Hey guys coming up on 7 days post op and figured I'd post some pictures. I'm 25 and have always have had fine blonde hair; almost white when I was a child. I remember back when I was 16-17 girlfriends would tease me about my pink scalp and going bald. Now I don't think I was actually going bald at that age just that my hair was always fairly see through. I didn't even notice my thinning until I was around 23 when more than a few people would say "dude your goin bald" then I guessed I finally noticed (admitted) it. When I look at old pictures my hairline was high since 19-20 but the front really took off at about 22. Have been on finpecia for a year and results have been good, noticed some significant regrowth but not quite as much as I had hoped. Original surgery plan was 2500 but it was decided that much wasn't necessary so I ended up right around 2100. Donor density was very good and Dr. Paul brought the incision well behind the left ear so another larger session will be possible down the road if necessary. For 7 days post op there has been some discomfort along the way but nothing major. I await results! Comments?

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Hey guys coming up on 7 days post op and figured I'd post some pictures. I'm 25 and have always have had fine blonde hair; almost white when I was a child. I remember back when I was 16-17 girlfriends would tease me about my pink scalp and going bald. Now I don't think I was actually going bald at that age just that my hair was always fairly see through. I didn't even notice my thinning until I was around 23 when more than a few people would say "dude your goin bald" then I guessed I finally noticed (admitted) it. When I look at old pictures my hairline was high since 19-20 but the front really took off at about 22. Have been on finpecia for a year and results have been good, noticed some significant regrowth but not quite as much as I had hoped. Original surgery plan was 2500 but it was decided that much wasn't necessary so I ended up right around 2100. Donor density was very good and Dr. Paul brought the incision well behind the left ear so another larger session will be possible down the road if necessary. For 7 days post op there has been some discomfort along the way but nothing major. I await results! Comments?

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Grafts by Dr. Paul Shapiro
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Paul? you wanted to say Ron?

slick,

Thanks for posting about your experience with Dr. Paul Shapiro. I'm assuming this is Ron's brother who has been working in the same practice, correct me if I'm wrong.

There may have been other posts showing results from Dr. Paul Shapiro before but these are the first I've seen. It appears the surgery went great and you should have a very natural looking hairline. Keep posting your updates and congrats to you on a successful HT!

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The pics look great. It looks like you are going to get excellant results! Keep posting - it will be fun to watch your improvement.

Thanks for the kind words guys. I'm 2 weeks post op and have seen lots of hair shedding. When I was at SMG the other day I asked Dr. Paul if I was back to where I started and he said he thought most of the transplanted hair still hasn't shed. That makes me pretty nervous because I'm already looking thin and I know it's just gonna get worse. Add on top of that possible shock loss and I'm worried! After shaving the rest down I can really notice how thin the crown is getting which is a downer not to mention my scar is pretty obvious and no option of a hat at work. I'm trying to stay positive but have a feeling this is gonna be a tough summer. I'll try to post some pics in the next few days.

hey slick you said your scar is pretty obvious ?
do you have long hair behind?
and if yes how long?

My hair is probably about a #3 in length all over. I had an important event and I needed to get my hair cut but had a problem getting in at Shapiro. I had to go to my regular barber and he went a lot shorter than I planned only leaving longer hair directly above the scar circling my head. Well needless to say that looks a little strange but nobody has said anything yet (I try not give anyone a direct view of the area if possible). I'm sure if anyone here saw me on the street I'd be busted! Using a little dermmatch to hide the redness, which fades more every day.

3 weeks post op pictures. Hair has grown out a bit and most of the transplanted hair has shed. Been using the dermmatch which definetly helps reduce the shine but I think you need longer hair to really make it work. I think in the right light and if someone was close enough it could be detectable. Here's a pic of my hair right after washing.

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