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Oh, forgot to say that's me in the pictures lol

This is a nice result. I am sure you have made a difference in her life.

Yes he DID make a huge difference in my life. Thanks to Dr. Dorin I have my confidence back :-)

Congrats Newhairplease. Can't wait to see your final result.

I hear ya. I've had to hide my hairline for over 10 years. Such a shame because people say I look nice with my hair pulled back. You're welcome hon, keep us posted on your progress as well :-)

Yeah, mine just started to grow. But it is coming in pretty nice.

Traction, how did you wear your hair during recovery? Did you wear wigs?

Actually for the first week I just wore a head wrap tied in a bun. Everybody at work thought it was just part of my fashion statement lol. But yes I do wear half wigs now that the hair is starting to grow in. I actually feel comfortable pulling my hair back in a ponytail now :-)

Thanks everyone. I have changed my hair regimen to avoid traction alopecia in the future.

Correction good people. I am only 4 months post op, not 5. I would love to rush along the process lol

You're welcome. I'll post more pics in the coming months.

Hello,

So its been 4 months since my HT with Dr. Dorin on 9/6/11. I have a lot of acne only on the left side of my hairline. But aside from that I m very happy with the results thus far.

Hi,

Please pm me. I am 4 mos post op. and I would be more than happy to send you pics

Dr. Dorin did my HT. Although I am only 2 months post op so far so good. I highly recommend.

Thanks Kira :-)

Thanks for the comments guys.

Yes traction alopecia is unfortunate and preventable. But to be honest, as a hispanic/african american woman, it really is set in our culture to braid, relax, and pull our hair tight from an early age. My mom has been braiding my hair for as long as i can remember. I think i got my first relaxer at age 9. By the time i found out what traction alopecia was, i had already experienced permanent hair loss. So sad because if i had known better i would have done better. But i know now. I know that i must change my hair habits so that i can keep my hair this time around.

Thanks for the warm welcome Bill. I'll be sure to keep the forum updated as i progress over the next few months.

Hey, that's me :-)