Hair Transplant removal

[Jojo]

Hi,

 

I had a HT done by a top surgeon 6 years ago, around 2400 gfts in the hairline and temples, Recently I've stopped taking fin to maintain the native hair so eventually it will start receding behind the HT at the front so expect to remove the HT eventually. I'm thinking of using laser hair removal, this suits me as I could have it done near-by. Is laser hair removal sufficient?

 

Also after I remove the hair transplant will there be any scars on the recipient area from the HT procedure? Will that part of my head match the rest?

 

Thanks

[Rootz]

Also interested to hear from people who have done this. I imagine there would be little or no scarring in the transplanted area.

[Shampoo]

I had a HT done by a top surgeon 6 years ago, around 2400 gfts in the hairline and temples, Recently I've stopped taking fin to maintain the native hair so eventually it will start receding behind the HT at the front so expect to remove the HT eventually.

 

Jojo can you provide photos?

[Jojo]

Hi,

 

These were taken years ago, there the only pre/post HT pics I have, all the post op pics were taking as the HT was still maturing. Dr Rahal was my doc. This is all depressing thinking of balding behind the HT area and having to remove the HT, I'm very stressed over it. I have been toying with the idea of taking a micro dose of fin as I can't see any other solution to holding onto the hair but I don't want to be taking fin indefinately either.

 

http://s339.photobucket.com/user/con_080/library/?sort=3&page=1

Edited February 24, 2014 by Jojo

[hsrp10]

photos can be deceiving (I think it looks fine!) and its apparently bothering you, but I would not damage what you have paid a lot for and gone through already.

 

after stopping fin I thinned out behind my transplanted area on one side, but recently had it filled in and also had some temple work and grafts placed into my FUT scar at the same time.

 

filling in the area behind the transplant or SMP would be my suggestions before ever trying to remove what you have.

[Shampoo]

Hi, Dr Rahal was my doc. This is all depressing thinking of balding behind the HT area and having to remove the HT, I'm very stressed over it.

 

Jojo maybe you you set up a meeting in person or over the phone with Dr. Rahal. I am sure Dr. Rahal has experience with these kinds of concerns and could share some good advice. I think you should not do any removal now.

 

If what you say "might" happen, then you can deal with that later. Enjoy what you have today and "don't let tomorrow steal today". Who knows what might happen? You may or may not lose the hair behind the grafts. Who knows what technology or new medications may bring which could make your fears today a mute point?