Dr. Rahal

The only way to eliminate an existing strip scar is to have another strip surgery. The first scar will be completely removed but will be replaced with a second one. The idea here is to create a smaller scar than the existing one. Alternatively, you can get FUE into the scar so that the scar is concealed. The concept is similar to SMP but instead of tattooing, you actually have hair growing through the scar. So it’s something to consider. Rahal Hair Transplant

Only cases of extreme malnutrition me a fact hair growth and hair loss. A large percentage of the population simply don’t get enough vitamins and eat poorly. TV dinners, tasty cakes, ice cream, hotdogs, too many carbohydrates, etc. won’t cause an individual to lose their hair. However, food related diseases such as bulimia and anorexia can cause telogen effluvium which can be reversed want to conditions themselves have been reversed. That said, eating a balanced, healthy diet is an important part of an individual‘s overall health. Thus, If two identical twins were to have two very different lifestyles and eating habits…the one who gets the necessary vitamins and nutrition will likely have fuller and healthier looking hair even if the number of hairs and follicles are the same in each twin. As general rule, if you take care of the inside of your body, the outside will take care of itself. Rahal Hair Transplant.

NW8, at only one month after your hair transplant, these stagnant follicles may actually still grow. In fact, they may not have ever shed from the initial procedure yet. If this is the case, they may still shed and then new hairs will begin to grow in somewhere between three and five months. I wouldn’t worry too much about these hairs at this point since a hair transplant won’t even start to really grow in for a couple more months. Rahal Hair Transplant

If you’ve undergone FUE, you’re safe to massage your scalp in any way shape or form at that stage. However, if you’ve undergone strip, I wouldn’t massage the scalp too hard. Massaging shampoo or conditioner into the scalp for example is fine however, doing scalp exercises is not advised only three months postop from strip. Rahal Hair Transplant

Most Hair Transplant patients can resume using topical treatments one month after surgery. Rahal Hair Transplant

As others have said, posting photos is really the only way anyone can provide you with their opinion. You can always crop the photos so that your face doesn't show in order to protect your anonymity. Otherwise, feel free to send us a private message with any photos if you would like private input. Rahal Hair Transplant

There are a number of medical and unrelated conditions that can affect libido. However, minoxidil doesn't affect or alter male hormone levels and thus, should not affect it. On a similar note, while Propecia can actually affect libido, often times Propecia is blamed when there are other underlying issues causing it. Thus, those experiencing libido related issues are advised to seek medical advice from a physician. Rahal Hair Transplant

This is a personal choice however, most patients seem to prefer keeping their hair short for the first couple of months after hair restoration surgery and when the hair transplant really starts to grow in and thicken, they will grow it to their preferred length for styling purposes. This seems to work best for most patients. Rahal Hair Transplant

FUE hair transplantation has come a long way and can produce solid, natural looking results on par with strip in the right hands. However, hair restoration surgery does nothing to slow down or stop the progression of male pattern baldness. Propecia works well in this department for many men which is why those with minimal hair loss are often advised to consider it. That said, men can undergo FUE without getting on Propecia as long as they understand and accept the risks that hair loss may continue after surgery. That's why patients should always consider their long term hair restoration goals rather than just for a single hair transplant procedure. Rahal Hair Transplant

Hi Mike. Great to see you here and thanks for sharing. Definitely understand your frustrations. It's not a good feeling losing hair after a hair transplant. Would you be ok with us sharing information about your situation? We can explain what's going on... from a medical perspective... and what treatment options were presented to you? It would be helpful for those considering a hair transplant and what to expect long-term, also taking into account hair characteristic, donor availability, hair loss history, medications, etc. Of course any personal information will not be shared. Please let me know. Will also pm

@John Doe I know it seems like a long time but you're not at the final result. Some patients see results faster than others. We will have a better idea in a few more months so let's give it more time. We're here if you have any questions and of course we'll be in touch.

Hi @Runandy Hairs may have shed post-op or possibly temporary shock loss (which always grows back). Having had three hair transplants myself, it's normal to see gaps. It's also normal for patients 3 to 6 months to have questions around this time, say the right side grows faster than the left-or vice versa. All normal. Hairs don't shed at the same time. Same with growth. Around this time, everything is patchy. There's peaks and valleys. Bottom line, it's just too early to tell. It's always helpful to reference the guideline posted. Every patient falls within this range. In this case, were here... 3-6 months. First signs of growth, It will be patchy, light density, some areas will grow faster than others. Maybe the right or the left, depends. You will also notice pimples. All normal. This is the toughest time for patients! The area might still be red, maybe there is some shedding. It's called the "ugly duckling stage." Here are some posts from other forum members about it Hope this helps!

Surgery type: FUE Recipient Area size: 46 cm Zones Treated: 1 to 3 Grafts transplanted: 2006 grafts Recipient Graft Density: 44 grafts/cm Recipient Hair Density: 92 hairs/cm Graft Breakdown: Single Hairs: 422 grafts Two Hairs: 1008 grafts Three Hairs: 510 grafts Four hairs: 66 grafts Total Grafts: 2006 Total Hairs: 4232 Hairs per Graft: 2.11 Rahal FUE NW 3 23 year old patient came in to restore hairline, temple angles and temple points to balance vertical and horizontal proportions. Dr Rahal, designed a hairline to fill in the recession, close off the temple angles and add grafts to temple points. The treatment area was 46m. The transplanted density done at 44 grafts/cm or at 92 hairs/cm. He now has more styling options with the new transplanted hair.

@Abi28 Since everyone is different, some patients see results faster or slower. Depends. Below is a range that takes into account both. - 3-6 months. First signs of growth, It will be patchy, light density, some areas will grow faster than others. Maybe the right or the left, depends. You will also notice pimples. All normal. This is the toughest time for patients! The area might still be red, maybe there is some shedding. It's called the "ugly duckling stage." Here are some posts from other forum members about it - 6-9 months. Thin areas, patchy areas start to fill in, fine hairs start to thicken. You will notice less pimples. And start to be satisfied with the HT, but not 100% satisfied. First jump in density. You will be excited for what's to come. You also start to get more confident with the HT, when you realize others can't tell. They might say, "you look different, younger, good." But they don't know why. - 9-12 months. Some growth - but fine hairs mature mostly. Second increase/jump in density. You will be 90% happy. Maybe a couple of areas. But overall happy. You will also notice that some hairs have a mind of their. All normal. They need to go through a couple of cycles to mature, take on the same characteristics. You may also want to tweak come spots, couple of hairs here, couple there. All 100% covered with our growth guarantee. - 12-15 months - Things start to come together. Hairs mature and everything flows when styling your hair You will know what I mean then. - 15-24 - you start to get more confident with the HT. And actually forget you had one. I hope this helps!

@John Doe you're only at four months so get that thought out of your head 🙂 I'm a very good feeling everything will be just fine. And remember, we have your back! Our awesome patient care team would have been in contact a bunch of times by now. But feel free to PM me also, ok? I had a hair transplant and definitely know how you're feeling. Here any time.