Are there methods for an FUE procedure that help conceal a scar from a prior FUT procedure? I understand the recipient area will have some noticeable scabs for a good 10 days or so, but I'd like to avoid exposing the scar from my prior FUT procedure if possible. It seems that not many doctors offer unshaven FUE.
Answer: FUE after Strip People get an FUE procedure safely after a previous Strip procedure for a variety of reasons:No pain - FUE does not usually have pain after the procedure or it is very mild some patients with bad experience of previous strip procedure proceed with an FUE to avoid paint.Smoother recovery - Recovery after FUE procedures are much smoother in donor area. There is not tightness of the scalp and very minimal donor complications.Inability of harvest with strip - Might be a problem with the patients with very tight scalp that does not allow another strip or the ones who have a high risk to stretch their scars. Less aggressive - Many people just want to have a less aggressive procedure that does not have anything to do with cutting and suturing of the scalp.
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Answer: FUE after Strip People get an FUE procedure safely after a previous Strip procedure for a variety of reasons:No pain - FUE does not usually have pain after the procedure or it is very mild some patients with bad experience of previous strip procedure proceed with an FUE to avoid paint.Smoother recovery - Recovery after FUE procedures are much smoother in donor area. There is not tightness of the scalp and very minimal donor complications.Inability of harvest with strip - Might be a problem with the patients with very tight scalp that does not allow another strip or the ones who have a high risk to stretch their scars. Less aggressive - Many people just want to have a less aggressive procedure that does not have anything to do with cutting and suturing of the scalp.
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December 18, 2015
Answer: FUE harvesting after FUT since FUE is a blind extraction from above the skin the direction of hair is not visible. The reason doctors shave is to estimate the direction of the hair and where the hair follicle may be located. Therefore it is not a good idea to not shave in case of FUE. Also if you have done a strip,a skilled doctor should do the procedure in a way to remove the old scar and harvest the grafts so that you end up with one line only. With FUT or the strip method you do t need to shave, you can leave your hair long. In your case I would recommend that you consider the strip method for your procedure.
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December 18, 2015
Answer: FUE harvesting after FUT since FUE is a blind extraction from above the skin the direction of hair is not visible. The reason doctors shave is to estimate the direction of the hair and where the hair follicle may be located. Therefore it is not a good idea to not shave in case of FUE. Also if you have done a strip,a skilled doctor should do the procedure in a way to remove the old scar and harvest the grafts so that you end up with one line only. With FUT or the strip method you do t need to shave, you can leave your hair long. In your case I would recommend that you consider the strip method for your procedure.
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