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Zxcv7890

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  1. Hard to remember exactly how long I retained the transplanted hair but it was a few weeks; but yes they pretty much never grew back in. Strangely, I remember them growing a bit before shedding. I would try not to worry about it too much at this point. I’ve been to two surgeons and both transplants didn’t just fail but had a near nothing survival rate. Could be the surgeons but there’s also a chance I’m just not a good candidate or have some underlying condition. Also the angles may be tough to see and I cut my hair a bit different but although I had some shock loss from both surgeries in the months after, my native hairs did grow back. I know that feeling but just remember my case is bit of an exception. Bad results highlight pretty easily but the office does have a good track record. Don’t stress about it, the numbers are on your side. Hoping for good results for you.
  2. Clinic was True & Dorin. Photos marked with ‘B’ are before, ‘A’ for after. I’ll try to obtain immediate post-op photos. I can’t find those I took myself. For expectations, what I was hoping for is a semblance of a hairline to fill in the corners; definitely not native density, but the density I have is so low I have to keep it covered. Appreciate the advice, thank you.
  3. I’m 35, male, NW2.5, have been on Finasteride successfully for 10yrs with little to no loss of native hairs. Had my first FUE procedure ~2018, 600 grafts, all in the temples. I went with a surgeon with no reputation who I didn’t meet until the day off. I was eager and naive. I had immediate concerns about density and the hairline itself directly post-op. Although I wouldn’t say the grafts were unsuccessful. It had no density and left me with a very unnatural look. Second procedure in 2020 I went with a very reputable surgeon in NYC. Very highly spoken of and recommended on this board. Surgeon was up front that because my first transplant went so badly I’d likely still need a third to get the desired density. Had an excellent experience with the 800 FUE procedure. Left the building ecstatic at the immediate post-op density. Followed the post-op procedures to the letter, but the results 18 months out were poor. Limited graft acceptance and density on one temple, almost no graft acceptance, zero density on the other. Met with the surgeon, we both agreed the results were less than the expected. He offered to correct the temple that failed with 200 grafts free of charge and said if I wanted to perform the third procedure (an additional 400 grafts on top of the 200; total distribution as 500 in the failed temple, 100 in the other) we could do it at the same time. My dilemma is although I’ve only been to two surgeons, both failed. The second procedure, although unsuccessful, I’m still confident of the surgeons expertise. So, I’m questioning my candidacy. I want a third procedure because my hair loss has become a significant confidence issue, but I’m worried I’m walking into the same result. Essentially it may be me and either I’m not a good candidate in general, or I’m just not a good recipient of the surgeons approach. Has anyone else had an initial less than expected result with a good surgeon and stuck with it for success? Or is it insane to try this with the same office again?
  4. Can anyone share their experience with post op shedding and if it grew back, didn’t, etc? There’s a lot of conflicting info out there about shock loss. im 3 wks. post op, 26 yr old male, 850 grafts in the temple, on fin for 5 years with no loss. Starting at about week two my exsisting hairline has been thinning. Trying to be positive but it’s scary to see such sudden loss. Especially because it’s healthy hair (not visible miniaturized). One thumb tac sized area is bald now (not being dramatic) The area of thinning are only where grafts were placed within on the hairline which I read can stress them. Anyone else experience this? Temporary? Permanent? Appreciate any advice.
  5. 30/Male. Had an 850 graft FUE procedure for minor temple recession. Stable hair loss for 5 yrs on Finasteride. 10 days out, donor area is sore but on the top of my head, the right side toward the temple is a generalized burning pain that’s gotten worse over the last few days. Definitely spreading/diffusing outward but hasn’t affected the recipient site. I can pinpoint a single area where it’s worst but the pain is felt outward along my usual part line. Feels like a bad sunburn but no visible redness and I haven’t gone in the sun. Doesn’t hurt to press upon. No hairs falling out in a pull test. However, it’s very sore. Hurts to lightly touch. Ibuprofen alleviates it somewhat but not enough. Nervous it’s a sign of hair loss to come. Anyone else experience this? Possible nerve damage? Triggered some kind of autoimmune response? Haven’t been able to find much out there for similar experiences. Thanks for the time.
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