FUE vs. STRIP method with Dr. Hasson

[RabbitHare]

Hello all-- I had incredible results with Dr. Hasson in Vancouver back in 2012 when I was 54. He did the strip method with about 4000 grafts for hairline and to the middle. My crown was a bit weak, but with the prescription of Proscar, 1/4 mg of a 5MG pill, my crown actually filled in with the medication which really surprised me. But I was told that Proscar can not only help the hair from thinning, but can also get hair growing in the crown area. Anyhoo. Here I am now at 63. Hair is still there and going strong, but I can deff feel like I'm losing some ground in the hairline and the middle as I age. A quick follow up to Dr. Hasson's office last month with pictures, he recommended if I decide to move forward, I should consider the FUE method as opposed to the strip due to my scalp being a bit tight. I mentioned I can't afford the FUE and would have to go back to the strip. This will have been my third surgery. The first one with another doctor in 2008 failed miserably. The only way I maybe could do the FUE, is if Dr. Hasson felt like I only needed a touch up. But I figured, if I'm going to have to go through all of this with shaving the head, why not just go to the same level as grafts as before.......Besides the prohibitive cost of FUE, I wanted to know if FUE when done, would it cause the back of scalp to get much thinner as opposed to the strip method?  Before and after my surgery with Dr. Hasson, he told me that I have a nest in the back of my head, which is great in case any further surgeries are needed. If I do this, it would be in the next year or so, as Im just waiting to see how the virus plays out...If I opt for the strip method, it would be my third and would have to be the last one.. I worry also, that maybe the strip would decrease the volume on the sides at this point..It did it ever so slightly from the last one. But it's hardly noticeable...I would think the more you do maybe the worse it might get? Thanks for reading and appreciate any advice...RH

[Britanium]

Could you post some pics ? Be interesting to see the FUT scar. I would be following the Drs advice though, If you do have a “nest” of hair waiting to be tapped then it’s a very worthwhile consideration. Rather than the very real risk of stretching your current FUT scar. Depending on how much FUE is taken then it shouldn’t get much thinner. Especially if it’s already been noticed you have a abundance of hair in the donor area. 

[Melvin- Admin]

Watch the end of this interview 

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CXUa2QpAjkm/?utm_medium=copy_link

[aaron1234]

I'm a big proponent of the "strip out first, then FUE" approach, but the challenge is to know when to switch over from strip to FUE.  The more strips you take out the higher the risk of stretching the scar, but perhaps you will obtain more lifetime grafts.  If you've already done two strips, one being a 4k graft megasession, then Dr. Hasson is probably right in telling you that FUE is the way to go now.  Trust your doc!  

[RabbitHare]

On 1/1/2022 at 10:50 AM, JC71 said:

Could you post some pics ? Be interesting to see the FUT scar. I would be following the Drs advice though, If you do have a “nest” of hair waiting to be tapped then it’s a very worthwhile consideration. Rather than the very real risk of stretching your current FUT scar. Depending on how much FUE is taken then it shouldn’t get much thinner. Especially if it’s already been noticed you have a abundance of hair in the donor area. 

I cant send any scar pics as I have none. I'l prob bak the advice then and when I have the funds go with the FUE in the back..Porbably better this way there is no coming up and around the sides to the  back of the ear.  Which could maybe thin out more...Will keep all posted on my next phase..Maybe by summer 2022 hopefully...TY

[RabbitHare]

On 1/2/2022 at 12:46 AM, aaron1234 said:

I'm a big proponent of the "strip out first, then FUE" approach, but the challenge is to know when to switch over from strip to FUE.  The more strips you take out the higher the risk of stretching the scar, but perhaps you will obtain more lifetime grafts.  If you've already done two strips, one being a 4k graft megasession, then Dr. Hasson is probably right in telling you that FUE is the way to go now.  Trust your doc!  

I'll prob opt for the FUE then..Ive had two FUT. The first one was not good...Dr Hasson did the second one and did amazing job...Thanks for advice..RH

 

 

Just now, RabbitHare said:

I cant send any scar pics as I have none. I'l prob bak the advice then and when I have the funds go with the FUE in the back..Porbably better this way there is no coming up and around the sides to the  back of the ear.  Which could maybe thin out more...Will keep all posted on my next phase..Maybe by summer 2022 hopefully...TY

On 1/2/2022 at 12:46 AM, aaron1234 said:

I'm a big proponent of the "strip out first, then FUE" approach, but the challenge is to know when to switch over from strip to FUE.  The more strips you take out the higher the risk of stretching the scar, but perhaps you will obtain more lifetime grafts.  If you've already done two strips, one being a 4k graft megasession, then Dr. Hasson is probably right in telling you that FUE is the way to go now.  Trust your doc!  

Just now, RabbitHare said:

I cant send any scar pics as I have none. I'l prob bak the advice then and when I have the funds go with the FUE in the back..Porbably better this way there is no coming up and around the sides to the  back of the ear.  Which could maybe thin out more...Will keep all posted on my next phase..Maybe by summer 2022 hopefully...TY

 

[RabbitHare]

On 1/1/2022 at 8:28 PM, Melvin- Moderator said:

Watch the end of this interview 

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CXUa2QpAjkm/?utm_medium=copy_link

Thanks for the video..Very helpful. They come back from vacation January 10th so I'll be calling and see what scheduling looks like for the spring and summer. How things are going with the pandemic and all..