feeling slightly better guys... its 7days post op. i've been soaking my head in the tub regularly twice a day for the past 2 days. hopefully can get rid of the scabs. and it turned out pretty well, even though there are still quite alot of them on the recipient area.

i've been using my finger tip to do circular motion massage on the recipient area. much of them came off nicely, however, sadly, i noticed a few grafts (about 5) came off. some was with a white bulb like end (probably 3), some (the remaining 2) have this hook like ending. 2 spot was bleeding. pretty sad for that to happen, maybe i was rushing through things.

my question is, the remaining grafts that have no bleeding, that are still on my scalp, are still fine right? or is there any possibility that its dead as well just that it hasnt show. i read somewhere that those grafts are not exactly that weak. and i really did the circular massaging method pretty gently.

Hi whathappensnext. I just joined this network to look for Singaporeans who's had their surgery done in the country. I want to do the same too. But deciding on the right surgeon is a huge problem. Could you share which surgeon you did your FUE you? Notice it's been 5 months since you last posted. How're the results?

hey,

good to know that i could share...

i did my FUE with Dr Donald Ng from Alaxis Aesthetics

i'm glad i did the FUE actually, i can imagine how i will look like if i have not done so. my experience was fine just that you really need to plan how to hide it from your colleagues... you will probably need about 6weeks to 2 months to look "normal". thats provided that your hair is already short overall.

Dr Donald basically do all the extraction of the follicles and the nurses will do the inplants. which initially i doubt their proficiency. but it turned out that all the hair grew out just the way they should. however, they dont really adjust the follicles during the inplant so that it grows in the same direction as the rest of the other hair. they simply planted it 90degrees on the graft area. but because i am doing a hairline FUE and filled my temple area, my original hair growth is generally growing "upwards", which kind of blended in actually. just a few strands of hair at the lower side of temple looks like that are growing out of angle. but i'm fine with that as i keep my side shaved.

i did the FUE in may 2011. first few months was really torturing. you'll see your hair fall off... almost every bit of it. than they started growing 3-4mths later as fine hair and very quickly it got thicker. i did 1000grafts. it cost me 7SGD each graft excluding GST.

pretty much the usual process as they've mentioned here. but planted hair is afterall planted, even though they're still yours. in certain angle under spotlight, strong sunlight, the balding area does look thinner than the non affected area. but its really better than being bald. i hope it helps.

i've attached a bef and after photo. its pretty obvious which is which.

the before was taken i guess 6mths before my FUE. it got really worse later. Hence the decision to do FUE

the after was taken just 2weeks back.


i would probably have to go for another one in another few years time... but i'll worry about that later one. i used to spend alot of money on treatment and other "cure" or supplements... but honestly, genes is something that its pretty hard to fight.

in my opinion, just go for a HT and be happy about it. at least rooney's HT cheered him up. so did mine.

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Thanks for the update. Your picture is a little hard to see but your hair looks pretty good. You should still have a few months of growth and you'll likely see the HT hair thicken up a bit.

thanks dude... i reckoned that there will be anymore growth already. its been almost 8 months and nothing's changed since the past few months. but i'm really glad that it turned out pretty well for me.

all the best for whoever's undergoing their HT too!

Hello

Most of us have been through your pain. It will take about 2 weeks to heal to a cosmetic level ( as I think you have a shaved head with FUE). Using concealer is really a moot point.

The most challenging point of having a HT is the "waiting" period. Post op healing and early coarse hair texture are among the biggest. You just have to trust your surgeon and just wait it out. Stressing out about it, watching your hair growth and counting the days is only contributing to more stress.

If you went to a accredited doctor then sit back, relax and just enjoy the ride .

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hello! i'm really glad you replied. have been slacking on the HT research so haven't been checking in...could you share with me why you went to donald ng?

you mentioned you need 6 weeks to look "normal"? so how did you look during these 6 weeks? it's impossible in my job to get 6 weeks off days!

I went for a consultation with Eileen Tan and was really peeved when she told me she couldn't even lower my hairline by 1cm and she was basically very dismissive of my problems.

I would much rather fly to Thailand since they've got 2 doctors who are famous for great results and at much affordable prices; but I don't want to go for FUT (which is what Dr Pathomvanich and Dr Pong only do) and I'd much rather have the protection of Singapore law.

If you need so much down time for FUE (as you mentioned, 6 weeks) then probably it's the same as FUT, isn't it?

Hi,

There are only 2 concerns that I have about this result, firstly the photo does not clearly show how the hair has grown and doesn't give any indication whether it has density or not. The comment regarding that the technicians placed the grafts at an 90% angle and its unclear whether the angle is correct or not? My understanding is that the graft should have the same angle as the other hair that surrounds it.

I've heard that this doctor Dr.Kongkiat Laorwong, MD who operates Absolute Hair Clinic in Phuket is a good HT surgeon and he does FUE. I'm not recommending him just letting you know that there are other options for you to consider and research. Prices in Thailand are much cheaper than $7 Singapore.

Good luck. Do plenty of research.

Regards

Rod

heya, when i say 6weeks to look normal, it was because my hair was really short at the point of HT. and they had shaved a "BOX" shape patch at the back of my head as the donor area. you can imagine how wierd it looks. not forgetting that the donor hair will be placed in the hairline area above your forehead, hence it will be quite noticeable if you haven already kept some fringe.

the 6 weeks is inclusive of healing, hair growing and scrub falling off. i guess once the scrub falls off, you'll look pretty normal already. the difference is slight and the transplanted hair will eventually fall off.

its just a matter of time to "heal" for the procedure. that is when it gets really noticeable. what i suggest is that you tell your boss that you're taking 2.5weeks of leave to settle some personal stuff. have your procedure over the weekend. and your 2.5weeks leave starts on a monday. just optimise your time. first 10days of the op, leave your hair alone. after that, try to soak your head to soften the scrubs and gently massage the area when you shower. it will fall off in no time.

my hairline area was alittle pinkish after the scrub had fallen off. but its not that obvious. i crap out some excuse for the stupid patch behind my hair. after a week or 2, nobody even bothers about it anymore.

however, it would be best if you are fine being honest to your colleagues. it will save you lots of unnecessary stress.