International Hair Surgical Group

Staten Island, New York FUE, FUT, NeoGraft

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About the Clinic

International Hair Surgical Group treats hair loss in men and women from an office in Staten Island, NY. Procedures include FUT, FUE, eyebrow and facial hair restoration, PRP and medical therapies. Transplants are usually scheduled in the morning and take approximately 3.5 to 5 hours depending on the number of grafts; patients are asked to arrive having eaten breakfast and with their hair washed, and photographs are taken under studio lighting beforehand to document progress. FUE is performed with the NeoGraft Automated Hair Transplant System, which uses pneumatic pressure to extract and implant follicles, under local anesthetic without intravenous or intramuscular sedation.

Medical Team

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Checked against US State Medical Board, August 7, 2026.

Dr. Andrew J. Miller is a highly experienced surgeon specializing in facial plastic surgery, including hair transplantation. He graduated with honors from Baylor College of Medicine in 1994 and completed his specialized training in head, neck, and facial plastic surgery at Tulane University. Dr. Miller is board-certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. His expertise is recognized through numerous accolades, including being listed among the top doctors for cosmetic surgery in New Jersey and America's Top Surgeons. He has also been honored with the RealSelf 500 award for his high patient ratings and engagement. Dr. Miller is a published author and frequent lecturer at national conferences, sharing his knowledge and advanced techniques within the field. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American College of Surgeons.

Dr. Elliot M. Heller is a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive training and experience. He earned his medical degree from SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University and completed residencies in general surgery and head and neck surgery at NYU Medical Center, followed by a plastic surgery fellowship at Mount Sinai Medical Center. With practice experience dating back to 1989, Dr. Heller is recognized as a founding member of both the American Academy of Aesthetic and Restorative Surgery and the New Jersey Cosmetic Surgery Society. He has published numerous articles in various publications, reflecting his dedication to the field of plastic surgery. Dr. Heller is known for his calm demeanor and ability to put patients at ease, contributing to a comfortable and positive experience.

John P. Schwinning MD

Dr. John P. Schwinning is a distinguished hair transplant surgeon with extensive experience in the field, having specialized exclusively in hair restoration for nearly two decades. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS) and a Fellow of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS), also holding membership in the European Society of Hair Restoration. Dr. Schwinning, formerly a board-certified general and vascular surgeon, has performed over 10,000 hair restoration procedures, establishing himself as a pioneering figure who has introduced innovative techniques that set industry standards since 1991. He is recognized as one of America's top surgeons in the Consumers Research Council Guide of America's Top Surgeons.

Procedures Offered

FUE
FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) is a minimally invasive hair transplant technique where individual hair follicles are extracted one by one from the donor area using a small circular punch tool. The harvested follicles are then carefully implanted into the balding or thinning areas of the scalp. This method leaves tiny, nearly invisible scars rather than a linear scar, resulting in faster healing and the ability to wear shorter hairstyles. Because of this, FUE is the most popular hair transplant technique today.
FUT
FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation), also known as the "strip method," involves surgically removing a narrow strip of scalp from the donor area, typically the back of the head. The strip is then carefully dissected under a microscope to separate individual hair follicles, which are implanted into the recipient areas. While this technique leaves a linear scar that requires longer hair to conceal, it allows surgeons to harvest a large number of high-quality grafts in a single session, making it cost-effective for patients needing extensive coverage.
NeoGraft
NeoGraft is an automated hair transplant device that streamlines the FUE process using pneumatic technology to maintain consistent suction and speed up the harvesting process while still requiring the surgeon's skill and judgment for follicle selection and placement. The system works as an extension of the surgeon's technique to extract and implant individual hair follicles more efficiently than fully manual methods. NeoGraft can reduce procedure time and potentially improve graft survival rates. It represents a middle ground between manual FUE and completely robotic systems.

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