Senior Member champybaby Posted October 9, 2019 Senior Member Share Posted October 9, 2019 (edited) Edited October 12, 2019 by champybaby FUT procedure w/ Dr. K (2012) Second FUT, Dr. K, Nov. 2020 (mini update) Third procedure, FUE, Dr. K, 03/21, 400 beard to scar (latest update) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member 1978matt Posted October 10, 2019 Senior Member Share Posted October 10, 2019 Would be great to see some pictures of progression. It just shows that propecia is no guarantee. I think about 300 is about the number needed to fill in a 'good' scar. If it is say, 300mm long by 2mm then you get 50 grafts/cm2. 4,312 FUT grafts (7,676 hairs) with Ray Konior, MD - August 2013 1,145 FUE grafts (3,152 hairs) with Ray Konior, MD - August 2018 763 FUE grafts (2,094 hairs) with Ray Konior, MD - January 2020 Proscar 1.25mg every 3rd day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted October 10, 2019 Administrators Share Posted October 10, 2019 Last I spoke with Dr. Konior he actually suggested using beard hair for the scar. In my opinion, I would feel more comfortable using my scalp hair for the top and beard hair for the scar. I’m a paid admin for Hair Transplant Network. I do not receive any compensation from any clinic. My comments are not medical advice. Check out my final hair transplant and topical dutasteride journey: View my thread Topical dutasteride journey Melvin- Managing Publisher and Forum Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q&A Blog. Follow our Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member champybaby Posted October 11, 2019 Author Senior Member Share Posted October 11, 2019 6 hours ago, Melvin-Moderator said: Last I spoke with Dr. Konior he actually suggested using beard hair for the scar. In my opinion, I would feel more comfortable using my scalp hair for the top and beard hair for the scar. I had no idea this was even an option. I can grow a beard! And yea, I agree. In terms of progress pics, happy to share just whenever I get around to it. FUT procedure w/ Dr. K (2012) Second FUT, Dr. K, Nov. 2020 (mini update) Third procedure, FUE, Dr. K, 03/21, 400 beard to scar (latest update) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member champybaby Posted October 11, 2019 Author Senior Member Share Posted October 11, 2019 6 hours ago, 1978matt said: Would be great to see some pictures of progression. It just shows that propecia is no guarantee. I wouldn't say that; it's been 7 years and there's no way I'd have what I have now without it. Thx for comment! FUT procedure w/ Dr. K (2012) Second FUT, Dr. K, Nov. 2020 (mini update) Third procedure, FUE, Dr. K, 03/21, 400 beard to scar (latest update) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted October 11, 2019 Senior Member Share Posted October 11, 2019 Without pics it's hard to estimate how many grafts it may take. 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 champybaby Posted October 12, 2019 Author Senior Member Share Posted October 12, 2019 (edited) d Edited October 12, 2019 by champybaby FUT procedure w/ Dr. K (2012) Second FUT, Dr. K, Nov. 2020 (mini update) Third procedure, FUE, Dr. K, 03/21, 400 beard to scar (latest update) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member elixirclinic Posted October 17, 2019 Regular Member Share Posted October 17, 2019 is it cover from the front side area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Glenn Charles Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 Beard hairs tend to be a little more hearty than scalp hairs and give give more coverage with less hits. Keep in mind that grafting into scars is more unpredictable than grafting into normal tissue. I generally suggest patients save scalp donor hair for additional scalp transplants if ever necessary. Also consider SMP (scalp micro pigmentation) into the scars to help camouflage. Dr. Glenn Charles is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted October 18, 2019 Senior Member Share Posted October 18, 2019 Beard grafts generally have a higher grade of caliber as compared to scalp hair and from what I have observed, grow through scar tissue better, yet scar tissue has less blood flow which makes the regrowth unpredictable 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...
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