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Thanks Cosmo. Ya, the bruising frightened me at first bc I’d never seen anything like it in other posts. Dr felt confident it would dissipate though, which it did, thankfully. I didn’t inquire about my donor capacity so I don’t really know the answer to that one. Wonder if they have it noted in my record and could tell me if asked? Hoping I don’t need another, at least not anytime soon.

Hi All. Been reading posts on this site for several years and want to begin by saying ‘Thank You’ to those that have come before me. Without the countless hours of watching the progress and results of others, I’d never have had the confidence to give a HT a shot. I recently took the plunge and had an FUE performed. I don’t plant to go into details about the surgeon or the facility. I’ve seen in other posts where unconscious bias about a given surgeon sways the type of feedback received. So like some others I’ve seen on this site, I plan to omit surgeon ID until month 8 (arbitrary date). Until then hopefully focus will just be on the results. I will go into details about the surgeon/clinic in a few months time, but for now I have only positive things to say about my time there. Surgeon, technicians, clinic - everything was top notch. Ok, so here’s my story quickly. My hairline began receding in my late 20s, and now in my late 30s it had progressed to being well on its way to a solid Norwood 3a. I’d met with reps of the clinic who’d both felt I was a candidate for somewhere between 2500-3000 grafts. Upon arrival at the clinic, however, Dr took one look at me and said that due to the fine/thin nature of my hair, that he was reluctant to proceed with anything less than 4000. After quick contemplation I agreed with his advice and we proceeded as follows: Day 1: 2,633 Grafts 404 singles 1639 doubles 590 multi's (~5,452 hairs) Day 2: 1,717 Grafts 113 singles 1109 doubles 495 multi's (~3,816 hairs) Total: 4,350 grafts 517 singles 2748 doubles 1085 multi’s ~9,268 hairs Here are the pics. 2 photos taken morning of surgery Surgery Day 1 Surgery Day 2 Several pics following surgery with post-op date noted on the pic. I should note I am sensitive to epinephrine so the team had to use the a lot less epi when injecting my scalp with the anesthesia. The lack of epi caused more bleeding and bruising (and pain) than normal, but the team handled it all like pros. Eager to hear any feedback folks have and happy to answer any questions as well. Thanks.

Any updates? Hoping things turned out well for you.

Growth between weeks 8 and 14 looks encouraging! Good luck.

Mickah17, any update? Would be interested to see how things turned out one-year later.

Wondering if anyone has been on blood thinners (anticoagulants) post-op, and whether it’s had any negative effect on the growth of their transplanted hair? I know cessation of blood thinners is necessary pre-op and during the surgery itself, but wondering whether resuming their use soon after the surgery is something anyone has had experience with or can comment on? Thanks

Good luck. I have an upcoming FUE and the duration of post-op redness that I’ll have to deal with at work has me nervous.

How’s month 3 treating you? Redness subside yet? How’s the scar?

I’m in NY. I chose Hasson based on a lot of online reviews and based on the results I’m seeing visually online. TBH, it’s pretty much always a crapshoot picking a surgeon. You get recommendations and read reviews and the go in fingers crossed and hope they’re on their A-game that day. I’m assuming his pricing is competitive. At least he’s transparent and posts costs clearly online. I’m will My to pay a premium for someone of his apparent caliber. As for FUE, it would be a consideration if not for the cost. At an approximate 3500 grafts I’d be looking at $25k, which is too steep for me. Also, I’m looking at Hasson based on his reputation as an excellent FUT surgeon with great hairline results. If I was leaning FUE I might look elsewhere. If you know of a great FUE surgeon with more competitive pricing, I’m all ears. But I’m tolf the pricing with these top doctors is all roughly the same. Some of the more veteran guys on the forum can probably weigh in on this though.

How large was your procedure? Who was your surgeon?

Thanks. Ya, I work in a law firm so rocking a ball cap for 4 months is a non-starter. I’ve read a lot that HT surgery without simultaneous Rx treatment (fin) is a waste? I can’t take the meds due to a preexisting condition, so I’m wodering if there’s truth to that. I’m 38 and at Norwood 3, so hoping that a well-executed FUT alone may be enough to buy me a decade of peace?

I’m new to the forum and am looking to get a procedure done later this year with Dr Hasson. The more I read though, the more questions I have. Feedback on any of the following would be appreciated: - How long is the typical FUT scar? I've read that Dr Hasson tends to always go ear-to-ear. Is that common or extreme. I was told I’d likely need around 3500, and am wondering what size of scar that equates to? - For those who’ve already had an FUT done could you ever take your hair down to a #1 or #2 clipper setting without the scar being completely obvious/awkward? - How did guys wear their hair during the tough phase of recovery (1-4 months post-op)? My hair is pretty long, but my preference would just be to go down to short clipper setting until month 5 when hair starts to really grow again and then just let it all come back in uniformly at once. My concern though is that I won't be able to shave my head close enough to match the surgical area length during that time period due to the scarring? Am I destined for a short term awkward comb-over to hide the procedure at work until real growth begins? - On average how long does the scalp implant-area stay red/pink/discolored? - I've read a lot about facial swelling post-op, is that a very common issue and if so how long does it take to dissipate? I’ve seen that some clinics use tight headbands to keep the swelling from falling into the face, is this pretty much standard practice at all clinics? I know it’s a lot of questions, but figure the folks on this forum are probably best equipped for feedback. Thanks.