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Is there a general consensus on what would be the maximum recommended number of FUE grafts before FUT becomes definitely the best option? Thanks.

I haven't had a HT yet. I am interested to know what medications others have used post op as prescribed by their clinic and also what other measures they have found useful themselves.

I was hoping for people to share their post transplant care. What medications do you use and what is the timeframe for this? After your transplant how long was your head red for and what lotions did you use to reduce redness, swelling and recovery time such as aloe vera? Do you still use Minoxidil or similar products after your transplant and how long do you intend to use this medication for? If you had FUT how visible is your scar after you let your hair grow out? Thanks.

I have considered H&W and they seem to be achieving incredible results for large graft numbers with their lateral slit technique and dense packing. I looked at their website and the show 119 before and after transplant photos which look on a par with the best photo results I have seen. I will definitely look into H&W a bit closer as you can see from my photos above I am going to need a large number of grafts. I came across this photo of the scar on another forum from a H&W transplant which seems to be fine once the hair grows out.

I will put up some photos to get opinions. The quality is fairly poor so I will put up higher resolution photos later.

If I did go down the FUE route Dr. Feller at the prices would not be an option but I could get his FUT procedure. I will have a closer look at the Belgium doctors. I am looking to cap the expense at €14,000 all in which would cover FUT with Dr. Feller so as he is undisputed as one of the top surgeons worldwide I will be using his FUT procedure as the baseline when evaluating other surgeons from a FUE perspective.

Thanks for the replies folks. To be honest the thread has confused things more than simplified it. I am 27 with fairly aggressive hair loss and would currently be a Norwood IV A. After researching it it appeared that FUT was the best option due to the number of graphs required but now it seems that FUE has advanced to a point where it is on a par with FUT for large sessions according to some sources and still disputed by others so without medical training its difficult to know what to make of all these conflicting opinions. Basically if I got FUT with one of the best surgeons (Dr. Feller for arguments sake) that would reduce the risks associated with the FUT surgery and from all accounts the scar would be very small and after going to the effort and expense of getting the surgery I have no intention of shaving my head so having a small scar would be irrelevant.

Going from the discussion here it would appear that some posters seem to think that FUE is better than FUT. Would ye mind listing some of the benefits?

To compare the prices for each technique I am taking the price from Dr Bisangas site. FUT: The first 2000 grafts at €3.00 All additional grafts at €2.00 FUE: The first 1000 grafts at €5.00 All additional grafts at €3.00 3,500 grafts: FUT costs €9,000 FUE costs €12,500 Comparing that with Dr. Feller: FUT: 3,400-3,600 graphs $14,000 FUE: $10 per graph - 3,500 grafts = $35,000 Dr. Farjo: Quote from email: "For strip surgery we charge GBP 5 per follicular unit for the first 1000 units, GBP 2.50 for the next 1000 and GBP 2 thereafter." "For FUE it is GBP 6 per Follicular unit." 3,500 grafts: FUT: GBP 10,500 FUE: GBP 21,000 To put each into Euro for a better comparison: 3,500 grafts using FUT technique: Dr. Bisanga: €9,000 Dr. Feller: €10,854 Dr. Farjo: €13,052 3,500 grafts using FUE technique: Dr. Bisanga: €12,500 Dr. Feller: €27,135* Dr. Farjo: €26,075 *Apparently Dr. Feller would only consider doing about 1,000 FUE graphs and recommends FUT as the best option in the majority of cases. There is a large price difference for the FUE procedure. What are the main reasons that FUE is more expensive?

Going from this information it would appear that not only is FUT the cheaper procedure but leads to a better result. FUE v FUT. Advantages of FUE: -No linear scar in donor area -Decreased healing time in the donor area -No limitations on strenuous exercise after the procedure -Less post-op discomfort in the donor area -Useful for those with a greater risk of donor scarring (athletic and/or younger patients) -Enables one to harvest finer hair from the nape of the neck Disadvantages of FUE: -Follicular units in FUE are harvested from a much greater area of the donor zone compared to FUT (In FUE, to obtain a sufficient number of grafts, follicular units must also be extracted from the upper and lower portions of the donor region and these may not be as permanent. Therefore, over time, the hair transplanted from these areas to other parts of the scalp may be lost) -Graft quality is not as good compared to FUT (More difficult to capture the entire follicular unit – resulting in lower density) -The scarring and distortion of the donor scalp from FUE makes subsequent FUE sessions more difficult -In large hair transplant sessions, the entire donor area must be shaved Source: http://www.bernsteinmedical.com/hair-transplant/follicular-unit-extraction/pros-and-cons-fue/

Dr. Feller does have the reputation online but I am looking for more tangible ways to contrast and compare the three surgeons to see the benefits of each and use one to highlight the flaws of another to improve my understanding of what each offer.

Hello, I am struggling to compare various surgeons and taking pictures off their websites is not a great way to go about it. I am in Ireland and willing to to travel abroad to get a top quality transplant. Could you tell me exactly how to compare these three surgeons? Thanks. I am a Norwood IV and looking to get as thick a coverage as possible. Dr. Feller (New York): Hair Transplants New York / New Jersey, Long Island and International - The best hair transplant surgeon – Dr Alan Feller Dr. Farjo (UK): Hair Transplant | Hair Transplant Surgery & Clinic | UK | Farjo Dr Maurice Collins (Ireland): (Link removed by moderator - See Terms of Service)