Cobblestoning repair

[Sonn]

Anyone have any history or thoughts about having CO2 laser or Fraxel laser treatments once grafts have been removed?

[Kiwi]

I'm curious too...

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[Sonn]

Or even dermabrasion?

[gillenator]

Anyone have any history or thoughts about having CO2 laser or Fraxel laser treatments once grafts have been removed?

The results are hit and miss without very many examples to be an overall objective opinion.

And yes dermabrasion is a viable option especially for the larger bumps/cobblestoning.

[Sonn]

Do you know if dermabrasion will rid the scalp of cobblestone scars? Cannot find any before/after pictures. The only good part of my mid 90's HT is that it was a small number of micro grafts and they didn't do that good of a job, as a good number of grafts never took.

[gillenator]

Do you know if dermabrasion will rid the scalp of cobblestone scars? Cannot find any before/after pictures. The only good part of my mid 90's HT is that it was a small number of micro grafts and they didn't do that good of a job, as a good number of grafts never took.

It really depends how acute the cobble-stoning is. It would take an in-person exam with a reputable surgeon who does this type of repair.

[Sonn]

Gillenator,

Thanks for getting back to me and for your advice. Guess I said to myself for so long that I was gonna have the HT repaired and now I'm ready to get it done and move on. I ll start some consultations now.

[gillenator]

Gillenator,

Thanks for getting back to me and for your advice. Guess I said to myself for so long that I was gonna have the HT repaired and now I'm ready to get it done and move on. I ll start some consultations now.

So glad to hear that things are starting to move forward for you Sonn. It's a difficult decision and takes much patience and time invested on your part.

Not sure where you live but you may need to start by emailing high resolution pics of digital quality to those docs who are committed and passionate about using the best proven repair methods for your case.

As I stated before, the ideal is to be physically examined for the present scarring/cobblestoning but you may have to start with pics to those docs who are known for repair. I highly recommend that you contact Dr. Jerry Cooley for his repair opinion as well.

Keep us in the loop Sonn and best wishes to you my friend.

[Sonn]

I'm in the Pittsburgh area. I'll look and research Dr Cooley, but where is he located?

Thanks again

[gillenator]

Had no idea we were somewhat close to each other. I'm in Northern Virginia. If you ever are in the greater Wash DC area, please let me know and you are welcome to stop by and visit.

Dr. Jerry Cooley's practice is located in Charlotte, NC and is within drivable distance for you. His practice is called The Hair Center and main office is (704) 542-1601 or call toll free at (800) 715-1701. His email contact is jcooley@haircenter.com and feel free to email some pics to him.

Get several opinions along with Dr. Cooley's and start comparing them.

[Sonn]

I'll contact Dr Cooley, as well as other repair doctors. Been to the DC area numerous times and will let you know next time I am.
All your info is much appreciated!!!

[topcat]

Judging by what I have seen from plucking, use of Acell, and some patients ending up with bad results I highly recommend that you do not contact Cooley and start researching history on the forums.

Everyone wants the answer handed to them that's the problem. That doesn't work very well but researching history will tell you all you need to know.

[J_B_Davis]

Cooley is known to be one of the best. I'm not sure what ACell has to do with anything, but he should absolutely be on your short list.

[Sonn]

I'm not sure about Acell either?

[Sonn]

Topcat,

I'm not looking for answers to be handed to me, I'm merely asking people on this forum that have a lot more knowledge than I do. I do know that I want my micro grafts removed either by laser or electrolysis and then repair by either Fraxel or dermabrasion. Just looking for some knowledge and experience.