I had a consultation and the doctor said that FUT is more powerful procedure than FUE and has more advantages, What is Dr. Cole opinion?
FUE allows for the harvesting of hair all over the permanent zone. This allows for potentially more hair than one may achieve from strip surgery especially if strip surgery is limited to a single strip scar. The disadvantage to FUE is that you will thin out the donor area. This should be carried out in a manner such that the area is equally thinned out. Also FUE is not a completely scarless procedure. In some individuals white spots may occur at the extraction sites. Overall these white spots are considerably less noticeable than the strip scar.
Strips result in distortion of hair growth angles. Properly performed FUE does not distort the direction of hair growth angles. FUE is a far better procedure that is in the hands of the physician. Conversely, strip surgery yields fewer hairs per graft and the graft dissection is in the hands of the surgery technicians with varied degrees of skill and no medical license to practice medicine.
FUE is a far more advanced procedure with greater potential to the patient. Patients have the capacity to receive more hair from fewer grafts. This results in better results from fewer grafts. The transection rate from FUE is better than with strip surgery in nearly 100% of the cases.
Dear, Dr. Cole my nature of hair is curly can i use my body (leg. chest hair) in crown area by FUE in your clinic. i did no more donor area but the doctor said to me i can’t do FUE because my hair is curly!!! and the grafts will be damaged during extarcting. Is it true?
Those with curly hair can be good candidates for FUE, however, it is very important that these individuals select an experienced physician who is properly trained in how to remove such grafts. The extraction process must be modified slightly because it is more difficult to detect the direction of follicle growth underneath the surface layer of the scalp. Curly hair will generally take more time to extract but, as with all hair types, the transection rates and yield will ultimately depend on the physician’s expertise and skills.
One advantage to curly hair is that it provides more coverage value than straight hair, meaning that less grafts will be needed, per square centimeter, to achieve desired results.
Ever since my surgery, I have been losing ALOT of hair. Now, I have
heard about shock-loss, however, I though shock-loss was suppose to
happen further down the road (2-8 weeks after surgery). I have also heard about HAIRS BEING “TRANSECTED”, which will subsequently fall out.
Now, I am really afraid that the large volume of hairs I am losing is from TRANSECTION because the surgeon implanted ALOT of hairs in “crowded” areas and therefore, A high probability for transection. Also, the surgeon did NOT shave my head to minimize the chances of “transection”. Taking this all into consideration, what do you think?
Shock loss generally begins about 2 weeks after a procedure. Since your surgery was 2 weeks ago, I would think that the hair loss you are experiencing is most likely shock loss at this point. However, you also indicate that you experienced increased hair loss immediately following surgery; this is not typical of shock loss. You may simply be experiencing a normal progression of hair loss. Hair loss will often go dormant for a long period and then suddenly resume at any point in time, including right after a surgery.
Skilled and experienced physicians will rarely transect hairs when they make their recipient sites; less gifted and experienced ones may. If a large portion of your hair was transected during surgery, I would expect them to start falling out and shedding very soon after a procedure. Top physicians do not need to shave the recipient area, but it does help any physician do a better job of making the recipient sites and placing the grafts when the head is shaved (due to improved visibility).
Although many individuals are interested in undergoing hair restoration surgery, they are often discouraged by the cost of a procedure. Hair transplantation is expensive, but it is the only permanent hair loss solution. Compared to other hair loss treatments, hair restoration surgery can be a great value due to natural-looking results top surgeons can produce, which last a lifetime. Your cost will ultimately depend on which doctor you select, the type of procedure you decide to have, and the size of the procedure.
Most physicians charge based on a price per graft and the number of grafts you will need for your desired results. Graft prices can vary considerably among doctors and you will generally need to call various clinics to get their rates. Prices typically range between $3 and $15 per graft. Generally, “strip” procedures will be less expensive then FUE procedures because strip requires less skill and labor from the actual physician. Some physicians offer non-shaven FUE procedures, which are more costly per graft than shaven. Specialty procedures, such a body hair transplantation or plug redistribution, will be some of the more expensive options.
It’s important not to select a particular doctor or clinic based simply on low prices. It takes great skill and expertise to create the most natural-looking results and you certainly don’t want to risk a poor transplant result just to save some money. Subsequent repair procedures needed after a flawed transplant will cost exponentially more than any money saved on visiting a sub-par physician.
To find out exactly how much a hair transplant might cost, your first step is to have a hair transplant consultation with a reputable hair transplant doctor. You can either schedule an in-person consult or send in photos for the physician’s review. The physician will evaluate your hair and/or photos in order to determine whether you are a good candidate for hair restoration surgery. Some of the determinants considered include your: age, current NW scale level, donor density, family history of hair loss, caliber of follicles, curliness of hair and hair color. If you are an acceptable candidate, the physician will be able to give you an idea of how many grafts you will require.
It’s vital that you understand the financial commitment hair transplant surgery can be prior to your first procedure. Hair loss is a progressive condition and it is therefore likely you will continue to lose hair throughout your life and may need subsequent procedures later on. You should not undergo a transplant procedure if you are not in the financial situation to afford one, and you certainly should not skimp on finding the very best doctor in an attempt to save money. Do your research and take your time deciding if hair restoration surgery is right for you.
Amid discrimination concerns, China has revoked a controversial visa restriction placed on bald Taiwanese visitors. The Chinese city of Xiamen imposed a rule barring bald people from receiving one-year multiple-entry permits. However, according to Taiwan’s Travel Agent Association, this rule was repealed earlier this year.Amid discrimination concerns, China has revoked a controversial visa restriction placed on bald Taiwanese visitors. The Chinese city of Xiamen imposed a rule barring bald people from receiving one-year multiple-entry permits. However, according to Taiwan’s Travel Agent Association, this rule was repealed earlier this year.Roger Hsu, a spokesman for the association said “it would probably have raised the question of discrimination if Chinese customs officials were to ask visitors to remove their wigs”. Hsu said that the rule applied primarily to frequent business travelers, though he did not know how many people had been rejected for visas under this policy. Unnamed travel agents reportedly justified the former policy by explaining that Chinese authorities were concerned that “it was easier for bald people to disguise themselves”.The election of Ma Ying-jeou noticeably improved relations between Taiwan and China when he was elected president of Taiwan in 2008. Ying-jeou promised to do what he could to boost trade and tourism for the island. The Chinese city of Beijing considers the self-ruled Taiwan to be part of its territory, awaiting reunification.
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