HAIR TRANSPLANT FORUM

Is the cost of a C2G procedure the same as a CIT procedure with a shaved head?

Shaven CIT will always be cheaper because it is faster for the physician to remove the grafts... non-shaven CIT at this time is $2 per graft more then shaven CIT... we offer ways to save on the cost per graft by stand-by, last minute openings and specials... Please call our office or click on a live chat button on our web site to speak with someone regarding current prices and specials

Are there any limitations to C2G in terms of hair length? Can hair be as long or short as one wants? Are any areas shaven?

Is there an issue if a patient needs to make sure they are able to cover previous donor strip scars after the surgery when returning to work?

Are there any limitations to C2G in terms of hair length? Can hair be as long or short as one wants? "You have two choices... shaven donor area or non-shaven donor area... With the non-shaven donor area your hair has to be 2" long or more"

Is there an issue if a patient needs to make sure they are able to cover previous donor strip scars after the surgery when returning to work?
"You will want to do the non-shaven CIT"

Okay, now I am completely confused.

As I understood before, the previous options for FUE/CIT were either:

1.) the patient had to had his whole his completely shaved - which is $6 a graft
2.) the patient would wear his hair long and diffent areas/patches where shaven - which is $10 a graft


How does C2G differ in price and technique?

This quote was attributed to Dr. Cole in a previous post about C2G.


"The negative to CIT/FUE is shaving the head and cost. You no longer need to shave any part of your head and cost is about to become a non-factor. Our newest technology is going to change those variables for good."

Doesn't this mean no more head shaving AND lower cost??? I am confused as well.

First... let's discuss the patch CIT... we are not offering that procedure any more except for very small cases.

Second... Originally non-shaven CIT has been available but it was priced out of reach for most patients due to the time constraints of performing the procedure... by becoming faster at this technique we have now cut the price in 1/2... therefore it is lower and more affordable

So if non-shaven CIT is 1/2 the price it used to be (without getting into exact numbers), and non-shaven CIT is always going to be more expensive than shaved CIT (as you stated in one of your previous posts), wouldn't that make shaved CIT have to drop in price as well in order to stay less expensive than non shaven CIT? I hope that makes sense.

In simple words, it means that what C2G did is catch up with the non-shaven CIT in terms of technology, speed and pricing and in results become 50% cheaper to make it attractive for the patients.
It doesn't necessary means that CIT non-shaven will drop price, it is still an extremely hard work for the doc and staff to spend 10-16 hours every day working almost non-stop, you must see it to understand.
It is easier for most clinics to just stick with the old technology (strip), it is more money because you can get more patients into the chair every day and it takes less time and efforts from the performing doctor and staff. A strip surgery can take 3 hours, they just remove the strip from the back of the head quickly and immediately start working on placement were with CIT the grafts are getting extracted one by one...a very tedious work but good for the patient as he get the best procedure with no visible scar in the back of his head..

Ok to summarize - for patients with previous strip donor scars, C2G would be the way to go if they need to conceal those scars.

In addition, to help conceal the procedure, one should have their hair length at least 2 inches?

You don't need to tell me--I know first hand how much work is involved (at least as far as time is concerned). I had to sit there all day! I am already a 2X patient of Dr. Cole. I asked the question because I was simply trying to grasp what C2G meant. I am already a believer in Dr. Cole/CIT and have nothing but the highest praise for the extremely hard work and superb results he achieves.

If someone is not concerned about prior strip scars, is planning a small-ish procedure (500-700 grafts), but maintains a hair style of less than 2 inches long in the back, could he still opt for the CIT2GO procedure? It would just be nice to not have to hide out for a couple weeks to avoid detection....Is the instrument completed and have you had good success with it to date?...What is your daily max graft count with this CIT2GO procedure.?.....Any downside, besides higher cost with CIT2GO versus a shaven procedure?

Michelle, Forhair, Dr. Cole---Any thoughts on the above questions?

I am not sure if i have the answers, will try to get them for you as this procedure is new and the doc knows the details.
In my perspective i guess we can do C2G with any length..i don't see any reason why not but again right now i am guessing. However i don't see it effective because if it's 2 inches then your hair will not cover the area as good as longer hair, maybe i am wrong, but if you want to avoid shaving the area then it is a good idea. I will try to get the answers for you tomorrow, in the meantime watch the C2G video:)

C2G Video Demonstration

If someone is not concerned about prior strip scars, is planning a small-ish procedure (500-700 grafts), but maintains a hair style of less than 2 inches long in the back, could he still opt for the CIT2GO procedure?

Ideally your hair should be about 2 inches of longer however they can work with it as short as 1 1/2 inches

It would just be nice to not have to hide out for a couple weeks to avoid detection....Is the instrument completed and have you had good success with it to date?...

Our engineer is still working on the new instrument

What is your daily max graft count with this CIT2GO procedure.?.....

I can schedule 800 grafts per day of C2G (non-shaven CIT)

Any downside, besides higher cost with CIT2GO versus a shaven procedure?

None what so ever

Just so I understand, what is it that necessitates the need for longer hair in the donor? Is it simply a matter of better hiding ability of longer hair (a benefit for me) or is it to necessary for the doctor to work in the area (a benefit for the physician)

It is better hidden and it's easier to clip it up and out of the way so he can work