Johnny_B

Just a quick one as I've updated my journal and I'm probably old news by now. I'm nearly at 2 years and I'm on my way to having the long hair I wanted. I've posted some bad hair cut ones and some dampish ones after I'd towel dried it and tied back (of sorts). 18 months... Hair Restoration Journal -18 months Nearly 2 years... Hair Restoration Journal -Nearly 2 years Needless to say, I'm as happy as a pig in brown stuff so although it was a decent investment, thanks Dr Hasson, Joe and all the guys at H&W. What a beautiful city you have in Vancouver, just a damn shame I live in the UK as I'd pop by and drop in....one day maybe If you guys hit the UK let me know.

Bonkerstoker, UKPatient is right, leave it for a while. I got to 6-7 months and I was obsessing about my hair. It did me no favours, sometimes it looked like it was coming on and other times, failure. I got fed up with analysing the weaker areas. I tried to find a style to hide them and focused on the gym. I carried on taking photos but just left them on my camera. Its natural to do what we do as it means so much to us. Your progress is so similar to mine at this point and by the time I looked back at 9/10 months, I realised it had started to take off....I hope the same for you. I believe Jo is coming to London in April so I'm gonna travel down that way and meet up...by which time, you should have a solid mop of hair!!! Hair Restoration Journal -17 months (Nearly)

Nice......what a transformation! Hair Restoration Journal -17 months (Nearly)

Joe Looks like a great yield from the density clearly visible when running the comb through...I'd say better than mine at the front and I'm as happy as a pig in plop. He should grow it as with that wavy hair, it will look phenominal. Nice subtle finish on the temple areas and the mid section looks really solid. Hair Restoration Journal -17 months (Nearly)

I still get it, only occasionally though but when I do, them space hoppers are sensitive :eek:

Mine took a good 8 months and then it started filling in. Fingers crossed for ya

I had a narrow escape with the Hospital Group and even lost ?500 deposit...I have absolutely no regrets thinking twice. Travelling half way across the world was a real pain in the a## but looking back, I'm glad I did even though there are some good clinics in Europe and the UK. As many have said before, do not let location dictate your HT and research research research...DO NOT RUSH IN! http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=1653

Thanks for all the comments guys. Bonkerstoker, there still are slightly weaker areas but they may be related to my native hair at the top and interestingly it itches in that area and some other areas quite a bit (especially my scar!). I still think some of my native hair upped sticks and ran off but I'm 6ft 4in and hopefully it'll be while before it gets worse enough for a fellow giant to see...over to the big three to keep it there. It was a big session and 100% yield just ain't gonna happen but what has grown has given me more than enough to play with in most styles. If it is cut short then I suppose this may expose some weaker points but at this length, it allows more textures which thicken the overall look. After looking at many many results over the years, I can consider myself one of the lucky ones. A couple of extras wet look and one with a harsh flash

Just thought I'd update after nearly 17 months...... Hair Restoration Journal -17 months (Nearly)

There is no definate answer either way to this. Testosterone can affect healing both ways. However at 7 months, its unlikely to have a negative. Please noe that Test will elevate you DHT levels and this can/will thin your native hair. If you are an experienced AAS user then you will probably know this. You may wish to consider using finasteride as this may prevent up to 70% of the elevated test being converted to DHT. Depending on the dose, this may reduce DHT levels to an acceptable or even normal rate in your body. Read up on ester weights and half lifes. There is lots of info out there so search and read up. You will naturally make your own decision but arm youself with knowledge before taking the plunge my friend I'm not going to cast my opinion on your decision, you are your own man.

Happy growing, looking forward to seeing how you get on!

Dr Rahal, Hasson and Wong are all top notch. They are clearly at the top of their profession. All 3 produce regularly fantastic results. I'm not sure you could chose between them. I had mine done by Dr Hasson and I would recommend him as I'm very happy with my results but if I'm being objective, I would say they are all clearly very, very good at what they do.

Just take a look at mine at 5 months, you aint got anything to worry about...it'll come!

Products? Pretty much none my friend! God, I'm talking like a stylist and with my occupation!!! Wash hair, use a good conditioner to soften the hair. Blow Dry (Did I really say that, somebody slap me now!) with large gap comb (no pulling of hair). Grab the other half's GHD/Straighteners and straighten by section, until done. Get some water-based hair wax (oil based are crap as when you get hot, it gets curly!), and gently rub through the hair. The wax really makes the difference. Go for the messy look, with the two tone blond (shoeshine or foil depending on length) as this makes your hair porous and therefore thicker. None of it will get on your scalp so all's good. This will definately add density to any HT in all lights....a tip from the family stylist. I'm ashamed of myself :cool:

What can you say, jaw droppingly awesome....your result is staggering! Enjoy it my friend, grow it long and get it blonde!!!! 18 again! :eek: