Senior Member socates123 Posted March 29, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted March 29, 2013 Is it true that staples give less scarring than sutures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member orlhair1 Posted March 29, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted March 29, 2013 If you do a search, there are several good threads on this. Top surgeons get really good results with both. In my FUT Dr. Shapiro used staples and I had a great scar result. He also uses sutures at times. So, I think it is really preference of the surgeon....the key being to choose a top clinic. Surgery - Dr. Ron Shapiro FUT 6/14/11 - 3048 grafts Surgery - Dr. Ron Shapiro FUE 1/28/13 & 1/29/13 - 1513 grafts http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/orlhair1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member socates123 Posted March 29, 2013 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 29, 2013 Hi Orlhair1, Thanks for your response. My back is diffuse hence I wonder about staples vs sutures. In the event that I shave the back, which will be less evident? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Mickey85 Posted March 29, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted March 29, 2013 I really have no solid opinion on this matter... I have seen stretched scars from both methods but probably less from staples. I have seen some shoddy suture work from some renowned surgeons though. Staples seem to eradicate the room for error that is inherent with sutures. I did read the sutures can cause strangulation of the follicles underneath resulting in the 'traintrack' look but have I have seen that with staples too.... I don't believe there is a general consensus as to which method is better.... The only 2 threads you will ever need: Revamped Advantages/Disadvantages of FUE. Myths dispelled. Educate yourself Everything FUE. Manual, motorized, ARTAS, NeoGraft, physician details and more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member socates123 Posted March 29, 2013 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 29, 2013 I see. thanks Mickey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Mickey85 Posted March 29, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted March 29, 2013 Where have you seen train track scarring with staples? I have looked I cannot find any. I have seen them in photos that a member sent to me in private. His scarred was stretched and he went for a repair and while the scar improved, the traintracking was still evident. Instead of a linear and vertical (up/down) traintrack, it was more a circle/dot above and below the scar. The only 2 threads you will ever need: Revamped Advantages/Disadvantages of FUE. Myths dispelled. Educate yourself Everything FUE. Manual, motorized, ARTAS, NeoGraft, physician details and more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member HARIRI Posted March 29, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted March 29, 2013 I would vote for staples, most doctors with great scars using staples. They don't leave ugly train track marks. I even demanded using the staple with the doctor I'm going to for scar revision. Plug removal + Strip scar revision - Dr. Ali Karadeniz (AEK)- May 23, 2015 Plug removal + 250 FUE temple points- Dr. Hakan Doganay (AHD)- July 3, 2013 Scar Tricopigmentation- Dr. Koray Erdogan (ASMED)- May 3, 2013 2500 FUT (Hairline Repair)- Dr. Rahal- July 26, 2011 My Hair Treatments: 1- Alpecin Double Effect Shampoo (Daily) 2- Regaine Solution Minoxidil 5% (2 ml once a day) 3- GNC Ultra NourishHair™ (Once a day) 4- GNC Herbal Plus Standardized Saw Palmetto (Once a day) My Rahal HT thread http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/164456-2500-fut-dr-rahal-hairline-repair.html[/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hairthere Posted March 29, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted March 29, 2013 I have two strip scars, one done by a lousy doc using sutures, the other by a top doc using staples. Both scars have stretched a bit. Conclusion: it's just my physiology. I am the owner/operator of AHEAD INK a Scalp Micropigmentation Company in Fort Lee, New Jersey. www.aheadink.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member socates123 Posted March 29, 2013 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 29, 2013 Thank you for your response. Physiology - how can I determine if my scar will stretch in due course? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hairthere Posted March 29, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted March 29, 2013 socates, Unfortunately it's one of the X factors in HT surgery. The best you can do is go with a top doctor, or, opt for FUE surgery. I am the owner/operator of AHEAD INK a Scalp Micropigmentation Company in Fort Lee, New Jersey. www.aheadink.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member HairlessHero Posted March 29, 2013 Regular Member Share Posted March 29, 2013 I had a FUT with a top Doc and he used staples. He said staples are better and would reduce the scar. Also, removing of staples is easy and I had that done my family member without any previous experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Mickey85 Posted March 29, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted March 29, 2013 So you have not seen train track scarring from staples. Just some dots. That is a big difference and these dots are hearsay at this point since you saw them in private. indeed there is a difference between 'traintracks' and empty dots of hair above and below the scar. i should have been more specific. and yes it is hearsay to you and everyone else currently because it was true a private photo but it does not negate that I(myself) have seen it. i will try and find public examples for you to view. The only 2 threads you will ever need: Revamped Advantages/Disadvantages of FUE. Myths dispelled. Educate yourself Everything FUE. Manual, motorized, ARTAS, NeoGraft, physician details and more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Mickey85 Posted March 29, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted March 29, 2013 So you have not seen train track scarring from staples. Just some dots. That is a big difference and these dots are hearsay at this point since you saw them in private. I found a public case of staple scarring quite easily. I'm going to PM it to you. I will find more for you. Granted they are less evident than sutures given the inherent nature of the staple technique(they do no run underneath the scalp for nearly as long as sutures do) and I should have been clearer. The only 2 threads you will ever need: Revamped Advantages/Disadvantages of FUE. Myths dispelled. Educate yourself Everything FUE. Manual, motorized, ARTAS, NeoGraft, physician details and more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Mickey85 Posted March 31, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted March 31, 2013 Hi Orlhair1, Thanks for your response. My back is diffuse hence I wonder about staples vs sutures. In the event that I shave the back, which will be less evident? if the rear of the donor is diffue you might want to be conservative. how many grafts do you need? what norwoord pattern are you? hiding a fut with a diffuse donor will be difficult and will limit how short you can cut your hair. something to definitely be aware of. The only 2 threads you will ever need: Revamped Advantages/Disadvantages of FUE. Myths dispelled. Educate yourself Everything FUE. Manual, motorized, ARTAS, NeoGraft, physician details and more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member tacolinowest Posted March 31, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted March 31, 2013 if you have a diffused donor, like myself i would look into smp to camo it, thats my plan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member socates123 Posted March 31, 2013 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 31, 2013 Norwood 4 with retrograde alopecia. Life is terrible for me. I feel lost. I can't do a traditonal FUT to get sufficient grafts and FUE is really expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Mickey85 Posted March 31, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted March 31, 2013 FUE does not have to be expensive at all. With the recent addition of Dr Hakan his price is just below North America FUT prices per graft. Dr De Reys also charges much less than his European colleagues but is not yet recommended on this very forum. The only 2 threads you will ever need: Revamped Advantages/Disadvantages of FUE. Myths dispelled. Educate yourself Everything FUE. Manual, motorized, ARTAS, NeoGraft, physician details and more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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