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    For the amount of grafts used this is a stellar result. Enjoy the hair and the ability to style as you want!
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    Great work! Selfishly, I always like to see results from patients with light brown medium textured hair, as that's about what I have. I'm most impressed with the crown work, but the hairline looks great too. Natural and dense.
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    Very natural and quite dense. Like the placement of singles along the hairline to give a staggered and feathered gradient into density.
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    Vox, Well said. One of my neighborhood friends has Alopecia Areata, so I'm pretty familiar with it. But your grandson looks like a lil badass; dig the bleach. Reminds me of my Billy Idol phase. Judging by the way he's mugging it up in the first picture, I'd venture he IS a lil badass and will be fine. Plus, he obviously has a grandfather who cares, so that goes miles. It is sad how vain we are as a people. It'd be nice if the world worked differently, but que sera,sera.
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    Still a phenomenal design and result! I'm sure you'll gracefully age just like the Most Interesting Man in the World. Strangest thing...when I clicked on this thread, Skype started playing a video advert for Dos Equis. No joke!
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    @David: I do try to keep it in perspective, and remind myself that 7 months is early...but it's completely unlike my first procedure where I grew early and consistently. I'm also keeping both Dr. B and F updated. Thanks for your reply, I do appreciate it! @Tav1, FUE2014 and andyzhao: That hairline and entire frontal third seen in the pre-op pictures IS Dr. Feller's handiwork; that much must be said. That is also why I opted to go for a second procedure. Technically no one NEEDS a hair transplant ( ;D ), but I wanted one and was advised my goals reasonable. The hairline and hair looked great after the first, it simply was overly high on my head. I do have a long face and a high forehead naturally, so the recession and subsequent restoration had a bit more ground to cover. My expectation was to achieve the same density and look.
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    @ densedream and Sean: The scar is what it is. No change. However I don't have the shock loss from the very first post. It could be a lot worse, and it could be better. As for the picture quality: I'll try to get an actual camera by next month. Thanks for the kind words! @Td: Took a look at your profile, I see what you mean. Hang in there brother. @Spanker: I honestly have no clue regarding the cm2. I know I initially requested a 5mm drop from the existing transplant hairline, but the Doc felt a full cm would be the way to go. I know he also mentioned going further back to reinforce the existing transplant area in the frontal third, as it was a 1000 FU transplant and he had additional units which he tossed in. Also, I'll definitely try not to obsess and just adjourn hahaha. Thanks!
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    Just posting an update for the past two months. 6 Months 7 Months - Fluorescent Lighting 7 Months - Natural Light Wish I could take clearer pictures, but my potato phone will have to do. Now open for discussion.
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    From what you're reporting spyk, those are good signs! Many users note an initial shed when starting medication based hair loss treatments. I also shed when I started Propecia 2 years or so ago. The hair that grows back after said shed should be more robust. It may also stimulate some weakened follicles back into growth. So if you're seeing thin hairs that were not there before, there's a good chance those will mature with time. Some did for me, while some remained in that thinner state. Either way, every bit helps with illusion of density. Mine was frontal third based growth however. I agree with Spanker and would gladly differ to his experience and keener eye though!
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    The future is now! Congrats on your journey and hard work Doc. Your support and advice is greatly appreciated.
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    Do you recommend any specific variety of the Liggett's Bar? I see there are tons of different variations.
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    So the past 2 blood tests I've had reported elevated blood calcium levels. It was only slightly elevated in December, which is when I temporarily stopped Minoxidil application for my upcoming surgery, and higher more recently after I started regular application. I do not take a multi-vitamin with calcium, or any calcium related supplements, shakes, etc. I also do not eat much dairy. So... I'm wondering if anyone has experienced a similar correlation? I've seen a few reports on the Internet for this being a possibility, but we all know not to believe everything on the 'net. There are conflicting reports to support and dismiss this possibility, along with whether or not Minoxidil opposes/blocks Calcium channels. If that is the case, it would make sense as intracellular Calcium reuptake would be decreased, and it would be left floating around in the blood. I would think if this was a common side effect, it would be much more wide spread, so maybe this only affects certain individuals? I am also pursuing all standard avenues as a cause with my GP, and will have my thyroid/parathyroid gland checked. It just seems odd that the levels correlate with my use of Minoxidil, and I'm extremely healthy otherwise. As always, correlation =\= causation. Also, standard disclaimer that I'm not a Doctor, and just arm chair speculating. (Despite my formal education was as a Biologist, I don't actively use/practice that knowledge on a regular basis). Just wanting to stop in cause a lot of you are incredibly well versed in this area, plus we have actual Docs on the forum as well. ;D
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