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Your skin tone to hair color helps and the hairline is looking great. How many grafts is this?

UPDATE: A comparison to one of my favorite (Jacob1989) HT by Dr. Rahal which is similar to mine. 3/21/13

UPDATE: Added More post-op pictures taken with my cell. 3/21/13 Please let me know your thoughts. If any other pictures are needed just let me know. Thanks

Thanks greatjob!

Cant decide, I am not sure, but when Dr. Rahal took the measurements before the HT he said 72cm was needed to be covered. Also, keep in mind my head is swollen, if that makes a difference?

UPDATE: Added pre and post op pictures taken at Dr. Rahal's office 3/19/13 & 3/20/13 Here are the pictures. Let me know what you think. I have a little less in the crown than I thought I did. Hopefully meds help with that. Thanks!

Thanks Eman! Cant decide, 1 unit grafts 755 2 unit grafts 2089 3 unit grafts 788 total grafts 3632 total hair 7297 Waiting for the e-mail with the pictures. Will upload them as soon as I get them. Thanks again guys!

Thanks! Will get that info later today. Also requesting the pre-op/post-op photos to share.

Okay I will give it a shot but how much dose of minoxidil? 5% foam twice daily.?

I liked Bisanga FUE work mostly out of the above list.

3UPDATE: Added more to my Journey 3/19/13 Today is my surgery. I woke up at 3:00 AM and could not go back to sleep. My appointment is at 6:30 AM so I stayed awake for the remainder of the time. At about 4:00 AM I took a hot shower, soaking my head and washing it multiple times. I used a lot of deodorant just in case I started sweating from nerves ect.. After my shower I had a big breakfast that consisted of oatmeal, bread, fruit and lots of water. I brushed my teeth, watched a little tv, and then I was on my way over to Dr. Rahal’s office. At The offices I met with Dr. Rahal. I showed him a few examples of his past work that I liked, told him to do what he thinks is best for me and that I know I will have future loss so he took all these things into consideration. He asked me a few questions and then took out a pen to do what he does best and design the hairline. Dr. Rahal started to draw the hairline and said he wants a nice hairline that is age appropriate yet conservative. He told me that I am going to need another HT in the future for the crown. He also told me that I would definitely need 3,500 grafts in order to achieve 50 grafts per sq/cm. Then we went to take per-op photos and after I got I dressed for the surgery. We then headed over to the OR, my nerves started to kick in when I sat in the chair. They prepared my head and the doctor gave me the freezing shots. The shots were nothing in terms of pain. It was a light sting feeling but not bad at all. They began to take the strip out after the freezing set in. I could not feel a thing Dr. Rahal and his team repeatedly asked me how I was doing and if I felt anything to let them know. I did once feel a stinging feeling due to scar tissue (the doc said I may of hit my head when young) because of the scar tissue it needed a bit more freezing in that area but the problem was taken care of quickly. The overall pain scale of 1-10, I would say is a 2-3. I didn't experience any heavy pain. After they removed the strip, Dr. Rahal started freezing my frontal area where the grafts would be placed. This also was a very slight sting but nothing to be scared of. Dr. Rahal let the freezing set in and the team began separating the grafts. When Dr. Rahal returned he started to make the incisions for graft placement and from here on out there was not much pain. When Dr. Rahal was finished with making the incisions, four nurses came to start the process of placing the grafts in the incisions that Dr. Rahal made. At this time, I was falling in and out of sleep. Towards the end Dr. Rahal informed me that he would need to take a little more strip as it came up short on graft count (which is normal to happen). I then had a break and some lunch that they provided for me. After the break, Dr. Rahal then started the freezing again and took the strip in just a few minutes. The nurses placed the remainder of the grafts and all was finished. From here on out it is a waiting game for the end results. I can say everyone was nice and professional. Especially Mike, this guy is an awesome person and has a very good attitude! Thank you Dr. Rahal, Mike and the team!

Quick update: Just got out of surgery with Dr. Rahal will post more info tomorrow.

Thank you TakingThePlunge will do.

Thanks for the support eman!

Hey guys! I have an update for you. I will also keep all my updates on the first post so no one will have to scroll through the threads trying to find updates. UPDATE: Added more to my Journey 3/18/13 I am in Ottawa now. It was an adventure getting here and was the first time I have flown in a plane. I was uncomfortable and squashed, security check points grilling me, missing my layover flight because of that and the pen breaking in my pocket didn't help my situation at all. But I can say that I made it safely, which is the most important part. Sitting here at the brookline guest house and it is a bit cold. Mahesh (brookline management) took me to the store to grab some food for my stay, it was nice of him. I got bread, sandwich meat and cheese to make sandwiches, fruit and drinks and instant oatmeal too. Over all, the brookline is a nice place so I have no complaints. Mahesh was nice enough to drop me off at Dr. Rahal’s office, after the grocery shopping. I was there to fill out forms before the big day. I am a bit apprehensive about the forms but I am a very cautious person. I know that all HT doctors will have the same forms and you must sign in order to proceed. I will talk to Dr. Rahal tomorrow and make sure our expectations are the same and if they are I will feel a lot more comfortable. After all of that, I was exhausted an took a nap. Now, It is 10:50 PM and I don’t feel that sleepy. The big day is tomorrow at 6:30 AM. I would be lying if I said I wasn't scared or nervous about it. Wish me luck!

You're right Dr. Rahal is best at deigning hairlines. Have you looked at his work an see if you like his style?

Layover in toronto got me. It was bit of a nightmare. I hope it goes smooth from here on out.

Hey guys, I made it! At the guest house now. Also to the left for a grilling which made me miss my flight.

Nice one:D I got a letter from the doctor. I will hand it to them and hope that will help some.

Hey guys, I'm on my way to Ottawa tomorrow night. Any last tips? Thanks again!

For me, I like Dr. Rahals hairlines.

Your eyebrows look good. They are not really thin or anything.

Thank you very much for posting this and warning people. Some that had bad results disappear without sharing. You've done a good thing to help others!

I don't think you should FUT for such a small procedure and I am not sure why a Doctor would recommend that.

Yes, just 4 more days to go and I will be in Ottawa. I can't say that I am not nerves. MY biggest fears are the outcome and the future hair loss. I am guessing that this feeling wont go away for awhile.