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Unfortunately White dotting is a reality to anyone who performs FUE and those of us who have it done. Even the Great Bisanga isn't free from its presence...
" I had this HT in April 2010.
I had 1544 grafts, 1 Hair-407, 2 Hair-782, 3 Hair-352 and 4 Hair-3.
Recipient isn't 100%, there are some white dots, but only visible if I were to shave down with no guard on the clippers. I would imagine it's impossible to not get white dots, hair and a small amount of tissue was removed, so it has to leave something behind.
I did have a strip scar and bad grafts from bad UK HT's I had around 200 grafts removed from the hairline, and I had grafts into the strip scar. "
I merely spent 3 minutes to find that so I'm sure there are others out there regarding white dotting with DR's who use very small punches.
The larger the punch size, there is going to be an increase in damage to adjacent grafts but increase risk of graft survival from those grafts harvested. The smaller the punch the higher risk of transection. Personally I can't see any Dr using a .75 punch on any 3-4 hair folicle without doing damage to the graft. Dr Cole used a .85 punch on me and I was very happy with that compromise. We also focused on single and double hair grafts to keep the yield high. To this date, I have no visible scarring or white dotting.
The main problem with the argument about white dotting is the fact that everyone heals differently and this variable makes it very difficult to access. Lets see, how about 100 subjects.... half the donor done with punches <.85mm and the other half >1mm .... that should due.
@ thinningontop... your initial question is about hypopigmentation. Unfortunately, there isn't anything that I'm aware of you can apply topically to help with that post procedure. Aloe is a good choice to help with healing and redness. Individuals with darker skin will have a higher visible rate of hypopigmentation. Acell may also aid in helping with hypopigmentation, one of the reason I choose to add it to my treatment.
would love to see some pics if your willing to share them with the community....Heal well.
" I had this HT in April 2010.
I had 1544 grafts, 1 Hair-407, 2 Hair-782, 3 Hair-352 and 4 Hair-3.
Recipient isn't 100%, there are some white dots, but only visible if I were to shave down with no guard on the clippers. I would imagine it's impossible to not get white dots, hair and a small amount of tissue was removed, so it has to leave something behind.
I did have a strip scar and bad grafts from bad UK HT's I had around 200 grafts removed from the hairline, and I had grafts into the strip scar. "
I merely spent 3 minutes to find that so I'm sure there are others out there regarding white dotting with DR's who use very small punches.
The larger the punch size, there is going to be an increase in damage to adjacent grafts but increase risk of graft survival from those grafts harvested. The smaller the punch the higher risk of transection. Personally I can't see any Dr using a .75 punch on any 3-4 hair folicle without doing damage to the graft. Dr Cole used a .85 punch on me and I was very happy with that compromise. We also focused on single and double hair grafts to keep the yield high. To this date, I have no visible scarring or white dotting.
The main problem with the argument about white dotting is the fact that everyone heals differently and this variable makes it very difficult to access. Lets see, how about 100 subjects.... half the donor done with punches <.85mm and the other half >1mm .... that should due.
@ thinningontop... your initial question is about hypopigmentation. Unfortunately, there isn't anything that I'm aware of you can apply topically to help with that post procedure. Aloe is a good choice to help with healing and redness. Individuals with darker skin will have a higher visible rate of hypopigmentation. Acell may also aid in helping with hypopigmentation, one of the reason I choose to add it to my treatment.
would love to see some pics if your willing to share them with the community....Heal well.
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