Jimmy58

It seems it’s picking up better. I also had improvements on months 8 and 9 post surgery. You will actually feel “changes” until 12/15 months from the HT’s initial day, and particularly in the hair texture.

Thanks @Melvin- Moderator, I appreciate your kind words.

And this below is a quick update with shorter( and dirty) hair.

I’m actually ok with the result, even though hair density isn’t massive.

I started with half head almost empty and I managed to get a new hairline design that covers enough my forehead.

Pictures are outdoor and indoor within different lights.

Thanks @mxm56!

I feel good with my new hairline and definitely have more confidence.

Let’s always be positive and I’m sure you’ll find the right doctor to help you with your hair loss.

I wish you all the best 

Hi @JC71

thank you very much for your feedback.

I have been noticing less significant improvement over the last few months, and particularly referring to the hair’ quality, even though I wish it can get a little better.

I think I’m ok at the moment, I might consider a density enhancement in few year while monitoring my alipecia’s progress. I’m quite confident the vertex will progressively get worst, even though finasteride might help.

I’m just really curious to see my head with shorter hair.

I will update more pics when I’ll get a new haircut.

Thanks guys,

I really appreciate your nice feedback and support.

Overall I can’t complain as the main aim was to rebuild an area quite huge(190cm2) with 5k grafts, and somewhat we managed.

I feel the change and I’m definitely more comfortable with the day by day imagine’s concerns.

I’m expecting transplanted hair to get more and more natural with the time that passes by.

I also have to mention, as I probably did in other occasions, that the clinic was always by my side, checking frequently the progress and ready to help for any enquire.
 

Hi guys 

18 months post surgery update.

I only have pics with longer hair but I will update more pics when I’ll get a haircut.

So I think that’s the final result, overall not a bad one. I was hoping to get a slightly better density over the front, which is the only downside of the whole process along with a still difficult texture to manage.

change of immagine is massive, looking at the pre surgery photos the difference is huge and it feels cool.

the perception still change up to lighting and hair’s length.

what do you guys think?

On 8/13/2021 at 8:07 PM, JohnAC71 said:

Even a 1000 grafts to strengthen the hairline and a little behind it would make all the difference. Get some feedback from ASMED and see what they say ? 

Thanks @JohnAC71,

I’ve actually spoken to ASMED today and got their feedback.

They recommended to use some minoxidil for the next 6 months to see whether I can get little more hairy in the weaker area.

To be honest I’m not a big fan of minoxidil and I’m concerned it’s going to make things worst once I’ll stop using it.

however we agreed to wait until 18 months post surgery before coming to a final judgment.

They only see the same pictures as I normally update on this forum so I believe they’ll need a more detailed check to better understand my situation.

1 hour ago, JohnAC71 said:

From where you started out this is a massive improvement. But yes of course it’s rarely one and done when we have a high level of loss. Would you go back ASMED for another if needed ? Thanks for the latest pics. 🙏

Well, definitely!

There are cases where an NW5 get better density with 5k grafts but of course it’s not an easy achievement.

The clinic is always asking for feedbacks and how I feel, which is very supportive. I would consider the option to go back to ASMED, even though I’m slightly concerned about using more grafts from the donor area. 5k graft is a huge number and I’ll be worried not to be able to shave my head on the side and behind.

How many grafts do you think will make it better?

30 minutes ago, Kraistoff said:

Looks brilliant mate - congrats 

Thanks dude!

you also had a massive change of immagine, congrats.

Yep @Egy, I agree.

Like the majority of us I was hoping for a better density within one hair transplant. Unfortunately something is missing on the left side. 
It’s still a very decent result as I was completely bald on the front scalp and I had no hairline, shame about the little lack of density that pushes me to style my hair to the side to cover the scalp.

Eventually if hair get thicker might cover a bit more,as they’re difficult to “manage” at the current.

Still few months ahead to see if any improvements come.

I keep crossing my fingers 🤞

Hi guys, 

This is my 12 month update.

Steady situation over the last couple of months,I’m still hopeful to see some hair texture’s changes.

Density lack a bit in some areas, little under my expectations but ( as per comparative picture) the change of immagine is quite massive considering where I was starting from.

The clinic is always in touch, asking for pictures and “feelings”☺️
As agreed, we will wait for the 18th month to be over before coming to any conclusion. The re-growth is visible and we hope that the thickened of my hair could bring still some margin of improvement, coverage wise.

They recommended to use minoxidil, for the next 6 months, but I’m concerned it will get worst one I’ll stop it.

At the moment I say it looks different if I brush my hair down ( I get less scalp visible) or up and up to the different lightings.

Most of the Pictures are under strong light, as always, for a better perception of the density, with wet hair and dry hair brushed up and down.

I keep being positive and I’ll wait for 18 months before judging the whole situation ✌️

Wow Mario, what a progress!

I think this is a wonderful result, and the crown still has few months ahead, so don’t worry, there is still margin to improve.

I’m glad for you, you look so different.It seems like you never suffered of Alopecia.

congrats 

Thanks @Melvin- Moderator, very kind of you!

That was a great night and such an incredible feeling.

Feel sorry for England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 and all my English friends though, as London is my home.

19 hours ago, JohnAC71 said:

A very nice improvement ! Change of image for sure 👌🤩

Thanks JohnAC71, it was a long journey to get to this image.

As I shaved my donor at 1mm I have to say it’s still a decent look.  However I’m concerned that, in case I’ll need it in the future, another HT would probably affect the donor in a way that I won’t be able to shave it anymore.

As I said, I will have a more detailed pics update next August, when it’ll be 1 year post surgery.

Thanks again for your support

1 hour ago, Egy said:

@Jimmy58I confirm what I have already written, not bad, especially considering your starting situation.

Thanks Egy!

surely is not a bad progress, slightly behind my expectations with the density but still a decent achievement.

I definitely look better and younger 🙃

9 hours ago, Melvin- Moderator said:

I think it looks very good Jimmy 👊🏼

Thanks a lot Melvin, I appreciate you popping in my report.

The change of my immagine is absolutely massive considered, as I mentioned in other comments, the starting point.

Having had a recent haircut with hair quite short on the top made me a bit confused and appalled.

I don’t understand whether I lost something just right behind the hairline or it’s just hair’s vital cycle or if I exaggerated having cut my hair so short.

It seems less dense where I thought I achieved a decent coverage.

Different Lighting of course changes the perception.

I will post a more detailed update at 1 year post surgery and hopefully by then I will have a more clear idea about it.

13 hours ago, CosmoKramer said:

You’re welcome!

Yeah, the thickness of each new implanted hair and it’s texture will take a while to normalize especially for wavy hair, as I have the same and had almost the same amount of grafts as you, minus the fact that I didn’t get my temple triangles done. I posted these photos in another patients post but here is my results with really short hair of transplanted hair and then how it looks a little bit longer as an example. 
 

Good luck with your progress and looking forward to next update! 🙂

Yep, definitely the length of the hair helps a lot.

I saw your report and you also had such a massive change, congrats it looks really good.

With your second HT you achieved a really good density and I’m glad for you.

Here below some pictures from June with “longer” hair, of the donor trimmed at 1mm, and front in different lighting with shorter hair.

It looks worse in pics and hair is quite short.

6 hours ago, CosmoKramer said:

Looks very good ...especially looking back at your pre-op photos, you may see more improvement in thickness of the new growing hairs and better texture which I saw at around month 18-20 to be honest.

Thanks CosmoKramer!

I actually “feel” the different texture of my transplanted hair and I agree it will take a while to come to a more natural feeling.

My pre-op situation wasn’t the easiest as we implanted 5k grafts over 190cm2.Cutting my hair really short I can see density is not huge and scalp is still visible under strong lights, which disappoint me a little.

The change of my immagine is definitely evident and people around me feel something happened to my hair( whether they know or not about my HT).

You’ll see what I mean with my next update.

Thanks a lot for your message ✌️

On 6/27/2021 at 2:03 PM, mxm56 said:

I think it looks great; it's already dense and looks 100% natural to me. Keep us updated wit the final improvements. I might also go fo a transplant on the frontal zone in a year or so, hopefully.

Thanks for your comment mxm56.

I’m about to hit month 11 in a few days. 

I think I will update the report next month when It’ll be 1 year post surgery with a more detailed picture’s sequence.

I wish you best of luck with your decision for your HT ✌️

It looks amazing 👌

and it’s just the beginning 

congrats Mario🎉

Thanks guys!

I wasn’t expecting to have a huge density and I’m happy that overall the weaker area improved a bit.

While many people believe that after 6 months most of the games are done, I felt significant changes on month 7 and 8.Hope it’ll continue til I reach 1 year.

Generally I look ok under different lights, something that makes me feel more confident.

I will update more photos over the next months.

thanks for supporting ✌️

Hi guys,

here below +9 month update!

I finally managed to have an haircut and I feel happy overall of my new look.
The pre surgery situation wasn't the easiest while I have now a decent immagine.
I can see a sensible improvement on the scalp coverage and I'm expecting a better hair texture in the next months.

What’s your thought about, guys?

I know the clinic isn’t recommended anymore on this forum but fairly talking is my temporary result up to general expectations?

Thanks @JohnAC71!

yes definitely, I’m still hoping for a little improvement on the left hand side of my hairline and overall on the texture of my hair.

I’m also curious to see my donor shaved and my hair shorter.Unfortunately barbers’shop are still closed 🤦‍♂️
 

Hi guys,

here is month 8 update!

It feels like no major changes were happening in regards of new hair growing, but I assume the texture of my hair is relatively improving.

Please feel free to let me know your thoughts.