I have enjoyed viewing other peoples photos and wanted to try to chronicle my journey too.
My HT was performed by Dr. Hasson of Hasson and Wong on May 23rd, 2006. 4925 FU's were transplanted. We discussed expectations and concerns at length the morning of the HT. I was quite nervous about having too low of a hairline and too dense of hairline ( I am in my late 40's and didn't want to look like some pictures I've seen with a teenager type hairline). Ironically, I plan on going back for an additional HT of about 2000 FU's early next year with the goal of covering my crown and a "slight" lowering of my hairline.
I started using Avodart 3 times a week about one month prior to my surgery. I had previously been using Propecia for about 2 years. I believe that Propecia stabilized my hair loss, and I remain hopeful that the addition of Avodart will actually contribute to a fuller crown. I rated myself as a Norwood 5, but Dr Hasson said my hair was thin and quite diffuse, possibly leading to a NW6.
My apologies in advance for the poor photo quality. The pictures are all without any product or concealers. I don't think any pictures had a flash but I only recently became aware ( from reading this forum) that it can give an improper representation of hair growth.
I welcome your comments. I am quite pleased with the artistry of Dr Hasson. It does seem that the hair on the top of my hair and in particular the crown area is growing in at a slower rate. Patience it difficult sometimes. BTW, I have the top cut to about 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch for now. Oh, one last piece of critical info, I am still wearing a system until about 4 months post HT #2. I can guess what most of you are thinking already but, it is what it is, I won't change my mind. There will be a great unveiling, but it will be when I am finally comfortable with my looks. Cheers to all. Salt -n-Peppa

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HT#1 4944FU 23May06-Hasson
HT#2 1960FU 16Jan07- Hasson

6904 Total FU, 13160 Hairs
2184-1's, 3184-2's, 1536-3's

Month three was an okay improvement, but in month 4 you're really starting to catch fire.

Next, is it my imagination, or 3/4 months on, are you coloring your hair? In the pre photo you look pretty gray, and in the later photos you have a nice aubern look.

I can tell you I use color. The gray makes me look 10 years older and at 52, who needs that?

Bottom line you look great, but at 4 months I'm kind of wondering what a system is doing for you, I mean...you have hair now buckaroo.

no hair coloring, no dermamatch or anything. I think the camera is a little deceitful on the month 4 photos, while there is growth ,it is quite thin at this point. For month 5, I'll do a head-on photo that should be more illustrative. WRT hair coloring, that really isn't a concern of mine. I suppose we are all vain in different ways- I simply want a nice crop of hair on my head ,gray or brown. Having said all that, if my 2nd HT produces the results I think it will, who knows, perhaps green dye so I can rock out at a Green Day concert. Cheers and thanks for the comments. S-n-P.

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HT#1 4944FU 23May06-Hasson
HT#2 1960FU 16Jan07- Hasson

6904 Total FU, 13160 Hairs
2184-1's, 3184-2's, 1536-3's

This is my pre-op, month 3 and month 4 photos. Month 5 are in the message next to this one. I' ll get these photos arranged better for the month 6 photos. Sorry for the presentation. Cheers.

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HT#1 4944FU 23May06-Hasson
HT#2 1960FU 16Jan07- Hasson

6904 Total FU, 13160 Hairs
2184-1's, 3184-2's, 1536-3's