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Thanks man. I'm sure the recipient will turn out great given time, I'm just worried about the scar at this point. Depending on how the back of my head turns out, I guess there's always FUE into it. I really wanted to hold off on that until I was fully stripped out later in life though. Preserve the grafts if needed. I'll be posting updates in the coming months/any recent developments.

Woo, congrats Blake! That's a heartwarming story on how you found your calling. Interestingly enough, I ended up in my current field through similar circumstances. I'm glad everything turned out well in the end. Anyway, as you already know you're partnered with not only a great Doc, but a likable guy! Wish you all the best, though wishing probably isn't necessary with Dr. Feller by your side. Maybe I'll get to congratulate and wish you luck anyway in person, as your start date is right around the time I'm due in for my 6 month checkup!

Sure, here are some additional pics. I've also come to realize I need an actual camera that is decent lol. Lifted: Natural Lighting: It looks to my untrained eye that there's been some stretching, but also directly above and below appear to have some shock loss. It also looks like some hairs are growing through and some are just now sprouting below and above. I plan on having an in office visit around 6 months with the Doc to appraise everything. Also, shot him a quick email. There's nothing to be done at this point anyway, more just for documentation, discussion and venting of anxieties. Doesn't matter how calm, logical and realistic our expectations can be, emotions can get the best of us. Including me! I tend to be a pragmatist, but it doesn't mean I'm emotionless and I sometimes forget that, ha! ;D I also always worry for the worst that I somehow managed to do something that negatively impacted the result. Despite no dislodged bleeding grafts in the recipient, no lifting for the last 4 months, no complications overall...I still fear the unseen Hair Spirits and the unknown.

Hey all it's that time again! So this past December I had a second procedure to strengthen and drop my hairline approximately 1 cm. Hair greed, pure and simple. Well...that and the fact I have a longer face and always had a giant forehead. While I was extremely satisfied with the 1st HT, I felt it was simply a bit high. It was roughly 5-6 finger lengths from my brows, so I wished to rectify that while keeping it mature. I never wanted it squared off or the temples dropped. Just a uniform 1 cm drop of the previous hairline. I've been on Propecia and Minoxidil for the past year and a half, have not experienced any further progression, and my vertex/crown is as solid as it was 10 years ago. While I sadly have the standard familial frontal diffuse pattern of loss, vertex loss isn't in the genes (but you never know). So I made a calculated decision and took the plunge again, as I want to enjoy my 30's with the hair I desire along for the ride! Dr. Feller and his staff were great as usual. Procedure went smoothly. 'Nuff said, on to the pictures! Front Pre-Op Side Pre-Op Front Post Side Post 4 Months Front 4 Months Back Despite going through the process before, I find myself even more anxious and impatient this second go around. So basically I'm posting this as a place to vent and release my anxiety. I'm slightly worried about the asymmetrical amount of density and grafts that have filled in at this point. My left side has grown in nicely and expected the rest to follow, but the center and right seem quite bare for 4 months. I'm simply hoping that I'm spoiled and used to quick growth, and have come to expect it. I was also lucky last procedure that I was able to buzz down to a #4 with no sign of the scar. At 4 months it is still visible at a #8, where it was not last time at 5 months on the first op. So I'm also hoping that the difference in time frame (1 month) when comparing the first op and second is the cause. I understand logically that timeframes may not match up between the two ops, and that it's still early on. But I still can't shake the anxiety. I have more pics including a top down close-up of the hairline at 4 months in my Profile, including pics from the first transplant. Thanks for reading guys, you're the best! The knowledge and support this forum provides has always been a great asset during the trying times.

Hey all! Had my second HT this past December. Since I've been through it once before and generally know what to expect, I'm a little concerned. I'm just shy of 4 months as of this post and decided to buzz down to a #8. What I saw kinda shocked me no pun intended. Last go around I buzzed to an #8 just shy of 5 months and I had no visible shockloss. However, this time I definitely see what I HOPE is shockloss. So I'm asking for your valued opinions. For now I'm trying to stay positive and will: A) Chalk it up to being shaved down a month earlier. B) That it's my second go around. C) You never know how your body reacts. But it's C that I'm most worried about. After my first procedure I was eventually able to buzz down to a #4 and a #4 to #3 fade was just barely visible. The picture I took was under harsh lighting by design. Thanks ahead of time! Y'all are the best.

First it sounds like your mom is taking the piss. If not, she should probably cut it out cause you're obviously worked up. It's hard to tell without any type of comparison pics from the past, and you mentioned stress which can be a factor. However, if you are experiencing MPB, it's incredibly early on and can probably be stayed or reversed with meds at this point. Mind you I'm not a doc or an expert...so with that said, if you're that bothered, see a doctor and get your hair checked out for miniaturization. That way you can put your mind at ease and know one way or the other, and enjoy your youth! Weigh the pros and cons of getting on a med like propecia (finasteride) and/or rogaine (minoxidil) and you should be set. Luckily, if it is MPB, both drugs work best in the crown/vertex!

Well, this is what HTs are all about! Great outcome, especially the crown. Shows what good hair characteristics, positive response to meds, and a good doc can do.

Just had to stop in and wish ya luck VWP 'cause your username/handle got a good chuckle out of me! If you do your research, have reasonable expectations, and listen to the gents on this board you should be fine. It looks like you have ideal characteristics for a transplant and are already on meds, so good on you! I know all about having a high hairline to start with as well; sucks all the more once it starts to go. So keep up the good fight.

Looking great! An excellent job by Cooley combined with that solid forelock of yours made for a stellar turnout. Best part is the ride isn't even over yet for you!

As always, looks great Spanker. Top notch stuff from Dr. Konior.

Hello everybody! My second OP is coming up and I just wanted some advice and anecdotes from those who have been there. I know to stop Minoxidil, Aspirin, Vitamins and other contraindications before surgery, but I was wondering if Propecia fell into that category? For my first OP it wasn't a question as I was not on Propecia at the time, but since then I've hopped on board. I was wondering if anyone stopped taking Propecia before their surgery, or if anyone continued to take it as usual. It's not listed on the pre-op instructions and a quick search of the forums doesn't seem to bring up anything about it, but I felt I should ask anyway. I would prefer to stay my course with Propecia and not even stop for 10 days or so, but I will if I have to. Thanks!

Thanks for the replies guys. @ Squatch: Thanks for the support but I was just a spastic little kid with reckless abandon. No interesting story behind the scar and I've lived a generic suburban life. I appreciate scars as well, just not this one. I have a couple on my back and chest from other encounters and even a tiny one on my forehead from the time I literally ran into a tree as kid. The one under my chin is in an awkward spot and doesn't look good. It's so fine and thin it's really only noticeable when I grow any facial hair actually, but it's enough to break the flow of it. @ hadenough2014: I would consider it, but it doesn't bother me enough to FUE just yet. Maybe it's something to keep on the backburner after all my hairline tweaking is finished. I'll eventually FUE into the FUT scar/touch-ups after the second go around. The expense for the under chin scar FUE is low on my budget though lol. Don't have enough cash to burn to warrant it.

Hey all! Not really hair loss related but I trust y'all for some advice. Long story short I have a nice clean scar that runs horizontally across the bottom of my chin due to being a reckless lil youth. Now when I want to rock some beard stubble, it's real obvious and doesn't look good. Not one of those cool scars, placement sucks. So I was wondering if anyone had ideas what might work best with beard hair/stubble to conceal the scar? Right now I simply use a color matched charcoal/eyebrow pencil but I want a better option if there is one. Thanks!