I have had two prior procedures, one FUT, for 3300 grafts, and a second procedure, for around 4000 grafts, and am looking into a third, and hopefully final procedure, to increase density in the crown. My first procedure was a failure, but I am extremely happy with the results of the second procedure, even though I was initially worried.
Before my second procedure, I contacted Dr Wong, HLC clinic, as well as Dr Demirsoy. Dr Wong, suggested an FUT procedure, but mentioned that he may only be able to obtain another 3500 grafts, which unfortunately was not enough, for what I needed. HLC, suggested a FUE, procedure, and gave a similar estimate for 3500 grafts, mentioning, that they could not transplant the crown, and to undergo SMP instead. Dr Demirsoy refused to operate, on me altogether, and mentioned that my donor area, was weak. Going into my second procedure, I was worried about donor depletion, but a year later, my donor area looks really good, and some doctors I have contacted are pretty sure, I can get an extra, 3000 grafts. On the other hand, some other doctors have mentioned that my donor area is depleted, and that further extractions will not be possible, so I am once again a bit confused, about who to believe. I want to maximize my donor area, but at the same time, don't want it to be overharvested. I have had about ten consultations so far, with a 50-50 split either way, so I am not sure how to proceed, from here on.