Jacob1989

It was originally suppose to be 56/sq.cm but with extra grafts added it was increased to 60/sq.cm.

Slick Rick - do you have any pictures of your results?. You are only at 8.5 months and you will see a good amount of maturing over the next couple of months. It's strange because you forget that the hair is still growing, you'll start to see more density as the months go on.

Can't Decide - I also agree about the light in which pictures are taken and with everything you have said. Pictures can be hard to judge from. I take my pictures in Natural light as you tend to see a true result that way.

I sometimes even think myself that i wish it was slightly thicker but then i remember i'm in a much better position than i was before. Unfortunately i'm likely to need another HT in the future due to my age and the level i was at however i've come to terms with that and for now i'm trying to enjoy what i have and be as pro active as possibe. I shall get some more pictures posted in the next couple of days with different angles and in different lights.

Jacob

Thanks for the kind comments guys, i am really pleased with the results. Definitely feeling much more positive now and less worried about my hair!. It's possible i could need another HT in the future due to my age however that's no problem and for now i'm enjoying these results!.

I shall take some better photo's soon and at various angles. I'll update it to this blog once i've done so.

Thanks

Jacob

Hi Everyone

Here is the link to my 10 month update if you are interested in seeing the 10 month result from my HT with Dr Rahal.

Hair Restoration Journal for thegeneral - 10 Months

I am very pleased with the results!, feel free to leave any questions or comments about the results. I shall write a more detailed write up on my 1 year mark.

Jacob

So I’m really just interested in what people have tried in regards to products that help your hair. As anyone who has done the research would know that 90% of hair loss products on the market are false and do nothing. I had a HT with Dr Rahal, I’m on the 7 month mark and currently take the following:

Propecia, Bioton, MSM, Vitamin E, Iron Vitamins, Biotin hair conditioner.

They seem to work well for me especially the Biotin Hair conditioner.

So this is really just a thread to see what people recommended?, does anyone know of any products you apply to your hair such as oils which can be positive on the scalp?

Let me know your thoughts

Hi Guys,

Thanks for the kind comments, i'm very pleased with the result so far!. I got my hair cut today so here is a new picture.. without any toppik!.

Hi Guys :cool:

So it's been a while since i done an update, i guess i've been enjoying this new hair! :eek:

See my blog for a 6 & 7 month update!

Jacob.

Hair Restoration Site for thegeneral

Was wondering when you'd update! have to say what an awesome result!. I'm on 6 months with Rahal, looking forward to being at your stage hopefully!

Nice to see a good result coming from the UK. The hairline drawn actually looks lower than i expect to see however the results are the important thing and it's looking great. P.S Either you have a tiny head or his hands are huge :eek:

Do you have any photo's?

Im also from the UK and i would not suggest getting a HT in the UK... you only have to look at Rooneys hair who went to Harley Street to realise the UK offers poor hair surgeons (in my opinion). Do not be put off to travel, if your looking for a good result then travelling should not be a problem.

I went to Dr Rahal (Canada), in my opinion he is the best. I enjoyed Canada afew days before my HT and currently 3.5 months post op but can see things are going well.

I'd research as much as you can and consider your options.

Looking good, plenty more growth to come through..

This looks very much like Wayne Rooney

Hi Everyone,

So im officially at the 3 month mark and i thought i would do a write up which you can check out at:

Hair Restoration Journal for thegeneral - 3 Month Update

Feeling pretty good at the moment, always nice to know your hair is growing instead of going im hoping it keeps growing more and more now, getting sick of wearing a baseball cap! but hopefully wont be long before i can ditch it.

Anyway please take a look, i would do a more detailed write up but i think i cover the majority of things on my site. Any questions feel free to ask!

Oh and please the note that i have wet hair in the 3 month picture.

J :cool:

Thanks Hariri.. Im just over the 2 month mark now and do see some growth but nothing massively exciting yet. I shall do an update soon for you all to see.

No it does not mean that, it means that i have 60% donor at the back of my head for future use if i lose any hair in the crown area.

Looking great Cap, Im sure you will be seeing lots of new growth within the next month or 2. Im nearly at the 2 weeks stage.. still no shreading yet but hoping it comes soon!

Looks good hugehunk92, hairline looks great although its very hard to tell with the quality of the photos but happy healing im sure its going to be a winner!

Thanks everyone, at home and healing now. Last night on the recliner. Following all the steps as instructed so just looking forward to healing now. Will keep updating when i see some change.

Hello Amigo's

Here is my write up for my procedure i had with Dr Rahal.

So i spent 4 days in Ottawa before the day of the procedure, myself and my brother decided to stay downtown and enjoy the time here. We had a great 4 days and it was nice to relax here before having the procedure, everyone seemed so friendly.

Here's a little picture took with my Iphone

After having a few days to relax it was time for the day of the operation, i had as much breakfast as my stomach would take. I got to Rahals clinic at 6:30, the first thing i had to do was fill out 12 pages of forms, after this it was time to get my pre op photo's taken by Mike who was really friendly and made polite conversation. After the pictures were taken i then went and waited in the lobby until i was called in to Rahal's office to design the hairline. What can i say about this part.. it was very quick and as proffesional as you can imagine! he had this kind of cool swagga about him when he was drawing the hair line on, he'd kind of stare and tweak little bits but this was a very exciting part, the hairline he drew was just what i was hoping (as you can see in my pre op photos i took of myself i had actually designed a higher hairline) he explained that its not too aggressive but yeah its low enough to give good coverage.

We then discussed how many grafts are needed, and he was slightly concerned at my age and any future receding in the middle part of my scalp so he wanted to stick to no more than 3000 grafts as initionally planned. This suited me as i had money saved for more if needed which meant i did not need to dip in to this, he explained 3000 would be more than enough to give a good dentisity and if anymore is ever needed for the future then i shall have around 60% donor left.

So once i saw Dr Rahal, it was time to get into the blue gown and get ready for action!, so it started with a few pills to take and then the injections, i fainted during the injections but i think this is something to do with myself not liking needles! as i fainted a few months ago when i got my blood tests. I picked 2 movies and enjoyed some of Rahal's ipod collection, i would not say the operation hurt as such.. the discomfort was mainly laying down for so long and my neck slightly aching but this was not a big problem, it took about 8 hours overall from the time i went in to the time i came out, I tried to sleep for some of the time which helped me to relax. Dr Rahal popped in and out to make sure everything was going okay. I was being asked every 5 minutes if i was feeling okay and everyone working on me was very professional and caring. It was kind of a surreal experience but everything went really well and seeing Dr Rahal pop in and out telling me everything is going really well was a nice relief.

After all grafts had been planted, it was time to get cleaned up and bandaged up. I then met with Mike and went through a few things, he was very helpful and answered all questions. After the procedure i headed to Foxbar with my brother who kindly moved everything in for me for my arrival. Today is my last day here and i can say the house is very relaxing and very nice, we had the whole top floor and everything has been great here.

The day after the op i went back to get cleaned up by Mike, i then met with Rahal and he seemed very pleased with everything and gave me a whole lot of free grafts which im very appreciative! I then walked back to Foxbar to spend the last night there (literally a 2 min walk from the clinic to Foxbar)

Im off to go get cleaned up in a few hours then fly back tonight, im pretty swollen today and look a bit silly haha but im not really in any pain, nothing the pills cant handle! I will meet with Dr Rahal one more time and get suited and booted ready for my plane journey home!

I ended up getting more grafts than expected due to my density being higher than Rahal expected, the extra 500 grafts made the whole area slightly more dense. i have attached some photo's, as you can see im pretty swollen! Dr Rahal said the hairline will appear higher due to the swelling, it will be lower once the swelling goes!, so overall i am very happy with procedure! i understand i still need to be taking propecia and regaine to fight hair loss and understand i may need more work if the middle of my scalp goes but for now i hope this will grow very nicely! im very happy with everyone at Dr Rahals clinic and highly recommend Dr Rahal to anyone considering a HT!

Overall i am very happy with the whole experience, the first night after the op sucked and barley got much sleep but the second night was MUCH better. I will leave it at this as im pretty tired and need to pack but if anyone has any questions then please feel free to ask!

I will keep my blog update so please keep checking back

Onwards and Upwards

Jacob

All done, surgery went well.. just got back from the next day clean and seem to pretty happy with the result! will try get a write up done tonight!

I had foxbar email me a couple of times saying there's room available but only just checked my mails otherwise i would of said! i was suppose to stay at Adams inn but moved closer to downtown and have spent 4 nights here sight seeing and enjoying my time here before the op, you should be excited man its a positive step. are you staying at foxbar as of tomorrow? 6:30 it is!

1 Day left exciting/nervous times.. Coming down with a cold i think, just what i need before the op! :mad:

I went to Adams inn yesterday, its very close and cheap so worth doing, ill be at foxbar til 2nd march so im sure ill see you, hope everything goes well with you!

Thanks for the info Newhairplease

Hugehunk92 - Im not doubting just surprised, never heard of a surgeon having 2 patients in at the same time, im sure he will do a great job anyway. Lets hope he has a big team! You staying at Foxbar?

Okay this is a reassurance then, was worried it would be a bit hectic if he was doing 2 in a day. I've got to be there for 6:30. I've been consulted 3000 grafts but i think it will turn out being more, but it is FUT so i take it this is a lot faster than say FUE. So cold in Ottawa at the moment but enjoying myself

Strange hugehunk92.. who you having Surgery with? pretty sure Rahal wouldn't do more than one op in a day? could be wrong though.

Raphael - I mainly chose to become early because difference in flights was a grand! so i thought it may be good to enjoy Canada before the op! im here with my brother so we're just enjoying the 4 days before, after that he will be there for support. I will be seeing Rahal on the day of my op so on the wednesday but its an early one.. have to be there by 6:30. So excited