I want to get 700-800 grafts to improve my hairline (NW 1-2). I'm a 30 yr old male and have been on finasteride for 9 years. Never experienced shedding, just taking it as precaution.
I've already seen the only legit HT doctor in my country (AUS) and he recommended FUT as the grafts have a higher survival rate.
The big question is now whether I should proceed with it OR get FUE in Turkey. Skimming through this forum, it seems like the place to go.
I have a few questions now...
In general:
How does doctor actually know he's harvesting and transplanting the
agreed number of grafts? After all most doctors charge by the number
of grafts.
How does the doctor determine the ideal depth to insert the graft? Is
this decided on a patient by patient basis?
Science question:
When the grafts have removed the scalp, and not yet transplanted how
do they SURVIVE? Are they put into a special solution? Does it matter
if they are exposed to air/light/temperature? Is there a time limit
for them to survive? E.g. should each graft be transferred within 30
minutes?
Given this situation is there preference for FUT or FUE from a
scientific point of view?
Regarding FUT:
When do doctors use sutures or metal staples? Metal stapels is a big
turn off for me.
Is it common practice to position the scar (donor area) into a natural
skin fold on the back of the head?
HOw long should I refrain from exercise post op? Could I train arms
and legs earlier since it doesn't impact the donor scar?
Regarding FUE (in Turkey with recommended docs):
I'm afraid of traveling overseas for a FUE HT, only to find out that
the doctor won't proceed with it because my hair is not suitable for
FUE. In that case would the doctors proceed with the FUT alternative?
What are the average rates for FUE per graft?
From what I've seen the FUE donor area merely looks like a bad rash
for the first few days post-op. Is this correct?
Regarding traveling to a doctor overseas:
Since the initial consultation is impossible, given the distance, will
the number of grafts and other details be determined by email?
How does this work?
My situation:
Is FUT too extreme for less than 1000 grafts? Or would you recommend
it because the graft survival rate is lower.
Either way, could I just use my existing fringe to cover up scabs
during the first few weeks of the recovery area?
Thank you for any responses in advance!