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eu222, this qn is not as interesting as your previous one ... The answer - the amount of crusing really depends on the post-op care the patient follows. Some docs want you to keep spraying saline often on the transplanted area to keep crust formation at bay. On the other hand, Dr. Rahal patients baby their crusts for the longest time. Most docs will advise you to gently rub on your scabs from day 4 onwards while washing your hair. If you do this properly, usually scabs will all fall of by days 7-10. Just use your finger tips and not your nails. After a couple days, the grafts are very secure and gently rubbing on them after 4 days will not cause them any harm.

This thread is for all those questioning on how long it takes to feel normal again ... lol. this is funniest thread i have read so far.

miked, like they say - it is darkest b4 dawn. hang in there my friend - the HT patient must truly be patient.

Dr. Lindsey, praying for your family and your daughter's quick recovery ...

I think this is the saline fluid that is injected to enlarge the scalp to facilitate easier placement of grafts. You can also try gently massaging the swelling to the sides, so that the swelling doesn't settle at your eyes. I did this after my forehead swelled and the swelling moved over to between the eyes and ears. Also, it is important that you try and sleep upright and at an angle. This is not convenient and I slept on the side on the 4th/5th day and ended up with a slight swelling in one eye.

chargedup, nice detailed pics. Looks great. Gud luck.

SS999, Sorry, I didn't notice that you posted some more pics until now. Your 4 month results seems to be spot on. You will be really good in two months. Cheers.

yes, I have seen these 2 blogs as well. Maybe a long time member, Bill or a doctor can chip in. Does it have something to do with dense packing? I know Rahal is famous for that.

Abby, I am a month after HT and am still holding on to some of them (maybe <10%). The usual period of shedding is 1-6 weeks. It is different for everybody. So at three and a half weeks, if your hair is shedding, I would not be concerned.

fallenstar, you are definitely one of the best results I have seen. Great transformation. Gud luc and best wishes!

tubs, remarkable results. I have to say "Feller never fails!"

arnolder, chill. You cannot hurt the grafts at 19 days. So most likely, those hairs will grow back.

Eman, I have been following your journey for a while but have never chipped in with a comment. Your results are phenomenal and you must be thrilled. Enjoy the positive comments from everybody and writing them down (as you've done) is a great idea. You will relive the experience when you read them again in the future. Great job documenting your progress bud. Gud Luck.

great, your positive reaction to meds gives me hope I have noticed asian patients getting a denser look from fewer grafts and your case just proves that more. stay happy.

caveolae, the article clearly recognises that the halflife of finasteride is 5-8 hours, but makes arguments and cites references for its effects lasting longer. So, I am inclined to believe it, coming from a bright doctor.

please post a pre-op picture.

thanks for the website. happy growing.

arnolder, looks good. Since you seem to be Asian, I think 1800 will give you a great look of density. Keep the faith. BTW, how much does Dr. Mahadeiva charge/graft?

I hope I got my signature right.

Your hair looks great even b4. The HT will make it perfect. Congrats.

bobman's results are legendary! bobman, did you take any meds?

Guys, I was thinking if it is possible to draw a reasonable conclusion of how fast your hair would grow by looking at how your newly transplanted hairs are growing before they fall off. Will they grow back at the same rate once they come out of the resting phase? So, by looking at how fast they grew earlier, would it be possible to gauge how long it will take for them to grow to reasonable length? I am at 3 weeks post op and my transplanted hairs (that are still there) have maybe grown 1/4 an inch, just a little thought that I may have slow growth.

Guys, I was thinking if it is possible to draw a reasonable conclusion of how fast your hair would grow by looking at how your newly transplanted hairs are growing before they fall off. Will they grow back at the same rate once they come out of the resting phase? So, by looking at how fast they grew earlier, would it be possible to gauge how long it will take for them to grow to reasonable length? I am at 3 weeks post op and my transplanted hairs (that are still there) have maybe grown 1/4 an inch, just a little thought that I may have slow growth.

Bill, once the transplanted hairs have fallen out, will the folicle still be visible to the naked eye on close inspection or is it well beneath the surface?

exchange, congrats. it looks real good. Can someone tell me what causes these white dots in the transplanted area immdtly post op (as in the pictures posted). I don't see it in every clinic's post op photos, just some. Is it cos of too much water on the scabs?