This man complained of thinning of the frontal triangles and we offered him an 1800 graft transplant. Note the outlined surgical plan, an irregular(not straight line) hairline designed, and that he went from clean shaven in the recipient area preop to a "buzz cut" at the end of the case. Those grafts will grow for a few weeks before going into a rest cycle. We went into his forelock just a bit, but between the grafts and the thick hair he already has, are some of his forelock hairs which will help prevent any border between hair transplant and existing hairs from being noted.

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William H. Lindsey, MD, FACS
McLean, VA

Dr. William Lindsey is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians

This man complained of thinning of the frontal triangles and we offered him an 1800 graft transplant. Note the outlined surgical plan, an irregular(not straight line) hairline designed, and that he went from clean shaven in the recipient area preop to a "buzz cut" at the end of the case. Those grafts will grow for a few weeks before going into a rest cycle. We went into his forelock just a bit, but between the grafts and the thick hair he already has, are some of his forelock hairs which will help prevent any border between hair transplant and existing hairs from being noted.

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William H. Lindsey, MD, FACS
McLean, VA

Dr. William Lindsey is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians

Looks refined and solid and the donor closure look really good but I have one small question.
I understand you trained under Dr Feller .
Well he made a comment that staples were WAY better then sutures yet you use sutures.
Do you feel staples are WAY better?
I know Dr Alexander and Dr Feller did some work together or Dr Feller taught him fue . I remember Dr Feller saying he showed him how to set up an operating yet he still uses sutures.
Im not saying either closure method is superior but this question comes up alot. So?

Sure, I see this question alot on the forum and have put my 2 cents in a few times but to summarize I don't think there is any difference between sutures and staples if placed with the same amount of skill.

I place staples about 25% of the time and it really depends on how the skin comes together for me. The patient who is shown here was listening to my assistant and me discussing just this topic. In the last 8 years I conservatively guess that I have placed 300,000 sutures; so I am very comfortable sewing. If there is any tension on the scalp after deep closure I do sutures. On the other hand, I think staples are more comfortable for the patient during that initial 10 days, and if the scalp comes together easily I will use staples for patient comfort. But if I have to trade a bit of comfort for a worse potential scar in my hands, I will suture and explain it to the patient.

Good question.

Dr. Lindsey

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William H. Lindsey, MD, FACS
McLean, VA

Dr. William Lindsey is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians

Its day 15 after surgery, and have shedded almost 50% of the transplanted hairs. Is it normal to shed that many hairs in just 2 weeks?

Haslo,

Are these your pictures presented by Dr. Lindsey? Is that why you are asking your question on this thread?

Yes, it is very normal to shed that many transplanted hairs by 2 weeks. By 4 weeks (maybe sooner or later), you will lose most if not all of the remaining hairs. The follicle is safe and sound underneath and will start to grow in 3 to 5 months - maturing around 1 year.

Best wishes,

Bill

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Thanks Bill, yes these are my pictures presented by Dr Lindsey. I was getting worried because of the rapid shedding of transplanted hairs. It will be a long wait, and I will keep you guys updated with my progress.