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  1. mas_pelo
    Scar looking WAY better after a revision by Dr. Diep. Only a few weeks out and taking it easy so it won’t stretch.
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    Scar revision right after and then some 3 weeks post.
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    Just a quick update! After meeting with Dr Diep he has helped create a plan of action to fix the scar to help reduce it as much as possibly. I want to note that while I was definitely upset with my initial results, I do trust his skills and realize that its a crap shoot when it comes to how a scar can stretch and heal (even with proper care). I'm very optimistic and will post the results early next year once the procedure is complete.
  4. mas_pelo
    Just a quick update! After meeting with Dr Diep he has helped create a plan of action to fix the scar to help reduce it as much as possibly. I want to note that while I was definitely upset with my initial results, I do trust his skills and realize that its a crap shoot when it comes to how a scar can stretch and heal (even with proper care). I'm very optimistic and will post the results early next year once the procedure is complete.
  5. mas_pelo
    Just a quick update! After meeting with Dr Diep he has helped create a plan of action to fix the scar to help reduce it as much as possibly. I want to note that while I was definitely upset with my initial results, I do trust his skills and realize that its a crap shoot when it comes to how a scar can stretch and heal (even with proper care). I'm very optimistic and will post the results early next year once the procedure is complete.
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    Hey thanks so much.
  7. mas_pelo
    Yeah I style it with topik in the front and dermatch on the scar. It’s long(ish) on top and back but ideally I’d wear it shorter in the back. The scar is way too noticeable for that rn tho.
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    Yeah I hear you... just wish my scar came out decent. It’s so brutal
  9. mas_pelo
    To be clear, I had a pencil thin scar before. My old scar was SO SO SO much better.
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    Had an unfortunate scar experience with Dr Diep when I got my FUT transplant (see my profile for pics). I asked for a follow up appointment but he can’t even see me for months... Which leads me to my question: who are the best scar revision docs on the west coast? I’m willing to travel but ideally there’s someone great out here.
  11. mas_pelo
    Why do you say don’t put grafts in the scar? Bc it should be revised first? Any thoughts on SMP for it?
  12. mas_pelo
    The scar was fairly minor beforehand (from surgery one in 2013). Not even noticeable at a 3 or 4 shave. Now I have to use dermatch on this even with longer hair.
  13. mas_pelo
    See this post for the details as I’ve added some update pics.
  14. mas_pelo
    Update on hair and scar. Hair looking pretty good. Scar looking even worse. Very disappointed overall just bc the scar is so bad. Not sure what to do next. Was considering tattoo but might be best to go for a revision next...
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    Hoping this along with my previous procedure will bring some decent results. The scar does worry me a bit. I just don’t scar v well in general. And I’m still very numb on the head which is bugging me when I sleep.
  16. mas_pelo
    Nearly 1 month out- definitely shed a bunch. Scar looking brutal.
  17. mas_pelo
    Ah- yeah I have nothing but good things to say thus far!
  18. mas_pelo
    Me?
  19. mas_pelo
    Hey everyone, I recently (~2 weeks ago) had an FUT procedure done by Dr. Diep in Los Gatos, CA. This is my second FUT procedure. The previous one was about 5 years ago by a different doc and had rather weak results. First procedure before and after (5 years ago, 4 years ago, and about a month ago): Pre original procedure 1 year post orig procedure 3 weeks ago, 5 years post original procedure... and pre 2nd procedure So now for the most recent procedure with Dr. Diep. First of all, the experience was much more relaxed than my previous. Dr. Diep instills a lot of confidence and his approach is very straight forward and reassuring. He decided FUT would work best for me and was hoping to get 3500 grafts and cut out my original scar. Unfortunately, he was only able to retrieve about 2500 grafts but refunded me the difference. I went with the shot of stem cells (PRP or whatever) to help everything take and stimulate growth. Here are some pics of post surgery up until now (about 2 weeks later): donor area is feeling pretty tight. Definitely not as much flexibility as their was the first time. scar goes fairly high up this time here it is today. I know I'll likely lose most of this in the next two weeks or so... but interesting to see the new hairline / density I might hope to see again in about years time.
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