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hairtech_smg Minneapolis, Minnesota; USA, 21.08.2012, 23:24	Making sites for FUE grafts (Hair Transplant)
	This is a picture of Dr. Paul making a site. This is at the end of this case. He usually saves a few 1's for the end of most all of our cases to "tweak" the hairline. Both he and Ron Shapiro are very particular in hairline design and approach. This patient had a typical regression (age 39 years) of about a norwood 2/3 and needed to fill this in and build a new hairline. The blades we use are fine. They range in a 0.65mm to just over a 1.0mm depending on graft size. This blade was a 0.7mm. One other thing worth noting is how clean the transplant looks like at this point. This is because of site size and experienced technicians. Some clinics will have the "hamburger helper" look (bloody, crusty, etc) from usage of large blades and punches for that matter. hairtech_smg is located in MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA; USA and he is available to meet: NO --- Currently working at Shapiro Medical Group. Past physicians include: Drs. Cole, Mwamba, Cooley, Harris, Bisanga, Devroye, and Rose. Post reply
druginducedhairloss 05.09.2012, 06:20 @ topcat611	Making sites for FUE grafts
	Just curious but isn't this thread about recipient sites and not FUE donor harvesting??..... I think hair tech makes some really good points here. The way SMG creates the sites and implants the grafts minimizes the amount of damage done to the recipient area and ensures that the grafts are seated properly so you don't end up with any skin irregularities. ... » For guys considering a FUE procedure, know this. Mechanized devices and » large punches which would describe a 1mm have to do with one thing and one » thing only. It’s about speed and making money it has absolutely nothing to » do with quality and patient care. » » If you see a clinic regularly giving young patients very low hairlines that » means the clinic does not care about the patient. Why would you go to a » clinic that does not care about the patient before you. If a clinic has a » few patients that have actually posted thoughts of suicide after having » their procedure then you probably want to cross that clinic off your list. » » If a strip only clinic tells you that FUE results in low yield they are » lying to you. FUE in the wrong hands results in low yield. Why would you go » to a clinic that feels it’s okay to lie. » » Most of this is common sense but most want to pretend that’s it’s not » there. druginducedhairloss is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO Post reply
topcat611 31.08.2012, 13:43 @ bor83	Making sites for FUE grafts
	Larry Leonard and I will not get my eyes done either. HT was an awakening for me and it sounds similar for you. Good luck. topcat611 has 1 Personal Journal(s). Click here to view topcat611 is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO --- I have been posting for well over 14 years because I feel the need to help others avoid the mistakes I have made and want to help others make better decisions and avoid being deceived. I would be happy to speak to anyone at anytime in person or on the phone. There are some out there that wish I would go away, but I don't have any plans on going anywhere. I believe the small amount of effort I make can make a big difference in someone else's life and it's well worth my time. Stay away from doctors who perform mega sessions, have posts deleted, attack posters, sue patients & forum owners, use power drills or robots. I recommend fue with hand punches in the .70-.85 range. I consulted with dozens of clinics over the years and there was a recurring theme regarding FUE among some employees of those other clinics. I was told Bisanga was the man my research told me the same and my experience validated my own research. http://hairsite.com/serendipity/authors/19-Topcat611 http://hairtransplantrepair.blogspot.com/ My experience can be read on my blogspot and a complete pictorial history of my repair procedure is available at: http://tinyurl.com/y8m256z Post reply
bor83 31.08.2012, 04:03 @ topcat611	Making sites for FUE grafts
	» Bor I understand completely. It’s never good to be the first one in the » chair and since I have been there done that I certainly wasn’t going to do » that with fue. Most don’t get it regardless of if we are speaking about HM, » tattooing or whatever someone that works in the industry is trying to » promote you don’t want to be one of the first guys out there getting into » the chair to see how well it works. » » I didn’t go to the that guy you speak because not only was he a complete » a-hole with a clinic that seemed to be run like sh*t the punches he was » using were too large. Thought about one of his techs that went on his own » working under a doctor and using .75 punches but just not enough experience » or results for my comfort. » » Most people can’t appreciate that guys like you helped pave the way for FUE » to become better but only in the right hands, so thank you. Good luck and I » hope the strip works out well and gives you some relief. Sounds like you » might have to go for the biggest strip possible in one pass just be » careful. I have seen some very low yields in patients that had strip from » these so called top strip only clinics and then went on to have equally low » yield with fue. I have also seen necrosis recently from a very large » strip/fue from another so called top clinic. Much safer to go with a small » session but that might not be an option. Thanks. It would have to be a big strip if I do it. It wouldn't be worthwhile I think to go small. I have great laxity and still have a respectable supply of donor hair. I remember that tech. He worked on me too- forget his name. They started that clinic in FL with a doc that was just there for legal reasons, if I recall correctly. It's such a shady business. I shake my head now at all the hype over tattooing, Gho, etc. When I went for my first FUE there were already results out for a couple of years so I thought I was ok. Now that I'm wiser I'd say you want a new technique to be around close to 10 years before you can be sure about it. Hey, I still won't mess with my eyes and get that LASIK procedure. I should have approached FUE the same way but hair has a way of messing with you especially when you're younger. bor83 is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO Post reply
topcat611 30.08.2012, 13:19 @ bor83	Making sites for FUE grafts
	Bor I understand completely. It’s never good to be the first one in the chair and since I have been there done that I certainly wasn’t going to do that with fue. Most don’t get it regardless of if we are speaking about HM, tattooing or whatever someone that works in the industry is trying to promote you don’t want to be one of the first guys out there getting into the chair to see how well it works. I didn’t go to the that guy you speak because not only was he a complete a-hole with a clinic that seemed to be run like sh*t the punches he was using were too large. Thought about one of his techs that went on his own working under a doctor and using .75 punches but just not enough experience or results for my comfort. Most people can’t appreciate that guys like you helped pave the way for FUE to become better but only in the right hands, so thank you. Good luck and I hope the strip works out well and gives you some relief. Sounds like you might have to go for the biggest strip possible in one pass just be careful. I have seen some very low yields in patients that had strip from these so called top strip only clinics and then went on to have equally low yield with fue. I have also seen necrosis recently from a very large strip/fue from another so called top clinic. Much safer to go with a small session but that might not be an option. topcat611 has 1 Personal Journal(s). Click here to view topcat611 is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO --- I have been posting for well over 14 years because I feel the need to help others avoid the mistakes I have made and want to help others make better decisions and avoid being deceived. I would be happy to speak to anyone at anytime in person or on the phone. There are some out there that wish I would go away, but I don't have any plans on going anywhere. I believe the small amount of effort I make can make a big difference in someone else's life and it's well worth my time. Stay away from doctors who perform mega sessions, have posts deleted, attack posters, sue patients & forum owners, use power drills or robots. I recommend fue with hand punches in the .70-.85 range. I consulted with dozens of clinics over the years and there was a recurring theme regarding FUE among some employees of those other clinics. I was told Bisanga was the man my research told me the same and my experience validated my own research. http://hairsite.com/serendipity/authors/19-Topcat611 http://hairtransplantrepair.blogspot.com/ My experience can be read on my blogspot and a complete pictorial history of my repair procedure is available at: http://tinyurl.com/y8m256z Post reply
bor83 30.08.2012, 02:32 @ hairtech_smg	Making sites for FUE grafts
	» » Pretty crappy to be honest, but thanks for asking. I'm kind of bitter » » because I spent about $50K on HT's and my hair looks incredibly thin » (and » » I'm not rich). I had a couple of good years but then when the rest of my » » native hairs fell out (despite all the meds) it all went to crap again. » » Worse part is, I realized, and have been told that I got about 60% yield » » overall - not all the blame from your former employer; the yield wasn't » so » » bad from you guys although can't say anything positive about those 1mm » » punch scars in my donor. The Double A guy in Toronto did more than a » » respectable share of the damage with that Home Depot power drill he used » to » » yank out my follicles. » » » » I'm actually considering getting a strip now as it's actually the only » » surgery option I have left. » » Hhhmmm wow. you should email me... Not for anything related for getting a » further transplant but just to email about things. Just talking. » stortiz1@hotmail.com or hairtech@hotmail.com or go to my profile here to » find my email. » » To all others... I deleted the hamburger helper picture I posted recently. » sorry. I will. Thanks. bor83 is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO Post reply
bor83 30.08.2012, 02:30 @ topcat611	Making sites for FUE grafts
	» Hey bor I would suggest going to a doctor that uses a small hand punch, » does small sessions and if you have the available donor use body and beard » hair. There are only a few that I believe are reputable. Sure it’s a long » slow road but slicing out a strip could easily result in further regrets, » just my opinion and I hope you find a solution. » » It’s also amazing that this robotic fue device is even being promoted with » punches larger than 1mm. Some forums almost seem to be promoting and » showcasing its use. These guys are not here to help you they are here to » make money. Hi Topcat611 Thanks for trying to help but I'm maxed out with FUE. There are too many scars to get most grafts out and I wouldn't want to anyway because my donor looks really thin shorter than a 4 guard. My first 2 surgeries were manual punches. The doc was the first guy in the USA to dedicate his whole practice to FUE. He trained all these 'reputable' docs all over the world like Mwamba (who worked on me as a trainee) and Bisanga. Results? I would guess 70% yield and thousands of white dots in my donor visible up to a 2 guard. These were 1mm punches. If a FUE graft can't grow well with a 1mm manual punch then when will it ever? My other surgeries were .75 mm electronic punches handheld by technicians - I call them home depot drills -not those robotic devices that I think you're talking about. Results: probably 60% yield. Beautiful extraction sites - no scarring visible but who cares at this point? And I went to all the guys that said FUE works in the right hands. I'm talking about 2004-2009 so maybe FUE has improved recently but that's now irrelevant to me. So you see when I buzz my head from 0-4, white dots are visible or my donor looks very thin. The HT hairs don't look very natural either when short- something which is actually common when you have dark hair and light skin because not even expert dense packing can duplicate the density of nature. Grown out long, it looks more natural but thin as ******* - the kind of thin that people ask "Why don't you just shave your head?" bor83 is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO Post reply
bor83 30.08.2012, 02:05 @ jotronic	Making sites for FUE grafts
	» Bor83, » » Are you who I think you are? We spoke a while back. Give me a call » sometime. I'd like to catch up. You probably got the right guy. I will call you. I was planning on it anyway. bor83 is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO Post reply
hairtech_smg Minneapolis, Minnesota; USA, 29.08.2012, 03:25 @ bor83	Making sites for FUE grafts
	» Pretty crappy to be honest, but thanks for asking. I'm kind of bitter » because I spent about $50K on HT's and my hair looks incredibly thin (and » I'm not rich). I had a couple of good years but then when the rest of my » native hairs fell out (despite all the meds) it all went to crap again. » Worse part is, I realized, and have been told that I got about 60% yield » overall - not all the blame from your former employer; the yield wasn't so » bad from you guys although can't say anything positive about those 1mm » punch scars in my donor. The Double A guy in Toronto did more than a » respectable share of the damage with that Home Depot power drill he used to » yank out my follicles. » » I'm actually considering getting a strip now as it's actually the only » surgery option I have left. Hhhmmm wow. you should email me... Not for anything related for getting a further transplant but just to email about things. Just talking. stortiz1@hotmail.com or hairtech@hotmail.com or go to my profile here to find my email. To all others... I deleted the hamburger helper picture I posted recently. sorry. hairtech_smg is located in MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA; USA and he is available to meet: NO --- Currently working at Shapiro Medical Group. Past physicians include: Drs. Cole, Mwamba, Cooley, Harris, Bisanga, Devroye, and Rose. Post reply
topcat611 28.08.2012, 16:28 @ topcat611	Making sites for FUE grafts
	For guys considering a FUE procedure, know this. Mechanized devices and large punches which would describe a 1mm have to do with one thing and one thing only. It’s about speed and making money it has absolutely nothing to do with quality and patient care. If you see a clinic regularly giving young patients very low hairlines that means the clinic does not care about the patient. Why would you go to a clinic that does not care about the patient before you. If a clinic has a few patients that have actually posted thoughts of suicide after having their procedure then you probably want to cross that clinic off your list. If a strip only clinic tells you that FUE results in low yield they are lying to you. FUE in the wrong hands results in low yield. Why would you go to a clinic that feels it’s okay to lie. Most of this is common sense but most want to pretend that’s it’s not there. topcat611 has 1 Personal Journal(s). Click here to view topcat611 is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO --- I have been posting for well over 14 years because I feel the need to help others avoid the mistakes I have made and want to help others make better decisions and avoid being deceived. I would be happy to speak to anyone at anytime in person or on the phone. There are some out there that wish I would go away, but I don't have any plans on going anywhere. I believe the small amount of effort I make can make a big difference in someone else's life and it's well worth my time. Stay away from doctors who perform mega sessions, have posts deleted, attack posters, sue patients & forum owners, use power drills or robots. I recommend fue with hand punches in the .70-.85 range. I consulted with dozens of clinics over the years and there was a recurring theme regarding FUE among some employees of those other clinics. I was told Bisanga was the man my research told me the same and my experience validated my own research. http://hairsite.com/serendipity/authors/19-Topcat611 http://hairtransplantrepair.blogspot.com/ My experience can be read on my blogspot and a complete pictorial history of my repair procedure is available at: http://tinyurl.com/y8m256z Post reply
topcat611 27.08.2012, 15:01 @ topcat611	Making sites for FUE grafts
	Hey bor I would suggest going to a doctor that uses a small hand punch, does small sessions and if you have the available donor use body and beard hair. There are only a few that I believe are reputable. Sure it’s a long slow road but slicing out a strip could easily result in further regrets, just my opinion and I hope you find a solution. It’s also amazing that this robotic fue device is even being promoted with punches larger than 1mm. Some forums almost seem to be promoting and showcasing its use. These guys are not here to help you they are here to make money. topcat611 has 1 Personal Journal(s). Click here to view topcat611 is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO --- I have been posting for well over 14 years because I feel the need to help others avoid the mistakes I have made and want to help others make better decisions and avoid being deceived. I would be happy to speak to anyone at anytime in person or on the phone. There are some out there that wish I would go away, but I don't have any plans on going anywhere. I believe the small amount of effort I make can make a big difference in someone else's life and it's well worth my time. Stay away from doctors who perform mega sessions, have posts deleted, attack posters, sue patients & forum owners, use power drills or robots. I recommend fue with hand punches in the .70-.85 range. I consulted with dozens of clinics over the years and there was a recurring theme regarding FUE among some employees of those other clinics. I was told Bisanga was the man my research told me the same and my experience validated my own research. http://hairsite.com/serendipity/authors/19-Topcat611 http://hairtransplantrepair.blogspot.com/ My experience can be read on my blogspot and a complete pictorial history of my repair procedure is available at: http://tinyurl.com/y8m256z Post reply
topcat611 27.08.2012, 12:34 @ bor83	Making sites for FUE grafts
	» I'm actually considering getting a strip now as it's actually the only » surgery option I have left. Power drills and 1 mm punches both bad ideas can’t believe the latest robotic advancement is promoting an even larger punch and people are actually getting into the chair but then again no one informs them. Having a strip sounds like digging a deeper hole but I’m not in your shoes so I hope it works out for you. topcat611 has 1 Personal Journal(s). Click here to view topcat611 is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO --- I have been posting for well over 14 years because I feel the need to help others avoid the mistakes I have made and want to help others make better decisions and avoid being deceived. I would be happy to speak to anyone at anytime in person or on the phone. There are some out there that wish I would go away, but I don't have any plans on going anywhere. I believe the small amount of effort I make can make a big difference in someone else's life and it's well worth my time. Stay away from doctors who perform mega sessions, have posts deleted, attack posters, sue patients & forum owners, use power drills or robots. I recommend fue with hand punches in the .70-.85 range. I consulted with dozens of clinics over the years and there was a recurring theme regarding FUE among some employees of those other clinics. I was told Bisanga was the man my research told me the same and my experience validated my own research. http://hairsite.com/serendipity/authors/19-Topcat611 http://hairtransplantrepair.blogspot.com/ My experience can be read on my blogspot and a complete pictorial history of my repair procedure is available at: http://tinyurl.com/y8m256z Post reply
jotronic Vancouver, BC Canada, 27.08.2012, 00:42 @ bor83	Making sites for FUE grafts
	Bor83, Are you who I think you are? We spoke a while back. Give me a call sometime. I'd like to catch up. jotronic is located in VANCOUVER, BC CANADA and he is available to meet: YES email hairsite@aol.com to arrange a meeting. --- www.HassonandWong.com All opinions are my own and may not necessarily be shared by Dr. Wong and/or Dr. Hasson. If you are interested in having an online consultation visit www.hassonandwong.ca Post reply
bor83 24.08.2012, 04:07 @ hairtech_smg	Making sites for FUE grafts
	» » This hamburger helper look is kind of what I looked like when you worked » on » » me at Dr. Cole's, Hairtech. » » Great. » » Here's the thing Bor83... There are many many clinics that do not have a » problem with the crusty bloody hamburger helper look in terms of » yield. Pretty much no difference... however, in my opinion and many » experienced clinics, it is harder to find the sites to put the grafts in » when there is larger blade usage. When I came here to SMG I had to adjust » to the smaller blades. It actually took time. How are you btw? Pretty crappy to be honest, but thanks for asking. I'm kind of bitter because I spent about $50K on HT's and my hair looks incredibly thin (and I'm not rich). I had a couple of good years but then when the rest of my native hairs fell out (despite all the meds) it all went to crap again. Worse part is, I realized, and have been told that I got about 60% yield overall - not all the blame from your former employer; the yield wasn't so bad from you guys although can't say anything positive about those 1mm punch scars in my donor. The Double A guy in Toronto did more than a respectable share of the damage with that Home Depot power drill he used to yank out my follicles. I'm actually considering getting a strip now as it's actually the only surgery option I have left. bor83 is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO Post reply
hairtech_smg Minneapolis, Minnesota; USA, 24.08.2012, 01:00 @ bor83	Making sites for FUE grafts
	» This hamburger helper look is kind of what I looked like when you worked on » me at Dr. Cole's, Hairtech. » Great. Here's the thing Bor83... There are many many clinics that do not have a problem with the crusty bloody hamburger helper look in terms of yield. Pretty much no difference... however, in my opinion and many experienced clinics, it is harder to find the sites to put the grafts in when there is larger blade usage. When I came here to SMG I had to adjust to the smaller blades. It actually took time. How are you btw? hairtech_smg is located in MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA; USA and he is available to meet: NO --- Currently working at Shapiro Medical Group. Past physicians include: Drs. Cole, Mwamba, Cooley, Harris, Bisanga, Devroye, and Rose. Post reply
bor83 23.08.2012, 21:00 @ hairtech_smg	Making sites for FUE grafts
	» Here is what I would say is a hamburger helper look. This is an old pic I » found. » This hamburger helper look is kind of what I looked like when you worked on me at Dr. Cole's, Hairtech. Great. bor83 is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO Post reply
hairtech_smg Minneapolis, Minnesota; USA, 23.08.2012, 05:51 @ hairtech_smg	Making sites for FUE grafts
	Here is what I would say is a hamburger helper look. This is an old pic I found. hairtech_smg is located in MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA; USA and he is available to meet: NO --- Currently working at Shapiro Medical Group. Past physicians include: Drs. Cole, Mwamba, Cooley, Harris, Bisanga, Devroye, and Rose. Post reply
hairtech_smg Minneapolis, Minnesota; USA, 22.08.2012, 14:35 @ craig	Making sites for FUE grafts
	» Is it true that this part of the transplant is usually done by the » technician? No craig. Not at any of the clinics I have worked for. We put them into the sites that are made by the physician. Good question. hairtech_smg is located in MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA; USA and he is available to meet: NO --- Currently working at Shapiro Medical Group. Past physicians include: Drs. Cole, Mwamba, Cooley, Harris, Bisanga, Devroye, and Rose. Post reply
craig 22.08.2012, 04:04 @ hairtech_smg	Making sites for FUE grafts
	Is it true that this part of the transplant is usually done by the technician? craig is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO Post reply