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FUT Strip Procedure 2600 Grafts in Crown Area. Minneapolis, MN
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I have been having thinning of my crown area for...
pt2020September 11, 2015
$10,700
I have been having thinning of my crown area for last 5-6 years. Started taking Finasteride 1 mg daily with Rogaine 5% twice daily about 2.5 years ago that reversed the hair loss somewhat. I was using hair fibers (Nanogen, Caboki) those were doing a good job of concealing things. However, I was a bit annoyed with the mess on washbasin, bathtub, pillows and bedsheets. Also, I had a concern that I might be inhaling these nanoparticles on a regular basis in small amount and that might result in lung problems (?Fibrosis) like silica and asbestos. So I decided to have a hair transplant in the crown area.
After thorough research and picking up a well renowned surgeon in Twin cities area, I decided to go for FUT (strip) procedure. I had the procedure performed on 9/9/15 and it went well. However, I am bit scared looking at my head. As shown in the pre and post-procedure pictures. The bald area looks huge in the post-procedure pictures.
Also, I was given an estimate of 1500-2000 grafts initially, however, at the end of day it took over 2600 grafts. The total cost for the procedure was over $10,600 excluding travel and lodging costs.
Any inputs, if this is the normal cost for hair transplantation via FUT. I really hope to get a good density of hair in next 6-12 months, so that I do not have to use concealers again.
After thorough research and picking up a well renowned surgeon in Twin cities area, I decided to go for FUT (strip) procedure. I had the procedure performed on 9/9/15 and it went well. However, I am bit scared looking at my head. As shown in the pre and post-procedure pictures. The bald area looks huge in the post-procedure pictures.
Also, I was given an estimate of 1500-2000 grafts initially, however, at the end of day it took over 2600 grafts. The total cost for the procedure was over $10,600 excluding travel and lodging costs.
Any inputs, if this is the normal cost for hair transplantation via FUT. I really hope to get a good density of hair in next 6-12 months, so that I do not have to use concealers again.
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October 2, 2015
The price is correct for the amount of grafts you had. Crowns are notorious for eating up a lot of grafts although the amount you received should provide good coverage abs a decent density. Crowns can take longer to grow in for some reason so don't be too downhearted if growth isn't as you want it to be at 6 months, it will come.
You went to the best clinic on the planet like myself. Try to not stress about it and take regular update pictures as it's easy to forget where you were before the HT. Take a look at my pictures I posted.
Good luck
You went to the best clinic on the planet like myself. Try to not stress about it and take regular update pictures as it's easy to forget where you were before the HT. Take a look at my pictures I posted.
Good luck
Welcome to the community, I am really glad that you joined us and decided to document your journey here - I hope you get lots of support from the community.
I am excited to follow your progress, be sure to keep your photo updates regular.