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On 6/13/2019 at 7:34 AM, Mycroft said:

Looks great, and very natural based on the pictures. I'll bet most people you run into have no clue you had any work done.

Thank you! I have my 1 year follow- up with Dr. Arocha mid July. His assistant has consistently contacted me during the year to check on me. Very professional and much appreciated! 

5 hours ago, LeonSlack said:

@made2care Any idea how long it took for the shock loss to grow back?

Mine started growing back early and by the 5-6 month mark it  had filled in considerably.

10 hours ago, LeonSlack said:

@Steeeve Any pictures of the scar now? I am about to get a procedure done from Dr. Arocha and I am a bit worried about donor shock loss.

Do you think you could have done anything to prevent the donor shock loss?

Thanks, brother, I am envious that you are 2 months post op! I am -1 month post op LOL!

I had some donor shock loss and the hair grows back. Not a concern.

Right on track!

On 6/13/2019 at 12:51 AM, jj51702 said:

How much more improvement did you see after month 9?

Each month it thickens up. It appears as though the texture changes. 

Quick update. I'm letting my hair grow longer on top and man !! I'm loving it! Very full. There is one little spot on my right side that I will take a pic of. This will probably need a touch up but all the rest is great !

p.s. As you can tell, I don't mind revealing my entire face. I don't understand why people blur out their faces but hey, that's their choice , as for me, I'm proud and pleased of my choices. I want to show off my rock star looks with my new hair !! Thanks again to Dr Arocha, he's the real rock star here !

more pics to come, chow for now.

8 hours ago, Steeeve said:

Looks great @made2care! Very natural. So much body to it! Congratulations!!!

And you’ve still got time for it to mature even more!

Thank you. I'm very happy!! I'm fortunate that my hair is thick and medium curl when long. I feel young again!! 

A few days from 11 months. Here are a few pics.

8 hours ago, Steeeve said:

Hey @made2care, thanks for checking out my thread! I’ve been following your thread since the beginning of your journey with Dr Arocha. Congratulations back to you, man! You’ve made some excellent gains! I’m looking forward to your next update.👍🏻

Thank you. I would like to plan a trip back to Arocha and have him assess my crown. I also have some stubble on the right section only. This has not grown and I called him a few months ago to relate that to him.He assured me it would eventually grow. My concern is that my left side is more dense than my right and he obviously needs to see it in person to see what the deal is. Other than that I am very pleased so far. I also have to remember that the final result can only be assessed at 18 months. 

Current pics coming soon.

Again congrats !!

Congrats on your procedure! Arocha did my HT July last year, 2500 grafts. I've been very busy at work and will update my results this week. I'm almost 11 months out and I am very pleased with my results. Month 5-6 was my peak time , and was amazed at all the hair that came in. Next up will be my crown and maybe some more density in the front but for now, I'm so happy I have hair to frame my face.

Keep us posted !

Here are a few pics from a couple of months ago.Last pic was 13 weeks out.

2 hours ago, hanginginthewire said:

Sorry if I’ve already asked you this made2care but do you have retrograde alopecia at all? 

I don't. My hair is very thick and full. I simply have male pattern baldness. My hairline has been fixed and all I lack is the crown. At 51 I'm pretty blessed to have what I have. No signs of alopecia.

Thank you and will do. I did forget to mention that when I chatted with my doc I asked him if I could get another FUT to fill in my crown.  He said its dependent upon donor site . I have had 2 FUT procedures. First was around 10 years ago with Dr Lehr ( Oklahoma City) and does not do them anymore. It was around 2000 but I doubt that number and results were sub par. Second was just last year Dr Arocha ( Houston, Tx) and so far very pleased with results, 2500 grafts . With all this being said, Arocha said he would absolutely be able to do another FUT and went on to explain the benefits of FUT respective to each patient . I think it is very important for patients to keep open communication with their surgeon on a regular basis. Yes, these doctors are busy but if they can find the time to talk with their patients,  that's one more quality to give us peace of mind. 

Fresh haircut!

5 hours ago, PlzRespond said:

Looks great. So u still have new sprouts after 8+ months?

When I carefully comb through , I can see some short hairs of various lengths. Actually last week I had a pimple, a sign of a new hair popping through. It will be interesting to see the final results 10 months from now. I still need to get a HD camera to show a closeup of the hairline. I know Upshall will appreciate that. 

I would also like to state this. For me this is an interesting psychological evaluation of my experience. When I finally  see what can be and was achieved, I now want my crown filled in. Don't we all , right? We attain healthy and game changing results and want more. Too me it makes sense to do the hairline first. This is what people see. At 6'3"people don't see my crown  but it's still a nagging reminder of progressive balding.

thank you for your compliments and good luck with your ventures.

Okay, I'm about 8 1/2 months out. Still have some hairs coming in. Called Dr Arocha and gave him an update. All is going well. Right  side a little behind  left side but he said it will even out. I finally have hair !!

He might have but don' recall.

I had a FUT 10 years ago, supposedly 2000 grafts in front.

Another FUT last year , 2500 grafts in front

My hair is very thick and medium curl. I prefer FUT over FUE and I just need to know if its possible to have another FUT for my crown, assuming 2000 grafts.

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19 hours ago, BaronVonHairline said:

Fair enough. I just hate to see people chased off the forum when they have legit questions. We're all going through enough insecurity and embarrassment as it is. Asking these questions here is waaaaaay easier than in front of a doctor, and I don't want people deterred from that.

@Made2care - My attempt at being dickishly humorous was perhaps too aggressive. I apologize. 

Thank you for your apology. All is good man!

4 hours ago, Upshall said:

Hi Madetocare,

Your results look really impressive so far! you must be thrilled. Are you still seeing new sprouts or it just maturation at this point? Also do you have a way to post a higher quality picture of your hairline? Your pictures are a little blurry

 

All the best man!

I still have some new hair coming in. As I've previously posted, my left side is fuller than my right and the right section has quite a few very short thick stubble which have been dormant for a while now. I'm watching those carefully. 

I am simply using my smart phone to take pics but can try my wife's since hers is a newer one.

getting back to the new sprouts, I have also noticed some tiny pimples form just a week ago but there were just a few. These could also be a sign of new sprouts.

chow 4 now

Will update in 1 week at which time I will be at 8 months.

I used this for quite a while with no real advance. This will dry out your scalp and hair therefore only use a couple of times per week, if you choose to go this route. I no longer use it.

Supersize me !

First of all, my apologies to Clerksband. An impulsive response on my part for sure, especially when he is seeking resolution and answers to side effects issue.

Secondly, thank you to the moderators for setting and clarifying the standards which MOST of the time are adhered to by members.

Thirdly, I will not resort to the antics so "eloquently" displaced which prompted this recourse, therefore "no comment" to Baronvonhairlin. 

Check back in 20 years.