pitting

[mr invisible]

if pitting or cobblestone is to occur, in typical cases how long does it last for? Can you get rid of it easily?

[mr invisible]

if pitting or cobblestone is to occur, in typical cases how long does it last for? Can you get rid of it easily?

[JacobS]

I thought that was the worst case scenario. Choose a decent surgeon and it will not be an issue. BTW Are you still a NW 1?

[Mahair]

No neither is really able to gotten rid of. It is usually the result of large grafts placed too deep or too shallow by a poorly trained staff usually employed by an equally skilled "DR." In My case it was William Magdalin of (MHR) Boston.

[Smoothy]

Pitting is caused by implanting the graft too deep, using too large of slit for graft, or too much pressure -- all usually from a doctor who does not have much experience.

The pitting does lessen in appearence over time- a few years, but never goes away. Laser or derm can help but it will also damage your grafts/fu. The best solution for pitting is for addition HT from a top surgeon and graft in between/fill in the areas --this will camoflouge the pitting.

[gillenator]

Mr. I,

 

I have never seen pitting go away with time (healing). There is also the potential option of extracting the pitted FU altogethor and re-implanting it. This can be especially helpful if the pit is deep and under 1mm in diameter.

 

It is also possible in some cases to have the pitted graft surgically excised and then closed with one suture. Probably a better option for pitted sites larger than 1mm.

 

Only consider surgeons that are very experienced in repair. After narrowing your search, make sure they examine you "in person" and explain all of your options. Best wishes to you.

[Mark Mittelstaedt]

Pitting can be minimized by using smaller blades. Look for a doctor that uses small blades - ask to see what tool the surgeon plans to use. If it looks like something you'd see on an Xacto knife, run ! For examples of the latest in scalpels for hair transplantation, visit www.kminstruments.com.

[Mahair]

What they show you and what they use can be different. I was shown microscopes and a tiny scalple and told I would have a 4" scar. They used neither and I ended up with a 10" long smily face and minigrafts. Some doctors go to seminars just to learn what to say to a victim not to gain skill in anything other that how to lie. Once they cut you you are at their mercy."Dr." Magdalin has missed the last 11 out of 12 meetings of the emblem and badge club that certified him . I guess he learned enough.