Dr Patricia Cahuzac

[Coopman]

FUE: Individual grafts are removed from the donor area and inserted into the recipient area.

STRIP: A large area of skin containing grafts is taken from your donor area. The wound is closed (you will get a scar) the grafts are then separated and inserted into the recipient area.

Thats probably not the best explanation, but its heading in the right direction. No offence but it sounds like you need to do a lot more research before you even consider what Surgeon/Clinic to opt for. There are many charlatans in this industry in the UK who may take advantage of you.

 

[KSH]

I think both the ones I saw mentioned the taking of the strip method. FUE as in taking one at a time from the back of your head, sounds a lot less painful though, Does it give much better results?

 

[Coopman]

I doubt there is anything in it in respect of results these days.

 

[KSH]

I assume strip is taking strips and using individual hair to plant, as opposed to plonking a strip on your head, so how do you differentiate. Does FUE take single hairs from back of your head instead, one at a time?

 

[bullitnut]

KSH wrote:

I assume strip is taking strips and using individual hair to plant, as opposed to plonking a strip on your head, so how do you differentiate. Does FUE take single hairs from back of your head instead, one at a time?

Very Basically,

Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) is a technique where a patient's hair is transplanted in naturally occurring groups of 1 to 4 hairs(sometimes more), called follicular units. These follicular units are taken from a strip of skin that is removed from the rear of the scalp, hence the saying strip surgery. The follicular units are then prepared using microscopic dissection and placed into balding areas. So no dude the skin isn't just plonked on the scalp lol.

Follicular unit extraction (FUE), also known as follicular transfer (FT), is one of two primary methods of obtaining follicular units, naturally occurring groups of one to four hairs, for hair transplantation. In FUE harvesting, individual follicular units are extracted directly from the hair restoration patient's donor area using a punch (can be manual or robotic) ideally one at a time.

 

[KSH]

thanks, so basically I was right, the FUE is one at a time from donor area, but the planting is the same no matter from where it came from presumably? What are the benefits other than not having the scar from strip? and if there is no scar from FUE, what is there where hair used to be?

 

[KSH]

Is there any thread on here that explains in greater detail the difference to end result, including the scars from both at back of head and if end result is better with the FUE?

 

[KSH]

can anyone steer me in the right direction for this one please, what the difference looks like afterwards and what's best?

 

[janna]

It's best to consult with 4 or 5 different docs and then make a decision who you'd like to go to based on the consultations. Consult with Dr. Ball at Ziering and others on the list. They should also be able to go over the different techniques (strip or FUE) and what's best for you. Look at the doctors on here and their results, you should be able to find before and afters of strip and FUE results. Good luck.

 

[KSH]

thanks, I just wondered what is left with FUE from donor area and how that works. I get the strip is stitched back up, but how does the FUE heal and what scars are left, How does that work, because you take same amount of hairs but no stitching. Is the FUE the better way to go, and is it less painful?

 

[rstill]

Hi, I had a transplant with Dr Patricia Cahuzac back in 2005. As she was referred to me by one of the respected hair consultants in London, I didn't bother researching anyone else. Mistake. I wasn't happy with the result and told her this a year after I had the transplant. I asked why it didn't work as well as she believed it would - she had no answer. I have been using toppik for the past few years which is amazing. However, I want to start swimming and it isn't practical with toppik. I am now looking into a 2nd transplant ... looking into surgeons in New York & Brussels ...

 

[KSH]

I've not heard one good story yet about her, yet so many recommend her?
Can anyone answer my last question

 

[Coopman]

Sounds like you have answered your own question. If you cant find any good results from her online, steer clear.

 

[topccat29]

Go on to youtube and view the dozens of videos available to get an idea of each procedure.

 

[Dr Arvind]

KSH wrote:

thanks, I just wondered what is left with FUE from donor area and how that works. I get the strip is stitched back up, but how does the FUE heal and what scars are left, How does that work, because you take same amount of hairs but no stitching. Is the FUE the better way to go, and is it less painful?

Dear KSH,
I think you are not yet an ideal candidate for hair transplant.

Not only because you are losing hair at a rapid speed but also because of lack of knowledge about hair transplant techniques. (My apologies if I sound rude).

Following are a couple of links that may help you. Please do give time and read them through
difference between techniques

Essential reading before getting HT

Some results

And remember, try to meet real past patients or atleast go through an exhaustive video footage of the results before taking the plunge.

Let me know if you have any further queries when you are finished with reading the above links. I will be glad to answer them.
Regards,
Dr. A

 

[KSH]

thanks for your reply, but lack of knowledge after seeing two surgeons isn't really going in the right direction for me then is it? I've really come up against a brick wall, and many large blank areas on my head. What should I do then?

Should i put Regaine all over my head if I don't want to take Propecia? Will it make any difference, make it stop, make it worse. The crown area is now almost gone, but now the front is going too, What would you do? Shooting myself is a last resort yeh?
Can't really see the result of FUE, I get what it is, but you take them from where, one piece or all over the back. That's what I'm unclear of, I get it's a one by one as opposed to the strip but the basic question doesn't seem to get answered anywhere I look, and is it less painful?
Can I use Regaine instead of Propecia after surgery? And before

 

[ziggs11]

Rogaine alone will not be nearly as effective as propecia alone of both.

Still not sure what you're follow up question is about FUE. You can go on YouTube and watch pretty much the entire procedure. If you're asking do they take grafts one at a time spread out over the entire donor area, then yes, have you looked at the results section on this site? It's all there.

You'd have to ask someone who's had both FUE and strip to compare the pain...though most people say strip has a longer recovery time, and the incision goes a lot deeper than FUE punches.

 

[KSH]

thanks, Both the consults I've seen have recommended strip, but I see FUE and it appeals to me more, less pain, less mess, but would they both have suggested strip because it's easier for them to do, and because it covers a larger area as opposed to FUE which is for smaller areas maybe? Can anyone actually say that one is better than the other results wise, aside from ease wise?
what's the consensus here for Regaine on the front and middle of head as opposed to the crown, does it thicken it up when it's difuse

 

[ziggs11]

SMG explained to me that strip remains superior; FUE may match it, but cannot surpass it, in terms of the final aesthetic result.

That said, if I do decide to do it, I'd only do FUE.

 

[ziggs11]

Rogaine is intended for the crown, it may provide marginal results elsewhere. It's not in the same league as propecia.