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RE: Facts and Benefits of FUE by Dr. Sara Armani

gabrielf81 — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 20:40:16 GMT

Hey Pats,

I have to agree with this post. I think people are so quick to downplay FUE and its benefits that they don't even give it a chance. I was thrilled when I heard about this technique that didn't leave any scarring in the donor area and yielded the same results.

I think picking the right doctor makes all the difference. The right doctor will let you know what to expect and do the procedure extremely well. The doctor I went to (Armani) let me know all the facts and I didn't have unrealistic expectations as so many of us bald guys have.

Thanks for sharing this insightful information.

Gabriel

RE: Facts and Benefits of FUE by Dr. Sara Armani

Greedy4hair — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 19:10:15 GMT

Thanks Pats.

RE: Facts and Benefits of FUE by Dr. Sara Armani

gac201 — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:59:20 GMT

yes. good post.

RE: Facts and Benefits of FUE by Dr. Sara Armani

GrowingitLong — Mon, 25 May 2009 20:37:36 GMT

8. selection of follicles - Fue allows us to SELECT the follicles one by one. This means we can specifically choose the follicles needed depending on where these follicles are going to be grafted. Singles in the hairline, doubles and triples towards the back. With strip you are limited to the follicles cut out of the scalp. This is often overlooked.

That does kind of make sense

RE: Facts and Benefits of FUE by Dr. Sara Armani

ash_p — Mon, 25 May 2009 05:58:05 GMT

Great info, Pat. #8 makes perfect sense...I never really thought about that!

RE: Facts and Benefits of FUE by Dr. Sara Armani

DanUk — Tue, 19 May 2009 22:34:20 GMT

Good information.

Thanks Pats

Facts and Benefits of FUE by Dr. Sara Armani

pats205 — Tue, 19 May 2009 21:41:55 GMT

Facts and Benefits of FUE by Dr. Sara Armani

Advantages:

1. minimally invasive
2. much faster recovery time
3. less painful recovery
4. treating widened scars left by strip surgeries
5. for patients who heal with widened scars or thickened linear scars
6. ability to harvest more follicles after inability to perform more strip surgeries
7. no donor limitations due to scalp laxity
8. selection of follicles - Fue allows us to SELECT the follicles one by one. This means we can specifically choose the follicles needed depending on where these follicles are going to be grafted. Singles in the hairline, doubles and triples towards the back. With strip you are limited to the follicles cut out of the scalp. This is often overlooked.
9. Patient can wear their hair short with no smiley line in the back noticeable from afar, no strip scar.

Skills required:

The extraction of follicles must be performed by a highly experienced team of doctors. This requires countless hours of training.

1. experience in performing FUE technique
2. proper techniques of extraction, graft handling and insertion
3. patience required by staff, doctors and patient in longer procedure times

About doctors who criticize do FUE

1. not willing to take the time and effort required to learn the technique as it is more difficult and requires more time
2. continuing to criticize those who push the boundaries to improve the technique for the benefit of the patient
3. requires more surgical assistants and technology, costing the doctor more money and resources

Direct criticisms answered:

1. FUE yields are poorer compared to FUSS

Answer: In the right hands and with proper training FUE yields are equivalent to the best FUSS. Every doctor will have patients who are not satisfied due to individual variables. Different patient characteristics will determine final outcomes. These include age, hair density, hair caliber, smoker or nonsmoker, proper post op care, use of recommended medications and individual hair growth rates, previous surgeries, scar tissue and genetic variabilities. These will apply to both FUSS and FUE patients

2. FUE mega sessions use brute force

Answer: Unless individuals making these claims have actually observed this in person, THEY have no right to make such statements. Since they are unable to achieve the same numbers of grafts they assume anyone else doing so is incapable of such a feat.

Innovation and moving forward will always be met by people who prefer to remain in their comfort zone and prefer not to try and push forward.