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My problem is that the little “up curve” there on the edges disturbs me

What would you think about this small upgrade ? 

2 hours ago, Tiger2050 said:

What’s your age? Since you’re on finasteride and it would probably be a very small procedure, I don’t see a big risk if you go to a great doctor. Go back to Heitmann, all of the best doctors have long wait lists. How do you get in touch with Dr. Heitmann? I’ve tried emailing the address on his website and also his patient advisor but never heard back.

I am 45

For Heitmann I just email his patient advisor at hairforlife, usually get a response within a couple of days, but yes , waiting time for Heitmann is long, waited 1.5 years for my first one 

9 hours ago, Silent123 said:

How long would you say you've thinking about further work for ?

About 2 years, directly after seeing the 1-year result of the first FUE

13 minutes ago, Rafael Manelli said:

Have you considered adding a few hundred grafts to the temple points as well? I don't think you're looking at 800 grafts for the area proposed. More like 300. But it could make a big difference. 

Good idea, will discuss with the doctor 

9 minutes ago, Rafael Manelli said:

Even if you went for the surgery it would be a small op and shouldn't be a big threat to your long term donor integrity. I'd go for it. 

Also have a feeling spending 500-800 grafts will not make a big difference long term, if I go NW7 I would have problems already now  luckily I have  plenty of chest hair that could be used in the worst case scenario 

I guess it comes down to if I really want to do it, but I have been thinking about it for over two years so I guess I want it 

4 minutes ago, Rafael Manelli said:

The one thing that gives me pause is this slight demarcation here. It could be nothing, but it could also be the first hint of Norwood 7.

You're on meds which is good but just make sure you monitor the situation. 

My grandfather on my mothers side was NW7 at age 30. My father is maybe NW4 at age 73. I am in my fourties’ now. I think my hair loss have stopped with finasterid, but not 100% sure of course 

3 hours ago, Otis james said:

What is it you like a bout a straight hairline? I think it looks great as it is. What is it you don’t like about it? 

I always like the youthfulness of a straight hairline - for example like Brad Pitt’s - think his is straighter than mine 

12 minutes ago, TorontoMan said:

No reason to do anything else, it looks really good and uniform. Are you on meds ?

Yes on finasterid since 2019

30 minutes ago, Rafael Manelli said:

Is this what you're after? 

Yes exactly - something like that 

8 hours ago, Rafael Manelli said:

I think your donor is okay, just short, straight and fine. 

There are plenty of good docs. I don't know your budget or location so I'm unsure how to narrow it down for you, but my first question is why not stick with the original surgeon? They've done a fine job. Do you have before and after photos of your first case? Who was the doctor? 

I live in Switzerland, budget is not a problem, want the best one, considering going to the same one again, just long waiting times, so wondering if anyone else nearby would do a job of the same quality

The first FUE was with Dr Heitmann

8 hours ago, Dillpickle123 said:

Go to the doc you went before the hairline looks very good density wise and natural who did you with first?

My first surgery was with Dr Heitmann - I have posted about it here

5 minutes ago, GoliGoliGoli said:

So I know this isn't answering your question, but your donor doesn't look great (In fact it looks pretty sub-optimal) so I'd stick with the hairline you have as it looks really well done. Save the grafts for later. 

Thanks - I like honest feedback - here is a picture from another angle - I guess it doesn’t change your view ?

Hi

I did a hairline FUE soon 3 years ago (1850 grafts) which I am very happy with. Now I am considering adding another 500 to 1000 to make the hairline even straighter ? Which surgeon would you recommend for this? Attaching photos of my current state cut to 10mm (on top) and 8mm (donor). Thanks in advance for your advice 

2 years post opp - styled and messy

1 hour ago, giegnosiganoe said:

I've read that this doc is also a mostly one-man-operation, similar to Konior and others. Can you share more info about your procedure and how the doc operates? Like how many days did your op take, how long each day, what methods does he use to extract/implant? Thanks.

He works alone and does everything himself and therefore it takes time. The procedure with me was roughly split into four 6 hour sessions over a 48 hour time window, with long breaks between, where 25% of the grafts where extracted and directly implanted per session. Not sure about the punch size, but all manual punches. All felt very dedicated and professional. 

5 hours ago, Gatsby said:

I take it that you are taking Finasteride to stabilise any future loss?

Yes, started about one year before the surgery 

I did a FUE with him. Very happy. He does everything himself, no help at all so the procedure takes a while and waiting time long, but I would say worth it. Here is my result:

On 5/25/2021 at 1:08 AM, giegnosiganoe said:

Really nice results! Do you have any pics between month 3 and month 6 that you can share? Thanks!

Here are one picture from 4 months and one from 5 months

4 months

5 months

Hi all

Here is my 12 months result from my FUE in the hairline by Dr. Lars Heitmann in Zürich, Switzerland. In general, I am very happy both him as a surgeon, the procedure and the result. In my view the result look very natural and density is good. Curious to hear what you think.

Before the surgery I was estimated to be somewhere between Norwood 2 and Norwood 3 with hair loss mainly in the hairline, crown still intact. I did the surgery in my early 40s.

Graft breakdown:

265 singles

778 doubles

807 triples

Total: 1850 grafts, 4245 hairs

Now to the pictures. After 3 months all transplanted grafts had shed. I noticed the fastest growth month 4, 5 and 6. From month 7 to 12 slow and gradual improvements. I have been constantly growing my hair longer as I want to try a longer hairstyle now when the hairline looks decent.

Before surgery

Hairline design

Directly After surgery

Two weeks post surgery

3 months status

6 months status

Dry/non styled

Styled -  3 different light conditions

8 months status  - Wet/Dry/Styled

12 months status - wet from 3 angles/dry/styled

A lot happened between 3 and 4 months. I never actually noticed any individual hairs coming somehow, but if I compare photos from 3 months post surgery with 4 months post surgery I see a huge difference.

On 10/10/2020 at 3:19 PM, aaron1234 said:

Looks like rock star results to me, congrats!  Who did the work?

I will share details about the doctor after I see the 12 months result.

On 10/10/2020 at 7:54 PM, TorontoMan said:

Insane result, congratulations. Only 6 months. Can you share the doc ?

I will share details about the doctor after I see the 12 months result.

Hi all

Now I have come to the 6 months mark after my FUE hairtransplant and wanted to share my intermediate result. What do you think about the result? How many % of the grafts do you think area already growing?

Thanks in advance for your comments!

Before surgery - 20-30 mm hair, dry

Before surgery - 20-30 mm hair, wet, recipient area marked

Directly after the operation, around 1860 grafts placed.

11 days after surgery, crusts gone.

6 months status - dry hair. Not styled.

6 months status. Styled hair - 3 different lightning conditions.

So far its just theory from my side. Nicotine is a vasoconstrictor which in theory would mean worse blood supply to the grafts, which in theory could impair healing and growth.