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Curious in terms of a medical standpoint relating to complete healing from 1st procedure - how long to wait until 2nd HT

How long is usually recommended to wait in between HT sessions if more than one or two sessions are planned?

How long is usually recommended to wait in between HT sessions if more than one or two sessions are planned?

Great input. I have spoken to both Drs. Konior and Cooley who echo those thoughts and do not require shaving under a certain number of grafts. Dr. Rahal tells me that he requires it for all of his cases. I am trying to figure out if these docs get similiar results with cases around 2500-3000 grafts and if so then I guess that shaving is not "required" then. Anyone have thoughts on this?

spex, Thanks for the input. What I am trying to figure out is if the final outcome is better with a shaved head compared to grafts placed within existing hair. If there is any proven data that demonstrates that density and outcomes are any better in the end. I have been recommended to have approx 2500 grafts. I am a surgeon and am having a difficult time with the cosmetic issue of having a shaved head and then working and it seems that it would be obvious that co-workers and colleagues would know that a procedure has been done. I do not have the luxury of wearing a hat or baseball cap or being off extended time from work and not sure how I can accomplish it. I have researced and talked to numerous top surgeons on this site for time and this is the remaining issue that is as yet unresolved in my mind Any thoughts?

Are there any thoughts on whether outcomes are better when the recipient site is shaved or done within the existing recipient hair. I have spoken to a few surgeons and am getting differing opinions. This is a very important post op cosmetic concern

Has anyone found scalp exercises helpful to increase donor laxity prior to HT?

mmce, Thanks for the response. Was hoping to get response back from the online consultations. I have been doing alot of research on the physicians associated with this site and am trying to narrow it down to a few to get consultations from. I myself am a surgeon also although not related to this field. Any recommendations on specific surgeons?

I have recently filled out information for online consultations with coalition docs on the site and sent pics. Does anyone have experience with this and know how long it typically takes to get a response or correspondence back from the physician? Thanks

I have recently filled out information for online consultations with coalition docs on the site and sent pics. Does anyone have experience with this and know how long it typically takes to get a response or correspondence back from the physician? Thanks

Thanks so much for the feedback. I have been doing much research on the site and this is a definite concern of mine as it pertains to returning to work

Can anyone recommend top rated docs on this site that do not require complete shaving of the recipient area? Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated

Can anyone recommend top rated docs on this site that do not require complete shaving of the recipient area? Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated