HTGuy Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Do all good doctors use the trichophytic closure? And if not, why? I'm a week post-op and honestly not sure what type of closure was used. I relied on my doctor's reputation and experience and didn't ask. I should have. I have a feeling he doesn't routinely use it. I'll ask when I have my sutures removed. I do know there was problems with my scalp laxity. I don't know how that factors in to different closure methods.. Why would a doctor at the top of the HR field not use trichophytic? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member aaron1234 Posted July 26, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted July 26, 2011 (edited) Dr. Cam Simmons had a great post on this awhile ago. He consistently produces great scars and never uses trich. It works great for some patients but some doctors prefer other types of closures. Trich can be great but it is not the only way. Edited July 26, 2011 by aaron1234 Dr. G: 1,000 grafts (FUT) 2008 Dr. Paul Shapiro: 2,348 grafts (FUT) 2009 ~ 1,999 grafts (FUT) 2011 ~ 300 grafts (Scar Reduction) 2013 Dr. Konior: 771 grafts (FUT) 2015 ~ 558 grafts (FUT) 2017 ~ 1,124 grafts (FUE) 2020 My Hair Transplant Journey with Shapiro Medical Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ian512017155 Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 I think Dr. Rahal does them but not quote me on that. If anyone can confirm or deny please do,. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Cam Simmons MD ABHRS Posted July 26, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted July 26, 2011 Dr. Cam Simmons had a great post on this awhile ago. He consistently produces great scars and never uses trich. It works great for patients but some doctors prefer other types of closures. Trich can be great but it is not the only way. HTGuy and Aaron I think there is some confusion. I almost always do a 2-layer trichophytic closure. Rarely, if the closure is tighter than expected, I will discuss it with my patient and not do a trichophytic closure. HTGuy, your doctor may have felt that getting more hair for you was more important than doing a trichophytic closure. Your doctor may have taken as wide a strip as he or she felt was safe. It doesn't sound like much but when the skin is already snug, taking another 1 mm ledge off one side to do a trichophytic closure can create a lot more tension. Avoiding tension is the most important way to prevent wide scars. Cam Simmons MD ABHRS Seager Medical Group, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Dr. Cam Simmons is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member aaron1234 Posted July 27, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted July 27, 2011 Thanks for the clarification Dr. Simmons. Dr. G: 1,000 grafts (FUT) 2008 Dr. Paul Shapiro: 2,348 grafts (FUT) 2009 ~ 1,999 grafts (FUT) 2011 ~ 300 grafts (Scar Reduction) 2013 Dr. Konior: 771 grafts (FUT) 2015 ~ 558 grafts (FUT) 2017 ~ 1,124 grafts (FUE) 2020 My Hair Transplant Journey with Shapiro Medical Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mattj Posted July 27, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted July 27, 2011 I think Dr. Rahal does them but not quote me on that. If anyone can confirm or deny please do,. You're correct. He does. I am a patient and representative of Dr Rahal. My FUE Procedure With Dr Rahal - Awesome Hairline Result I can be contacted for advice: matt@rahalhairline.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member NEWHAIRPLEASE Posted July 27, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted July 27, 2011 Yes, Dr Rahal does them! Newhairplease!! Dr Rahal in January 19, 2012:) 4808 FUT grafts- 941 singles, 2809 doubles, 1031 triples, 27 quads My Hairloss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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