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Fascinating read. I'm impressed with how well the beard area has healed up. I've been thinking about beard hair into my scar next time round

I had a second procedure in November 2017. FUT 2285 grafts. I will be posting towards the end of this month.

Thank you for the compliment Andy. And you're welcome

Thanks Chris. Yes hairball would probably be more appropriate now but I'll always be Cueball at heart

Ernie. Thanks for the comment. Yep it's pretty crazy. It's been some transformation but I'm not done yet. But yeah, looking at those pictures side by side really makes me appreciate the radical change. Feel like a new man. Hairball!!!

Thanks mosd. 1. I think 2,000 would be a good aim for another strip. I don't imagine there would be many more than that available. FUE, maybe 600? 700? Total around 2,500 grafts which I think would finish it off nicely 2. I hear your point mosd, and it's a tricky one...I wouldn't lower it much, just slightly and then square it off. For the procedure I had, the hairline was perfect - but it was placed conservatively due to the extensive loss and the large area that needed covering. I think that if we go for a higher density for the new hairline, the existing one shouldn't need too many more and maybe we can concentrate the remaining grafts mid scalp. I'm still not sure, will need to meet Dr Wong before making a decision. I would take a lower hairline over a thicker crown. Just my preference. Thank you for the tip, I will definitely get some clay.

Final results. I have been extremely pleased with my result. I still think that there are possibly another 2 stages of restoration remaining until I am completely satisfied with my hair. Dr Wong has done a phenomenal job. The transformation has, unquestionably, been remarkable. It's amazing what can happen in 12 months. I will be eternally grateful for having the means to undertake this journey. I often think back to a few years ago when, from a financial point of view, I could never have done something like this and I feel for the guys out there who are badly affected by their hair loss and don't have the means to tackle their problem. I spend a lot of time talking to people about hair loss, encouraging them to try products like minoxidil, and using my story to motivate them. A friend of mine recently started it and has been extremely pleased with the difference it has made. It's important for us to share whatever information we have to people who need to hear it. I might post again in 6 months if I notice any more changes, and I will of course respond to any questions or comments, as always. Thanks for reading

I'd say some of the pictures are a little flattering. It is still pretty bare around the crown but the lighting makes it look better than it is. Not by much but just thought I would point that out. Lowering the hairline and improving the frontal third would still be my priority.

Sorry for the long period of silence. I have been pretty busy with work but I did take all the photos for months 10, 11 and 12 at the right time, give or take a few days. They all look about the same, not much change after 10 months.

Nothing major to report. The hair around the crown seems to be maturing, maybe the odd few new ones coming through. I had a close inspection around my hairline and actually saw one or two new hairs coming through which was surprising at this stage. I met with David Anderson 2 weeks ago. He was happy with how things are looking and took some photos for Dr Wong to look at. Dr Wong thinks we can get another strip and aim for around 2,000 grafts. It is hard to agree on a concrete plan without him seeing me face to face but we're hoping to lower the hairline marginally and square it off slightly and really beef up the frontal third. I'm not really bothered about the crown - could always use some beard hair or FUE scalp hair down the line. The front is the most important thing for me. This is only a preliminary plan until I actually see Dr Wong. I think he may be coming to London this summer. I'd like another procedure towards the end of 2016. Pictures attached for this months update, feel free to comment.

Superb. Looks good short

Don't freak out dude, totally normal. This is the hardest part of the whole process. Be patient and stay calm!!!

Great result. Congratulations

Kind words Dutchie. Much appreciated. I am looking for a bit more than just work on the crown. I want to go for a more density at the front too. The crown isn't really that important to me, I'd rather have a stronger frontal third, though I appreciate if it was much more dense than mid scalp and crown areas then it would look a little odd. I'll see what next weeks consultation brings in terms of a professional opinion and then take it from there, though you're right, I should wait another 6 or so months and see how it's all looking. I do expect the crown hair to thicken a fair bit

I would say the hair fell out for around 6 weeks. By 6 months the donor area was back to normal. Just be patient bud, it will grow back, it's completely normal.