Senior Member bonkerstonker Posted February 18, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted February 18, 2011 I've had a 800 fue session 4 years ago and have a blade half every week which is the lowest guard for a buzz cut shaver and scarring is fine but am now looking to have a strip ht and woundered whats the lowest you can shave your strip ht and how many grafts did you have out? If you don't have enough time to write much below please just put your buzz guard and grafts simply without explaining so i can get a broad picture of what scars are like. Thanks Bonkerstonker! http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=1977 Update I'm now on 12200 Grafts, hair loss has been a thing of my past for years. Also I don't use minoxidil anymore I lost no hair coming off it. Reduced propecia to 1mg every other day. My surgeons were Dr Hasson x 4, Dr Wong x 2 Norton x1 I started losing my hair at 19 in 1999 I started using propecia and minoxidil in 2000 Had 7 hair transplants over 12200 grafts by way of strip but 700 were Fue From Norton in uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Spanker Posted February 18, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted February 18, 2011 In general, most people say a #4, Asians sometimes have to go higher. How many grafts are you looking at? I am an online representative for Dr. Raymond Konior who is an elite member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. View Dr. Konior's Website View Spanker's Website I am not a medical professional and my opinions should not be taken as medical advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member moses0324 Posted February 18, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted February 18, 2011 ^^^agreed..about a 4 is what i typically read which is annoying because that is a lot longer than i am used to wearing my hair. good luck to the OP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member bonkerstonker Posted February 18, 2011 Author Senior Member Share Posted February 18, 2011 Going for around 4000. I have diffuse thining but my hair is very thick so if i cut my sides short and buzz blade 1/2 or 1 on sides my top is still thickish looking but when my sides grow and show the true thickness of my hair before thining it makes top look very thin so i get a hair cut every week. Obviously if i get a strip took out i've lost the ability with my blade 1 short back and sides trick so the ht better work or im stuffed ha ha Bonkerstonker! http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=1977 Update I'm now on 12200 Grafts, hair loss has been a thing of my past for years. Also I don't use minoxidil anymore I lost no hair coming off it. Reduced propecia to 1mg every other day. My surgeons were Dr Hasson x 4, Dr Wong x 2 Norton x1 I started losing my hair at 19 in 1999 I started using propecia and minoxidil in 2000 Had 7 hair transplants over 12200 grafts by way of strip but 700 were Fue From Norton in uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Sparky Posted February 18, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted February 18, 2011 (edited) half inch with a good scar. Maybe a bit less but not much, where are you thinking for your next ht? Edited February 18, 2011 by Sparky My Hairloss Website http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=2198 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member bonkerstonker Posted February 19, 2011 Author Senior Member Share Posted February 19, 2011 Hasson and wong i think, there's no point messing around if i'm gonna have a scar the top needs to be awsome and they consistantly do great work. Also tempted by fellar he's top notch too. Bonkerstonker! http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=1977 Update I'm now on 12200 Grafts, hair loss has been a thing of my past for years. Also I don't use minoxidil anymore I lost no hair coming off it. Reduced propecia to 1mg every other day. My surgeons were Dr Hasson x 4, Dr Wong x 2 Norton x1 I started losing my hair at 19 in 1999 I started using propecia and minoxidil in 2000 Had 7 hair transplants over 12200 grafts by way of strip but 700 were Fue From Norton in uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member garet Posted February 19, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted February 19, 2011 What is a "number 4"? People use the numbers 3, 4, 5, etc. all the time when referring to razors, but I have no idea what these numbers represent. Is it: 4 mm? 4cm? 4 in? Or are these numbers just an arbitrary number given by a razor comapany, and if so, is it universal with a panasonic razor, a philips razor, a remington, etc? Also, what about people who get their hair cut with scissors? These numbers are meaningless.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Sparky Posted February 19, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted February 19, 2011 These numbers aren't meaningless, if you want a nice neat cut round the sides and the back you need clippers. So they aren't meaningless to you anymore:- Grade 1 - 3mm Grade 2 - 6mm Grade 3 - 9mm Grade 4 - 12mm Grade 6 - 19mm Grade 8 - 25mm My Hairloss Website http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=2198 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dan72 Posted February 19, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted February 19, 2011 I had 1800 Grafts via strip back in 2002, and am due for another 3300 strip with Dr. Feller next Thursday. Currently I get buzzed down to a grade #2.5 back and sides and the scar is barely visable. The scar goes from ear to ear. http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/Dan72/albums/496 July 2002 HT #1 - Bosley NY - 1800 Grafts Feb 2011 HT #2 - Feller Medical - 2372 Grafts July 2012 HT #3 - Feller Medical - 1702 Grafts (no pics as yet) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Sparky Posted February 20, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted February 20, 2011 I doubt you would be able to go quite so low after another one, the second and third etc, might be slightly wider each time, as laxity decreases. My Hairloss Website http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=2198 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member scar5 Posted February 20, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted February 20, 2011 For 'Good scar', Grade 4 is the law... Qualifications 1) Skin color/hair color contrast is not too bad 2) Your donor hair may thin as you age, making scar disguise harder 3) a very fine scar may be depressed, accenting it 4) If you grey, it will help you certain skin types (caucasion) 5) FUE near the scar will make the scar harder to 'cover' but easier to disguise if buzzed, tattooed and FUE'd into later because the pixilated effect of the FUE lessens the contrast (as long as the scar isn't depressed, but that's a risk) and frankly its a dumb strategy to pursue IMO And, I think it's a bad idea to have strip if you have already started FUE and you're are satisfied with the way your scalp heals with it, but it is your call so good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member bonkerstonker Posted February 21, 2011 Author Senior Member Share Posted February 21, 2011 A 2.5 blade would be amazing but i guess a blade 4 is the safe option from the sounds of things. I suppose it's down to how well you look after your scar straight after surgery, elasticity and how long you leave staples in for. Bonkerstonker! http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=1977 Update I'm now on 12200 Grafts, hair loss has been a thing of my past for years. Also I don't use minoxidil anymore I lost no hair coming off it. Reduced propecia to 1mg every other day. My surgeons were Dr Hasson x 4, Dr Wong x 2 Norton x1 I started losing my hair at 19 in 1999 I started using propecia and minoxidil in 2000 Had 7 hair transplants over 12200 grafts by way of strip but 700 were Fue From Norton in uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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