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NervousNelly · #21 **Top** 04-07-2007, 03:47 PM

Gorpy,

You got it bro. That is precisely what he is referring to. Possibly going with a natural density figure of 95 Fu/cm2, but yes that is what he is referring to.

As you pointed out however, I'm not sure of the definition of "hairline" in terms of the depth of this density and whether it is congruent in frontal zone and temple area??? I think that with this type of technique they tend to heavy load the front and taper slightly at temple to blend, just as they will taper as you head back. This is an Armani approach to hairlines, but I am careful when I say that because it doesn't imply any negative connotations. It will be an awesome result for Hairfree.

Laters

Hairfree · #22 **Top** 04-07-2007, 05:52 PM

Hey guys..thank you for educating me on this. It all makes sense now. You are putting me at ease that the number of graphs in the area covered should be enough to have positive results. I didnt know that the natural density falls in the range of 95fu/cm2 and also that everyone's natural density differs. I know I never had extremely dense hair when I teenager and my donar area is currently characterized at medium density. I am looking forward to the final results and most of you have already pointed out that I can get a 2nd HT if I am not satisfied. I know I will need one eventually down the road for the mid scalp and crown area. I am working on retaining it now with 1/4 proscar tablet every other day and starting up Rogaine again in a couple weeks.

I know the sentiment on this forum about Armani. Nervousnelly..I know where you are coming from. He does produce great results and not everyone agrees with where he stands on ethics but I think that he is a great HT surgeon and I love his results. I know you meant it in a postive manner. Armani was one of the reasons why I went with Rahal. He didn't personally reccomend him but they both have similair techniques.

As I become more educated I plan to reach out and help others on this forum as others before me has helped me. Thank you Gorpy and Nervousnelly for your time!

Bill - Managing Publisher · #23 **Top** 04-07-2007, 06:37 PM

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Glad I could be of help. When a doctor talks about percentages, I think they are referring to percentages in relation to your natural density. So, since people have varying natural densities, it becomes much more difficult to translate into grafts per cm2 without knowing the base density he is using to calculate the percentages.

Hairfree,

Gorpy is right on! I couldn't have said it myself. I wouldn't think that 100 FU/cm2 is the average...that's a bit on the high side...I would guess you may be more like 70 FU/cm2 from looking at your donor area...but that's just a guestimate! We could know with certainty if Dr. Rahal provides the measurements of the strip length and width. We could use simple math to determine what your donor density is! That being said...you will have excellent results! Even if your hairline was approximately 50 FU/sq cm, this would give you an outstanding result. It will all blend nicely by the time it all grows out. Rest well thinking of such things

Bill

Hairfree · #24 **Top** 04-08-2007, 05:43 AM

It is all very interesting. I didn't know that we could possiblily etimate the density by looking at the area covered and using math to determine the likely result.

We should promote Gorpy on this site to the title of HEAD DENSITY ESTIMATOR!

Everyone can go to him to make sure they got the results promised from their doctors. Pull that calculator out GORPY

Thats me just being silly. I hope that I didn't give you more work

Gorpy · #25 **Top** 04-08-2007, 09:14 AM

I feel honored to be the HEAD DENSITY ESTIMATOR

. I enjoy doing it. It was no trouble at all. With B Spot as our LEAD STRIP ESTIMATOR we have all the bases covered.

Bill - Managing Publisher · #26 **Top** 04-08-2007, 09:53 AM

LOL...Gorpy...I think you should put this under your name in your profile!

Bill

Happy Resurrection Day!

Hairfree · #27 **Top** 04-08-2007, 04:15 PM

Just updated photos - Day 4

I pulled out the clippers! Buzzed it down to 1/4 all around. Left it a lil longer at the stiches. Stiches still show but thats ok with me

Bill - Managing Publisher · #28 **Top** 04-08-2007, 05:42 PM

Haifree,

Good look for you dude! Not that one can tell from these pictures, but the goatee adds to it too...it will also help keep anyone's focus off the front of your head by the time you go back to work! By tomorrow morning you should be able to resume washing as normal and then gently massaging the grafts with your fingertips with the shampoo...very gently at first....but be consistent with circular motions...this will help slowly loosen and remove the crusts. It will take several days of this, but by day 10-14, the majority if not all the scabs should be gone.

Bill

Hairfree · #29 **Top** 04-09-2007, 04:07 AM

Hey Bill..Thank you for the tips and compliment on the picture I showed you via email with my full face. I am hoping that the goatee will create a bit of distraction from the front of the head when I return back to work. I will get to work on working the scabs off. I am still apprehensive to touch the grafts. Last night I kept waking up because I was afraid to sleep on the grafts. Has anyone experienced this? How many days out did you feel comfortable sleeping in any normal position without worrying about the grafts? I know there is a time frame for them to heal and for the bottom half of th graft to remain intact in scalp.

hairbank · #30 **Top** 04-09-2007, 07:05 AM

Hairfree-

Cool haircut, my man! Really.............your recent pics say it all, density is good and quality of work is good, I believe you'll be ecstatic with the results.

I did the same thing with a goatee for awhile, I do think it takes some of the emphasis away from the hair.

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