Should a black guy (26) get FUE or FUT? 60 Y/O father is norwood 5V. Also does this look like traction alopecia? (Photos)

Question

I am mixed black and indian so my hair is kind of like Somali but a bit more coarse. I would sport a small afro. If i need multiple surgeries what method would be best? Would a FUE ruin the donor area too much?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It is best to see a doctor for an exam before considering what you want and what method of graft harvesting.  Some patients with curly hair are poor FUE candidates.

Parsa Mohebi, MD, FISHRS · Answer

Using the FUE method the curl of the hair under the skin may make it more challenging to remove the grafts.  It can be done but chose a hair transplant doctor with experience in dealing with curly hair.  FUT is also possible however you may have more of a scar if you have skin that is prone to keloid formation.

Your hair loss does not look like traction alopecia, but I need more of your hair style and what you have done with your hair to be certain.

Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD · Answer

First of all, your father's situation does not designate your absolute hair loss pattern ..I advise you to have a FUE operation of 1500- 1800 grafts. Although you dont need a hair restoration and that  regression is just a maturation of hair line  you may decide to have HT ..Doc. determines frontal hair line and debade with you to decide level of new hairline

Michael Meshkin, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

it is always best to see a hair loss specialist to get evaluated and get the best treatment option and recommendation. As a rule FUE is not as efficient as FUT for individuals with curly hair.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

The answer to this can easily be made during a one on one private consultation with a doctor who can do both FUE and FUT

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Should a black guy (26) get FUE or FUT? 60 Y/O father is norwood 5V. Also does this look like traction alopecia? (Photos)

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Answer: FUE vs FUT which is better?

Answer: FUE vs FUT which is better?

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