Senior Member tacolinowest Posted October 31, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted October 31, 2013 on average, how many strip procedures can the average person get? say with scalp exercises or with out, i had my strip 6 months ago and my scalp feels just as loose as be4, witch is a very good thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member xtatic5 Posted October 31, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted October 31, 2013 I think it all depends on laxity and density. The most I've heard of is 4. Scalp exercises never hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Jotronic Posted October 31, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted October 31, 2013 Well, I've had six (four with Dr. Wong), seven if you count a small scar revision test done several years ago. I think Spex has had ten. I know one guy that had 16 or so but they were tiny strips of a few hundred grafts each back in the 80's and 90's. The Truth is in The Results Dr. Victor Hasson and Dr. Jerry Wong are members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Garageland Posted November 2, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted November 2, 2013 I have had 5 (2 with Dr Hasson) or 6 if you include a scar revision which Dr Hasson did also in 2010. --- Former patient and representative for Hasson & Wong. Dr. Victor Hasson and Dr. Jerry Wong are esteemed members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. My opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Hasson & Wong. My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Hasson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Al - Moderator Posted November 11, 2013 Moderators Share Posted November 11, 2013 I think I hold the record. 20 strips + 5 scalp reductions + over 180 mini reductions (5mm punches removed and sewn together to eliminate space between grafts). These were all done from 1989 to 1994. ... and I still need a lot of work done to get anything near resembling a half decent head of hair. Al Forum Moderator (formerly BeHappy) I am a forum moderator for hairrestorationnetwork.com. I am not a Dr. and I do not work for any particular Dr. My opinions are my own and may not reflect the opinions of other moderators or the owner of this site. I am also a hair transplant patient and repair patient. You can view some of my repair journey here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Paulygon Posted November 11, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted November 11, 2013 (edited) I had one done so far... my doc (Parsa Mohebi in Los Angeles) told me that with my medium scalp laxity and very good donor density I can have about 3-4. On the first, I did not do much scalp exercises but he said for the next ones it is important that I do. The more scalp exercises you do to prepare for surgery (as xtatic said above), the better you optimize the amount of donor area that can be removed. So I think the important considerations are scalp laxity and density, as well as good technique (ie. skilled surgeon) so they don't waste anything. Dr Mohebi said that wasting even a single hair is considered a sin in hair restoration.. so as far as I see it, those 3 considerations are crucial for determining the # of strip procedures. Edited November 12, 2013 by Paulygon Paulygon is a former patient of Dr. Parsa Mohebi My regimen includes: HT #1 2710 grafts at Parsa Mohebi Hair Restoration in Los Angeles in 2012 Rogaine foam 2x daily, since 2012 (stopped ~10/2015) Finasteride 1.25mg daily, since 2012 (stopped ~12/2015) HT #2 3238 grafts at Parsa Mohebi Hair Restoration in Los Angeles in Jun. 2016 Started Rogaine and Propecia in July. 2016 after being off of them for about a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted November 12, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted November 12, 2013 I think I hold the record.20 strips + 5 scalp reductions + over 180 mini reductions (5mm punches removed and sewn together to eliminate space between grafts). These were all done from 1989 to 1994. ... and I still need a lot of work done to get anything near resembling a half decent head of hair. Wow, you take the record hands down. I have conversed with many guys over the years, some who had multiple strips and scalp reductions from thirty plus years ago. You are a trooper and wish you the best on your journey.... Gillenator Independent Patient Advocate I am not a physician and not employed by any doctor/clinic. My opinions are not medical advice, but are my own views which you read at your own risk. Supporting Physicians: Dr. Robert Dorin: The Hairloss Doctors in New York, NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Paulygon Posted November 15, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted November 15, 2013 (edited) when a person maxes out the # of strip procedures (FUT) available to him, he can start doing FUE's (follicular unit extraction). So an individual shouldn't feel totally limited by the fact that he/she can only have a finite # of strips removed (before the scalp tightens up to its max amount). You can start moving around individual hair follicles at that time by method of FUE. It is more expensive but an option. Your scalp is your canvas, essentially, for the rest of your life! just some thoughts-- The only downside is that FUE is significantly more expensive and you wouldn't be getting as many hairs transplanted for your money. The plus side to FUE is that its an easier surgery and minimal scarring, as it is less invasive. So for example, in my case, I would do the 3-4 strip procedures I discussed with Dr Mohebi, and then if I continue to need more work, I can start doing FUE (my scalp tightens too much). (Hopefully by the time I need FUE I'd be making more money and can afford the procedure more easily anyway, haha). Edited November 16, 2013 by Paulygon Paulygon is a former patient of Dr. Parsa Mohebi My regimen includes: HT #1 2710 grafts at Parsa Mohebi Hair Restoration in Los Angeles in 2012 Rogaine foam 2x daily, since 2012 (stopped ~10/2015) Finasteride 1.25mg daily, since 2012 (stopped ~12/2015) HT #2 3238 grafts at Parsa Mohebi Hair Restoration in Los Angeles in Jun. 2016 Started Rogaine and Propecia in July. 2016 after being off of them for about a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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