Hi, when the doctor cuts the donor area to grab the grafts in a FUT transplant, how do they know how many grafts there cutting out? I'm getting 700 grafts done and I'm afraid they cut out more, if that happens do the balance of the grafts go to waste (get thrown out)? I hope this makes sense.
Answer: No graft should be wasted Thanks for the question.
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Answer: No graft should be wasted Thanks for the question.
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October 7, 2018
Answer: Unused Hair Grafts? It is not possible to know exactly how many grafts can be obtained from a harvested strip of scalp. With the smart graft device that I use, individual grafts are harvested as opposed to a strip that needs to be cut up into separate grafts, so the exact number of grafts that are needed are harvested. My technique also avoids a long scar that can be visible. I'm sure that your surgeon would not throw away any grafts and that he would use them to get the best result.
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October 7, 2018
Answer: Unused Hair Grafts? It is not possible to know exactly how many grafts can be obtained from a harvested strip of scalp. With the smart graft device that I use, individual grafts are harvested as opposed to a strip that needs to be cut up into separate grafts, so the exact number of grafts that are needed are harvested. My technique also avoids a long scar that can be visible. I'm sure that your surgeon would not throw away any grafts and that he would use them to get the best result.
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October 8, 2018
Answer: There are never unused grafts! I ALWAYS try to harvest a bit more than I charge, because in FUT your estimate can be a bit off and I prefer it to be on the benefit of my client!
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October 8, 2018
Answer: There are never unused grafts! I ALWAYS try to harvest a bit more than I charge, because in FUT your estimate can be a bit off and I prefer it to be on the benefit of my client!
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Answer: Strip FUT harvesting estimation With both the Strip FUT and FUE methods, the hair transplant surgeon should have an objective method of estimating the maximum number of grafts that can be harvested. Similarly, when performing a Strip FUT procedure there should be an objective method of harvesting the required number of grafts - not too few, not too many. This is done by measuring the length of the strip, the width and estimating the follicular unit density.Unless the patient agreed pre-operatively to pay more for additional grafts, any extra grafts should be implanted free of charge to the patient.If too few grafts are harvested then this should be discussed with patients openy and honestly and a financial arrangement made.Of course, patients will never know how many grafts were harvested or implanted so it is important for doctors to behave in an honest and ethical manner.
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Answer: Strip FUT harvesting estimation With both the Strip FUT and FUE methods, the hair transplant surgeon should have an objective method of estimating the maximum number of grafts that can be harvested. Similarly, when performing a Strip FUT procedure there should be an objective method of harvesting the required number of grafts - not too few, not too many. This is done by measuring the length of the strip, the width and estimating the follicular unit density.Unless the patient agreed pre-operatively to pay more for additional grafts, any extra grafts should be implanted free of charge to the patient.If too few grafts are harvested then this should be discussed with patients openy and honestly and a financial arrangement made.Of course, patients will never know how many grafts were harvested or implanted so it is important for doctors to behave in an honest and ethical manner.
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October 8, 2018
Answer: Exceeding graft count You should discuss this with your surgeon. In my experience counts tend to go slightly over but I never throw grafts away. All grafts extracted in my clinic are re-implanted.
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October 8, 2018
Answer: Exceeding graft count You should discuss this with your surgeon. In my experience counts tend to go slightly over but I never throw grafts away. All grafts extracted in my clinic are re-implanted.
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