over the first few weeks.
First Week
Mild swelling, redness, and small scabs may form in both donor and recipient areas for FUE patients. These aftereffects are part of the normal healing process. For FUT patients, it takes about 1 to 2 weeks for sutures to dissolve and fall out. By Day 3, you can gently wash your hair.
Weeks 2-4
Transplanted hairs may shed temporarily. This is a normal phase known as “shock loss.” The follicles remain intact beneath the surface.
Months 3-4
New hair growth begins as the follicles enter an active growth phase.
Months 4-6
Noticeable improvement in density and coverage develops.
Months 6-12
Final results continue to mature, with fuller, natural-looking hair growth.
Dr. Akinosun provides detailed aftercare instructions and closely monitors your progress to ensure optimal healing and results.
Frequently
Asked Questions
Are hair transplant results permanent?
Yes. Transplanted follicles are typically resistant to hair loss and continue to grow long-term.
Will my results look natural?
Dr. Akinosun carefully designs your hairline and places each graft to create natural-looking results that blend seamlessly with your existing hair.
Is the procedure painful?
Most patients experience minimal discomfort, as the procedure is performed under local anesthesia.
When can I return to work?
Many patients return to work within a few days, depending on their comfort level with visible healing.
Am I a candidate for hair transplant surgery?
Candidacy depends on your pattern of hair loss, donor hair availability, and overall goals. A consultation is the best way to determine your options.
Meet With
Dr. Akinosun
A hair transplant surgery consultation is the first step in understanding what’s possible and creating a plan tailored to your hair loss and aesthetic goals. From the beginning, Dr. Akinosun’s calm demeanor puts patients at ease, while her thoughtful, individualized approach guides you through each stage of the process. Patients visit from Oakbrook Terrace, Naperville, and surrounding Chicagoland communities to experience her personalized care.
