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Stingray76
Can't re member
Janna
X-man said he had two strips taken. What is the thinking behind that approach?
SR
X-man said he had two strips taken. What is the thinking behind that approach?
SR
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ADRIANNO
Member
looking good mate
pleased to hear you had a good experience at smg, iam off there in 4 weeks.
can i just ask a newbie question.
staples or stitches.
why did u choose staples?, or was it dr rons choice?.
they seem so painful when a stitch seems less so, if that makes any sense whatsoever.
pleased to hear you had a good experience at smg, iam off there in 4 weeks.
can i just ask a newbie question.
staples or stitches.
why did u choose staples?, or was it dr rons choice?.
they seem so painful when a stitch seems less so, if that makes any sense whatsoever.
janna
Valuable Member
Hi Stingray,
We generally take the strip out in either two or even three sections. Keep in mind that these strips are not one on top of each other but one continual in length. One reason is this allows our docs to measure the width without getting into trouble. If the skin is tighter or more loose than expected, they can adjust the blade accordingly for the next section. We also find that harvesting the whole strip at once isn't ideal for the grafts. We cut and plant, then repeat. Less time the follicles are out of the body the better.
Hi A,
Our doctors decide during surgery which type to use, however, doc will also go with whichever one the patient prefers if either one comes to play. They usually use staples if the donor area is tight. In your situation of a medium size surgery, I would think sutures is fine.
We generally take the strip out in either two or even three sections. Keep in mind that these strips are not one on top of each other but one continual in length. One reason is this allows our docs to measure the width without getting into trouble. If the skin is tighter or more loose than expected, they can adjust the blade accordingly for the next section. We also find that harvesting the whole strip at once isn't ideal for the grafts. We cut and plant, then repeat. Less time the follicles are out of the body the better.
Hi A,
Our doctors decide during surgery which type to use, however, doc will also go with whichever one the patient prefers if either one comes to play. They usually use staples if the donor area is tight. In your situation of a medium size surgery, I would think sutures is fine.
A
ADRIANNO
Member
Thats a relief.
Do you ever get a day off janna lol
Do you ever get a day off janna lol
janna
Valuable Member
Yes, of course I do. 
However, in this day of high technology - it's difficult not to be logged in or wired in with laptops, IPAD's and my Blackberry - even during vacations or work trips. On the one hand I feel lucky I can do portion of my job from anywhere with a portable device but on the other hand.........
However, in this day of high technology - it's difficult not to be logged in or wired in with laptops, IPAD's and my Blackberry - even during vacations or work trips. On the one hand I feel lucky I can do portion of my job from anywhere with a portable device but on the other hand.........
