TroyPolamalu79

March 21, 2011

I have lived with a horrible hair transplant for 12 years so I was prepared for the worst. If something was going to go wrong I think it would have already happened so I am very at ease.

Since I know shedding is normal I really do not mind at all it just a few months.

I have all my pics here My Hair Loss Website and now will update monthly.

Did your hair grow a month before it shed. My hairs are growing pretty rapidly. It would be cool if they just stayed in and I could shave my head and enjoy the hairline I haven't seen since I was 15!

March 21, 2011

After how many days post HT does hair usually Shed? I think I need to prepare myself...

March 21, 2011

I guess I have hit a milestone as the tenth day has just past. I think everything is looking well but who knows.

It looks like my transplanted area is all healed and it looks like 95% of the hair has not shed yet and is growing like business as usual. Since I had very little trauma is it possible my hair may not shed?

1) When does the transplanted hairs usually shed?

2) I have heard using Rogaine helps the transplants is that true?

3) How do you guys think my HT is looking? No matter what I look better than I did from my hack job 12 yrs ago.

You can see my progression on my:

Hair Loss Web Site

My Hair Loss Website

March 1, 2011

Garet,

Well I can help you with this one I was a teacher for 6 years.

If I was you I would TOTALLY try to schedule the HT the beginning of summer break and you will be fine by the time school comes back for sure. Kids notice EVERYTHING and it will just take one smart ass to put two and two together and now your the teacher with a HT years!

Whatever you do make sure you either have a good cover story or you can conceal it. Even if you have great classroom management their are always A-wholes.

March 1, 2011

Thanks for the info on Saw Palmetto. I will cut it out and see what happens.

February 27, 2011

I am not sure how the conversions go but go as short with clippers as to not show your scar and if go a little to short it just looks "different" for a weeek and you learn the proper guard.

February 25, 2011

It really sucks if NK got the name from the search and if he would have looked a little deeper into the coalition or Iahrs he would not be in this situation. You sound pretty down man. At least your hair looks natural. My first hack job was terrible and was completely not natural.

Like they said buzz it down far enough so the scar is not evident and it will look much better and you can call it a day since your hair is natural looking or maybe someday get a repair from a good doc like I am going to get, hopefully...

Your story has ruined my honeymoon and the thought of another hack job is concerning me but I really can't look worse.

How does one get necrosis from a HT?

Are there preventative measures from getting necrosis besides getting a good doc?

February 25, 2011

I am actually in the process of buying it now. I found this information from a website that does not sell the product. If it does a quarter of that I am happy! I just bough it here herbspro.com and its reallly $41.

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February 24, 2011

I kind of thought my hair would look "normal" too. It have heard that you only need half the density for your hair to look normal and good doctors can totally do that. Even though you won't be in a hair product comercial your hair will probably look normal unless some is cutting your hair or one inch from your face.

I used to care alot about what people think my whole life and the last few years I kind of realized even people that care about me really do care/notice if I gain weight or lose a little hair.

I am having mine from Dr. Alexander in March. Check out his patients pics they all would make me happy and he is doing enough that should give me one of the all star hairlines I hope. If not its round 3 in a few years and maybe they will have a cure for baldness by then.

You should takes some pics of your hair wet looking as bad as it can. It actually feels good to let it out of the closet and I bet your hair looks much better than you think. Just cover your face if you want and no one will have a clue who you are.

You are amongst people going through he same thing.

February 24, 2011

I am just covering all my bases. Since I am spending 10k for a good HT I might as well spend $50 a month to keep as much natural hair as I can.

Actually, just for the last 12 years the Propecia pretty much stopped my hairloss or at least slowed it down to an EXTREME extent. You are totally safe to start the other two bt just like Propecia you will need to use Rogaine for the rest of your life or you will lose the results.

The Nizoral is really just a anti-dandruff over the counter shampoo that has been found by many people to also promote growth. Out of everything I mentioned this is the most uncontroversial. Its like choosing Vidal Sassoon or Dove Shampoo the only difference is you are supposed to use it twice a week but many use it every other day.

Well Rogaine is proven to promote hair growth so for sure add that and the Nizoral is kind of the thing that many people use but is just not tested for hairloss extensively yet.

Like I said Proscar, Minoxidil and Nizoral will cost you $10 month you really have nothing to lose.

I am taking alot but I am having the HT, on Atkins and I am a pill popper anyway I would rather take them than prescription meds.

I am seeing a nutritionist today so and I will probably modify my regimen.

February 24, 2011

Hey Hairthere, I ran a marathon a few years ago but it was easily the hardest thing physically for me because I am basically built like a linebacker not meant for distance. I was my goal for the year and I did not quit.

I am stretching the crap out of my scalp and its getting sore. I am doing it at like 80% of my strength is that right or are you just supposed to kind of move it around at grandma strength.

Having two scars must have sucked. I am loooking forward to one that is not a big lump that hurts whenever I lay down on something hard. I can't wait weeks from today!

February 24, 2011

Its interesting that many people on this site have so much in common. Many are serious about working out, take a descent amount of supplements, go extra lengths to improve image and are successful (10k for a HT is not chump change). Oh, and the obvious are all battling hair loss

February 24, 2011

If you buy it at a retail store it costs about $47 but I found it here herbspro.com for $36 including shipping but I have never used them before.

Also, just Google search "UltraMAX Gold" and in the left column click "shopping" this will give you the best deals all over the internet for the product.

February 24, 2011

SteelCurtain43

Oh an if you start worrying or getting depressed about your hair take a look at my pictures and see my 12 year old butchering and you will be happy you are where you are. I will be fixed in 2 weeks though... Thank God!!!

February 24, 2011

Your hairloss must have been quick because you made a rookie mistake. Once you start Propeicia you need to take it for life or I believe you will lose it all as if you never took it. I started taking Propecia when I was 18! I has stopped or really slowed my loss but I had already lost alot by 17.

Also, if you get a precription of Proscar your can divide it 4 ways and it is exactly the same as Propecia but costs like $4/month.

Your hair will never be close to someone who has not lost his hair but it can have have the look of a full head of hair if you get a good Doc like you did.

Many say you need the big three to keep your hair:

-Finesteride (Propecia/Proscar)

-Minoxidil (Rogaine)

-Nizoral Shampoo ($10 Walmart)

So its less than $10 a month!

I have been ordering my supplements for ten year from 100% legitimate website that has the best prices. They sell the stuff you would see at GNC but really half the price.

nutritonexpress.com - Yesterday I bought 4 months worth of all my supplements for my HT recovery, Atkins Diet and healthy life for $140! If you take ALL of these I calculated it cost exactly $45/month but I am probably taking alot but I also am working out hard and on atkins.

Everyday Health

-B Complex

-Vitamin C - rosehips

-Multi Vitamin

-Vitamin E - AntiOx, healthy hair, anti ageing, immune function, revent and treat disease, eart disease, cancer, eye disorders, and cognitive decline

-Omega 3

-Fiber

Healthy Hair

-Finasteride

-Saw Palmetto - DHT blocker, 300 mg, urinary disorders, 45% fatty acids, treat acne, help erectile dysfunction. Anti cancer

-Nettle – DHT blocker, 250 mg, vitamins A and C, several key minerals and lipids, growth stimulant, blood flow, healing, diuretic

-Rogaine Foam

-Nizoral

-MSM – Speeds up hair growth,allergies, 2 1500mg daily, provides sulfur, a vital building block of joints, cartilage, skin, hair and nails, and methyl groups, pain, inflammation, increase blood flow, soften scar tissue, anti-inflammatory, Osteoarthritis, snoring, allergies

-Horsetail Grass/Silica,lose weight, treating broken bones, osteoporosis, injuries, skin problems, anti-inflammatory properties, bladder, kidneys and other vital organs. hair and nails, stimulates blood circulation

HEALTHY LIFE

-Selenium - Antioxidant, Cancer

-B5 pantethine - Calcium, cardio, stress, axiety

-Vanadium - muscle recov, cancer

-Chromium

-Biotin (Vitamin B7) – hair growth vitamin, other process

Atkins

-L-glutamine Vitamin D Lifting

-CO q-10 - Antioxidant

February 23, 2011

I think you are feeling and doing what is normal for many who have HT. I plan on not going out for about a month because I do not want my goofball friends giving me a noogie, idiot fighting me or a girl getting a little rough with the dew.

I see you received your HT from Hasson and from what I read he is definitely one of the best there is. When I chose I was willing to go anywhere in the USA but did not feel like going to another country.

I have been depressed about my hair since I can remember. This the time you are GOING TO IMPROVE and probably have better hair than your friends. You should enjoy it. I know I will. I am stoked!

I was never really depressed because frankly I really had no reason to be but do have anxiety issue so I too work out alot and wear a bandana every time. I even wear it when I am home alone. Its weird it is kind of my escape of think about my hair. I will probably still wear a bandana long after my HT out of habit.

Hairloss due to wearing a hat is an old wives tale. I think it is just a cause and effect relationship because guys losing their hair where hats all the time. Male pattern baldness is from DHT. I guarantee Tom Crusie could have a hat stapled to his head and it would not effect anything.

I feel you on the scar. I admit it is something that I really wish I did not have but mine is HUGE from 11 years ago and will be MUCH better after this HT. My scar is very bumpy and lifted off my scalp but I was butchered and nowadays good HT doctors like yours give you "good" scars that will heal up nicely.

I think you are getting a little paroid and getting a little buyers remorse which I too had.

The only thing you can do now to help is take some great vitamins and minerals. I have a list and a website and you can buy 3 months worth for like $70 and many will have a double effect on your weight lifting.

Its a very stressful time especially if it is your first HT but try to relax I will be right with you in 2 weeks and I have my arsenol of recovery vitamins, mineral and herbals waiting.

February 23, 2011

GotHairInFront is the godfather of post HT supplements and I have done my share of research and you not only can but should be taking multivitamins and protein. I have an arsonal of vitains and minerals all ready to start taking an hour after surgery. Email me and you can see the whole list. It is all safe and very cheap especially since you invested do much into your HT.

I am not exactly sure the effect of lifting on the scar but I would just take a month of high rep low weight and not strain or even better just do extra cardio and cut some fat. You can always gain muscle but you can't go back and fix your scar or maximize your HT results after its over.

I have a trainer and usually you do not need to lift weight twice a day unless you REALLY know what you are doing.

I lift and do cardio in the morning and at night I go again and do cardio and 3 to 4 ab exercised. I am pretty sure that is all you need to do unless your a body builder. You have to make sure you have enough time to recover

February 22, 2011

You in no way need a hair transplant. You have a better hairline than I did when I was 13. Unless you are extremely rich and a male model I would not even consider it. If you do get a HT you will make the doctor look like a genius.

February 22, 2011

I stopped taking weight lifting supplements a few years ago. They made get me more pumped and a little more ripped but many are not something you want to be on for a long time so it is not good to take for the long haul. I used to even take 7 pills off Ephedrine when I played football and I think just one can kill you when your very young.

The only things I do to aid in my weight lifting is drinking only water, protein shakes and recovery drinks. I think just getting your butt in there at least 4 times a week as a lifestyle is the way to go.

I don't know I just am not seeing a man with with extra testosterone listening to teenage girl music haha.

The HGH sounds great but very powerful. Should I just take it everyday or do you need to cycle it or something?

I live in MI and am having my HT by Dr. Alexander because I basically thought he was the best choice for me so I am willing to take a little vacation to see him.

February 21, 2011

I am totally am going to take and do anything to get the best out of my HT because this is my new look for life and a big investment that I should protect. If I can help along a good result into a great result it will totally worth it and at the very least I can tell myself I legitimately did everything I could.

I am totally sold on the HGH. I too have been working out religiously for 17 years, have sleeping problems and would like the hair and other benefits. I actually was talking to my father who is 58 and mentioned he should take it. He is starting to listen to Pink and Lady Gaga so I think is testosterone levels are way to low

Would there be any issues with me taking HGH at a younger at of 31. I also already eat a ton of protein and hardly any carbos for weightlifting. I am getting into tip top shape for the procedure and even lost 20 pounds this last month.

Please give me tips on how to use HGH for my HT and for LIFTING

I have always been into supplements but for lifting and I think those are much riskier than the ones you mentioned that are basically unique vitamins so I do not see very much risk especially since there is no overlap and many weight lifting aids seam to have many heart risks.

So how did your HT turn out?

I get my supplements at Nutrition Express. I think they are the best deal for anything. Have you bought from there?

February 21, 2011

I see you take Finasteride as well and add Duasteride. I have found alot of information and it is all over the place what are your thougthts of adding Duasteride? What made you decide to add it? Will a doctor be very hesitent to prescribe both?

Yeah I kind of went out of control one night buying supplements

February 21, 2011

Hello MusoInOz,

Thank you very much for your reply. There are not many decision in life that actually effect one there whole life so I am doing everything I can to educate myself and make sure I am getting good info.

I just thought I would throw out the question and I definitley feel comfortable with the opinions of this forum.

I see you take finasteride as well. Have you ever thougght of adding or switching to Duasteride? I heard that Fin sometimes loses its pototency after 10 years. What herbal's do you take.

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Hi hairthere,

You also make a good point that the monitors this website have HT as well so no matter what they have good intentions because they definitely understand.

February 21, 2011

I am not sure why they gave her the ULTRA Quality omega but I just read it helps the response to cancer treatment but I thought it helped in the recovery process. I am 31 and very healthy.

Can you confirm this is your recommended HT regiment.

Pre-Op

-No Omega 3

-No Vitamin E

-No blood thinner

-(non-synthetic) multiple-vitamin and MINERAL supplement

-Vitamin C

- ARNICA MONTANA 3 days prior

Post-0p

-Vitamin C

-Vitamin E

-Omega 3

-Multi Vitamin

-Protein

-Curcumin

-Resveratrol

-CARNOSINE

-CO q-10

Is there any other pills you think I could add to my preventative hair loss? Besides these –MSM -Biotin-Nettle-Pygeum Aficanum-Horsetail Grass-Saw Palmetto.

Should I add HGH?