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Today Dr. Wong transplanted 1200 grafts into my temples and hairline. Just like the first time, the staffs at H&W are very professional and put me at ease. The procedure itself went through smoothly and lasted for about 6 hours. I'll update my website as soon as I get the photos from the clinic. The waiting begins... Thanks, ckc

The day has come for my 2nd HT. Just had a deja vu moment... Anyways, I'll report back later tonight on how this round goes. Thanks, ckc

HT #2 scheduled for 3/20. Time to start them scalp exercises. ckc

Hi Hariri, We never discussed the hairline density numbers. This was something I forgot to ask the morning of my HT. For my next HT, I can only hope for better yield and fill in the gaps. Not sure what can be done for my mid scalp or crown since I have pretty tight scalp. I guess I'll get a better idea once I see Dr. Wong. Thanks, ckc

Hi Raphael, I've sent my latest photos to Joe. Waiting to hear back. Your thoughts are same as mine. I see some maturation but the density is still lacking. It has been a very long year for me. I don't really look forward to HT #2 but I know it needs to be done. Right now it's just a matter of when. What makes matter worst is I think some of my hair in the front center and mid scalp area miniaturized further. I don't think fin is working too well for me in those areas, not sure about the crown. Thanks, ckc

1 year post op photos uploaded. ckc

Hi Spanker, I don't recall shedding grafts in the first week post op. I was pretty much on target in regards to shedding of the grafts, with the exception of some that didn't come out till many months later. The current plan is to give it another 3 months before deciding on a date for my 2nd trip to Vancouver. Thanks, ckc

Raphael, I don't have any photos of mid scalp area. I'll try taking a couple this weekend. Thanks, ckc

Hi Raphael, I'm still crossing my fingers hoping I'm in fact a super slow grower but based on what I read here, most sprouts should occur by 8 - 9 month mark, after that it's just maturing of the new hairs. In the beginning I was hoping I can report back a "home run" case but I know not everyone is that lucky so it is what it is. There's no doubt that I'll need a 2nd pass based on what I see right now unless some magic happens over the next few months. I'm currently not mentally and physically prepared for a 2nd round yet. It has been a long journey thus far, especially due to how long my scalp stayed red/pink which I had to cover w/ a hat when going out for more than 6 months. My scalp is still tight so I'll need at least 3 - 4 months of scalp exercise before the next HT. I've been in communication with H&W throughout my journey. Joe has been very helpful and supportive. If the result at the end is not where it should be, Joe said Dr. Wong will gladly touch it up. Thanks, ckc

Just uploaded 9 months photos. Looking for some feedback. Thanks, ckc

Got a question for those that have gone through HT... about two weeks ago i felt a little bump on my scalp and popped out this graft (see attached photos). it's roughly 1 cm long. the 2nd photo is after i remove the "stuff" off the bottom of the graft. notice the "J" or hook? Does this look like a graft that never grew and just stayed in my scalp until i popped it out? I've had many grafts like this come out up until 6 months or so then this last one from two weeks ago. can anyone explain the hook at the bottom? is this normal? i'm about 8.5 months post op now. i'll post new photos when i hit 9 month. ckc

Amazing results. You are one lucky man. ckc

Decided to pass up on 7 month photo. I'll post some at 8 or 9 month mark. Thanks for checking. ckc

Not much and very sparse which is why I'm not too thrill at the moment. Hopefully things will pick up in the next couple of months. ckc

Congrats NHP! Did you do any scalp exercises prior to the HT and for how long? Happy growing, ckc