Scar Grafting with Dr Cole

[Atlas20]

Sounds good,

The graft test session would be just to see the donor scarring from FUE, if it's subtle and unnoticable on me then I'd be ok with 150-200 grafts. I wish I could see in person someone that has done it.

I saw SMP in person last week in NYC on someone getting scar treatment, I thought it looked good at blending the scar. Although I will say I could see the difference in texture of the scar vs normal skin when in bright light. This was at a permanent SMP location, it seems everyone here vouches for temporary SMP. Is there a strong argument against permanent SMP?

[southeastguy]

I did SMP and was disappointed because it frankly was a waste of time before you do the FUE. I would only try SMP with Nicole at SMG or Eric at Aheadink. SMP doesn't address volume loss and really only answers maybe 10% of the problem if that much. 90% of the problem is the volume loss which the fue addresses.

[Atlas20]

I've had two consults with HT doctors up here in the New York area, both suggested against beard or body hair for scar grafting. I'm not ready to try scalp FUE as surgery and pinpoint white scars sway me away from that approach, I'd really need to see someone who's had FUE in person to properly gauge how considerable the FUE scarring is...

I have a Fraxel test session in about a month. I've come across positive feedback on that, I'll be sure to share my outcome.

Northeast guy, can you share where you went to for pulse dye laser?? Was this Vbeam? This type of laser seems a lot more rare to come by. I have a consult at the end of this month for Vbeam, although they probably haven't seen many strip scars, would be good to check with a place that has experience. Thanks.

[Mouse]

Hi southeastguy for your valuable feedback , i am in same situation as you were , I have a FUT scar and i wanna conceal it ..with Fue

I would be starting my journey most probably from next month ..I just wanted to know your final result .

Is your scar better now ?
Are you able to cut your hairs very short ?
How much % growth you see ?
Your hairdresser able to notice anykind of linear scarring ?

Please help me with above question...



Hiw

[southeastguy]

The hair is growing in the scar at like 75% rate i would say. Best decision i have made in my life. I will probably need 3rd fue but its worth it. I will cut to a 1 guard one day and do it with dignity.

[Mouse]

Thanks man ..really happy for you

Is it possible for you to share your before and current pics please .. i want to see how similar scar we have

[southeastguy]

I don't know how to do photos. I went with Dr. Joe at Shapiro Medical. I would say a 1 guard is a possible goal. Below that is going to be very difficult. Even at a 1 guard it likely won't be perfect. But it will be to the point where you can go out in public and hopefully it won't stand out in the crowd.

[southeastguy]

My scar was similar to NEGUY top scar. It really doesn't matter what you have. Big, small who gives a crap. Just do a couple of sessions and hope for the best result.

[beansysbro]

Guys, my ultimate goal is fue into scar but for some immediate relief if I get temporary smp into the scar will it not make it difficult for the doctor to place fue into my scar in say a few months from now ?

[southeastguy]

I would not do SMP. I did 3 FUE into scar with Dr. Joe at Shapiro. The results are great and im very happy. Message me back with any questions.

[southeastguy]

But to answer your question it would not impact the doctor at all, but I would advise against SMP because it sucks and its a waste of money. Do an FUE.

[beansysbro]

Thanks for the reply man. It would be great if I could hear more about your experience. Sent you a friend request as I assume that's how I can send you a pm?

[southeastguy]

Well you made it to this thread so you are already on the path to success. What other questions do you have?

[beansysbro]

Did you consider scar excision such as a trichophytic closure? I started reading though this thread and NE guy mentioned a 50/50 chance for improvement in his. Don't like those odds!

My scar is slightly raised (though I'm sure that is normal for scars ?) Did you get injections or anything to make your scar flat and soft before fue?

Did you use anything supplementary such as things like prp, acell , cortisone shots etc?

My scar is about 4cm long by 1cm wide. Do you reckon it would take more than 1 session ? the grafts required have been in the 100-300 range. I'm in Europe and and have been in touch with bisanga and lorenzo amongst others. Lorenzo has some very good scar repair videos on youtube which gives me confidence!

[southeastguy]

Did not consider excision. I would not do that as it could make it worse. I did nothing for the scar other than FUE and smp (which was a waste if time/money).

The doc used acell I think. 100-200 sounds right but u may only get like 60-70% growth. So it usually takes 2 or 3 sessions to get it matching density.

Also, when you graft into a scar it will make your scar healthier by increasing blood supply. This will make it resemble normal skin more than it does in its current state.

I dont know those doctors and can only comment on my experience with dr Joe at Shapiro.