waveskier

I was wondering the same thing, I think. When having your HT can the existing follicles be damaged by punching a hole too close to it?

Don't you think he should wait a bit before making such as harsh judgment? Or at least let the scabs come off? Just seems too early to write it off. Maybe one of the Docs can comment.

Good luck!

RCwest,

You know you might have pegged it, that does make sense. Maybe one of the Docs might know.

Your growth is great! That looks as good as many who are 4+ months!

Yep, same here. Never gave it much thought.

And when you pop those suckers don't have anyone standing in front of you!

Don't worry about Dr. A's work. Just be patient. You are just now entering the 3-4 month mark where they are coming out of the sleep phase.

Would coffee help?

I have said this before eliminate the problem with a small dose of Viagra!

Anybody know if Rogaine could help with any growth or thickening of the eyebrows?

Anything is worth a try. I was wondering if anybody has tried to use Rogaine on their eyebrows?

Speegs,

I can tell you that I had 2000 grafts in the same area you did and I am now 4months post op. Mine looked just about the same as yours at 13 weeks. the best growth for me is JUST NOW occurring. It was a bit discouraging when I would see other guys at 3 months with a lot more hair than I had, but I am feeling better all the time.

My hairs seem to be thin as well but they are progressing better than they were just 2 weeks ago. Some of us just start off a little slower than others. Smile and just sit back and let it happen. Believe me I know how you feel.

Aloha Russ

Depends on the individual. Unless you wear your hair short or pulled back it probably doesn't matter, but most have lines are somewhat uneven. I like something in between smooth and uneven.

Any thoughts from those taking Finasteride? I just started Avodart (dutasteride).

My scar site is still slightly tender after 4 months and above that is still numb with a little feeling coming back. I started back in the gym at 4 weeks after surgery. No stretching.

What about Durasteride, Avodart? I really detest putting Rogaine in my hair. It just messing it up and looks terrible. Only option is only do it at night.

Thanks for the info. Makes me wonder why would anyone take Finasteride?

I had a surgery nearly 4 months ago and I have seen very little growth so far. Only a handful of grafts. When I contacted the clinic at month 2, I was told wait to month 3 and you will see a significant amount of growth. At month 3, the clinic said wait to month 4 or 5 for good growth. I hope I just don't hear the same story every month about waiting another month to see growth. It seems like the ultimate dangling of the carrot in front of the horse.

 

I too went to a very respected doctor on this board. One of the reasons people don't post disappointing results is a lot of the popular doctors have very strong supporters and followers and if you question your result from them, they somehow attack you and take it personally that you are questioning the doctor they are so proud of. You are made to feel that no way this doctor could have done a poor job and somehow you as the patient are to blame. I have seen it on this and other forums many times.

I also would consider my growth slow for 4 months. My hairs are thin and wispy, nothing like the hair from the area they were taken from. I have been told to give it 6 months. I just hope something kicks in here in the next few weeks.

I'm not even 100% sure about the video.

Don't you have any growth? You must have something. Mine has just started to show signs of growth at almost 16 weeks.

I was told Rogaine doesn't work on the front of the head by the hairline, why is that??

How do users cope with this stuff? It makes my hair look & feel terrible, so much that I can only use it at night. YUK!

Thanks Russ

I sure didn't want to hear either. I read the work by spex and that makes a little more sense.

If you have shock loss of native hair after HT will it all come back?

How long can it last? Can it last 3 months before coming back assuming that it will come back?

Thanks,

Russ

The short answer VIAGRA!

Tosh,

Hang in there some of the very knowledgeable will chime in soon.

Another amazing job, Dr. Gabel. One thing, it looks like his scalp may still be red after the transplant. Is that just a glitch in the photo?

Isn't that normal?