FUT dilemma, any advice appreciated

[rstill]

I have posted something vaguely similar a few months ago but I thought I would tell you my progress and my dilemma.
I am in need of a transplant and I am currently over reliant on toppix. I had a failed 2,000 graft hair transplant with a poor doctor back in 2005. This has left my donor area below average but fortunately my laxity is decent on the sides and just about average at the back of my head. I only began taking Propecia at the start of April. Considering I have already had a transplant and I am approaching/am a norwood 6, I feel I am realistic with what a transplant could achieve, I'm not expecting miracles. I had a meeting with the excellent David Anderson, H&W's UK consultant, last week who confirmed this. While others may have other opinions, he stated I could currently get 2,500 grafts right now but, with daily head exercises, I could possibly get 3,500 via FUT. This should cover 70-80% of my head (my estimate) which I would be happy with. If this is the case I would slowly reduce my use of toppix and would be content to end up with a bald patch on my crown.
I have been in contact with about 15-20 doctors and through emails with all of them and looking through 100s upon 100s of posts and results I have narrowed it down to Dr Bisanga, Dr Hasson or Dr Konior. I had several detailed email conservations with Dr Konior and I am actually seeing Dr Bisanga at the end of next month.
Now I need to decide who to go for.
Please correct me if I am wrong but from what I have read Konior and especially Hasson are experts in high grafts sessions, which is obviously what I hope I will be having. Does this mean Bisanga isn't? I am based in London so travelling to Belgium would be very convenient and cheap. I also like that Bisanga, as well as Konior, uses FUE and FUT so he would opt for the best technique for my situation. Having said that, FUT seems to be the most likely considering the larger session and the fact I probably only have one last chance for a transplant. Also I already have a scar from my last transplant which is now barely noticeable and I didn't suffer any numbness so I am fine to have another one. Also, from what I read, Bisanga seems to be one of the best in the world for FUE but is he for FUT? Hasson and Konior get repeated praise for FUT.
It should help a lot when I get to speak to Bisanga in person but if you have any thoughts they would be much appreciated. And if I am missing anything/incorrect with my assumptions please let me know. As I probably have only once chance left I obviously want the best doctor possible for my situation no matter where they are based.
Many thanks

 

[Bastion]

Based upon the description of your donor supply I would opt for Fut, if you achieve 3000 grafts after scalp exercising, this will provide good coverage to the frontal third. Then have Fue to add density to any area that requires it.
The doctors you mention all produce beautiful work, I would add Hattingen Hair to your list if you decide on FUt, they are impressive.

 

[janna]

My opinion is that Dr. Hassan is more comfortable taking out wider strips than either Dr. Konior or Bisanga since he seems to do big sessions on a routine basis. Dr. Konior and Dr. Bisanga both do great work however. For what it's worth, 3000-3500 isn't a huge number and any of the three clinics can pull these numbers. The big sessions I refer to is 4500+.
I too advise adding Hattingen hair to your list of consults. They are based in Switzerland and they also seem comfortable doing big sessions similar to Dr. Hassan.

 

[Nightowl]

I quite like the idea of Fue/Fut combo, Bhr would be my preferred choice solely for this reason.

 

[topccat29]

Rstill if your first ht was a failure and you are heading towards a NW6 does that mean you have very little hair up on top?

If so do you expect to cover your whole head with that 3500 and have thin coverage or do you have some other plan?

 

[Bigmac]

All good choices you`ve made, have you a picture of your donor so we can see how it looks?

 

[rstill]

Thanks all for your advice/comments.

I have been told my hair loss is quite unusual as my front is about 70% full and this did not come from my first transplant. I would ideally like my NW6 to become a NW3 or 4 after my 2nd and probably last transplant. I need to speak to further doctors to see if that's realistic but I would be happy with that result.

As those doctors I have mentioned all produce excellent results and as my donor area could be better, I am after the doctor who can extract as many grafts as possible

 

[Bigmac]

All the doctors you mention can extract in excess of 4000 plus grafts I believe, all depends on what you have available and what can be be harvested safely.