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If I were to touch up the hair line and the temple are how many grafts do you think that would take ? Honestly if could even bring the hairline down by a cm I'd be exctatic

Well its been 9 months now . Wow I can't believe it already. Here are some updated pics. Everything is looking great and I already want to touch up my temple/hairline area. 

The only thing I notice is there's a spot/patch that doesn't look like it has grown in as anywhere else.... I'm really hoping that changes 🙏 

Been noticing quite abit of hair fall in the shower on my scalp "messager" brush. Is this normal? I use it about 2 times a week when I shampoo. Could it be normal hair shed and I just notice it alot more since I only wash twice a week. I also wear a hardhat at work but not sure if that could lead to more hair shed. I wear a silk bandana under the hat aswell to protect from friction of the hat itself 

I've started using a scalp messaging brush when I wash my hair , which is about 3 times a week now. I notice alot of hair fall in the shower on the brush after messaging. Could it be build up of hair shed from only washing it 3 times a week? 

And some more pics different lighting , probably not the best quality but this is more of how my hair is styled at the moment. I can start seeing a nice different now a week out from the 5 month mark. I still havent been able to get a haircut since my barbers been closed due to covid so I guess I'll be growing it out for now. Now that I can see the progress starting to show alot more I want a second ht lol if I could I would ask to drop it slightly like 1/2 inch and some temple fill in. But who knows what the future holds and if my surgeon would even do that for me. 

Actually I had just bought a scalp shampoo messager last week. Started using it while I wash my hair now. 

Heres a few updated pics basically straight out of the shower and pulled back . Not how I style my hair btw just did it so you can see as different view. And I think I'm now at 4 months and about 3 weeks. 

1 minute ago, duchaine said:

According to research, the higher % of minoxidil you use, the better are the results.
According to research, oral minoxidil works great.

Here my story:
I used 5% minoxidil, 1ml, 2 times daily and I had some results
I started to use 5% 2 ml, 1 time per day and nothing changed.
I started to use 5%, 5-6 ml, 1 time per day and had very good results.
I added 2,5 of oral minoxidil to topical minoxidil and the results are AMAZING!

How were the side effects ? That sounds like alot tbh. I didnt even know there was oral minoxidil I'll have to research it alittle. Does is work just as good / any side effects ?

Another question in regards to anyone using rogain, I've been using the 2% once a day for almost a year and a half now. Has anyone tried 2 and the 5 percent that found any difference ?

36 minutes ago, CosmoKramer said:

While I agree with @Rolandas‘s & Melvin’s comment that you should consult with your clinic first, I would say about 4-6 after an HT should be fine if you are just starting microneedling and using a low caliber needle roller/stamp/pen such as 0.25-0.5mm no more than 1-2 times a week, to just aid in better blood circulation and better absorption of Minoxidil. One thing I noticed is that when I microneedling with my HT I noticed very little scalp pimples of blocked grafts/follicles from sebum or dandruff which was a positive.

Yea the check up assistant said it was fine but who knows maybe I'll wait a couple months . I may still get one to use for my crown area in the mean time. From what I see the 0.25mm is the most popular for weekly use 

52 minutes ago, Melvin-Moderator said:

I do microneedling, so does @CosmoKramer and @duchaine I think you should be okay to microneedle at 4 months, but consult with your surgeon first.

Yea they said it was okay to do so. Do you notice it helping with your hairgrowth / loss. I cant seem to find any on amazon , what size do you use? 

Also another question ? Does anybody do microneedling? If so is it ok to do so 4 months post fue ? Or would that cause harm you think. Considering giving it a try , what would be a good size to start with.

Question for anyone viewing that has had a ht already, when did you find the most growth appeared. Between what months? 

On 3/18/2020 at 4:17 AM, LonelyGraft said:

The work looks clean and progress looks good. Any post op donor pics?

Yea will post some today. It actually healed really well and fast. Nothing even of notice. 

I know I'm only about 4 months post this week  . But I notice when I shampoo condition my hair. The hairs look really thin almost as if not much progress is made. As a pose to about 3 days of not using shampoo or product my hair looks better and I can actually see/feel more growth lol  maybe it's in my head and I'm just over thinking. 

How many grafts did you get to your hairline and temples? I'm 4 months post aswell . Your hairline and temples look good though , if I could eventually get mine touched up similar to that I would be happy.

Hey here are some updated pics. I'd say I'm about 3 month and 3 weeks ish now. A few directly under flash , and some directly under shitty bright white bathroom light lol . Definitely starting to notice a difference. Hair doesnt blow in the wind like it use to haha but it is also shorter. Excited for the coming months hopefully some more growth. *crosses fingers 

Some more pre surgery pics and 1 day post surgery pics

Hey guys so I'm about 3 months and maybe 1 or 2 weeks out. It was nov 28 when I had the procedure. I'll post some more pics of before aswell. And some updated ones. I'm noticing in my hairline there is a small maybe half a pinky , area where not much hair seems to have sprouted, in regards to other areas atleast. Is this normal? I have to stop looking in the mirror every hour

10 hours ago, Tbcruz said:

Looks good! How old are you and was this fue or fut?

Fue , and 28

Hey hows it going everyone ! Decided I would make my progress thread here as there is more interaction with this place

Currently at month 3 now. 2500 grafts with rahal in Toronto. Everything went great from procedure to recovery. The only thing I wish I touched up on were my temples abit but due to my hairloss situation it wasnt advised. Maybe down the road I can touch it up , see how these results turn out.

Now that I'm at the 3 month mark Im hoping progress starts to move along now .Here's a few pics of before , basically immediately after  , roughly 1 month post ,2 months post and my current progress from about a week ago. The pictures are also with the hair combed forward. I havent cut the top of my hair and dont plan on it for awhile.