Is my donor area sufficient for a 2nd FUE procedure? (Photos)

Question

I had an FUE procedure exactly a year ago, I am not pleased with the result and will be needing a second one. My concern is whether or not I have enough donor area available to do another procedure. You can certainly tell the areas that are not growing in the same from the previous procedure, but would I be fine for another one? I'd really appreciate some input.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

Photos cannot determine if you have a good donor area for surgery.  You need an examination and the doctor needs to understand what you are expecting and how SHORT your intend to keep your hair.  FUE does leave gaps as it is NOT a scarless surgery.

Michael Vories, MD · Answer

Your donor hair does look sufficient for another procedure, but it is important to spread the extractions over the entire donor area to minimize the impact on any sides or back of the scalp.

Baubac Hayatdavoudi, MD · Answer

Your donor region looks like it can support another procedure. Donor management is key when performing fue.

Ilker Apaydin, MD · Answer

Your donor side looks  weak and this is why a homogenius extraction by a plastic surgeon with extensive experience should be performed otherwise you will have some gabs and your donor side will be damaged.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

If you are pleased with your surgeon, go back and ask your surgeon this same question because with you in front of your surgeon, that judgement can be easily made

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