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  1. JohnCasper
    Do your homework and choose the doctor you are most comfortable with. Many of us have had great results from talented doctors. If you're going to spend thousands $$$ on new hair, be willing to add a bit more money and travel to a reputable doctor who you feel most comfortable with.
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    Glad to hear the redness and pimples are dissipating. I'm also curious regarding the number of grafts. If any grafts were infected, it was probably a very low percentage of the overall grafts. When I had my second surgery (2,000 grafts), the first night, I rubbed out about 12 -15 grafts in my sleep. My head was a bloody mess but losing only 15 grafts would not and did not make a difference in the ultimate results, aesthetically.
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    I agree with the consensus above, stay away from a razor cut. The donor area heals quickly but be very careful. Yes....check with your doctor. Best of luck, you have a lot to look forward to. Keep us informed.
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    If the pain is worse when you lay your head on the donor area try adding pillows which props your head up and takes a lot of the pressure off. That worked for me. You really shouldn't be in that much pain after 9 days. I've had two surgeries and only needed Ibuprofen after the first week.
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    It does seem a bit early for all the pimples which will be quite common down the road. The redness will persist for a while but I'm sure your doctor will take a look and alleviate your concerns. Good luck, you have a lot to look forward to. Hope you share some photos soon.
  6. JohnCasper
    I typically do not promote Dr. Vories directly but it's hard not to in this particular thread. I've had two FUE procedures. The first was in 2012. You can see all of my before/after photos throughout the past four years at MyFUEhairtransplant.com
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    Love Spankers chess analogy.... chess is easy...but playing chess well is not. I have a friend who works for a well know plastic surgeon in my home town. They occasionally do hair transplants but they charge more than double what well know hair surgeons charge. They actually fly trained techs in to perform the procedure. I hope most people choose a reputable hair surgeon and not the plastic surgeon route. That's why this website is so valuable to those who actually do their homework prior to making such an important monetary and surgical decision.
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    Great work Dr. Vogel. I thought you may like to see one of my donor areas after a 5,100 graft procedure in 2012. This photo was taken 2 years later prior to a second procedure.
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    You certainly may have experienced shock loss which should take care of itself in the next couple months. You're still early to notice good growth so be patient. Months 4-6 should show better results. 3,000 grafts is a good size surgery. I had over 5,000 in my first procedure. You can see my 3 1/2 month results on my website MyFUEhairtransplant.com. I've chronicled my whole experience the past 3 years with many before/afters. Hang in there and be patient.
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    Pictures are a bit blurry but there clearly is a dramatic difference. Not sure you need to spend money on a third surgery at this time. Looks very good.
  11. JohnCasper
    I had slight pain from my two surgeries but apparently not as severe as you are experiencing. If your surgeon didn't give you prescription pain meds, contact them to see what can be prescribed. I'm assuming you're taking over the counter pain meds? Don't let the pain persist any longer. Get in touch with your doctor.
  12. JohnCasper
    Light pressure showering shouldn't be an issue at the 9 day mark. Just be careful and gently massage the shampoo and deflect hard water pressure if you want. Regarding hair cutting, I would think that it shouldn't be an issue. If using clippers, just be very careful. You may want to just get a scissor cut this time around.
  13. JohnCasper
    You mentioned slow shedding the past 5 years? I was wondering how old you are?
  14. JohnCasper
    Nice results. I'm sure the patient is pleased and even feels much younger. We rarely talk about the psychological results of a successful surgery.
  15. JohnCasper
    Well done Dr. Cohen, great alopecia option. I'm sure she is quite happy.
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    Bill makes a great point. Research hair surgeons in the area you want to travel to. Many cosmetic surgeons are happy to have your business but may not specialize in hair restoration surgery and its very difficult to track their past experiences, before/after photos, etc. Just be careful. Good luck and I hope your trip and efforts prove successful.
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    Very nice video and a good reminder of the importance of cleaning post surgery. Thank you for your candid comments and expertise and I'm so glad your patient is pleased.
  18. JohnCasper
    Very nicely done. I'm sure the patient is very pleased.
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    Both methods (FUT and FUE) work very well. It's a personal choice. I chose FUE because I just didn't want the lengthy linear scar on the back of my head. When I had my second surgery two years after the first, my (0.8mm) punch FUE scars were hardly noticeable. Do your homework and I'm sure you will make the best choice....for you.
  20. JohnCasper
    I may have missed it but did you say what size punch was used to extract grafts? A (0.8mm) punch was used on me. This picture shows one of my donor areas after about 1,750 were removed. This photo is two years after surgery. From a couple feet away, you really don't notice the minimal scarring.
  21. JohnCasper
    Glad to hear its going well for you "PhoenixHair". I really started to see lots of new growth around the 4 month mark. You and "robc" have plenty to look forward to. Keep growing and posting pictures.
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    Looking good "robc". That native hair will go through its normal cycle and dormancy and will start growing new hairs which I believe you are starting to experience now. Best of luck and keep sending those update photos. Good things are happening for you.
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    Hang in there Tony. You will see results in a few short months. We've all been through it. Post more pictures at the 4 month mark. I would suspect you would be seeing new hairs popping through by then. This website is great for the forum conversations. If you want to see more pictures of the first 30 days of my surgery in 2012 and weekly pictures to date, you can see them and read the commentary at... MyFUEhairTransplant.com. Be patient and stay positive. We're all supporting you.
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    I don't think you have anything to worry about. Nearly everyone loses the transplanted hairs. Keep in mind all of your hair has a pre-determined genetic cycle of growth. The hair lives and grows around seven years and then naturally falls out. You then have a period of dormancy (about 4 months generally) before a new hair starts to grow. Each hair has its normal cycle. If anything more unusual occurs you can consult with your surgeon, but I think you will be just fine and have a lot to look forward to when all the new growth starts in a couple months.
  25. JohnCasper
    I agree with "starscream". I call this stage...the awkward teenage stage. I lost the newly transplanted hairs which is expected. However, I did not notice any shock loss from the donor areas. I may have had some but it was unnoticeable to me. This website is great for these forum conversations. If you want to see pictures of my surgeries, commentary, and what to expect everyday for the first 30 days post surgery, and then weekly pictures through my 3 year adventure, you can see them at... MyFUEhairtransplant.com
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