Second pass for density?

[DoubleTango]

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?

[gillenator]

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.

[GibGob]

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?

[gillenator]

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.

[Matthias]

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.

[Falling]

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?

[Matthias]

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?

[Falling]

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.

[Matthias]

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.

[Matthias]

@Melvin- Admin Do you have material dealing with this topic? Didn't find anything substantial and have been searching for a while.