2300 Grafts Using FUE Hair Transplant Method? (photo)

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Previous Question "I talked with a doctor about FUE hair transplant. After seeing my hair he said I will need about 2300 grafts, and cost about $15,000. I also wanted my hairline lowered a little because I have a kinda big forehead. Now I'm just curious because its my first ever procedure let alone hair transplant. Also I live in Sacramento,CA and the doctor I met is in Santa Clara,CA. So if anyone has any tips or helpful info" this time I added somw pictures.. Hope these help.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

If you are questioning your consultation, this is not the best place to seek a second opinion.  2300 grafts may be great but what is your realistic goal or expectation.  What happens when you lose more hair.  Why are you choosing FUE over Strip.  I ask because you keep your hair long.  FUE may not be for everyone and not automatically the best surgery.I was an engineer working with Dr. Rassman in 1998 (before I became a doctor) . My work involved a concept of a robot which would use a special optical sighting system to align the hairs for an automated FUE. This work became U.S. Patent 6572625 that we licensed to the ARTAS robot. Similar technology from our U.S. Patents are used in the NeoGraft. I perform FUE in my practice with my hybrid FUE instruments, ARTAS, or even NeoGraft. My point is that I am very familiar with the FUE, ARTAS, NeoGraft, and all forms of harvesting hair follicles.However, the focus of surgery should be on RESULTS. Not how a doctor takes out the grafts. From a donor scarring perspective, YOUR HAIR IS LONG. If you are ever going to shave your head or cut your hair really short, you should probably get the FUE. That is it. If a "line scar" scares you, then get the FUE. Many doctors push FUE or Neograft or ARTAS claiming "no scar" or "minimally invasive".  Many doctors dissuade patients from strip surgery asking "why would you want a big scar".Just remember a 4000 graft FUE scar is like having a collective open wound hole the size of a baseball on the back of the head. There is nothing minimally invasive about that. I also perform Scalp MicroPigmentation (SMP) and fix horrible FUE scars routinely. These is nothing "scarless" about FUE. I have performed surgery on Dr. Rassman and his family members using the strip technique. The linear scar on Dr. Rassman is a pencil thin line you probably will have a hard time finding. The point is, a strip surgery scar is not as terrible as the Internet makes it out to be. Both FUE and Strip surgeries has its place.  Don't be caught up in marketing and doctors who try to sell you one type surgery.The focus should be on Results. A bad hair transplant result from FUE or Strip is like Herpes. You'll carry it with you for life.

Hannah Vargas, MD · Answer

I think 2300 grafts is a reasonable number to transplant.  Recommendations are typically based on an overall plan for the patient going forward, as well as, patient preference to method and financial considerations of the patient.   Every procedure has its good points and bad points.  Strip is still a viable option for you which would usually get your costs down.  Get a couple of opinions from surgeons who do both methods.  Good luck!

Ozge Ergun, MD · Answer

2300-2600 Grafts by FUE Method will work for your case and gives a desired density.Average cost is 4000 USD tax free.

Stefan Mark Szczerba, MD · Answer

I think the numbers you mentioned would work for you.  There are some anatomic points where your hairline should be placed within and talk to your center as how they determine where to start your hairline anatomy.  I would make sure the center is experienced with FUE but I rarely, if ever, recommend anyone for strip as a donor site method any longer.  Best Wishes!!

Baubac Hayatdavoudi, MD · Answer

Keeping in mind what your goals are, it is always best to have multiple consultations with different doctors. Compare the consultations, are they similar? Did both doctors recommend close to the same number of grafts? Research is the key. See as many results as you can from the doctor you choose.

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