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Old 09-15-2008, 09:10 AM
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hi, I've got my ht booked, flights booked and now I'm a little worried about what Ive got myself in for. I've been a bit stressed over other things lately and I haven't been able to focus on the up coming ht that's in a month time. I'm concerned of new issues arising if I'm not happy with the results (bad hairline, too many grafts/ not enough grafts/ final result looking dodgy not matching native hair) and I'm trying to think of how i can make sure I've thought of everything before its too late for a successful ht...
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Things will be just fine as long as you did your research and picked the right doc
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Old 09-15-2008, 09:36 AM
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The fact that you're flying somewhere tells me that you've done your research (who'd you choose out of curiosity). It is completely natural to be nervous before the big day. Just know that it is a road well traveled! There will be more emotional ups and downs over the next 6 months, but you will be happy in the end.
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Old 09-15-2008, 09:58 AM
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i chose Rahal, now im hoping it all goes well, a natural hairline and whether or not I go for the right amount of grafts. I still need to discuss the procedure with him in more detail - from my online pics Dr.Rahal mentioned 2300 but i'm not sure yet. Maybe i might go for 2500/2700 but that might be unrealistic when you consider further hairloss, however i want a good result in one sitting, i dont want to be wishing i got more afterwards if possible. Dr. Rahal will have to advise me when he meets me in person.
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Old 09-15-2008, 10:05 AM
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jojo,you are in safe hands.
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Old 09-15-2008, 10:32 AM
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well if i got 2500 that would leave me plenty of donar hair for another ht down the line. But im guessing the higher number of grafts that safe to get the better. By the way has anyone any interesting insight into the design of the infamous hairline - like the design of a natural hairline? i was reading elsewhere about the wall behind a wall hairline which sounds more appealing as opposed to a thick wall of hair in the hairline although plenty of real natural hairlines are a wall of hair also. I think soft and irregular could be good, i suppose it depends on the individual
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It sounds like you need reassurance. You have picked a very good Dr and to further your confidence why not post some pictures of your head and give us your statistics, age, etc... you will be able to get many opinions from mmembers and also Dr's.
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Old 09-16-2008, 06:20 PM
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Yes, it is natural to be nervous. But the actual procedure is not bad at all. You have picked a top doc so you are in great hands.

Read some of the weblogs to get a feel for what various people experienced. In my weblog, I described the day of the procedure and the following couple of weeks in some detail. I hope it is helpful for you and calms your nerves.
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Jojo,

Being nervous is perfectly normal. I remember even months before my scheduled hair transplant procedure I would start to have weird dreams - some of which involved the end result being thrilled that I finally had hair, and some including dreams of what it might be like in the surgical chair for the first time. It was a bit scary and when I thought about the upcoming procedure the closer I got, the more I felt knots in my stomach.

But you have chosen a world class surgeon and clinic to perform your hair transplant. Take comfort in that and knowing that this community stands firm behind you.

If there is anything I can do for you, don't hesitate to send me a private message.

Best of luck and keep us posted.

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Old 09-17-2008, 02:57 AM
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Hi Jojo. Don't worry. You did your research!I'll have my procedure with Rahal in november (2000 grafts into hairline) after two years of research. When will you have yours? He must be a great surgeon!
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