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lol, I suppose your head could also spontaneously explode when they stick the needle in. It's never happened but since we're imagining things..

I said I'd leave it and move on..

So..

You can move on if you'd like, I choose to comment on this public forum.

Why did I make that assumption?

Why didn't I make the assumption that he wanted a Bigen Blackout? Which is very popular among people in the states now, and as black-urban fashion affects every corner of the world, it grows, and why not, because it doesn't try to be 'natural', it is playful and bold at the same time..Anyway...

They grow loads of hair, and they turn away customers who don't fit the mold for their big strip jobs.

a) Plenty of people have these hairlines, look at say the hip-hop artist Drake. The hairline itself doesn't have to be a problem, it is the density of color as it approaches the hairline that is one problem. I don't know how to fix it other than thin out the density of dots in a cunning way and change the color grades..

Look at Ludacris (before the corn rows). He has very geometric patterns and no gradation of color whatsoever. As Jo said, this is very popular in non-caucasian cultures. In fact, there's a product called Blackout used in black barber shops to create that exact effect. For some people hair is an art form.

c) I don't buy it when the SMP providers say, 'They wanted it that way'. No one wants to look spray painted and detectable.

I'm not sure how you can make an assumption as to what the client wanted. Ironically, "spray painted" is exactly the look that is popular in some places. The "natural" look you're talking about would be considered unkempt and out of fashion.

Search the forums for FUT vs FUE to learn the differences between them. This is a highly controversial topic in this community but the ultimate decision should be made by you. Here are some highlights:

FUE produces polka dot scars, allows hair to be cut shorter, sees faster donor healing, and is more expensive.

FUT produces a linear scar, requires slightly longer hair, has a longer healing process, is less expensive.

I had a great experience with Dr. Radha. I also stayed in Budhil Park hotel and I found it decent (great food but no wifi in room). My room was facing the school next door so not much of a view.

I do think she gets a bit annoyed with all the "know-it-alls" who try to tell her how to do her job. I got that impression when I pressed her for a detailed graft estimate (via email). She is an absolutely wonderful person though and she never asked for payment until after surgery.

I was awake during my 8 hours but unfortunately I had my eyes blindfolded as the lights were right in my face.

The longest estimate I've heard is 6 months post-op. After that you're supposedly safe. Risk factors are personal physiology, overtight closure, certain exercises, and generally touching your chin to your chest (i.e. while reading, sleeping, etc). I've read that if you have a loose scalp you are more prone to a stretched scar.

Are we not supposed to shampoo every day after HT to make sure the scalp is clean? If I do not shampoo everyday, will that not stop the growth? So what should I do those days, just rinse my hair with water?

Special cleaning is only necessary immediately post-op, typically for 2 weeks. After that you may return to your pre-op washing routine. This will not affect your growth.

One thing to consider about sleeping (for FUT patients): I like to use a couple of pillows and I recently realized (at 5.5 months) that my chin almost touches my chest when laying on my back. I don't know if this has a proven effect on scar stretching but it's worth a thought.

Rain cannot harm your grafts. Additional shampoo will do nothing but potentially dry out your hair.

I've never heard that thick hairs require more blood than thin hairs. However, I can kind of make sense of the accelerated loss post transplant. Hair loss is caused by DHT which is carried by the blood. More blood = more DHT which could affect the surrounding hairs. That's my guess. Or he was just trying to scare you away.

Hair goes through cycles, even transplanted hair. It's possible that these people are just experiencing a seasonal shed. To my limited knowledge, the only way transplanted hair can be permanently lost is if it's harvested outside of the "safe" zone.

I started supplements one week post-op. I can't think of a reason not to, it takes months to see a noticeable effect anyhow.

You might consider a bandana instead of a hat. It breathes better and you can't accidentally bump the bill and rub the grafts.

My surgeon advised that for a procedure of ~2500 scalp exercises were optional. I was too lazy to do them consistently and consequently I only got 2267.

Yes!! My hairline looked extremely high immediately post-op. About 4 weeks later it settled down to the perfect height, I was quite relieved. I think it has to do with the swelling.

You may not be dumping chemicals on your head but if you work with chemicals then you are potentially exposed to floating particles. My advice remains unchanged.

I was advised to wait two weeks before rubbing gently. Personally, I preferred to pat my hair dry until the grafts fell out on their own.

Your surgeon will be able to answer all these questions for you. Here's my opinion:

1) Many surgeons prohibit the use of a sauna for at least 4 months. You might interpret that to include all heat sources, including steam. I think prolonged exposure is more the concern than a quick look in the pot. I use the oven regularly and i'm seeing great growth.

2) Chemicals on your head would be bad, especially in the first couple of weeks. I was instructed to wash my recipient twice a day for the first two weeks which underscores its vulnerability to infection/irritation. Try wearing a bandana?

3) Each surgeon has his/her own list of do's and don'ts; some are generally agreed upon, others are not. With a little research you can get a sense of the various rules. Good luck!

My lowered hairline is not enmeshed into my old hairline but given the curly texture of my hair, any gap will probably be unnoticable. It wouldn't have made sense to overlap since my hairline is fully dense (no loss) and it would have been over-packed. I assume this could also be a consideration for others with strong hairlines.

I have the same thing going on with my scar and I'm in month 5. It looks like it's healing very very slowly but I don't understand why hair isn't coming through.

As far as supplements it's just the biotin, MSM, 2g Vit C, and I eat tuna several times per week in lieu of fish oil pills. The other changes I mentioned are hair care related. When my new hair grows in I'll be changing my style and I want my hair to be in top shape.

I made a lot of changes to my hair care routine simultaneously so it's hard to know what's owed to the supplements but yes, my hair has changed dramatically. It took 3 months for me to notice a big decrease in shedding/breakage, softer and shinier hair, and wider and more defined curls. The unwanted side effect, however, is the insane itching. I've made myself bleed trying to relieve the itch.

Just wanting to know if FUT clinics who offer these will give them to their patients if the worse were to happen for free!

Don't count on it. Clinics are under no pressure to provide free revisions because patients have not made it a condition of patronage. Furthermore, this would introduce a moral hazard. Patients with unrealistic expectations would come crying if they saw the least bit of scar tissue. Surgeons would spend half their time revising scars and the other half defending against law suits.

I consulted with Dr. Epstein for hairline lowering via email, though I'm a male. His sales rep did 99% of the talking and the Dr. only chimed in once voluntarily and once more when I demanded to hear from him directly. While he provided a detailed overview of the possible approaches, I couldn't get him to commit to which procedure was more appropriate, surgical hairline advancement (SHA) or transplant. His indifference worried me. That, combined with the very sales-y nature of the consultation scared me away. I also read some negative reviews regarding his office environment.

In case you're thinking of SHA, do your research. Instant results are nice, but a permanent scar on your face is not. Good luck!

Thanks a lot Gillenator that was really helpful. I really want to go for the HT as I am in the entertainment industry where hair plays a major role. About the 3500 grafts, I have asked the doc for a dense look and they have suggested the figure. I am not really sure how the 3500 grafts are going to be placed and i have no loss on the crown. Having said that the shock loss is really a concern. Is there any way to stop it from happening ??

Shock loss is uncommon (less than a 50% chance) and there's nothing you can do to prevent it. If it happens, it shouldn't last more than a few months.

Careful, over-packing can cause blood supply issues leading to dormant grafts. I would definitely try "finax" and see if it regrows any hair before going for surgery.