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rev333

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  1. Before HT go back on Fin for 18 months. Your hair loss progression “looks” like it would be a great responder to this type of therapy. If used at correct dosage everyday, you may not need the HT.
  2. Did not see your pre-ops but looking at this post op pic above, Dr. Rahal has many successful HT with this type of restoration, that is, ones with thick dense hair especially in the central “poof,” as you have. Can tell from your 3.5 mo pics that this will be a winner. Congratulations.
  3. Hair transplants are rarely if ever one and done. My first was with Rahal got great density but design was off so didn’t go back. Everyone was personable and even Rahal drove me to the guesthouse. That said either of your choices are top clinics so you can’t go wrong. Will it come out perfect to your desires? Maybe. Might you need a further touch-up no matter with whom you go? Possibly. Why? This is the nature of hair transplants. Get it done some or most hair grows well. But You then want to tweak it with another in areas that didn’t grow well then do another procedure to adjust the design, too etc. That is a common course of action with patients, which is normal. Going to either one of these guys gives you the best chance of your grafts growing. But it doesn’t mean you may not need a third round. There is only so much density that can be achieved during one operation. Hope this helps. You will be fine with your choice.
  4. Don’t worry John Rahal will tweak anything that needs it. He is not one to deny when things things don’t go as well as they could have. So you are safe on that end. Let it grow out though to get the full effect. The area you are concerned about is a small area and an easy fix to add some density. He will probably do it for free as well. He is that kind of guy. Don’t think about it for now but let it grow out. Take pics of the area monthly like you have been and it will show the area did not reject the grafts but that none were placed. It won’t take much to fill and he will fill others areas that were transplanted but didn’t grow too. So it’s a win win. Oh and he will probably do this one himself since it os in their design. Good luck.
  5. Can’t get better than that. New poster-child for Rahal Hairline. Congrats!
  6. Whatever you do: do not touch the recipient area for 7-14 days. If you feel you can't apply the ice pack to the donor area without touching the new grafts then don't do it. Maybe use a small, narrower ice pack
  7. The potency of many drugs remains stable for many years/decade post expiration date. Storage conditions play a role in its stability but that goes for drugs not "expired" as well so... "Used by" variable re: potency of a drug is just a guide. I think you made a good deal.
  8. Congrats on your progress! Looks great! More importantly, thank you for your service. Be safe dude
  9. Looks very good. Congratulations. Maybe you can FUE a few hundred into the areas you feel need more. Probably very easy to hide with your long hair.
  10. Stay on the Rogaine and get on Propecia for at least a year. Vertex (crown) probably won't be an issue anymore and you will even see improvement in mid-scalp as well. Then you can how you want to address the hairline. You may not need to. Don't rush this. A hair transplant, for most, is a tool in the box of hair loss solutions. A one and done HT approach is not for most. A multi-therapy approach will best way to maintain what you have and prepare your scalp for future surgery.
  11. Yes, those tiny flakes of blood are normal. Looking good.
  12. I agree with what you have noticed and with what people have commented on in person without provocation. Good news is that you have great density and an easy fix with a "FUE" singles to soften it a bit, especially if you want to style your hair as you do with an exposed hairline Go on a few consults with some hairline docs that you like, such as Matt J's. Looking good
  13. Fin and/or Dut plus Rogaine would so have a very high likelihood of solving the crown and donor issues in a year then FUE the hairline a bit and you are good to go.
  14. Hey benny Not sure if overseas means Europe or North America but if Europe you can plan some consults into your travels. Some of the best FUE surgeons are located in London and the continent. You may have to wait a bit to get an actual surgerical date as well. On the consults you will find out if there is a consensus upon examination if your vision for your hair is possible and if it is appropriate given your age etc. Have a great trip and have fun with the consults.
  15. Do you have any photos of graft placement immediately post op It does look fuller in some sections but hard to compare photos since hair is parted/matted in different areas. Overall I can see how you would think the 6 month post op looks the same as the pre-ops but that is probably not the case on a closer look
  16. looking good even at 5+ months great design yes any change in regimen, including increase strength of minoxidil, can cause a bit of a shed. this will return. Plus could be a little shock from the surgery that put some follicles into sleep mode.(yes this is possible even though the HT was at the front). This will return as well Congrats on your results so far
  17. Looking great! I hear you re: styling dry post HT. Seems it always looks better with a bit of product But most non-HT people use/need styling products as well. Congratulations!
  18. HT procedure is a process. Very few patients are one and done. Expect improvement not perfection. But realize there are no guarantees. Don't be deterred by this; just aware. You have chosen a respected doctor so and will be fine. It is worth the money to be in trusted hands. Go into it knowing that sometimes it may take a few passes to get it to where you want it. Update your progress. This site is great support.
  19. Heard this same description from a few patients. Can't get better than this. Great to see FUE posts from this doctor. Happy Growing
  20. Looks like your hair can be saved with Propecia and Rogaine Rogaine 2x/day no lapses for one year To judge results Propecia 1x day no lapses for one year To judge results You will be impressed by results from these two meds only if used in this manner Then and only then decide on HT I would not consider any survey before doing this
  21. get on finesteride for a year before surgery this will delay any further recession but this will also be a lifetime commitment though For you a HT will most likely not be a "one and done" type of surgery. It is not for many young people seeking HT. just keep that in mind. it looks like you have not only deep temporal recession but also recession/thinning in the central hairline as well, so the amount of grafts depends on the design of your procedure this is not to say your hair doesn't look great the way it is. but if you want to go down the road of HT(s) to start filling in the front, you have to be aware, like you are, about what may happen 3-5 years down the line.
  22. It's way too early to tell anything or do anything to the area but maybe start applying minoxidil. Just be aware once you start minoxidil, it should be a lifelong commitment. Although I have heard of people using it for the first 6 months post transplant and then stopping. But this was on the recipient area. Minoxidil to the area, nothing to the area and waiting are the only things you can do regardless of the reason for the patchiness. Could be shockloss, could be overharvesting in a certain design. In either case, you just have to hang tight and wait to see if it grows back to give the coverage you want at the buzz cut length you want to style it. Sorry but waiting is something HT patients have to endure. It should correct itself totally by month 8 but you will see improvement way before that. Happy growing
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