hello again everyone! another milestone has been achieved in the HT journey, the 1 month mark... woo-hoo! everything has gone very smooth, staple removal was an absolute breeze, had some serious shedding right after that but i'll take that in hopes it will be back that much sooner. scar fades everyday. besides being an ass clown and standing in the sun on my lunch breaks the last 2 days (just prior to these pics) i have taken great care of the investment (thank god i didnt burn). ;-) yeah, its already easy to forget whats been done. :-)

so as i stated in my blog, im 1 month post-op, balder than ever... and SO glad i had the procedure done! its all about the final results... rockin' that bangin' cut! woot-woot!

hope these pics help those who need it, and also any input from you vets is greatly appreciated.

That looks great. You're right; you can't even tell now you had something done. Off to the world of the head full of hair!

Domie this can be a roller coaster ride of emotions, maybe wondering if it was the best choice ,what if it doesnt work, but when the crop comes in its so awesome!!!!! You are going to have such incredible results and amazing before and after pics and be a inspiration to many, It will be very fun to watch your progress over the next 4-5 months.

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You look great, especially after a month. When did you go back to work (I cannot wear a hat or anything)? How long did it take for the redness in the front take to dissipate?

I have taken a special interest in your case as I have the same color hair and had a consult with Dr. Wong and he estimated that I needed approximately 3500 grafts.

I am pretty nervous about setting a date, due predominately to the scar in the donot area as I keep my hair trimmed at a #2.

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thanks for the comments guys, its always refreshing to get positive nods from the knowledgable HRRF crowd, you all rock!

you are so right about the "ride" troy, without a doubt this is the biggest decision i have ever made. at times "the voices" can kick in and try and play mind games, but the level of anxiety has faded in the light of anticipation for the coming results. also the healing process has made things much easier, not feeling so "fragile."

eman, i flew from sf to vancouver late wed night, had surgery thursday, flew home friday evening (including a bart ride through sf and oakland with a car full of "gangstas" around midnight, then walked 2 miles home from the station), rested at home sat and sun, and worked monday morning. i wore a hat until my staples were removed (by a friend) 10 days later, shaved the domb that day with a #1-3 (pics are up, should be helpful to your situation). the redness is still there but not that noticable and fades everyday. just get a little sun before you go, i had zero for months before my procedure and it has not been an issue for me.

dr wong had given me the exact same count and i ended up (very happily!) with over 4900. you have no idea how nervous i was making the decision, i was wrecked for a few weeks debating the options. after getting my facts straight and knowing the process, for me it boiled down to, "do i want to shave my head for the rest of my life? (because thats all that was left to do without any styling options left) or do i want to do something about this look i hate?" after that simple fact, the decision was much easier for me. when i was in the chair, whenever the word "scalpel" popped in my head, i just thought of that nagging feeling i had every single time i looked in the mirror... and i made it through what was not easy for me personally.

hope that helps you out, and again thank you all for being a part of the ride!

Same here, I often question whether or not I'm making the right decision - especially during weekends or extended holidays where I don't have to go out in public and I'm around family only. Those are the times when I think, do I really need this? Without actually having to "deal" with hairloss, avoiding mirrors isn't the biggest problem in life.

But, Monday comes around and I have to deal with the same old shit in the car, ie - trying to pull what little forelock I have left to cover the massive gaping holes in the temples. Miserably failing and walking around like an idiot for the rest of the day, taking 5 flights of stairs to avoid the elevator mirror, looking up at the sky to not see my reflection in my car. It gets old by about 9:15 and I know I'm making the right choice.

Domie you are at the two month point. Do you have any updated pics?

Would love to see your status and how you are doing.

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time does fly! 2 month stage is here and although the pictures at this point are not too dramitic (hair wise), a lot has been gained in the areas of receding numbness and the "redness" fading. not one single person has noticed the "redness" to date (and wont at this point) and i have not wore a hat since the staples were removed. the donor scar has got to the point where it is next to impossible to find by touch and in some areas to even find visually. besides staying out of the sun, life is completely back to normal and all is well. just waiting for the crop to start sprouting! next update June 30th. take care fellahs!

Looking good Domie, buzz cut and all and no sign of the scar!! Now I guess it is just wait and see. Thank you for keeping us all updated. I'm sure that time cannot go by fast enough for you to see more results.

Too bad about not being able to really be out in the sun. Here in Chicago the summer is so short that I would go stir crazy not being able to get a some sun and enjoy the heat.

Look forward to the next update!

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another sleepy weekend morning, another month, wow?! rolled outta' bed and snapped another handful of photos to share with the great HRRF crowd.

The progress is apparent in comparison to the previous months. Although i do feel that the pics look slightly more full (dense) than what i see in the mirror (or at certain angles), but a sign of whats to come! Amazing how gradual the process is, but i do feel an exponential growth rate is imminent. without doubt, im super-siked for month 4!

w00t w00t!