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2weeks post op-Dr.Wong(3207grafts)
FollicularlyChallengedScar replied to gunnery's topic in Hair Transplant Reviews
wanthairs: That is very interesting. So this was noticed when some of the unsatisfactory grafts were punched out for aesthetic or cosmetic reasons? FCSM -
What is the minimum amount of time you should devote to scalp exercises if your laxity is not loose but also not considered too tight? 2 months, 3 months, 6 months, etc? Also, can you decrease the amount of months necessary if you do them 2x a day? What is the commonly referred to amount of time needed to get the maximum benefit from the exercises?
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Dr. Lindsey, Have you had any experiences treating erythematous scarring from a transplant failure? If so, what laser or cosmetic treatment would you recommend or have experience using to treat persistent (more than a 1.5 year old) erythematous scarring in the hairline. The hairline is also being raised in the patient, and the area to be treated does not contain any viable grafts for future use. The unwanted hairline area (hairline placed too low) has had grafts removed via punching them out and use of eletrolysis. VersaPulse, Dye Laser, etc.?
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Thanks for the feedback guys. Just was not sure if it was considered a "medicated" shampoo. I think tea tree helps keep any bouts of folliculitis at bay. Also, I believe tea tree oil is in Nioxin Shampoos and Hair Cycle Shampoo, both of which are apparently safe immediately post-op. Just trying to plan things out.
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Is it really true that some clinics are using an older motorized FUE tool, that in addition to allegedly producing poor results, CANNOT be autoclaved. If so, that is very disgusting and just goes to show you that some doctors out there do not have the patients best interest at heart. Minimizing the risks of transmitting communicable diseases is of paramount concern for any clinic performing surgery in my opinion. Who makes this disgusting tool that CANNOT be autoclaved and/or what clinics are suspected of using it? Patients should stay away from such unsafe practices in my opinion if this is really happening. This seems to be yet another reason why people should not have FUE done by clinics that are unwilling to discuss their tools and methods. Thankfully, we have doctors like Dr. Feller willing to put his tools up for scrutiny and demystify the FUE practice by showing how his tools work and how they are maintained and properly cleaned for safety.
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Is it really true that some clinics are using an older motorized FUE tool, that in addition to allegedly producing poor results, CANNOT be autoclaved. If so, that is very disgusting and just goes to show you that some doctors out there do not have the patients best interest at heart. Minimizing the risks of transmitting communicable diseases is of paramount concern for any clinic performing surgery in my opinion. Who makes this disgusting tool that CANNOT be autoclaved and/or what clinics are suspected of using it? Patients should stay away from such unsafe practices in my opinion if this is really happening. This seems to be yet another reason why people should not have FUE done by clinics that are unwilling to discuss their tools and methods. Thankfully, we have doctors like Dr. Feller willing to put his tools up for scrutiny and demystify the FUE practice by showing how his tools work and how they are maintained and properly cleaned for safety.
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Dr. Feller, A few of questions: (1) Are you using the extracellular matrix with your PRP treatments? (2) Do patients have to suspend the use of Minoxidil 5% prior to and post-PRP procedure? If so, for how long? (3) In the past, I believe you mentioned that you may tweak the PRP Procedure to incorporate a missing feature. Have you made any additional contributions or changes to the PRP Procedure yet? If not, are you still working on refinements? FCSM
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Good question HairHope. I was told that I could use it immediately after surgery in the crown and mid-scalp areas (non-transplanted areas), but I too am worried about diffusion of the Minoxidil down to the the grafted areas in the front or hairline area! Any thoughts? Is crown and mid-scalp area use safe immediately afer surgery?
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Is there any danger in the first ten (10) days that wearing a loose bandana under a very loose and thin beanie could trap heat so much that it could kill the grafts? Are the main risks just potential graft loss and bacterial growth in a warm and dark environment? Would wearing this bandana/beanie combo for 4 hours or less pose any danger to graft survival on day 3 and after?
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Is there any danger in the first ten (10) days that wearing a loose bandana under a very loose and thin beanie could trap heat so much that it could kill the grafts? Are the main risks just potential graft loss and bacterial growth in a warm and dark environment? Would wearing this bandana/beanie combo for 4 hours or less pose any danger to graft survival on day 3 and after?