Dave123

There appears to be a problem with communication. When the doctor say 35% density I dont think he is saying 35% of the grafts grow he is saying 35% or either original density or the density he is able to achieve. Yes there can be a problem with blood flow but this is only when either a high number of grafts are put in an area usually over 60 per square cm (this depends on size of holes, hair size and bundles) or if there is scar tissue in the area. This is either an excuse or way of covering his ability or lack of growth.

Looking at your pictures (which is hard to tell) 1420 graft is a small number in this area. So even if ever graft grew you would probaly still be disappointed with the density. As well as you have afro hair which is very diffult to cut and takes alot of experience. But when done right curly hair does give the illussion of higher density compared to straight hair. Looking at your pictures and I am guessing I feel not all grafts grew probaly less than 50%.

Your doctor may be correct feeling content because it all depends on what kinds of average results he is able to achieve. For a moral top doctor they would be veryt disappointed. It should have been stated from the beginning that 1420 grafts would not be nearly enough to achieve a satifactory density even if they all grew.

I am sorry to hear about your experience and disappointment.

Hey thanks for the great reply. I have uploaded new pictures.

Before surgery, with grafts, and after year from surgery. So 3 steps of pictures. Please see if there is difference and what you think, Thanks!

Hi guys,

I have visited the doctor

First when he saw me, he was so pleased with his work. I told him there were very little growing and after all. He said, " he can only do 35% density with 1420 FU without stressing the blood flow. Is that true?

He said, for additional density up to 55% ,it might cost me $4500 for second procdure. Which I can not afford. I taught the first procedure will take care of it.

I did try my best to explain to him it was not good enough but in a way, all he cared was that the hairs grew compared to what I had before. Before doing the procedure, he did not made it clear that only 35% will grow in density. In a way, I was able to tell that he was saying " if you want more density then it will cost more".

I thought those grafts were enough for density on the frontal part of my forehead?

To be honest, yes there was difference. I had hairs growing but there is bald spots and it's not thick enough. What do you think?

In my every day life, I had to put black eyeliners to cover the bald spots and seems like the doctor did half-work. He said, it would take another surgery for good thickness with additional cost. Any advice?

Was this a FUE or FUT?

FUT maybe.

I had a scar on my back of my donor head which is going to stay forever. I can't get shaved anymore because of that scar. So sad that I lost this much money for this doctor. I hope he will be able to do something. No idea how to approach him

Next when I see him, it is my yearly visit after surgery. I guess he might act like this was a success but what he told me and what was delivered is not even close. Yes he gave me some hair line but not much hair. I have bald spots and can't comb my hair backwards

I have to cover the bald spots or USE eye liner (black) to cover bald spots...

YOU SEE MY PAIN! :(

Thanks all for taking time to answer my questions with your great responses.

@Future_HT_Do: I will follow as you said, I will keep you updated on what happens. I plan to visit him next week after calling and making appointment. Wish me luck !:eek:

@scar5: I will try to find better picutures of post surgery and post them here.

So, are you guys saying, 1320 graft is very small number of grafts and it won't fill my frontal part of the head? See, he covered only the 1/3 part of my frontal head on the picture below. The surgery took only one day.

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Will keep you updated but till further notice...

My hair is still thin but doctor might be willing to get it worked ...

Will keep you updated but till further notice...

My hair is still thin but doctor might be willing to get it worked ...