LonelyGraft

9 hours ago, HisHairness said:

Thanks all. @Melvin-Moderator I will provide a fulsome update this week with pics as I have just crossed the 8-month mark. Some continuous improvement on the crown, and I'd say very minor improvement upfront (e.g. I have some growth on the hairline itself, but not much behind).

 

Following. Very curious to know hassons response as well

14 hours ago, DrTBarghouthi said:

It is important in industry standards to make sure that dried blood or scabs are cleaned frequently and regularly. This is because the hair follicles within the first week of implantation rely mainly on blood supply by diffusion and dont have a developed blood capillary yet. So you really need the area around each graft as clean as possible with no solid obstacles in the way if you know what I mean. Did your surgeon do the entire procedure including implantation ? I agree that the density is lacklustre for this area and  the number of grafts can be done in one session usually. What concerns me the most is the post op instructions that you were given, which to me raises some concerns.

How long does it take for grafts to develop a full blood capillary after surgery?

3 hours ago, ruca2 said:

If you keep your hair at a 2/3 gaurd on top with a 0/1 fade on the sides you should definitely reconsider hair transplantation. Most if not all transplants need some length to camoflouge non-native density. Hair transplants can never achieve native density before any hair loss. They use a layering effect to create the illusion of density. This works better when the hair is longer on top. If your mind is made up on restoring your hairline then I would recommend changing your hairstyle from the buzzcut. Especially if you're going to Diep. He recently has been transplanting in rows and his angles are less acute than other surgeons. This will look especially telling with short hairstyles. Also, he uses larger punches for extraction and limits his extraction to one side of your head on smaller cases. This might be hard to camouflage with a 0/1 gaurd and the scars might show. Be very careful with your decision as this will effect your appearance for the rest of your life. 

Random question but many people claim fue is the way to go if they want to keep “short hairstyles.” Is this referring only to the donor areas being kept short, not the entire recipient/head as well?

If u were using it before the surgery and saw benefits then it would not be good to quit. If u just used it to try and speed up growth post op then I’d consult with your doctor 

3 hours ago, Gabreille Nelson Mukhia said:

Wow. How disappointing that you are so confident about your false beliefs. 

Maybe my post is misunderstood. I don't mean Minoxdil is bad. Please have a look at my explanation below.

False beliefs? What I think duchaine is trying to tell you is that his “opinion” as you’re stating is backed up by studies etc. he’s not giving u his personal beliefs on minoxidil he’s stating facts as far as I’m aware

Whatever you choose...my advice is to not rush into anything. Part of it is going with your gut. 

48 minutes ago, JamesSterling said:

Why is he so popular if there are no obvious results to see? 

Recuperarelpelo forum has posted results for many of the Spanish docs 

2 hours ago, Melvin-Moderator said:

Luckily for him he had it repaired by Dr. Cooley. I don’t believe he was on finasteride, but some Norwood 7s are so sensitive to DHT that finasteride does little to stop hair loss, at least thats what @BeHappy said. 

 

 

Not perfect, but a big improvement

Do we know this patients age? He looks fairly young

Hi doron. Hasn’t dr maras moved onto a motorized punch? Any Specific reason manual was used in this case?

How does the donor look?

8 hours ago, gillenator said:

My understanding was that many of these derivatives labeled in the inactive ingredients were to facilitate the absorption rate into the scalp, not for any growth.

Correct, so that came as a surprise to many when the placebo group had a decent amount of growth compared to the minox group from what was explained 

9 hours ago, TempleRunner said:

8.5k total as i recall. It looks as if i did surgery 2 days ago

I mean the scarring in the donor overall

You need to see a dermatologist ASAP. It could be seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis among other things. Treatments usually involve anti fungals, steroids, etc. make sure to show the derm these pictures u have as well with the big flakes

Did Diep explain why he only extracted in certain areas?

Doctors need u to shed all gains before a transplant?

...uhh which doctor said this?

theres a lot of hate on minoxidil in this thread but the reality is that it’s one of the few effective medications we have which is thoroughly tested, easily accessible, and affordable. It works synergistically with finasteride as shown in studies. Our hair follicles have a certain number of programmed cycles before they miniaturize forever. Minoxidil extends the anagen phase thereby extending this phenomenon. Whatever we can do to extend these limited cycles is a positive. 
 

finasteride and Minoxidil are treatments NOT cures so if u want their benefit then you have to use them continuously. Of course, finasteride is easy as u just pop a pill rather then apply a topical 1-2 times a day but such is life.

How’s the donor look?

Did he tell you how many more grafts you have left? How does the donor look now?

Have you already talked to konior? I believe he has a 1 year waiting list

OP I would visit a few reputable surgeons in person and have them give you an evaluation of your donor among other things to tell you how good of a candidate you are. Diffuse loss is a little more risky but can be done with the right candidate and good doctor.

23 hours ago, Gabreille Nelson Mukhia said:

The results of Finasteride cannot be judged within such a short time period. Keep using it for at least a year.

You don't have donor thinning. Your hair is wet. Everybody's hair looks thinner when wet. 

For diffused hair loss pattern, the plantation is done in the areas where there is sufficient distance between the native hair to avoid any form of damage.

This is not a fair statement to make. Since the op has diffuse loss there is a chance the donor is affected as well. He needs a microscopic evaluation to look for miniaturization in the donor.

You’ve gotten a bunch of great advice on this thread. Just to add my experience, Had I gotten a transplant at 23 (even tho I was on fin) I would have a gap between my transplanted and native areas because I still slowly receeded. Imo 23 is too young especially if ur not doing anything to prevent loss. Crown work is a HUGE no at ur age bc of the possibility of having a crown halo if u continue to have a crown that expands with loss.

It’s hard to say as there are many variables. You have dark hair and light skin which creates more contrast and can potentially allow scarring to be more visible. Punch size and extraction pattern also matter. If u do get a procedure get in the mindset to prepare for the worst (maybe a 2 or 3 guard is the max u can trim down to) so ur not disappointed 

Artas is a huge no. Do a lot more research on this site/forum before you pull the trigger. Did u see Bernstein by chance? I believe he still utilizes artas.

9 hours ago, mustang said:

I have had 1.500 BHT grafts implanted in my zone 3

All survived, can't tell the difference. Well, 95% survived (I did a proscope test on a specific marked area)

 

Which doctor?

5 hours ago, Guano said:

@LonelyGraft 

 

Even if it was from minoxidil interruption, shouldn't it have grown back by now?

 

Hard to say really. I’m not sure of the specifics but 6 weeks off total seems like it can induce a shed in my eyes. How long after those 6 weeks? Hard to say. Remember, minox is a treatment, not a cure so it needs to be used Continuously to work. Initial results from minox should appear at about 3 months and go from there so you’re right that at 8 months it’s been a significant amount of time.

id follow up with pekiner directly as his rep is prob not the best source of info