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Please do not turn this into a political circle jerk.  We don't care what your politics are.  What is with Trumps hairstyle?  For many years I have wondered what he is doing with his hair.  Has he had grafts that didn't take, and what would you do if you were him. 

I would consider 5100 grafts as major trauma to the area.  I am not a doctor, but logic would say it will take longer than normal to heal.

I think it is essential for FUE, but not needed for FUT.  I hate short hair because I feel like Uncle Fester, and I don't want to look like Stone Cold Steve Austin.  Some guys shave their head and it is bright white and looks like a cue ball.

17 hours ago, Danny1671 said:

Thanks for the advice guys.  It’s such a crazy journey so far.  At 7 weeks I actually have slightly more hair than I did at day zero which is completely unexpected. I guess I could be a late shedder.  The waiting continues! Let’s hope it all fills out in a few months....

I did not shed at all, but I am a lot older.  Everybody is different.  I am a fast healer as witnessed by past non-transpant procedures, although I remember no shedding from my 2011 transplant.  I am 14 months past my last transplant.  When I was younger I had to clean out the drain every day, now I very seldom have to do that and I have a good amount of body hair.

16 hours ago, Sean said:

Crimes can happen anywhere.  Watch video of young bloggers visiting Turkey.  Turkey is a tourist destination.  I was more alert in costa rica where bandits were known to rob tourists in A town called Jaco.

 

wherever you go, just be aware of your surroundings- best of luck

Jaco is the top spot for prostitution in Costa Rica.  People can do whatever they want.  I have posted the warnings, now it is up to individuals if they want to risk their neck.  Would it be better to remain silent and not tell people of the potential risks involved in 4N travel.  Travel Advisories are for our benefit.

Turkey borders Syria, Iraq and Iran - that is more than enough information for me.The government has an alert out for Turkey travel, and that is enough for me.   Risk your life if you will to save a few bucks.

I posted this link as a response, but for safety reasons I believe it deserves its own thread.  Everybody wants to save money, but saving your life is more important

PLEASE LOOK AT THE GOVERNMENTS TRAVEL ALERTS!!

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html/

I look at the other side of the coin - Turkey is not exactly a desired tourist destination especially at this time.  Your safety is more important than your hair.  Review tourist alerts before going anywhere.  https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html/

EVERYONE SHOULD BOOKMARK THAT LINK - THE RISK CAN BE TOO GREAT.!

TURKEY - Eat your Turkey in the USA.

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Turkey.html

My story is different than most.  Looking back at old pictures I was probably Norwood 5 or 6 when I had my first 2,000 transplants in 2011 at age 64.  At that time I knew I would need a 2nd transplant which I had in 2018 at age 71.  My hairloss appears to have stopped so I am not dealing with the everchanging hair.  I had 2300 transplants in 2018, and my hair has filled in nicely except I could use help in the crown area.  I probably will not do the crown because of my age - Law of Diminishing Returns - LOL.  I was happy with my first procedure for 7 years.  The key for me is that my hairloss stopped which is not something younger guys experience.  I used to have to clean the drain after ever shower.  My story is not as interesting as a 30-40 year old, but remember you will not always be young, but you will always want to look your best, and someday you will be 72 and wondering what the heck happened.  LOL

My hair is still mostly brown except around the ears.

I could use some grafts in my crown area, and was wondering if this is effective in such a situation.  Also if SMP is effective for a man who wears his hair longer.  I am 72 so I am not likely to opt for more grafts, and I am pretty much satisfied with everything except the crown area.  Repeating the procedure every 4 years is really not a concern for me.  I have more hair than most of the guys my age.

Just starting to toy with the idea of SMP, but I found this sentence disturbing...  " If you are comfortable with a new styling option such as a clean buzz cut, consider Scalp micro-pigmentation."  ...  In no way will I ever be comfortable with a clean buzz cut.  Some men were never meant to be buzzed, and I am one of those.  Is SMP basically for those who like the very short buzz look?

I consider other elements when considering 4N travel.  What good is a nice transplant if you have no head.

I used the aforementioned pour method for about 2 months.  I did not feel a burning desire to scrub my transplants.  I always err on the side of caution.  What do you have to lose by taking it easy?

What answer will you be satisfied with, one that says you are anomaly.  After FUT and FUE I never had shedding, and I never found that a point of concern.

22 hours ago, LaserCap said:

It is evident you are experiencing the hereditary condition given your temporal loss.  But when patients also have "spots," it can mean a number of things including areata.  The first thing I would do is go to the dermatologist and have them scope. 

If it is areata, the hair could return and the spot reappear somewhere else.  And, if you do transplants, the condition can also affect the grafts.

Your eyebrows just seem thin.  The problem there is the fact we don't have such specialized hair anywhere else in the body.  That is, grafts will typically be taken from behind the ear.  This is where the finest hair is, (that's permanent). But the hair caliber will still be very thick in comparison to the hair in the eyebrow and it will stick like a sore thumb out and look unnatural.  My suggestion is leave them alone.

Have you consulted with a hair transplant doctor?

I enjoy your posts.  I was toying with the idea of filling out the eyebrows, but it sure doesn't seem like it would be worth it.

Remember that hair styles change, and the shaved head look will not last forever.  What you might be able to live with at 30 could become something you hate at 50.  I would no more shave my hair than wear a man bun.

I won't even enter the transection discussion.  FUT is just easier to disguise.  Shaving the donor area for FUE is a PITA for people who hate short hair.

I am the exception to the rule in that I did not experience shedding.   I am also over 70 now and that may have been a contributing factor.

Even at 2.5 that sounds cheap to me.

Got my first haircut in 13 months, and it looks much better.  It was actually getting too long.  Now it looks like something I can take care of.

According to the U.S Center for Disease Control (CDC), scalp hair grows at an average rate of 0.50 inches (1.25 cm) per month, or one-eighth of an inch every week. This means the average person grows 6 inches of hair per year.   You would be looking at about 1.25" at 10 weeks.

My last FUE of 2300 took 10.5 hours.

LOL I just saw Joker so Phoenix was fresh in my mind.

I have had 2 good transplants and I spend much more time on my hair now.  I cannot come up with a hairstyle that I like, and my hair wants to lie too flat.  My hair is 8" on top and I do not want the slicked back look or white side walls.  I am going to have to try and find a men's hair sylist who doesn't try to pull one of those fruity hairstyles on me.