Wondering if I could discuss some issues guys. Currently, I have a few fears that I'm having trouble getting past.
Firstly, what are my chances of the majority of grafts simply not taking. This would be the worst case scenario for me (or anyone else I guess), and it's what really scares me about FUT, because in that event, I wouldn't be able to shave my head in future due to the strip scar. I'm very concerned about this. It's hard to quantify what the chances of this would be. I've heard/seen of stories (although it was FUE) of peoples grafts just popping out because they bleed too much. I'm going to end up a Norwood 6 in future if finasteride doesn't work or I have sides etc. which is why this worries me; I would hate to have no hair on top, but have to wear it long on the sides.
Secondly, again, quantifiably, what are my likely chances of having a scar that gives me trouble e.g. the scarring expands to beyond 2mm in width? Also, what issues can the difference in hair direction make in terms of appearance. I would appreciate feedback from Dr Hasson veterans if possible.
Thirdly, given the scenario of complete medication failure, and a total loss of my own hair on top, will 8000 grafts be sufficient to cover it all. Also, how sure can surgeons be when they only give you a quick look for laxity and donor supply?
Essentially, I want to know if I'm taking as big of a risk as I feel I am, or if I should be going the more conservative option of FUE (although I'm almost certainly not going to get full coverage from FUE right?). However, when I look at the overall result photos of FUE surgery, the results are generally nowhere near as impressive when taken as a majority. H&W hair just seems more consistently sprouted, whereas FUE often ends up looking scrappy from some examples I've seen.
I dunno, sorry to ramble, but it's psychologically a difficult stage I'm at.
Firstly, what are my chances of the majority of grafts simply not taking. This would be the worst case scenario for me (or anyone else I guess), and it's what really scares me about FUT, because in that event, I wouldn't be able to shave my head in future due to the strip scar. I'm very concerned about this. It's hard to quantify what the chances of this would be. I've heard/seen of stories (although it was FUE) of peoples grafts just popping out because they bleed too much. I'm going to end up a Norwood 6 in future if finasteride doesn't work or I have sides etc. which is why this worries me; I would hate to have no hair on top, but have to wear it long on the sides.
Secondly, again, quantifiably, what are my likely chances of having a scar that gives me trouble e.g. the scarring expands to beyond 2mm in width? Also, what issues can the difference in hair direction make in terms of appearance. I would appreciate feedback from Dr Hasson veterans if possible.
Thirdly, given the scenario of complete medication failure, and a total loss of my own hair on top, will 8000 grafts be sufficient to cover it all. Also, how sure can surgeons be when they only give you a quick look for laxity and donor supply?
Essentially, I want to know if I'm taking as big of a risk as I feel I am, or if I should be going the more conservative option of FUE (although I'm almost certainly not going to get full coverage from FUE right?). However, when I look at the overall result photos of FUE surgery, the results are generally nowhere near as impressive when taken as a majority. H&W hair just seems more consistently sprouted, whereas FUE often ends up looking scrappy from some examples I've seen.
I dunno, sorry to ramble, but it's psychologically a difficult stage I'm at.
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