Regular Member dagwood Posted January 24, 2017 Regular Member Share Posted January 24, 2017 I have grown some vellus hairs on my hairline with the help of fin/minox. Can transplanting hair follicles into the mix with these vellus hairs effect survival rate of the transplanted follicles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member DavidAnderson Posted January 24, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted January 24, 2017 No it won't affect the newly transplanted hairs but you can expect to lose most/all of these vellus hairs after the surgery. Most people take the decision that the vellus hairs are not offering any cosmetic improvement so take that risk. Senior Patient Advisor for Dr Edward Ball of The Maitland Clinic. My opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of The Maitland Clinic. Formerly Garageland of Hasson & Wong with 20 years of history in Hair Restoration. Meet with myself for a free consultation and advice in London on June 21st 2018. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted January 24, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted January 24, 2017 I agree with David. Vellus hair is usually very thin in caliber and provides little to no visual coverage. In addition, the trauma can shock the weak vellus hair right out and probably would not grow back. 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 dagwood Posted January 25, 2017 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 25, 2017 ok thanks guys. I agree that the vellus hair doesn't help much. I'm not too interested in preserving the vellus hairs, I just wanted to know if it can affect survival of transplanted hair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted January 27, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted January 27, 2017 ok thanks guys. I agree that the vellus hair doesn't help much. I'm not too interested in preserving the vellus hairs, I just wanted to know if it can affect survival of transplanted hair. One thing is for sure...you will like the transplants much better!... 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 Slush Posted April 2, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted April 2, 2017 I am 5.5 weeks from my HT. I am seeing a fair amount of vellus hairs in my recipient region. I had this before due to minoxidil, but from my research it appeared these wouldn't survive the HT. Is it possible these are the existing vellus hairs or first stage of growth for the transplanted follicles? My HT Journey The FUT surgery experience and results Disguising my FUT Scar Medications and Supplements Supplements: Biotin, MSM 5% Minoxidil Foam Regenepure Shampoo (re-starting 1mo after HT) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Transhair Posted April 3, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted April 3, 2017 Had 2 hair transplants, first was meant to be 72FU/cm second was meant to be 38FU/cm and I still have a quite a few vellus hairs within the recipient despite so many incisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Speegs Posted April 4, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted April 4, 2017 I am 5.5 weeks from my HT. I am seeing a fair amount of vellus hairs in my recipient region. I had this before due to minoxidil, but from my research it appeared these wouldn't survive the HT. Is it possible these are the existing vellus hairs or first stage of growth for the transplanted follicles?Could be either/ or. You'll know around month 8 or 9 if your yield is coming in well. Hair loss patient and transplant veteran. Once a Norwood 3A. Received 2,700 grafts with coalition doctor on 8/13/2010 Received 2,380 grafts with Dr. Steven Gabel on 9/30/2011 Received 1,820 grafts with Dr. Steven Gabel on 7/28/2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Slush Posted April 4, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted April 4, 2017 Great! Thanks for the info guys. My HT Journey The FUT surgery experience and results Disguising my FUT Scar Medications and Supplements Supplements: Biotin, MSM 5% Minoxidil Foam Regenepure Shampoo (re-starting 1mo after HT) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 I agree with everybody who has posted that vellus hair is will not provide any real significant cosmetic improvements and thus, I wouldn't really worry about transplanting over top of them. And of course, the new grafts will be fine and won't be affected by the vellus hairs. Best wishes, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Slush Posted April 4, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted April 4, 2017 The vellus hair surviving is good for two reasons, which is why I bumped this thread. 1) It's a sort of "ground cover", as Dr. Alexander put it. It may only have a minor, if at all, visible impact to thickness. 2) With current meds and treatments vellus hairs rarely can be moved back into terminal hairs, but that doesn't mean it won't be possible in the future with new medications or treatments. Thus, maintaining vellus hair is in a way, keeping hair follicles on life support. Perhaps one day they'll be productive again. These are both minor in nature compared to the overall HT, but never the less potentially significant in our world of hair. My HT Journey The FUT surgery experience and results Disguising my FUT Scar Medications and Supplements Supplements: Biotin, MSM 5% Minoxidil Foam Regenepure Shampoo (re-starting 1mo after HT) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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