A hypothesis I just came up with: If a strip scar can stretch over the year following surgery, could not the small FUE dot-scars also stretch in the same way, resulting in slightly-larger dots that overall leave a thinner overall appearance to the donor region? Even a 10-20% increase in the size of the dots would result in significantly fewer FU per cm2.

Possible?

That's an interesting question and I don't think it's even been contemplated on here.

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I think that is unlikely.

2 entirely different extraction methods.

When the extraction via fue is done with properly sized tools, the extraction sites actually shrink down. There is no tension on the extraction sites.

Removing a section of tissue via strip creates tension. How much tension is a combination of the individual and what the doctor removes.

Interesting posit for sure, but I think with FUE what you see is what you get...your scarring will be what it is and not a result of any long-term stretching.

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From someone who has had multiple FUE sessions, the short answer is no.

However, thinning of the donor area is a given by the nature of the extraction and if not done correctly may lead to a patchy looking donor.

jjo9 How many grafts have you had with FUE please and do you notice a difference in your donor? Thanks

I've had 4 sessions of 500 grafts.

I have had many procedures carried out prior to FUE with all the stretching and scarring my scalp has endured the thinning at the back of my head is not solely due to FUE.

However noticeable thinning??¦in my case I would say yes when it is not washed, when it's clean and bouncy lol no.

Virgin scalp and done correctly I believe there would be no noticeable thinning.