KShattsy

10/10 result.Looks terrific.Do you mind me asking how much hasson and Wong charges per graft? What was the cost of your procedure!

Thanks! Here is a link to their costing: https://hassonandwong.com/hair-transplant-surgery/hair-transplant-cost/

If you want to go with one of the best in the business, you have to be prepared to spend money on one of your best investments

Why is your hairline shaved? Did you take photos of your donor area in the studio too?

Do you mean shaved in the side? That is just the hairstyle. I shave a bit in the front too so it is lined up and less of a widows peak. I do have pics of the donor area as well, see attached.

Looks fantastic, I see the gap you're referring too, hopefully things continue to improve, otherwise I'm sure Dr. Hasson would do a small touch up to perfect the density.

Thanks man!

Hey guys,

Here are my 8 month 1 week pics. Things getting a lot better and thickening up, definitely much more confident! Left side of my hairline there is a "gap" and doesn't look full at this time, which is my only concern at this moment.

Here are some pics in the studio, and after a haircut

Let me know your thoughts and questions!

I agree with the other posters. Your hair looks unkempt and chunky, and not only in your most recent photos. You seem to be using a type of hair gel that really makes your hairs stick together into strands, which is very counterproductive. Take a look at the following photo: https://www.google.ca/search?q=moulding+clay+dry&client=safari&rls=en&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwieuobbr-jUAhXBKWMKHUy2DCYQ_AUICigB&biw=1280&bih=689#tbm=isch&q=dark+hair+men&imgrc=Pg0BL4m6Dbm6IM:

The guy uses minimal product and instead of gel, he uses a type of clay that keeps his hair looking dry.

 

You should seriously consider hiring a proper stylist. He or she will recommend hair product to you that will keep your hair from clumping together (which is the bane of hair transplant procedures because you are in substance taking away all of your newfound density). I recommend getting a styling product such as the following molding clay: https://www.google.ca/search?q=joico+ice+hair+erratic&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiuner8rujUAhUE32MKHUz5BWcQ_AUIBigB&biw=1280&bih=689#imgrc=Oaw15fNjxjU4HM:

 

You only use a tiny amount and it will keep your hair looking dry. Good luck.

Awesome advice from all! I really appreciate it. After getting a haircut I can confirm it is looking better, I think it was just a bad hair day that spooked me when I saw the pictures.

Onwards with the process! I will post updates fairly soon.

Here is another update at the 6 month 1 week mark. Have some serious hat hair in the first 3 so I took 3 more by myself with it styled.

It actually feels worse - maybe I just need a haircut, but also just went through a stressful time in my life and wonder if this contributed.

Or maybe the combing of the hair... I notice quite a bit more hair falling out in the shower than usual. My initial concern of the "space" just behind the transplanted hair or just behind the front of the hairline makes me feel like I wish more was put in there...especially just behind the front/right of my hairline.

I have included some pictures with it styled, but it feels like I am just covering up the bad spots with my current style.

Can anybody relate to this? Hoping for a big improvement this next month

Here are some 5 month 4 day pics.

Thoughts/comments/questions always appreciated!

Looks a helluva lot better than early February, eh? The brutal shockloss days of Feb. have now turned into a perfect head of hair. Congrats man...

Thanks Ernie!

So glad to have those dark days of brutal shockloss behind me. At the 2 month mark, you are looking great yourself, looks like the ugly duckling phase this time around isn't as bad for you!

Happy growing my friend

Update?

Sorry about the delay! I am going into Hasson and Wong for pictures pretty soon, so should have some good quality picture updates consistent to earlier.

Things are progressing extremely well though! Getting denser by the week, still a few holes in the hairline so hoping sprouting/thickening will continue. This month has been much more fun though

I've attached a pic at the 5 month mark under harsh bathroom lighting and antother one a week later in an office with normal / semi dim lighting.

Attached are my 4 month pics! Well actually 5 days short of 4 months. There is some big time progress.

The pics were after my first haircut at my old barbershop since my operation. My hair has grown to where I can style it and I feel it is getting significantly better week by week.

I included some pics under bright lights in my bathroom and also in natural light.

As always - questions/comments of any nature are very much appreciated.

Hi Kshattsy,

 

Great reading your thread and following your progress. I too had a HT with Dr Hasson. Mine was done on Feb 22, 2017 FUE with 2187 grafts. You are basically 2 months ahead of me so following your every post . I am 2 days away from 1 month and the last few days have been extreme shedding. Your HT is very similar to mine so far. I had all grafts added to the front to increase density and put my trust in Dr Hasson to design the hairline as close as it was to my natural hairline.

 

All the best to you and good luck with your progress.

It is nice having someone to follow who is slightly ahead of you with a similar HT so you can ask questions and see what you have to look forward to! You are in the worst part of it all so stay positive, I think 30-40 days is ground zero. You are welcome to reach out if you'd like.

Well, I think I am nearly out of this ugly duckling phase, exciting stuff! Based on the progress from 2-3 months, I am hoping this will pop this next month. Shockloss has got a lot better thank goodness and I am getting closer to not wearing a hat!

Candid questions/comments are always appreciated.

Nice to read your HT experience. I got mine done 2 days ago. So I am about 3 months behind you and would be keenly following your progress. You mentioned in one of your posts that you wore a cap at all time after your HT. How early did you wear it after your HT?

Hey man! Congrats on your procedure

I kind of hibernated and didn't go anywhere in public pretty well until the 10-14 day mark, just took it easy. I did wear a hat (that the clinic provided) to go to the clinic to get my washes done every day for the first week, but I put it on very loosely and carefully (front brim on forehead first and then slide the back on), and took it off in reverse order.

After 10 days, the grafts are firmly in place and you should be able to wear a hat no problem, but if it were me I would just be cautious still with it the hat rubbing against the transplanted area. Once I moved to my normals hats it was mostly higher brimmed baseball hats that barely touched my scalp. When you are in private take it off though so it can breath.

I buzzed all of mine at 3-3.5 months and was glad I did. Psychologically, the even look made me feel/think I was past the ugly duckling phase.

 

The choppy, uneven growth crap looked terrible on me

Thanks Ernie! I agree that you looked much better after you buzzed it at 3 months. I am fairly certain I am going to do the same at my 3 month mark (March 19). I know it will set me back from my ideal result - but to be honest due to a few social events I need to look better now and will not be able to use toppik.

Quick update - I have not had any pimples for the past week or so (not sure if this is a good or bad thing). Here are some updated pics from when I cut the sides. I have taken pics before cutting and after with my hair wet/dry.

Would love to hear comments/feedback as I know this is one of the toughest period of the recovery process!

I'm gonna go a bit of the other way on this one and suggest you actually trim the hair up top a bit. As your new hairs will soon start sprouting through, it's easier to manage if all the hairs a relatively the same length. At the same time, I'd still recommend applying pure aloe (zero alcohol) to the recipient area to keep moisture and reduce redness. The longer you can let your skin naturally breathe, the better.

 

Can't wait to see your updates over the next few months!

Thanks for the advice N0Air! I agree, the part that I would want to trim more is native hair on top just so it makes the discrepancy between the transplanted area not so severe. It is just a matter of being able to stick it out with a hat. The hardest part I have found with this is essentially with dating.

Hope the move went well and you are enjoying your lettuce :cool:

You had FUE, the big benefit of doing FUE is cutting the hair on the sides short, if I were you I would cut the sides down to a half guard, keep the top the length it is, once the sides are shorter this will automatically make the top look fuller, in the mean time I would suggest using some dermmatch or toppik to further enhance the top. I really do believe that cutting it now on top would extend your results by another 2 months, remember most transplants require a certain length or sweet spot to achieve the optimal look. You're right around the corner from growth, literally another month and you'll start seeing growth. It'll be worth it if you can tough it out trust me.

I appreciate the prompt advice HTsoon! And all of your consistent contributions to the community. You have your wicked hairline result I hope the crown matches up

I am thinking about giving myself a haircut to even out the top. I would love to hear your opinion!

HTsoon I remember was against it because essentially the more you cut now the longer the wait to enjoy the hair

Ernie was a big advocate of doing a number 3 all over so that there isn't as big of a discrepancy between the native hair and transplanted front 1/3.

I am at the 2.5 month mark and sick of wearing a hat constantly but no pain no gain right :cool:

Here is a 2 month update. Things are improving, hardest part is making excuses to why I am wearing a hat all the time.

My questions:

1. In your experience - is it better to pop pimples or leave them in the recipient area?

2. You can see the gaps in my hair on the sides at the donor area. Do you know if this recovers more? I didn't feel like I had my hair too short on the sides (about a 2 - 2.5 clipper). Not too big of a deal but noticeable to me in light.

Really happy for you mate! Seeing Dr H is one of if not the best decisions I've ever made and I'm happy to see others thinking the same (you, me, spidey, noair etc.)

I am hoping I am next to be added to that group Congrats trashpanda on your progress, it looks great! I know you were jealous of others further along the process than yourself earlier on and now I can say that I am of you! (2 months and counting.....)

My transplant story: http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/185689-2623-graft-fue-dr-hasson-2.html

Agree with Windjammer! Getting the compliments must be reassuring why you spent the $$$ and time on this. Congrats man, looking really good. I'm only just approaching 2 months, can't wait to get to your stage!

Do you plan on discontinuing rogaine?

My transplant story: http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/185689-2623-graft-fue-dr-hasson.html

Haven't read the whole thread. Are you taking finasteride?

Hey Bugatti,

I am taking 1mg of proscar a day. I started taking Proscar about 8 months ago 1mg 3x/week and moved to 1mg daily about 3 months ago

I thought I'd give a mid month update on my transplant. Some main points at this stage:

-I am using toppik when I need to but only underneath a hat still (let me know if you want to see pics with it applied).

-I am back to using my regular shampoo prior to surgery

-Rogaine seems to be speeding up growth on native hair in transplanted area

-shockloss is bad but seems to be improving

-I am getting 1-2 pimples per day that subside in 1-2 days. A positive sign!

-Shedding phase is completely over

Here are some pics of me before surgery, day of surgery, a couple days after, 1 week, 2.5 weeks, 3 weeks, 1 month (my worst) and 1.5 months

I am starting to get excited as it seems like it will be all progress from here.

Any comments (negative or positive) and questions are welcomed!

Looks totally normal for 1 month. Looks like a lot of grafts didn't shed. You're going to be very happy next X-mas!

 

Congrats!

Thanks Rev! The waiting game is definitely on and as advertised, it will continue to be challenging.

I would say 80% of the grafts came out. After my wash at the 1 month mark at Hasson & Wong clinic they rubbed vigorously and a ton came out!

I will post updated pics soon

thats some shock loss right there. Youll be out of it 2-3 months

 

Did you get some shockloss in the crown aswell?

Hey Mosd, I agree! I have never buzzed my head so the growth back on top has been "shocking" to say the least

My native hair looks a lot worse, have you heard of scenarios where shock loss also gets to areas on top of the head where nothing was transplanted?

I will post some updated pics soon for the 1.5 month mark.

I have attached some one month pics. Went through a huge shed right around the 3-5 week mark.

I got a wash done at the clinic, and have attached some pics prior the wash and after the wash as they rubbed out a lot of the transplanted hair.

All thoughts/comments/advice/questions are much appreciated!