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I'm approximately 7 weeks post-op. I attended a funeral today and I wore I casual looking hat but at times I had to remove my hat for about a minute. Would minimal sun exposure at this point damage any grafts? I would estimate that my scalp was exposed for about 1-2 minutes max. My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Hasson

I read a study similar to this one about a year ago but it was performed on lab rats. I've been taking L-Carnitine (2 grams daily) for the past 10 months or so but haven't really noticed much of a difference. My Hair Loss Website - HT with Dr. Hasson

Omy, You might want to try Melatonin. It's all natural and it works! Take about 5 mg, 30 minutes before bed. My Hair Loss Website - HT with Dr. Hasson

Azn, Sorry I should have been a little more specific in regards to the donor area. In all honesty, I think I was pretty lucky because my donor area did not hurt that much after 3 or 4 days post-op. The donor area felt great the day before the staple removal; it's just that it was difficult for me to sleep with the staples in. After the staples were removed, sleeping became much easier for me. The day after the staples were removed the entire area was a tad sore but it wasn't unbareable. My main complaint is how itchy the area became when I began exercising. I feel a lot of tightness throughout the entire scalp (especially when I cough and sneeze), although the tightness has gotten better. As far as the actual staple removal, it didn't hurt as much as I anticipated. I would definitely suggest soaking your head about 10 minutes prior to having the staples removed, it makes a world of difference. Let us know how everything goes Azn. Good luck!

HMO, Think of dieting as a marathon, NOT a sprint. Take your time when dieting, you should not be losing any more than 2-3 lbs per week. It's best if you record what you are eating right now and calculate the total amount of calories you are consuming daily (get a rough estimate). I know your daily calorie intake might vary from day to day but record what you eat. Once you figure out your daily calorie consumption, reduce your calories by 200 every week to week and a half. Reducing your calories that fast isn't good for your body or hair. Trust me, you will feel like sh*t if you drop your calories drastically. Dieting should be gradual, and enjoyable. Cutting your calories too fast will increase the chances of you cheating on your diet down the road. Here are some numbers that will help you calculate your total calories consumed per day: 1 gram of Carbs= 4 calories 1 gram of Protein= 4 calories 1 gram of Fat= 9 calories 1 gram of Alcohol= 7 calories Good luck. My Hair Loss Website - HT with Dr. Hasson

Awesome result! Very natural looking; this patient must be thrilled with this outcome. Kudos to Dr. Hasson & his team. My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Hasson

I posted this before and I think it's a good point. IF whey protein truly caused hair loss, milk would as well (whey is derived from milk). There are two types of protein found in milk, whey and casein. Hypothetically, if whey protein causes hair loss, then so would the following: cottage cheese, cheese, ice cream, and any dairy product. Now with this being said, the saturated fat found in these foods can cause an increase in testosterone...but if you look closely at any brand of whey protein, there is minimal to zero grams of total fat / saturated fat within them. Saturated fat from any kind of food can cause an increase in testosterone, just not dairy foods. Don't think that all "fats" are bad, because that simply is not true. Healthy fats such as polyunsaturated & monounsaturated fats have been shown to have benefits for hair. My point, there is no need to worry about whey protein causing hair loss...start worrying about your saturated fat intake instead. (yes, this has been scientifically proven). My Hair Loss Website - HT with Dr. Hasson

PathsPatient, How many grafts did you receive? From the pics that you posted, it looks to me like it's quality work. My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Hasson

sneakyd007, Here's a link to a video that shows you how to properly perform scalp laxity exercises (click on the second video). To answer your first question, start as soon as you can. Good luck with your future hair transplant. http://www.hassonandwong.com/h...Post-Op+Instructions My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Hasson

I agree with you Matt....I think it looks very natural. I love the close up shots of his hairline in this video. My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Hasson

I was just as worried about this as you are. I'm from Pennsylvania and I flew to Vancouver in mid January and surprisingly security and customs wasn't nearly as bad as I had imagined it would be. On the way back home, I was honest with security and customs, I showed them the letter H&W sent me to provide proof of my surgery and they didn't give me any problems. I wore a loose fitting bandana on the way back home and surprisingly I didn't need to take it off one time. I was worried because I remember being in US customs in Vancouver and I was just waiting in this long line (there was about 8 long lines) and I saw the customs officer ask this older gentleman to remove his hat so he can take his photo. I started to freak out but once I approached the immigration officer, I was honest with him and showed him the letter and he seemed pretty understanding. He didn't ask me to remove my bandana and after that hour long security check / immigration questioning I could relax. My advice is just be honest with them and they'll be understanding. My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Hasson

EV...everything looks great man. Your new hairline is starting to form and the scar is pretty much nonexistent. I'm a huge fan of Dr. Rahal's work. By the summer time your hairline will look awesome! My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Hasson

I think both doctors are great and it's hard to pick one over the other. I've read from some people that Dr. Wong is known for crown work and Dr. Hasson is known for hairline - frontal 1/3 work. When I made my decision, I went with Dr. Hasson because he tends to be a bit more aggressive than Dr. Wong but that's not to say I wouldn't have gone to Dr. Wong. To answer your question, both doctors have been known to harvest 4,000-5,000 grafts on a daily basis and have gone all the way up to 7,000+ in only one session. I think it just boils down to personal preference, both can harvest a ton of grafts and both are extremely professional & caring. Sorry if this doesn't really answer your question. My Hair Loss Website - HT with Dr. Hasson

Congratulations regarding your new position with H&W. You can barely even see your scar and I definitely notice that your hair is thickening up. What an amazing result! My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Hasson

Very natural looking...great result! My Hair Loss Website - HT with Dr. Hasson

I can relate megatron...I felt like a lazy slob sitting on my ass for 3 straight weeks following my HT procedure. I think you'll be fine if you stick to light --> moderate weight for the first 2 months or so. Happy growing! My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Hasson

That's a good point Anouar. I feel the same exact way but you know what they say...The biggest risk in life is not taking one. My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Hasson

Anouar...you should check out some weblogs of Dr. Rahal's patients. In my opinion, Dr. Rahal's work is just as consistent as H&W's and any other top coalition doctor. My Hair Loss Website - HT with Dr. Hasson

I agree with MikeTheDane...heavy squats and deadlifts are a no no for the first month or two after a HT. I even find that heavy leg presses are bothersome as well. My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Hasson

Nicky your hair looks great for only 4 months post-op! You're going to have a killer hairline by summer time My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Hasson

Excellent result! It looks very natural...I'm a huge fan of Dr. Rahal's work. My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Hasson

Very nice cosmetic change. A+ work from Dr. Hasson and his team once again. My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Hasson

Mathew, welcome to HTN. That's actually a very good question. I believe if you did your research and if you choose a doctor from the coalition, the doctor will not rip you off or charge you more for what we actually transplanted. With that said, go with a reputable doctor and try contacting patients of theirs to get feedback from their experience. Good luck with your future HT. My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Hasson

Another impressive result from Dr. Wong and his team! My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Hasson

Megatron, You're going to have a killer hairline! Dr. Simmons did an excellent job...I'm looking forward to tracking your progress. My Hair Loss Website - HT with Dr. Hasson