Hey all,
Here is my 4 month update, to quote a great band, "what a long strange trip." It felt as though I was never going to get out of the ugly duckling stage! I stopped staring every evening at my hairline because I would constantly wonder if anything was ever going to grow. For all of you about to go through this process, and those who have may agree with me, the surgery and healing time seems like a piece of cake when compared to the waiting around wondering if anything will grow. That has been the hardest part for me by far.
Almost on cue, i woke up one morning near the 4 month mark and patches that were barren or really thin seemed fuller. It seems as though the hairline is starting to form and I'm noticing new hairs popping up here and there but its coming in really, really slowly. The transformation really is a very subtle and slow process. I'm cautiously optimistic more growth is to come.
The photos are without toppik. I use a little the times I go out without a hat, nobody seems to notice or say anything. As a previous poster capelli11 mentioned on one of his updates, it feels great to not have to use a pound of toppik to go out.
On another note, big thanx to everyone on this board. I'm not too sure I'd be able to go through this whole process without the support and knowledge of all of you, and of course, the biggest thanx to the great Dr. Feller and Spex! Love, peace, and hairgrease!