Hello, I am a regular poster on HLH and some of you will already be familiar with my case.

Here are some pics taken today from my HT of 2425 FUE back in November 2007. I am not going to comment too much on them as I feel that the pics tell the story pretty clearly. None of the pics have any concealer. The first 4 pics are how I wear my hair normally and the next two are what I hope no one sees in everyday life. Finally there is a before pic.

Dr Armani's office via PATS has offered to do a touch-up but I have decided that I don't want to risk damaging any more grafts and I think the amount of grafts needed to get me to where I want to be could in no way be described as a "touch-up". I am currently thinking about Dr Bisanga or HDC to get my hairline to where I would like it to be.

Please note I DO NOT give permission for these pictures to be used anywhere outside of this specific thread.

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2425 FUE - Dr Armani - Nov 2007 (poor result)

1000 FUE Procedure with Dr. Bisanga - March 25th 2010 (great result)

1599 FUE Procedure with Dr. Bisanga - Feb 3rd 2011

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Welcome to the forum Stingray. How much do you think was your yield?

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HT with Dr. Cooley on Nov 20, 2008
2097 grafts, 3957 hairs
Proscar, 1.25 mg daily, skip the 5th day, started Nov 2007

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hey stingray.... im glad to hear you have moved away from the concealer.(sadly its still my saving grace)... i think the way you style your hair makes it look its best. your native hair is holding strong also. thats a blessing.

i wish you the best with any future decisions and i hope you keep the forums updated on your decisions. you have always been a honest member by my measure and you have always tried to post clear pics and updates... i doubt im alone in thinking that you have been a giant help to alot of guys online. all the best and its nice to see you over here...

Thanks Swagger for your kind words. Although there is no concealer in these pics I do switch between Dermmatch and Toppik depending on the occasion, weather and how long my hair is.

Thanks Latinlotus - Dr Bisanga thinks somewhere between 30-40% but I think that might be a a bit low. It is hard to say. Certainly nowhere near the 95-100% promised prior to the procedure.

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2425 FUE - Dr Armani - Nov 2007 (poor result)

1000 FUE Procedure with Dr. Bisanga - March 25th 2010 (great result)

1599 FUE Procedure with Dr. Bisanga - Feb 3rd 2011

My Hair Loss Website

Thanks for the pictures Stingray. Welcome to the board.

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2336 doubles
1526 triples
16 quads
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Hi Stingray - hope you are well.

Some refinement does appear warranted. All the very best with it mate

Best Regards
Spex

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SPEX

Consultant for Dr. Feller, Coalition Member and Dr. Lindsey, Coalition Member.

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Ha, thanks Spex. I think "some refinement" might be a bit of an understatement. If Dr Feller plans a trip over to the UK anytime soon for consults please do let me know.

Best,

SR

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2425 FUE - Dr Armani - Nov 2007 (poor result)

1000 FUE Procedure with Dr. Bisanga - March 25th 2010 (great result)

1599 FUE Procedure with Dr. Bisanga - Feb 3rd 2011

My Hair Loss Website

Spex: talking about understatement!
Stingray: hope Dr. Bisanga will correct this. Please grow please highly regards this doctor.

I was being diplomatic

All good bro - i am down in London next week if any good - be good to hook up for a beer

I am happy to get as much info as poss to Dr Feller for you in order for him to give u his opinion on your situ as he doesn't have plans to visit the UK any time soon.

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SPEX

Consultant for Dr. Feller, Coalition Member and Dr. Lindsey, Coalition Member.

I am not a medical professional and my words should not be taken as medical advice. All opinions and views shared are my own. "Research-Research-Research"

My Hair Loss Blog with Pictures

Well for one ,you have just won an award for THE SMARTEST MAN ALIVE, and secondly it once again shows that they throw the word 'touchup " around like its a pigskin.

Im not going to sugarcoat because Stingray isnt stupid but thats a shitty job once again.
In no way do you look strange or butchered just ripped off.
I absolutely LOVE Bisanga fue as New hair stated.
My doctor and clinic has said wonderful things about him in the past plus Ive seen so many great results from them it baffles me that guys would even consider Armani in 2009.
Good luck for you that you only had a small amount of grafts drilled out and youll be just fine.
Its the guys like Gac that has 5000 in the frontal 1/3 and is clearly balding bigtime behind it that will be miserable in 10 years. I hope not but I dont see how hell avoid it .
Anyway good luck with your next surgery . The only thing that sucks is now you have all this scar tissue that the next doctor has to work with.
You made the right choice and they should refund your money .
Someone told me they keep a trash can right next to the surgical chair to dispose of the transected grafts.
I hope that is not true.