CosmoKramer

Looks great for just 5-months post op! Congrats!

Very nice & natural, properly mature looking results, especially since it’s a long-term result, good work Doctor!

Like I stated, I’m only 6-weeks in on microneedling (about 7 sessions) and started Minoxidil after the 3rd week so it’s still very early but I am seeing newly created hair follicles, I’m pretty confident in saying that they are newly formed follicles due to their emergence from the needled hole and they are rougher and thicker in form, compared to fine native hairs or hairs in the process of miniaturization. I used my usb microscope to take some screenshots for you, it was pretty trick to see the new follicles in the donor area that I am microneedling because there is still lots of hair and it’s abount an inch long, I also took a screenshot of my long ago recessed temple area for a better example of what they look like. Keep in mind this is very zoomed in and still only 6-week (3-weeks Minoxidil added) and early for eye visible results:

I am around 6-weeks in Of microneedling and I do notice the area seems slightly thicker and feel tiny stubble but it’s still early for new growth but I’m optimistic. Yes, I’m aware the hair removed from my donor won’t grow back but microneedling in combination with minoxidil seems to create new hair follicles from what I’ve seen up close in other areas of my scalp (temples/hairline).

For 3.5 months progress is looking pretty good man!

Sorry about your disappointing Ht results man. If you are in Chicago (if that’s what your username implies I take it) I would have consultation with Dr Konior and see what his take is on your Ht and donor for a repair procedure. Best of luck!

Thanks man! Im sorry about your Ht, I actually did disclose my Dr & clinic a couple months back, it’s Dr Erdogan @ ASMED.

Hairline shape and coverage looks really good!

Oh man, sorry about your situation, DONT give up hope! I see you mentioned you’ve tried dermarolling but maybe give microneedling another try but this time with an electric derma pen. For a slightly thinner small area on my side I am using a derma pen and minoxidil and I am noticing improvement after 6-weeks. Also, post photos of your donor if you can to get better recommendations by the pros on here.

Thank you!

Thanks buddy! Yeah, I would definitely agree that donor management is very important and if someone is going for their 1st HT fue procedure I would highly recommend going with a surgeon/clinic that will do manual fue, that way should you need a 2nd procedure your donor should be good and for the 2nd Ht it wouldn’t matter motorized or manual as long as your surgeon is good as well. In regards to your hairline question, I wouldn’t say “rough” just very slightly blunt and in my opinion it’s due to the thickness of my single hair grafts as they are pretty thick and not due to any issue from the doc or tech, I will also add that I do see some newly grown fine short single hairs in front of those thick hairs so as they grow and mature and as time goes by I think it will look “softer” so I’m not concerned, the only thing I would change is if I could in hindsight is having my hairline just slightly lower by 1/4-1/3 of an inch lower, but that can be addressed in the future if I decide.

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Much appreciated, thanks Melvin!

Thanks @Lennney Ive researched a while now and actually did use a derma roller a few years ago but not consistently and actually did notice I grew a few hairs around my bald pre-ht temple corners and the hairs hairs did grow strong and continued to even after I stopped MN for probably a year before my HT and are still there but I also think I did it incorrectly than the studies on MN suggested. I would definitely recommend anyone interested in microneedling in waiting at least 9-12 months after getting your HT as you want the results to show fully. Also, I now know that for the best results from MN is to follow the Indian study and use a derma roller or pen or stamp with 1.5mm needles as opposed to .5mm I previously used, and importantly to give the scalp adequate time to heal at least 5-7 days between microneedling sessions, this gives the scalp time to heal and collagen time to create stem cells to turn into new hair follicles, which at my early mn stage and using a usb microscope I’ve seen new ones develop and hopefully they will mature in the next month or two. The Indian study concluded that even after the patients stopped microneedling and returned for an 18-month evaluation that the new hair remained and did not shed to loss unlike discontinuation of medication does. So I prefer doing this 1x a week and give it at least 6 months.

Hi Derek, I think for an outside sunlit photo it’s looks better at 7.5 months and I bet you’ll see more progress especially thickening over the next few months, hopefully in those areas you’ve underscored. Even at post 12-months I’m seeing incremental improvement.

Still progressing nicely, I completely agree with Jamthee’s comment. I’m very happy for you! Oh, there’s still time for even more thickening of the hairs as I’m see it even at over two weeks post 12 months, so hopefully you’ll see the same.

Thanks buddy!

Thanks for the kind comments! Much appreciated! Im seeing hair thickening improvement but not really any more new growth popping out to be honest. A touch up in my crown and midscalp would be nice and a possibility. I took Fin, sides were annoying but nothing to fear greatly and if you discontinue use things go back to normal. Sometimes the timing for an HT isn’t right and that’s okay, when it is you’ll be confident in the process Thats great that your only area of concern is your crown and that your loss has stabilized and you are proactive to protect your hair. I just started microneedling and minoxidil to see if things improve as well as added Nizoral once a week use.

Noticing some slight hair thickening improvement in my midscalp & vertex thought I’d throw some photos on here. Hair is not styled and no hair products at all. 1st photo is directly under 4-bright white led bathroom lights. 2nd is a short distance away from those lights. 3rd photo is I’ve circled the vertex hairs that look slightly improved but I hope get thicker over the next 6 months (which will make it the full 18-months timeline)

You’re probably right, I do have some areas on my donor back area that is not totally grey, but that’s hard to see on a daily basis compared to the sides and top of the scalp.

Hey buddy, any progress update as you are now over 10-months post op?

Progress looks good for 4months, more ahead!

Definitely ask your family doctor. From what I’ve read, it is NOT safe for pregnant women to touch any non-coated or broken Finasteride tablets at all, if you don’t split them and they are coated just keep them where she won’t be in contact with them. As for you having Finasteride in your system with possible sexual contact I believe some guys here have mentioned that they were on Finasteride and still conceived healthy children, including @spex , but definitely ask your or her physician.

Best of luck with your procedure and recovery!

Yes, I believe the my greying grafts once transplanted to the new recipient area and gained a new blood supply and after the normal shed, began to grow as darker as my original hair color, not all of them but most did. I did my HT 1 year ago this month.