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  1. I think it's super tough to blend the temple points with the area behind it when 1. You're doing a full reconstruction of the temple points (as opposed to, say, a 50 graft per side enhancement) and 2. A patient has some retrograde alopecia. I have similar to this guy, and it requires a little maintenance to thin them out every couple weeks (I just do so with an electric razor while shaving my beard.) The thicker density of the TPs might actually be preferred to matching the thinness of the retrograde hairs, as it brings a stronger, more defined framing to his face, at least from the front-view. In any case, they add youthfulness and 99% of people would never pick up on it. Still, when the video asks if it's "the greatest hairline ever", it definitely opens itself up to some nitpicking haha.
  2. Great looking post-op as always from Dr. Ferreira. Excited to see the results. He's had the same three results on his website for a couple years now, but he has many more before/afters on his Instagram. And if he's booked a year out, the truth is he doesn't have to market himself or change anything if he doesn't want to. Maybe he'll remove all results if his waitlist gets too long, haha.
  3. I have similar thinning on the sides, and also had a procedure with Dr. Bloxham. The back of my head also looks similar to yours at that length. I think you're still a fine candidate for surgery, but just beware that your donor in the back might be a little deceiving if it's anything like mine. For instance, it may appear as if you'd have a 7-8k graft donor capacity, but the reality is that the hair itself isn't all that dense and the capacity is more like 6k. Joe Tillman talks about this same thing in a video on YouTube. Look for the title "Too Thin for A Hair Transplant? Hair Transplant Consultations #4"
  4. Thanks for the review, and glad to hear Dr. Bloxham is skillful at FUE as well. I guess your two smaller procedures would be considered "lunchtime FUE" that he made a video about. How long did each procedure take? Have also found the 7 train to the n20g bus has gotten me to his office in about 1 hr 15 min from the Grand Central MTA stop. Probably not worth the risk on a surgery day (and definitely not for going home), but for consultations and follow-ups and giving yourself plenty of time, it's a great way to save the ~$150 round trip on an Uber.
  5. Hi all, I'm going to eventually need to get grafts into my FUT scar, and I know that beard grafts work well for this (and conserve precious donor.) I was just wondering what North American doctors can perform this. Right now I only know of Dr. Konior, Dr. Mwamba, Dr. Umar. I know a lot of FUE doctors in Europe can do it, but I'd like to stay close for a small procedure like this if possible. Thanks
  6. Still the best result I've ever seen, relative to starting point and available donor. Some true MacGyver stuff. Dr. Konior had a shoe lace and a stick of gum and still somehow ended up in a place where he could give this guy what many consider a luxury (temple points.) Just incredible.
  7. I don't doubt Dr. Bloxham would eventually get you to a good place, but if the holes closing up too quickly is the reason for the underwhelming growth, I think it'd be wise to look into a procedure that utilizes stick-and-place or implanter pens rather than try and hack pre-made slits.
  8. I'm also a recent patient of Dr. Bloxham's who did something similar to you (had an FUE scheduled in Europe that I had to cancel twice due to Covid travel restrictions.) Just wanted to let you know that everything seems to run at an accelerated pace with Dr. Bloxham's work (I was told to vigorously scrub off scabs at Day 6, and I was also shedding some by Day 10.) Hopefully this just means you'll see growth earlier
  9. A slight improvement of temple points was in the plan that he drew up for me, so he doesn't seem opposed to doing them (however, being from the US, had to cancel my surgery in both March and July.) There's one example on his Instagram specifically showcasing the temple point work, and it's beautiful for a very non-straightforward looking case. Also, Lorenzo is regarded as a go-to doctor for temple points, so that's a decent sign as well. Rolandas, given that he wants to devote two days to your second surgery bc of potential popping issues, I wouldn't be shocked if you had some extra time and could top it off with temple work if things go smoothly (not saying that you need it, but if you were to request it.) I think it's one of those things most see as a luxury/icing on the cake once you're in good shape front to back and you have good donor. Also, thanks for sharing your experience PT#31. Will be following the thread
  10. Yeah, I saw in your video that it's now a marked difference between the thicker frontal third hairs and the more sparse mid-scalp/vertex hairs. I think once you're able to use clippers on the frontal third, it won't be as bad, at least to the eye. I really liked the strategy to break it up as opposed to doing multiple passes and spreading it out over the entire head, as you do get that chance to go over the frontal third again, and you've already had great success with the meds on the vertex (where hair fibers will also help a great deal as well.) On another note, was watching some of Joe Tillman's videos, and heard you calling in to the radio show. Felt like I was witnessing the magic moment when you realized Dr. Bruno was the one, haha.
  11. Yeah, "devastated" is too strong a word in regards to a hair transplant given the terrible pain this virus is inflicting on the world. "Bummed" is more accurate. I know all along you've been considering doing a second surgery for the crown. The nice part is you can also do a small second pass on the frontal third at the same if the density isn't 100% where you want it to be. That said, I think the next few months are gonna be super exciting for you and the results are gonna be great. And yeah, I vote "yes" for the Toppik if you want a bit of a sneak peek.
  12. I heeded your warning and didn't skip and I finally subscribed (sorry it took so long.) I think it looks great at 4 months and can't wait to see what it looks like a few months from now. Still loving the hairline design. With your donor, I'm pretty sure you could have movie star hair if you did enough surgeries. I'm still scheduled for middle of July. Gonna be pretty devastated if I can't get into Portugal (which, as an American, is a very real possibility) after already rescheduling my March surgery. Not sure when work will allow it once we likely reopen in the fall. Thanks for letting me live vicariously through you though, haha.
  13. Thanks for the update! Looking good! I was worried you got covid when you didn't post videos for a few weeks. Turns out you were just mastering your special effects haha.
  14. As for the question the thread title is asking....I was scheduled for a transplant in March that was postponed until the summer. If the lockdown lasts for months, people are gonna be starved to jump back into a social life, and the thought of following up a quarantine with holing up for months during the ugly duckling phase is kind of depressing (I know you don't have to lay low after a transplant, but it's always been ideal.) Not to mention the transplant costs and priorities changing in general. So I'm thinking demand may decrease a good amount even when these clinics open up for surgery once again. Man, that would've sucked waiting a year or two for someone like Konior or Couto and then this happens.
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