DoubleTango Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 Hi all i have read in a few threads that in a lot of cases a second pass will typically be required to achieve satisfactory density from FUE. While I understand the logic and have seen many cases where people have had very good FUE results but have nevertheless gone for second FUE to optimise the density, I also see many comments about the risks/difficulties of implanting between native/transplanted hair and the potential for causing damage to those hairs. So my question is if good density is achieved from the first FUE procedure is it safe/worth it to opt for a second pass to try and improve the density, or is one asking for trouble by seeking to implant in between existing hairs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted September 23 Senior Member Share Posted September 23 A lot depends in how much scar tissue was developed in the first procedure and how much the blood supply was affected…this has a direct bearing on the yield. 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 GibGob Posted September 25 Regular Member Share Posted September 25 On 9/23/2024 at 5:23 PM, gillenator said: A lot depends in how much scar tissue was developed in the first procedure and how much the blood supply was affected…this has a direct bearing on the yield. How is scar tissue developed? The incisions for fue grafts develop scar tissue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted September 25 Senior Member Share Posted September 25 ALL incisions develop scar tissue…it’s part of the healing process and never let anyone tell you otherwise…anytime flesh is cut, scarring develops. 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 Matthias Posted 9 hours ago Regular Member Share Posted 9 hours ago Great question. I'd be surprised if the incisions could be done just as easily and effortlessly as they are done on a virgin scalp. The second pass may be done unshaven. Or maybe the stick-and-place method from HLC is the right way. I too would like to know what a potential clinic has to consider and should be checked for to successfully carry out a second pass. Dr. Yaman 03/24 difficult case - Hair Transplant Reviews - Hair Restoration Network - Community For and By Hair Loss Patients Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Falling Posted 3 hours ago Regular Member Share Posted 3 hours ago It might be a stupid question, but why do women not get the white dots in their legs when they use wax / electrical epilators? Aren't they pulling the hairs out from the root? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Matthias Posted 1 hour ago Regular Member Share Posted 1 hour ago 1 hour ago, Falling said: Aren't they pulling the hairs out from the root? You know FUE not only takes the root and shaft but also the follicle, muscle and a good amount of perifollicular tissue as opposed to plucking hairs that will grow back? Also how is your question relevant to this topic? Dr. Yaman 03/24 difficult case - Hair Transplant Reviews - Hair Restoration Network - Community For and By Hair Loss Patients Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Falling Posted 36 minutes ago Regular Member Share Posted 36 minutes ago Two users were discussing about the scar tissue generating by FUE, so I thought I would ask a quick question rathen than opening a new thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Matthias Posted 28 minutes ago Regular Member Share Posted 28 minutes ago 6 minutes ago, Falling said: Two users were discussing about the scar tissue generating by FUE, so I thought I would ask a quick question rathen than opening a new thread. Gotcha. I understood it to refer to scarring in the recipient area. Dr. Yaman 03/24 difficult case - Hair Transplant Reviews - Hair Restoration Network - Community For and By Hair Loss Patients Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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