John Doe

5 hours ago, Gasthoerer said:

Actually, the only logical reason would be if there was still remaining hair in that area (which is now shocked out permanently). We would require more pics to make a better investigation on that. Donor effect is a little amplified by unequal length and lightning IMO. 

Anyway, I think you should try to let it grow and see how it looks (I disagree that it looks better short). In parallel you could try to fix it with a small unshaven/partly shaven FUE. 

In a few month you will look great IMO and all the stress is gone. 

No shock loss. The pics on page one speak for themselves 

2 hours ago, therealmvp2016 said:

I don't think it's a matter of waiting to see if new hairs will pop up in that area. There was no hairs implanted in that missing gap to begin with it looks like.  My only question is WHY?  What was the surgeons strategy for leaving that gap???  Very odd ...  ALso your donor area looks noticeable.  Is this your first HT?  I know thats what it's supposed to look like in the first 4-5 months due to shock loss in the donor area, but you are well past that period.  8 months already damn 

My First HT. I agree donor is noticeable. I don’t mind growing it slightly longer on sides and back so that’s not a huge deal to me. It’ll be 8 months around January 13. Some hairs have thickened and given slightly better coverage, but the problem areas and gaps from the beginning still remain and will not change between now and 12 months+ as everyone has rightfully said.  I will post pictures again at 8 and 9 months, but probably not again past that unless there’s any miraculous change in density. 

On 12/19/2019 at 8:00 PM, Nohair said:

Can you post a picture of your Donor zone ? 

Thanks for the helpful words and advice. I’ll see what remedies come from the clinic if things don’t improve at 10-12 months. 

7 months in. A little bit of growth and thickening, but all the troubled areas I was worried about after surgery still remain. I can only style my hair combing it over to the right to conceal the problem areas. Not enough density at my hairline either. If I wanting to style by flipping my bangs up, my hairline is see through. I have seen minimal new hairs in the past 2-3 weeks 

10 minutes ago, Abi28 said:

I don't want to be over dramatic but things are not looking good for you bud especially at 6 months, sorry to see this.

I pretty much agree with you. It’s more glaring when I’m outside too. A rep of Rahals messaged me on here a couple weeks ago and said they’d touch it up for free so we’ll see. Gonna give it until 12 months to see if it’s still patchy looking then. Will have to take another 2 weeks off work and pay for travel again 

6 months. I think my growth is just about done.  Ive only seen a couple new hairs in the last week or two. 3 pics in one lighting 3 pics in different lighting  

I have cvg and had a transplant. No issues 

Looking good. We’re a couple weeks apart so I’ll be following 

On 10/26/2019 at 10:03 PM, Mike Flaherty said:

Possibly. I did give it the full two years to achieve maximum results and then I went to journalism college for three years and couldn't just fit the time in for another procedure. I live on the east end of Canada so Rahal seemed to be the ideal place for me.

I had a surgery of 2740 grafts with Rahal in May. Hoping patchy areas fill in after 6 months.

I’d look into other clinics if I were you. I see them covering touch ups or things that haven’t grown within a year or two but you’re pretty far out from your surgeries

Also, consider seeing other doctors?

That doesn’t look too bad. A bit thin on top but nothing near 1500-2000 more grafts (given the $7000 price) what about pics before your HTs?

4 minutes ago, Abi28 said:

I am a bit confused are you at the 4 or 5 month mark? 4 months is too early but from what I gathered you had your hair transplant on may 12 so you are at the 5 month mark, you should def see improvement now, also you have to grow your hair for the next 2 months otherwise it will be difficult to tell if things are heading in the right direction, either way the doctor offered a free touch up so it's not the end of the world this can be fixed so kudos to them but I still don't understand the empty pattern in the middle, did you lower your hairline and did you have native hair in that area so the doctor decided not to put any grafts there? I am a bit confused, anyways time will tell the next 2 months are crucial, either way it can be fixed, best of luck.

Im at 5 months. I was receding some and lowered my hairline..and the area where the empty pattern is had no hair prior to transplant

1 hour ago, Dr. Rahal said:

@John Doe thanks for sharing your experience! Not to worry. At four months, things are just starting to take off. It's normal to see gaps as you experience shedding. How do I know? I also had a hair transplant 🙂 

Believe me, I've been there. You're at the "ugly duckling stage." Remember, it's normal for one side to grow faster than the other. It's normal to see gaps. All part of the process. At around six months, things will start to blend. And even then you still have a long way to go. 

Everything looks great but for your peace of mind (not that you have anything to worry about 🙂 touchups are always free. If you need one. Our number one goal is that you're happy, it's that simple. So hang in there and try to forget about it for the next few months.

Thank you for responding.  I'll give it time and hope that no touchup is needed.  

4 minutes ago, Abi28 said:

You can tell post op that there is an empty pattern in the middle, how did they let you go like that? people are going to tell you that's it's too early and that things will change but it won't, I hope I am wrong but I don't think hair is going to magically appear in that area since there were no grafts implanted in there anyways. I suggest you to let your hair grow out the next 2 month and draw your conclusion you will be able to see things better and send your doctor picture. This seems like a poorly planned hair transplant, I am not really surprised Rahal is very overrated just like Asmed but they have a huge pr and marketing team behind them.

I agree with you. I don’t understand why they would implant hairs in my existing hairline, but leave gaps like they did. 

5 months. Still concerned with my right side and the gap between my original hairline. I saw a picture of me outside and it was extremely obvious. Co workers say it’s noticable. That’s why I keep cutting my hair short since it’s less noticeable that way. If they didn’t do enough grafts there, I will be unhappy. Especially since the lack of grafts is right in front and if my natural hair recedes, it will look terrible. 

18 minutes ago, hairlossPA said:

you should grow your hair out to see what it will start to look like. don’t panic just yet. you are early in the result stage

I was finally starting to grow it out, then like a week ago it looked so rough with everything else growing longer and the bald patches that I cut my hair to make it blend better.  I need to just lose my hair clippers so when I get the urge to cut it again, I can't 😂

I'm at month four and the area that I circled as a concern on May 18 isn't coming in, which I'm not really surprised since you can see there's a lack of grafts before shedding.  If I look down or you see the top of my head, there's an obvious gap which I don't see filling in.  I don't know how well it will be covered when I grow my hair out. 

What's the lowest numbers of grafts a dr would do for a touch up?

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After 3 months

Looking at the pics, you needed 2500+ So good chance you’ll need a second 

Pics added

Well it's been three months and things seem to be on track as far as the dormant phase ending, but I still have a good amount of redness in the recipient area.  The temple points has subsided some, but still visible.  The top above my forehead is still extremely noticeable.  I e-mailed the clinic tonight since 12 weeks seems like a long time for the redness to still be there.