I appreciate Dr. Cooley's presentation. After Dr. Rassman's study failed to achieve results, I think most people gave up on hair plucking as a viable option. The fact that hair plucking only works when the plucked grafts are placed near existing hair may explain why other studies have failed.
I am also intrigued by Dr. Cooley's presentation about Acell + PRP. If his results are as good as they appear to be from the pictures, it would seem that this combination is far more significant than anything we can expect from the major companies working on hair multiplication, if they even work at all.
One thing I would like to hear more about is success rates. For example, if plucked hair is placed within existing hair, what is the success rate? How many patients experience growth and what are the growth rates?
I have the same question regarding PRP. When done in thinning areas, what percentage of patients respond?
Assuming that Dr. Cooley's presentation established the possibility of plucking and Acell + PRP, I think we need this information to determine if it is truly a game changer.
Would love to hear thoughts on these issues from forum member or the doctors who are pioneering these methods.