Etownone

Here's my question...

I had an FUT surgery exactly two weeks ago, and all the grafts from that surgery were placed on the front area of my scalp.

Now I want to do another HT as soon as possible, but this time FUE on the crown.

Two totally different procedures coming from different donor areas going to different recipient spots on my scalp.

so ... here's my question... how soon can i get the FUE procedure done for my crown area since i had my FUT two weeks ago for my front area?

I've heard different responses from surgeons... I've heard as soon as i want, to 3, 6, 9 months and a year.

i need to get a procedure done on my crown, and i keep seeing impressive work done by Dr. Vories.

you place the grafts nice and tight, and i think that makes a big difference.

i sent an email with pics ... just waiting to hear back.

any updated pics?

Wow... I didn't not know hair from the beard can be taken out and transplanted.

Great To know.

Amazing results. Solid work.

Very impressive

If you just had an FUD surgery and want to cover the donor scar.... I know for the permanent SMP, you would have to wait for the scar to heal, wait time can be up to a year.

But what about the temporary SMP?

The crown is a complex area to restore because hair growth occurs in all directions. What do you expect to achieve? Light coverage, a thin crown to reduce the glare on the scalp, or would you prefer as much coverage as possible?

My plan is to do FUE to get as much coverage as possible. I'm looking into getting 3000 grafts fue put in there. Surely that should make a huge difference.

Heres an updated pic I took two days ago.

I just booked my appointment with Dr. Nader for 3000 grafts.

Thanks for your review. Very helpful.

You should post some pics.

Just thought I'd share these before after pics of Dermmatch.

Best concealer out there.

I have tried dermmatch a few months ago but wasn't keen on it then, possibly as my hair had not grown at that point. I'll give it another go, thanks. However I'm not keen to use it regularly as its too much hassle and time consuming to apply it regularly.

 

I tried Samy fat thickening cream but don't think it did much so have gone back to American crew fiber.

Heres a couple before/after pics with dermmatch.

Best thing.... It doesn't drip when you sweat (u gym frequently) doesn't fall off in pool or beach.

Just.... Don't let girls run their fingers through your hair. Lol.

That's 3000 grafts? Very very tight job he did.. I'm expecting you to have impressive results.

If you know you have that scar .... why o why are you cutting your hair that short?

i have a similar scar .... and no one knows ive had a HT because i get low cut fades so theres a lot of hair around the scar, and then add some dermmatch in the scar area to blend with the hairs.

Would you be comfortable with an additional procedure if that was the trade-of for not taking meds? It might be. Its a personal decision.

i had my first procedure in 08, FUT

and finally came around and had my 2nd procedure last week. FUT only in the front area

and doing a 3rd one in October FUE to cover the crown.

hmmm..... to start it up again or not. decisions decisions...

i didnt know i could get it super cheap at target or walmart. i definitely have to look into that. so .. thx.

Dr Dorin gave me the prescription....

but to take this for the rest of my life.

Has anyone here done some SMP for that look of density?

You ever try Dermmatch?

It's just simply put, amazing. I've been using it for years.

And judging from your pic, the difference would be nice and day.

I'm on it and plant to be until something else comes along. Did you stop fin a couple years ago too?

 

I don't really think about it much, even though I probably should. I smoked for a long time too, knew it was bad, still did it and didn't get anything from it. I really doubt fin is as bad as smoking is, and I get something out of it. So, I try not to let it bother me. I know that is a passive way to look at it, but that is what I do.

And yes, I stopped Fin too a couple years ago. Just debating to myself if I want to make a lifelong commitment to Fin again.

Good luck with the smoking... I enjoyed it plenty knowing it was bad for me too. But, quit when I turned 40 last July.

Hi Etownone,

 

The ATPv spray you received is not saline or water, but is composed of lipids vesicles containing ATP (adenosine-5'-triphosphate). If you need additional amounts, you should contact Dr. Dorin and he should be able to get you an additional bottle.

 

Just curious, you should be able to get at least 5-7 days of sprays from the bottle. Spray only enough to saturate the areas instructed by the physician.

 

If you need any additional help or have other questions please let me know.

It lasted me about 5 days.

I called the office and they said I should be fine and don't need another bottle to continue applying it every day.

But at $150 a bottle.. It's pricey.

the crown will NOT need 3000 grafts and if u did get 3000 grafts there it surely wudnt be thin. and you don't need to wait a year to get a second HT. (8) is perfectly fine in fact (6) months would be fine all healing is done long before (6) months therefore there is no risk of shock loss. where do u ppl get this crap from?

 

ppl really need to stop giving out poor advice wen they are obviously clueless about what they are saying smh.

Can I ask your advice?

I just had my FUT surgery in front area last week in NYC.

I emailed Dr Nader and he said to wait 2 or 3 month and he can do the crown area 1500-2000 grafts.

I'm ready to do it. The sooner the better. Or... Am I being hasty, and should wait longer.

After like 14 years, I gave up minoxidil a couple years ago, and paid the price. Definitely lost a lot in my crown area. Just the hassle especially with applying dermmatch was just too much. I do regret it now but not going back on it either.

I was also on finasteride for same amount of time, 14 years, but my insurance stopped covering the cost so I gave that up too.

I can tell the difference, not only have I lost hair in my crown Area, but hair now is just thin and not healthy anymore.

Just had another FUD last week and Thinking about starting finasteride again. Just damn.... That's a life long commitment. And I'm 40 now. Surely side effects and prolonged use as you get older have to play a role for health concerns.

Finasteride.... Yes or no. ?

You need to wait a year since you just had a procedure. No way I would waste precious grafts in the crown area without seeing how the frontal third looks. You may need the grafts to fix the front if your last procedure doesn't grow right. 1500 is nothing for the crown it will not fill it in if you are asking. Crown will need almost double of that and will still look thin. You should let this procedure finish before thinking of doing anything else. The human body can only heal so fast and if you subject it to more tramua you may be risking losing grafts from the procedure you just had. You will up the chances for shock loss by a ton.

The procedure I done recently was only on my frontal area and it was a FUT procedure. I'm looking to get my crown done now FUE.

ANY doctor will tell you that you don't have to wait a year because I'm not working on the donor/recipient site itself.

Thanks...

After some thorough research just using this site,

Dr Vories seems like a great choice.

But, I think Dr Nader, even though, based in Mexico (borderline if Texas) is a really really good choice too based on reviews/testimonies I found here and YouTube..

He emailed me back with the packages he offers, and his prices are extremely reasonable.

Looks like a great job. I sent him an email with pics yesterday, hoping to hear back from him soon.

Had my FUT done done about 4 days ago at Tru and Dorin.

He sold me (convinced me) to buy their ATP spray to reduce crusting. I know it's probably just sole water and saline in here, but it cost me $150 for this little spray bottle.

Anyone know what it is? I'm running out, and want to apply my own solution or recommendations to keep scalp moist.

1500 won't do much. If you cherry pick via fue all 3s and 2 hair grafts it might do a little more but you'd be using up a good junk of your FUE donor reserve. You have a bigger issue that the front may also be a little weak. You would likely need 3,000 in the crush and mid scalp depending on your head size. You also based on your level may be a way better candidate for strip in the long run due to your current level of loss. More pictures of front are needed.

I actually had two FUT surgeries, on in 08, and the other two days ago. But all grafts this time around were put in the front, 2379, by Dr Dorin in NYC.

It's my understanding I can go ahead and do a FUE procedure in my crown area in as little as 30 days now.