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Extraction tool size- Fue doctors (Hair Transplant)

posted by the B spot, 07.07.2008, 12:32

I believe that people have the right to know what is being done to them, and what instruments are being used to achieve that purpose.

It's called full disclosure.

Using larger punches may not affect a majority of patients, but may only affect 5-7% of all total patients (arbitrary number for purposes of discussion)

While this may seem like a low percentage, the fact is that if YOU are one of the 5-7% your going to be unhappy and wonder, "How did this happen?"

The inference we can draw from this is that using larger punches will not leave noticeable scarring on most patients, and for patients who experience this phenomenon the result is a. An acceptable tolerance percentage for the clinic and b. The risk of patient dissatisfaction is financially low enough not to warrant a change to smaller punches.

To be fair, there are those who say that either small white dots, or the potential for white dots is more acceptable than any strip scar. This is a reasonable argument, with the exception that IF a patient has no idea of the % of risk, they cannot accurately weigh these issues.

There are arguments on both sides as far as use of tools, sizes,who does the extractions, etc..but without proper knowledge the argument is incomplete.

For example, I have had 2 strip surgeries, going for a 3rd + FUE ---does it really matter if I end up with some white dots in my donor region? I can never go below a #2-3 guard regardless, so in my case, it really doesn't matter. It does matter from the standpoint of destroying adjacent follicles with larger tools, there is that argument.

Additionally, if you use small tools and attempt to punch 3-4 hair grafts and leave 1-1.5 transected grafts in the extraction site, some may grow to disguise the extraction sites, others may not, plus there is a question of "yield"

In my opinion, a happy medium should be sought--tailored to the interests of the patient--for those like myself, we can afford to use slightly larger punches b/c maximizing yield is the most important.

Others wanting to shave down where donor appearance is most important have a different need.

It goes back to having the proper information at hand to make these decisions.

Take Care,
Jason


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I am a Patient Advocate for the Shapiro Medical Group. My opinions are my own, unless otherwise expressed. My advice is not medical advice.

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