Regular Member bhallic24 Posted December 4, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted December 4, 2015 So I had a bad transplant of about 1000 units to the frontal hair line with poor density. Ended up deciding that instead of going the route of repair and potentially mmore surgery, I figured I've come to terms and want to just remove the poorly transplanted units. I don't even need the transplanted hair replaced. Is laser removal the best option? I know they can do FUE but that's another hole punched into your head and potential sccarring. Anyone with experience in this matter or have suggestions of which surgeon is best to go to for this? Is laser removal usually a high success rate to remove the unwanted transplanted hair? Much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Louisjams Posted December 5, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted December 5, 2015 How long ago was your operation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member ForeverLacey Posted December 6, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted December 6, 2015 Laser isn't a permanent hair removal solution and only works with certain hair and skin pigments. Electrolysis is permanent and will work on any hair type, but will take several clearings to break down the dermal papilla. Both can carry a risk of scarring if done by an inexperienced or bad aesthetician. I had done both and electrolysis is definitely the better of the two if you're doing a small area and don't want the hair back ever. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Blake Bloxham Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Bhallic, I think Louis and Lacey both provided very valuable information. Before considering any sort of graft removal, it is imperative to let the result fully mature. If you aren't over the 12 month mark (and it would probably even be better to wait 18 months), I would hold off on any sort of graft removal. If you are set on graft removal, I've found electrolysis to be very effective as well. We frequently do repair cases where grafts were previously placed way too low. We obviously start our new hairline above the inappropriately placed grafts, but patients still want the low ones removed. And in these instances, we recommend electrolysis. FUE removal can be effective in certain instances as well. Good luck! Dr. Blake Bloxham is recommended by the Hair Transplant Network. Hair restoration physician - Feller and Bloxham Hair Transplantation Previously "Future_HT_Doc" or "Blake_Bloxham" - forum co-moderator and editorial assistant for the Hair Transplant Network, Hair Restoration Network, Hair Loss Q&A blog, and Hair Loss Learning Center. Click here to read my previous answers to hair loss and hair restoration questions, editorials, commentaries, and educational articles. Now practicing hair transplant surgery with Coalition hair restoration physician Dr Alan Feller at our New York practice: Feller and Bloxham Hair Transplantation. Please note: my advice does not constitute as medical advice. All medical questions and concerns should be addressed by a personal physician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted December 11, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted December 11, 2015 Sometimes FUE removal can leave some small scarring however laser and electrolysis are the better way to go IMHO. 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...
Regular Member bhallic24 Posted December 12, 2015 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 12, 2015 Sometimes FUE removal can leave some small scarring however laser and electrolysis are the better way to go IMHO. I see. May have to go the laser or electrolysis route. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member bhallic24 Posted December 12, 2015 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 12, 2015 Sometimes FUE removal can leave some small scarring however laser and electrolysis are the better way to go IMHO. I see. May have to go the laser or electrolysis route. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Spanker Posted December 12, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted December 12, 2015 Depends on a lot of factors. Electrolysis and fue are both options. 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 MrGio-WHTCClinic Posted December 15, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted December 15, 2015 The removal process will require more than one session with either method. Some photos could really help to address your options. My opinions are my own. I am one representative of MyWHTC Clinic's European branch. Consultation Dates & Cities for Dr. Patrick Mwamba London, United Kingdom - Available (Sat.) Zurich, Switzerland - Available (Saturday) Bologna, Italy - Available (Saturday) Brussles, Belgium - Available (Sun.-Sat.) *No Fee* Dr. Patrick Mwamba is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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