Regular Member coscanoer Posted October 15, 2009 Regular Member Share Posted October 15, 2009 A hypothesis I just came up with: If a strip scar can stretch over the year following surgery, could not the small FUE dot-scars also stretch in the same way, resulting in slightly-larger dots that overall leave a thinner overall appearance to the donor region? Even a 10-20% increase in the size of the dots would result in significantly fewer FU per cm2. Possible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Severn Posted October 15, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted October 15, 2009 That's an interesting question and I don't think it's even been contemplated on here. My Hair Loss Web Site - Dr. Ron Shapiro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member the B spot Posted October 16, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted October 16, 2009 I think that is unlikely. 2 entirely different extraction methods. When the extraction via fue is done with properly sized tools, the extraction sites actually shrink down. There is no tension on the extraction sites. Removing a section of tissue via strip creates tension. How much tension is a combination of the individual and what the doctor removes. Interesting posit for sure, but I think with FUE what you see is what you get...your scarring will be what it is and not a result of any long-term stretching. Take Care, Jason Go Cubs! 6721 transplanted grafts 13,906 hairs Performed by Dr. Ron Shapiro Dr. Ron Shapiro and Dr. Paul Shapiro are members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member JJ09 Posted October 16, 2009 Regular Member Share Posted October 16, 2009 From someone who has had multiple FUE sessions, the short answer is no. However, thinning of the donor area is a given by the nature of the extraction and if not done correctly may lead to a patchy looking donor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spice.of.life Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 jjo9 How many grafts have you had with FUE please and do you notice a difference in your donor? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member JJ09 Posted October 17, 2009 Regular Member Share Posted October 17, 2009 I've had 4 sessions of 500 grafts. I have had many procedures carried out prior to FUE with all the stretching and scarring my scalp has endured the thinning at the back of my head is not solely due to FUE. However noticeable thinning??¦in my case I would say yes when it is not washed, when it's clean and bouncy lol no. Virgin scalp and done correctly I believe there would be no noticeable thinning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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