thedodger

You're right - I forgot about the goatee addition. I hadn't had facial hair in a while and started one right after the surgery. Kept it for a couple of months which was a bit of a pain to keep it neat. Lots of people mentioned the beard but not the hair. I think it must draw the eyes downward or maybe I just scared the hell out of everyone with the extra hair additions going on

Eman, HT was performed by Dr Hasson. Still working on getting some pics. When I say not "too" noticeable, I was fortunate there was very little redness and my hair nicely covered the doner area. I also had virtually no shockloss. However, the hairstyle change was a bit dramatic as I was wearing it a bit longer prior to. I was ready to discuss actually having an HT if anyone asked...but no one did so I decided not to down that road. I obviously had made a change to my hairstyle and thats where the conversation seemed to end. The only funny comment was that my hair looked darker ( the transplanted areas) and some figured I was dying it. In the end it was a lesson that I paid way more attention to the hair I did (or did not have) than people around me. I wouldn't let what people think hold you back. dodge

I managed to do what you are looking at trying. My HT was 3700 strip surgery. I didn't trim the hair prior to but did have the HT office do a trim for me when I went back the next day for a checkup and wash. They cut the hair so the scar was covered ( including staples) and balanced things up so that it looked like a much shorter cut than normal. I stayed away from the office for approx 12 days and then walked in like there was nothing to hide. I mostly rec'd comments about the new due - mainly compliments - and joked first about having to do something different when there is not much to work with or making sure I was getting my monies worth from a haircut. I did have one person that took more of an interest but I just told him I was on a prostate drug that has had some effect ( not a lie!). Anyway, after a few strange looks life went on and as far as I know everyone just sees me as before. The only coments I get now from people ( at 6 mos on) are usually that I look like I have lost weight or working out more. Most people know there is a difference but can't put their finger on it.The changes are gradual so its easy to just carry on life normally ( wearing a hat will not work as people wonder what the hell you're doing wearing it indoors) Go with the right haircut, use some humour and above all the right attitude and you have a decent chance of pulling it off

I had no growth at 3 mos which was expected. Months 4 and 5 were very good with lots of action - you could tell where the growth was starting by the development of small bumps on the scalp that were not really pimples but indicated hair was about to pop through. Now into the 6th month and not seeing as much of this type of indicator but believe it comes in waves with dormant periods in between. For me, the hairline came in first with the crown lagging. Sounds like this is typical and you just have to wait the full year to see final results.

I am 6 mos post op from 3700 strip ht. The doc conf'd he went "right back" (NW5). I have seen good regrowth results in the frontal area but have seen little activity in the crown. This number of grafts would only allow for light coverage up top so my expectations are realistic - however I was hoping to see some growth by now. Are regrowth time lines a bit different for different recipient areas? Gotta love having a hairline for the first time in a number of years though so even if what I see now is the close to the end result....it was all worth it

I am 6 mos post op from 3700 strip ht. The doc conf'd he went "right back" (NW5). I have seen good regrowth results in the frontal area but have seen little activity in the crown. This number of grafts would only allow for light coverage up top so my expectations are realistic - however I was hoping to see some growth by now. Are regrowth time lines a bit different for different recipient areas? Gotta love having a hairline for the first time in a number of years though so even if what I see now is the close to the end result....it was all worth it