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Looks really good, especially compared to the original hair pulled back shot. I’ve noticed considerable thickening since month 6 so hoping you experience the same!

“You lost weight!”

Do you regret getting FUT? Nope! I had mine done at 28 so it seemed like the smart way to conserve donor supply for the future. How's the scar? Very difficult to find even if you’re looking for it. At first I was nervous about the scar and couldn’t shave below a #5, but I found that it really becomes less visible as you approach the 6 month mark and beyond. I’m at 9 months now and thinking about going for a #3 guard...of course, your mileage may vary. How was the recovery? It was fine, but I will say that there was some degree of numbness and tightness for several months beyond the initial recovery period. It’s not a huge deal but it does make me think I’d prefer FUE for future procedures...you notice it for a while if you’re paying attention to it. I didn’t feel a whole lot of pain for the first few weeks because I remembered to take my painkillers, though sleeping on the stitches/staples got a little painful and uncomfortable at times. But it was pretty easy to get back to work. Do you feel good about the results? I feel great about the results. And the scar is thin enough that I wouldn’t really feel self conscious if I decided to shave it all some day. How is your laxity? (before and after) Good laxity both before and after.

Congrats! You're in for a fun and painless experience.

Nadimi is fairly new to the game but her patient posted results have been excellent so far. If you like Dr. Konior's work and are looking for something similar / more economical, she's a great option as her post op photos have that same clean appearance. I would ask Dr. Nadimi how much hair restoration work she performs compared to other procedures, and get a few takes from other big names to see how they'd approach your case.

This was my thought process as well when I went with Dr. Konior...very expensive, but the hairline is so important that it’s worth spending the extra money. That being said, now that I’ve had the surgery I’d almost certainly go with Dr. K again for crown / midscalp work. Even though the cost per graft is high, the coverage he’s able to achieve per graft is better than what most surgeons can do (and perhaps this ultimately makes it more economical). Having an almost invisible FUT scar is nice too.

Looks great. There’s still a lot of thickening to come, so hang in there and enjoy.

No one has commented or asked about mine, aside from one friend who said it looks really thick and who I then told about the procedure. I had another friend say I lost weight. You could always say it’s due to rogaine/propecia (as some celebs have done), but it’s nice to break the stigma if you’re brave enough. It’s very silly that hair transplants are seen as plugs by most people.

Big improvement from where you started, congrats!

I agree with everyone else — your hairline is perfect.

Redness looks normal, I haven't seen the crustiness/flakiness before so I'd check with the clinic to make sure that's not an issue. My guess is it's nothing serious

The front looks very very good. I had a pretty noticeable density improvement from 5 to 7 months, so hang in there and I’m sure it will only get better!

Looks awesome, congrats!

This is going to look ridiculously good in another few months. Enjoy!

Thanks all! Appreciate the positive feedback. Everything blends together pretty seamlessly at this point. The front is still a little thin but I wouldn’t say there’s an obvious point where the transplanted hair meets the native hair...he placed a bunch of grafts around and behind the thinning zone, which I think helped reduce any contrast.

Great thread! Here are a few thoughts: Don’t look at price as the determining factor when choosing your hair transplant surgeon. Your results will affect your appearance for life and you only have so much donor hair — one bad surgery can seriously compromise your long term results. Do be willing to travel for your hair transplant. It’s such an minor inconvenience and expense compared to the surgery itself, and you really want to go with whomever you consider the best surgeon in the world for your situation. Even if you live in a major city, it’s worth considering some of the top docs in Canada, the Midwest, and overseas. Do be open to the possibility of waiting a few years or deciding not to have surgery entirely. Hair loss can be super unpredictable and your best bet is to try finasteride and see if you’re able to maintain for a while. Do understand that sooner or later, you will lose more hair. Will you be ok with this when it happens? If not, are you open to a lifetime commitment of future procedures?

Looks like an excellent number of 2 and 3 hair grafts, excited to see how this one turns out! I will probably end up having some crown work done by Dr. K sooner or later so always helpful to have a reference point 👍

I would use finasteride for 6 months to a year and see how you respond. Your hairline looks pretty good and while there’s a little recession going on, I don’t think you’ve reached transplant territory yet. Between those options I would definitely choose Hasson and Wong. They’re frequently cited as among the very best for hairlines.

7 Months Just got a short haircut and have to say, being able to style my hair back feels pretty damn good. Every time I get a haircut the new hair blends in better and better. Scar has improved noticeably over the past 2 months as well. Still hoping for a little more density but there’s definitely been an improvement in the past month, with much more maturing to come. I should note that I’m an example of a patient who has very “fine” hair, so I hope this can be a good reference for those with similar characteristics. New pics below:

Thanks for the comments! I've definitely noticed more thickening over the past few weeks. There is, only downside is it's absorbed by the rest of your body and you need to have it prescribed.

I didn't get an exact number but I believe it was somewhere around 40 grafts/cm2. You may have been correct in saying the front of the hairline was lowered by 2 inches...it's crazy how bulbous my forehead looked when I used to pull back my hairline. I have noticed a few new hairs popping in front, so I'm still optimistic about the rest filling in. You can also see how limp and wirey some of the hairs still are, I'm sure their maturation will help a lot.

6 Months Update I'm over 6 months in and things are looking good. In most lighting conditions, the hairline looks great and natural but the middle still looks very transparent under direct light. There's still a lot of growth and maturing to go, so I'm hoping that in another few months the front of the hairline will look a bit thicker overall. I've been cutting my hair down to a 5 guard and the scar is not visible at all. Pretty sure I can go shorter at this point as the scar becomes more and more invisible each month. Below are some recent pics...the first few are more flattering since the lighting isn't as bright and direct, and the last few are under very harsh and direct bathroom light.

Bloxham is younger and less experienced than Hasson & Wong, but all of his results so far have looked great and his approach to restoration is very thoughtful. I would do a lot more research in general if I were you -- Konior, Cooley, and Gabel also have excellent track records in the US, and you might want to consider Rahal as another Canadian option. There are also a bunch of surgeons overseas that have been extensively vetted at this point, especially if you decide to go with FUE. There's a good chance you'll decide to go with Hasson & Wong or Cooley in the end anyway, but good to make that decision after considering every possible option.

Wow, he must have great hair characteristics. Outstanding work

The only people in the area I’d bother consulting with are True & Dorin, Bloxham, and Carlos Wesley. I think charging for a consult is probably more common in New York than other regions — you may want to do some virtual consultations with docs in other areas, as many of the top people will do it for free.