Dazed

11 hours ago, Bill-Dr-Rahal said:

Dazed, this is an interesting post. I’ve never heard of such a thing. You’re saying that the potential natural scar from birth mimics the linear scar from your FUSS procedure? Did your hair transplant surgeon say anything about the scar when doing your procedure? Do you have any pictures of your scalp immediately after surgery? I know you said that you didn’t get two strips removed but are you sure?

best,

Bill

It was when I went for FUE and they shaved the area that I found the 2nd scar.  it runs about an inch below the FUT scar, but it is not as prominent.  When I went down the stairs as a child was over 70 years ago.  At this point I doubt that I will ever get a real answer, but I thought it interesting.  I am totally convinced that their was only one strip, and they only removed staples from one incision.  You would have to know me.  I retired as an auditor, and I keep track of everything, including blood tests from 20 years ago.  LOL

In Oct, 2008 I had an FUT procedure done transplanting 2000 grafts.  In Oct, 2018 I had an FUE procedure done and they shaved my donor hair revealing 2 linear scars in the donor area.  I can tell you with 100% certainty that their wasn't 2 incisions done.  I was conscious during the entire FUT.  I have not had any other head injuries.  The lower linear scar must have happened some time in my youth, but it mimics the appearance of the real FUT incision, maybe just a little dimmer.  The only thing that comes to mind is the family story of my brother and sisters pushing me down the basement stairs when I was very young.  I was too young to remember it, but they always talked about it.  LOL I did end up becoming the Black Sheep of the family.

Was there a problem with the site yesterday.  I wouldn't load.

On 7/9/2020 at 10:53 AM, O Hare 57 said:

Greetings:  Three weeks post op from FUT.  Still have bruising pain along temple areas where incision was made.  Don't think its infected, maybe just sore and tight.  Is this typical for FUT.  My first surgery didn't have this long a recovery.

 

Thanx

OK, perhaps I am ignorant of this type of surgery.  I had FUT and the only incision was on the back of my head.  I did not know doctors would make an incision in such a visible area as the temple.  Even plastic surgeons make their incisions in front of and behind the ears.  A forehead lift can include an incision on the top of your head in your hairline.  Am I reading this guy wrong or what.  Perhaps he is talking about the tiny cuts used to implant the grafts, but then he should make incision plural.

Not a nicotine product, but I used Chantix throughout my recovery.  If you can afford it, I highly recommend Chantix.  With BC/BS my co-pay was still $135.

I have never fasted as long as you, but I encountered no problems.  I do supplement vitamins.

The consensus is do nothing.  Most of us would kill to have your hair, and your ability to kick ass.

You should have included pictures, and tell us your age,  1300 is not a lot of grafts, and the price sounds pricey.

I expected a real horror show from you post.  Hang loose, 1 month is nothing, talk to us in a year.

I never experienced shedding.

10 hours ago, Getting said:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6536877/#__sec21title

Well, I had both done, I had no significant recovery pain with either procedure.  It was more like an uncomfortable feeling.  The numbing shots for FUE were horrible - the 2nd worst shot I ever had, 2nd only to a shot in the end of my big toe.  I just sat there for the FUT numbing and strip removal.  The actual FUE harvest was not bad only the horrible numbing shots.  After FUE the back of my head felt numb for about 2 months.  For some reason your link does not work , but I just pasted it in the url and it worked.  There is something strange about how this was posted.

Not bald enough, the hell they say.  You have less hair than I did before my first FUT of 2k transplants in 2011.  I had 2.2k FUE in 2018.  You didn't mention how your donor area is.  Give more info and the guys will kick in here with advice.  I would go FUT, then FUE, but that's just me.

17 hours ago, Getting said:

Why are you doing FUT and not FUE? Feels like you’re a great candidate for FUE and it’s much less painful

Since when is FUE less painful that FUT?  Also to maximize harvesting FUT is usually done first.

The shots in the donor area had me squirming like a toad.  This was for the FUE.  The FUT was easier.

At 8 months you are right on the borderline of where you may or may not have reasonable results.  Even if you have average growth you will be presentable if your surgeon is good.

23 hours ago, gillenator said:

Although this is not related to my HT procedures, I had the awful nightmarish experience of having my hair system fall off during the night and it had fallen down between the headboard and mattress.

I had just started dating this nice lady and when we woke up together the next morning, she nearly shrieked the words, "Your head!" 

I went directly to my wall mirror only to discover my hair system was missing and when I turned around, she was dressing and leaving and I never saw her again!

Obviously this takes alot of courage to share but the experience has much to do with motivating me to move forward with my first HT procedure.

I wore hair systems for roughly 11 yeas and I hated every minute of it!

Now that is funny.  I never had a hair system and I delivered to Hair Club for Men.  My buddy up in Michigan got a hair system.  He didn't need it, he was like Sean Connery, he just walked into the room and women flocked to him even without the hair.  Some guys are naturals, if you are not, you better become a real powerful man.  I have only know two real naturals and everything came easy for them.  The only other thing you can do is slim your ass way down, and really dress good.  The eye contact I mentioned is so important that I will mention it again.  Sitting at Dunkin Donuts and this hot young thing waves and smiles at me so I said hi.  Believe me at my age that is a real victory.  I am nothing special, not like a kindly old grandfather, but nothing special, and my hair is still dark, so you guys can do better than you think you can, and you have age on your side.  Listen to what the old man is telling you.

3 hours ago, Melvin-Moderator said:

Holy smokes 27 😳 

I feel like at some point, the age difference can be too large. In 10 years you’ll be 83 and she’ll be 37. Will it last long-term idk.

It can't be long term, and I want to convince her of that.  If she wants to come for a couple years and get established in Florida that is a different story.

13 hours ago, Melvin-Moderator said:

What age range are you looking for Dazed, reckon a full head of hair 73 year old should be attracting some 50 year olds for sure. 

I am not really looking, but it is fun to play the game.  I actually have a 27 year old who I have known for a long time who is wanting to move down to Florida with me.  I have cold feet.  I can't see how a hot 27 year old would want to be with a 73 year old.  I am not George Clooney, nor am I rich..  I think she has daddy issues, and quite frankly my life is so easy right now the idea of bringing a woman into it is not that appealing.  Plus at 73 I don't know if I can keep up with her.

Dating aps suck.  Hit on the girl in real life.  She may be anywhere so always be prepared.  If you can attract her while losing hair, you can hold her with hair.  Dress good and use a lot of eye contact.  Eye contact is the most amazing thing I have found.  I am 73 so I really don't expect a 20 something to fall into my arms. even so if I maintain eye contact they will also, and I will get the look backs.  I show this to my buddies as we have coffee at Dunkin Donuts.  I tell them to watch, she will look back at me, and she does.  That is the beginning of interest.  I am doing this with young hotties not old women.  I used this on a woman I had been friends with for years, and within minutes she was looking at me totally different.  This shit is amazing.  They want to be dominated.

If you want to read an expert on this subject check out Steelballs.com with R. Don Steele.  Steele is getting old now, but he gives excellent advice on appearance.  He concentrates mostly on older men and younger women.  If you are looking for a power business suit read his Dress for Success.  He will also tell you what colors to buy.  Be careful of the suits they are pushing today because they are too short and you look like Alfalfa.  Steve Harvey knows how to dress, and I understand he has his own clothes line.  We see a woman and imagine them naked.  A woman sees a man and imagines him dressed up.

Hang back guys, I got this answer.......................................

I opt for the TLC approach for at least a month.  Others will have you scrubbing your head in a week.  I used vinegar and water and baby shampoo for the first month, and pour cups of water over my hair to rinse it and let it air dry.  I am the extreme TLC end of the Spectrum .  If you err my way what is the worst that can happen?  I err on the side of caution.

I don't see why he just doesn't wear his hair like that picture.

16 hours ago, pkipling said:

Dude! Where is this picture from? And why doesn't he wear his hair like this all the time?!? This actually looks fairly normal - to the point that it has to be edited, right? Otherwise, why wouldn't this be his go-to? Lol. I'm so confused. 

A lot of us get stuck in the same hairstyle our entire life.  I wear my hair basically the same as when I was 18.  A friend of mine is a big guy and he wears his hair way too long for his size.  I can't say anything to him without offending him.  The third regular who went for coffee was a Mexican guy who had the perfect haircut, and still had mostly black hair despite being 65.  I tried all types of styles, but it always comes back to part on the left, and combed very slightly forward.

Both of them should have come to this website first.