HAIR TRANSPLANT FORUM

Since you have two problems - the recipient site grafts and the donor scar - the two solutions should ideally compliment each other. If you get a scar revision, for example, perhaps the FU grafts yielded could conceal the cosmetic issue in the recipient area. If you "FIT out" some of the bad grafts one at a time, the volume displacement might smooth the skin and the grafts could be placed into the scar to break it up. A solution might present itself in another way aswell. It is hard to say without pictures. Ultimately you will need to meet with the doctor to see what can be achieved.

It is always good to seek out patients and doctors to figure out your options. Most situations like yours can be improved.

K, thanks for your encouragement. I do feel fortunate that I found Dr. Cole. There are definitely a lot of sleazy doctors out there. I wasn't trying to stir up anything. When did you start noticing fallout? Were you ever totally happy with any of the procedures you had? I take the daily propecia as well, saw palmetto, and some different shampoos. I had the FIT method so there is no scarring in the back. At this point, I'm prepared to fill in here and there as long as it takes. Hopefully, I'll follow in my dad and bro's path. They still have hair in the back. The front half is a different story. I guess I'm like you were in your mid-twenties...you had to do something, if only to have hope, right? By the way, what do women prefer, shaven or trans.?

K, if you want to shave your head and can't b/c of the scar in the back I would serioulsy consider consulting Dr. Cole. He can fill in the area with grafts and it might not be too expensive either. The hair will fill in the unslightly scar and you can sport the marine/shaven look. Do you have the pluggy type implants on your scalp?

I've only done 817 grafts so far. My hairline has been established with 300 1's and 2's. My hairline is high for 25 years but it looks good. We decided not to lower it until we see the progressiveness of my thinning. Until then, I plan on filling in here and there where the scalp is too visible, and going for density. Dr. Cole has seminars all over the states...contact him via e-mail or the number on this site. He really is a good old guy...they type you could drink a beer with. There's no lying in him. If you are uncomfortable with your hair at this point, I would encourage you to at least talk to him by phone or e-mail.
Drew