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OK thanks a lot. I am relaxed. PS: Does shock loss happen only near the stitch region? I mean, can small bald patches appear a bit away from the donor or recipient area? Thanks

I trimmed my hair today. The transplant looks good just curious about hair-loss near donor area. My hair is trimmed down to number 1 length. Is this loss donor shock loss? Should I be worried?

Thanks for the Info doctor. I can't see the thinning, but I see hairs in my hand when I shampoo that area, and its more than usual. I am getting my hair trimmed tomorrow, so it will be more clear

Hello,

I am 16 days post op now and I have been experienceing increased hair loss from donor area. Is it normal? Is this shock loss from donor area?

ok and Ouch

Also, If you start use of this roller 2 months after an FUT procedure on your head, (donor and recipient areas) can that be a problem? Comment please

What was the procedure of roller use in this study? How frequently did the patients use it and how? Can anyone shed some light on this?

Also, I will be 14 days post-op on friday. Will get my stitches removed (YAY). Is it ok to wear a somewhat loose baseball cap on my head now? Should I wear a bandana below that too or just the cap? I can't stay inside anymore and don't want to expose my head to heat and dust

Thanks a lot for reply man. Post op care includes

Minoxidil application

Finasteride

Multivitamin pill (includes biotin)

No saline - whats that used for?

I was instructed on how to shower. As of now, I am not using shower but use jugs of water to take bath, so that there is no high speed water impact due to shower on head. I am not touching the follicles. Only while applying baby shampoo, I run my palm over it, but ever so lightly. And just tap them lightly with fingertips after minoxidil application.

Also, I saw that you had your FUE with Dr. Rahal. I know his FUE rates are costly around 8$ per graft + taxes. Does he give you any discount?

Hello,

These are 10 days post op pics that I took after a shower. I used flash so that you can see every follicle properly. Inputs on the work please. I hope its not so bad, that it can't be fixed in a later HT. As I said, I am a fresh masters graduate still unemployed, so my dad paid for the procedure and I really did not have an option for another clinic. Maybe I was a fool and too desperate .

Also, If you see the pic taken from the front, there is a thinner area in mid scalp. I just noticed it today after the shower. Is it coz the scabs are cleared from that area or did the follicles fall out or the Dr made that area thinner purposely? Please comment

Thanks.

Hmm. I will take a better picture after the shower tomorrow and post it here.

Thanks for the reply. I will post those pics as soon as I get them from the doctor. Is that a bad thing? Will it make the hairline look unnatural?

Bump. Please answer guys. I could really use some experienced insight on this.

Also, I am 9 days post-op (FUT) and I still experience pain in my crown and donor area. It's not constant, usually more during evening, and it comes like currents of pain. (Stays for 5 secs, then nothing for a minute). Is that normal for 9 days post op? I still have the stiches on.

Also how many days till this pain disappears to a bearable level, I mean when I don't constantly feel it during day-to-day activities.

Thanks a lot.

Sorry forgot to mention that. These are 1 week post op. My Dr has Pre and Post Op photos of the day, but he still has not emailed me those.

My Hair loss started when I was 17 (2003). It started as a classic case of receding hairline (MPB). I consulted a doctor and he adviced me to use Finasteride 1mg and Minoxidil 5%. I used it for around 2 years on and off before stopping. It may have controlled my hairloss a bit but can't say for sure as I never used it regularly. I did not see any side effects apart from a bit of extra facial hair. No sexual side effects, but then, I was 17-18 and not very sexually active. I tried Homeopathy by Dr Batra during 2008. The receding continued.

It was when I started getting crown thinning when I was 24-25 (2010-2011), I was shaken. I started to keep very short hair. I was a NW6 or 7 in 2013 july. Thats when I decided to go for HT. I did a 2800 FUT in front and crown area. It was done by Dr M M Gupta from Lucknow, India. I didn't have much choice, as my dad was the one who paid, and Dr Gupta was a friend of my dad. I saw his results, and they were good.

I am supposed to do another session 2014 end for crown and other fillers, not sure whether FUE or FUT (Suggest). Not sure about Surgeon either (Suggest). I am considering Dr Bhatti of Chandighar, India for FUE, as he is cheap and AFA i know the best in India. I live in Toronto, Canada as of now but am originally from India and did my transplant when I was in India visiting my family. I know Dr Rahal is one of the best but very expensive for FUE (7$ per graft I believe) .

I am going to be on 5% Minoxidil and 1mg Finasteride as long as possible and hope my crown area and total condition improves before getting another HT.

Please comment on my condition. I could use some insight. I am nervous and excited both. These pics are 1 week post op