I am considering a 2nd HT to fill the crown and add density to front area. My concern is with direct and/or collateral damage to the first HT follicles, as the new transplant incisions are made. Does the HT surgeon move at a slower more precise pace, or rapid fire?

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jmt1, i had the exact surgery you are talking about (2nd ht to fill in sparse front and crown) and none of the grafts from ht1 were harmed. i also expereinced zero shockloss in the recipient area, just a bit around the donot but it all grew back.

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HT #1: Karamikian Unknown # of grafts Sept.2006

HT#2 Nov.23rd, 2007
Dr.Feller
Almost 3200 grafts via strip

HT#3 April 2010
Fue 200/side into temple points

HT#4 February 2011

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hairthere - Thanks for the encouraging feedback on HT2. Did your surgeon recommend 3200 grafts or were you aiming for maximum? How long did that session take, and how many technicians were placing the follicles?

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i have just had HT#2 like you described. from my experience, the results and healing is pretty much same as HT#1.
the good thing this time, is the downtime was minimal as no need to shave down and implants in crown shed within 2 weeks like before...
so, all in all, the 2nd ht was easier for me !

goodluck

FS

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Yes, Dr. Feller recomended 2k for the hairline/front and 1k for the crown. the numbers were based on need and what he felt we could get. i think the entire session took about 6 hours and i believe there were 6 techs working on me throughout the day. two were dissecting while two were placing.

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HT #1: Karamikian Unknown # of grafts Sept.2006

HT#2 Nov.23rd, 2007
Dr.Feller
Almost 3200 grafts via strip

HT#3 April 2010
Fue 200/side into temple points

HT#4 February 2011

My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Feller

Hey Ringo,

I feel you, i'm also getting apprehensive about my first HT at the end of January!!! I want it, but keep panicking that all of a sudden my native hair will abandon me even though i've maintained well on the meds for 7 years, or that i'll regret it in the future and look a fool, then it passes and i'm sure i've made the right decision, only for the process to start over again! arghjhhhhh

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Dr Feller Jan '09 1800 grafts

hairthere and fallenstar - thanks for the feedback.

how long did you wait between HT1 and HT2? the minimum or did you let HT1 grow in beyond 18 months?

did you return to same surgeon for HT1 (I would guess yes), but if not, why not?

many thanks.

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