Slickers

Well guys, it has been a long 3 months and a bit of an emotional roller coaster.

I've found it really hard dodging friends and family and going back to work at 2 months was particularly traumatic.

The positives are that everything seems to be on track and hopefully I'm coming out the other side. I've seen huge improvements on each month, even weekly, I was looking at pics I took two weeks ago and I can see noticeable change even in the 3 month ones I took yesterday.

Most of the progress is just my existing hair growing out but things are definitely happening as well. My scalp is often tingly and I see lots of little hairs popping through. Anyway pics are what people want..... let me know what you think.

First two are 1 month, next three are 2 months and the last three, 3 months.

Mike... love your updates! Always make me laugh and feel optimistic about the months ahead. Definitely been more thickening.... the crown is barely noticeable and the mid scalp looks as thick as the front.

As for styling I say keep experimenting, you have a ton of hair now dude.... enjoy it! And keep the beard it's a great look. Congrats buddy!

Not sure if you were asking me if I had FUE. I had all strip if you were.

No sorry the OP...

SM sorry to hear that. I had a similar experience (a good few years ago now I should add). Best of luck with your next decision.

RE hair length for consultations, what Gillenator said.

Who was your FUE with?

Wow! I bet his own mum doesn't even recognise him.

Fabulous work Janna.

Very good example of how a subtle change can make a big difference.

Nice NHP. You should grow it out and be the guy in his forties that wears a hairband just cos he can :eek:

It's great to see all these Rahal patients chiming back in thrilled with their results. Keeps me very hopeful through the doldrums!

If botox made your hair fall out, thousands of people would be walking around with no eyebrows!

 

Also, you don't have botox injected into your scalp and i cant think of a reason why you would.

 

If anything, it should reduce stress related hair loss as botox reduces stress tension in the head (although they are not allowed to openly promote that, otherwise everyone would have it free on the NHS!!)

 

I've been having botox for about 3 years and not noticed it effect hairloss at all, just a fresher face and a dramatic reduction in headaches!

 

Cheers

 

Rob

Rob where do you go for botox? Do you have any before and after pics?

One of the standout patient results that led me to choose Dr Rahal. Congrats Keith, looking sweet fella, it must feel great to experiment with different hairstyles again!

Big congrats CD! That pre op with your hair in a hairband... that's probably the best pic I've seen showing off your first procedure, beautiful result.

And good hear that it was even easier second time around, heard a few cases where the strip scar can make it a little more painful second time but really good that that wasnt the case for you.

Those 2700 grafts should make a huge difference. Full head of hair just around the corner :cool:

This is outstanding. Amazing for that amount of grafts.

For 10 years this question has been thrashed at. It should be banned to even ask it has become so dreary. Use the search function. There are thousands of these threads, no need for another one.

Looking wonderful man. you should be very pleased with the results. I'm surprised that members weren't more supportive in your journey as you updated on a month-to-month basis.

 

What I would like to see is a more pictures of your pre-op.

 

But overall, you are looking great!

Completely agree with this, I'm amazed there's not been more comments. Looks great mate, it's been a long journey, considerable improvement from 5 to 8 months significant improvement on your pre op and very natural looking. Congrats

Welcome to the forum. If you didn't see any blood you probably don't have anything to worry about. Check with Dr K all the same.

How big was your procedure? Will you be posting your pics? Always great to see Koniors work.

Huge transformation. Congrats Cueball.

What have friends and family said, have many people commented?

Lovely result mike. Man he's got a lot of donor to play with as well! Lucky guy.

Do you have any pics of your actual results?

Best of luck! Be great to see some patient experiences on here from Dr Doganay. Small session so should be a breeze. Look forward to the pics.

There's something quite liberating about doing the journey and surgery bit on your own. I would actually go as far as to say as I enjoyed that bit. The sense of relief and accomplishment (for want of a better word) that the day has finally arrived, all the planning, preparation is done with. Nothing more to do except sit back, take it easy and heal up.

The study with derma rolling isn't about malnutrition, its about wounding and up-regulating growth factors in the scalp leading to the activation of dormant stem cells in the hair follicles. It is based off of the discoveries of Dr. Cotsarelis from The University of Pennsylvania. It's basically a poor man's version of what Cotsarelis and Follica are currently studying in clinical trials. I'm not sure what stomach acid has to do with MPB.

 

I am going to order a derma roller and give this a shot. It's only one day a week and couldn't hurt anything. If I could get any regrowth in my non transplanted area it might keep me from having to undergo another procedure for a while. I have seen a few forum members on other boards getting pretty promising results and the study results are pretty impressive.

Pretty compelling study. Might give this a whirl myself. I see nanogen do their own version of a scalp roller. Greatjob could you PM the links to the other threads if you have them? Be interested to see what results their getting...

Savehair who was your doc?

The pics haven't uploaded properly.

Thing of beauty that hairline Matt. Very soft and natural. Really pleased for you buddy.

Progress is progress Hang in there man, looking forward to your 6 month pics.

Looks really good (even if I had to turn my laptop on it's side to see them ) What did you look like at 2/ 3 months, any pics?