Hi there a few years ago I got FUT transplant. The main thing I wanted was to feel confident be comfortable pulling my hair back. The surgeon spaced the follicles too far apart and now I feel even less confident than before. How can this be remedied? I'm based in Toronto but willing to travel locally (or further after the pandemic). The procedure already cost me so much money. Any help appreciated.
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April 15, 2021
Answer: Fixing Botched Strip Hair Transplant in the Hairline
Hello, your donor area looks perfect for any necessary hair transplant which you may require in the future. Of course, this may vary accordingly to your progress of hair lose in the future as well. For now you are eligible for hair transplant with as many grafts you may require.
The best place to begin is by visiting with a specialist near you. You may be a candidate for SmartGraft. This hair loss treatment transfers individual grafts from the donor site to the areas needed. It is performed under local anesthetic with minimal down time. Most patients report little to...
Local anesthesia is used to make the hair transplant procedure more comfortable for the patient. It should not have any negative effects on hair growth or loss. Sometimes epinephrine is added to the other medications to help control bleeding, but if dosed properly it should not have a negative...