vox12252

On 7/12/2019 at 3:34 PM, saltandpepper said:

I had my 6th SMP session yesterday, during which my SMP technician added some pigment to the scar and also added some pigment above and below to diffuse and blend it. I asked her to take a pic when she was done. Bear in mind that the treatment had just been done and the site was a bit red and sore. Plus she had just put some balm on the site (to aid healing) which makes it slightly shiny. But I'm really happy with the result and this final session blended together all the other sessions I'd had done.

I've pretty much ruled out scar revision as I've read more about it, and watched some (pretty graphic) YouTube videos and it's put me off. I've also discounted FUE into the scar but wouldn't rule it out if I have any further work in the future.

Vox, if you're still feeling self-conscious and looking for a solution to this problem, personally I would recommend SMP. From what I can see in your pics, your scar looks fairly flat, which really helps with SMP. Either way, I hope you find the relief you're searching for. I know all too well the anxiety of feeling exposed, judged, embarrassed. If you would like the details of the SMP artist I saw I'm happy to provide.

Thanks man, I'm close to setting up a date for an FUE in Brussels in August. I'll update how mine goes. If I feel the need for an SMP after that, I'll let you know. Cheers!

18 minutes ago, jj51702 said:

So there was no 1 year follow up? It might be worth following up in order to get a refund/partial refund if appropriate 

This was done in December 2015 and it was a pain to even get them to respond to emails for follow up consultations back then, I had to call more than once to set up appointments. I have quite honestly considered it an expensive life lesson and moved on.

I only want to do this final thing to cover up the scar so I can completely forget the whole episode.

1 minute ago, jj51702 said:

Hello

sorry you’re not happy with your results. Did arocha ever let you know why your transplant did not grow well? How many of the grafts would you say grew percentage wise?

 

have you looked into trying smp from a good smp artist to help camouflage the scar before trying fue? I think feriduni and bisanga are good options in Europe. Maybe even look into lorenzo or his jr doctor Ferreira. I’m not too familiar with grafts into a scar but I’ve heard there is lower yield as there is less blood supply within scar tissue so that may be something you want to research.

 

good luck

Thanks for your response.

I went in for consultations up to 6 months and he always said it was coming on well so it was a surprise to me that it ended up like that. After that point I left Houston and moved to Europe so I did not follow up on it. I also got side effects from propecia so I was in a very low place at that time and the transplant result was not even my major worry.

I've read about SMP but I much rather have a proper surgery so I don't have to explain to my hairdresser every time someone gets curious. 

As I said, I've resigned to a shaved head if I at least cover up that scar.

Dear HRN,

I had a 3000 graft FUT procedure with Dr. Arocha a few years ago, which did not produce good results. I also had adverse reactions to propecia so I used minoxidil and biotin for a few years before just giving up as my hair loss got progressively worse.

As my hair loss is quite advanced, I'm pretty much resigned to shaving it off but I have this ugly scar on the back of my head, which looks quite awkward especially as I have reached a stage of my career where I have to give public talks presenting my research and it further adds to my anxiety of public speaking, so I'd like to get a surgery to at least get it covered up.

Can anyone recommend me a good surgeon in Europe that I can consult? I live in Copenhagen now as I'm attending grad school here so some place within Europe would be preferable.

I have read the forum and seen recommendations for surgeons in Belgium or Spain, which would be most convenient for me.

I have sent a consultation request to Dr. Ferduini as I read that he is quite compassionate, listens to clients and takes on challenging cases but I'm not sure what the wait time is and if they are accepting new clients.

I have also heard recommendations for Drs. Lupanzula and Bissanga but I'm not sure if they have a good history of handling scar corrections.

I have attached some pictures, so any other recommendations on what I should consider would also be most welcome.

New to the forum so I apologize if this was posted in the wrong section.

Cheers!