Rossybop

Yeah, and there's also one with a spray cap I think.

Hi guys. I started using Regaine last week. I have the 5% foam. I think the non-foamy solution is a little cheaper so I'm just wondering is foam definitely the best? There are some bottles where you can choose to spray it, pat it on and so forth. What's the best method?

Ahh I see. Ok very interesting. Yeah a lot of my hairs simply haven't shed they're just staying there. Its worried me a bit but if you say its normal then cool. I see right so you've had a total of 3,000 grafts taken. I wonder is there any possibility you might be experiencing shock loss in the donor area? Both your transplants were done by good reputable practitioners right? If so then your donor shouldn't be too badly depleted after 3,000 grafts. You should check our Dr Konstantinos Anastasakis' blog where he talks about his own hair transplant experience. He has had 3 transplants; 2 FUE and 1 FUT. He never tells people that FUE leaves no scar, he actually says based on his own experience that patients should be prepared to leave their hair at #2 length or longer after even just one FUE surgery, even if it is performed by a top class surgeon. Of course everybody is different and some people will show less obvious signs of surgery after a transplant, but some people will display very obvious signs in their donor area. Anastasakis says he can't cut his donor hair to less than a #5 (15mm) now that he has had three transplants.

I see. I'm just wondering because I'm experiencing the same thing. I find a lot of my transplanted hair has not grown, much of it has not shed, some of it has grown and some of it has shed. It looks like you're experiencing something similar so perhaps it is nothing to worry about. I can see your donor area. It will probably look fine when it grows a little. Have you had a HT before?

Looking at your pics here dude it looks like some of your hairs have grown a lot and others have not grown at all. Would that be right?

I grew mine for nearly 3 weeks. Must take a month to get past the itchy stage lol.

Cheers bro. Maybe I will grow a bit of a beard again. I found the beard a bit itchy and scruffy and uncomfortable though lol.

I want to visit a friend in London this year anyway so I'm defo interested in this 😂 Speaking of movies our rendezvous might turn out to be something like American Werewolf in London if everything goes exceptionally well lol.

Guys I've read each and all of your comments. Thanks for popping in with your opinions. I'm delighted to hear that everybody seems to think that its going well so far. This is nice news and it eases my worries that something might be looking "off" right now. I'm also now excited to see how my temple points turn out seen as they are attracting interest lol. Unbald my friend - you ask how is my hair growing fast? I have no answer to that. I was actually worried it might be growing slow. I've been doing nothing other than eating healthy. Maybe it looks longer than it is as a #4 all over didn't seem to cut much at all when I buzzed it last week. I can't wait for it to grow longer lol. I'd like to reiterate here that I'm very grateful for everyone on this site. The friendly vibe here is great. Some of you I've spoken to via PM, some of you I haven't. All of you are welcome to stay in touch and I'm open to having beers with anyone here if ever we come within close proximity of one another

Hahah Yeah I think I'm now officially in the ugly duckling phase if I wasn't already there. Please God I will be like Grease for summer. Pray for me. Olivia Newton John was super hot in Grease and there's no way I'd get close to a chick like that unless I can pull off a totally baller head of hair 😂🙏🏻

I was meant to update this on Sunday because Sunday marked the 1 month milestone, anyway, better late than never. Here is my update exactly 1 month (and 2 days) post-op. 5 days ago I buzzed my hair to a #4 all over to even out bits that were shaved to a different length at surgery, however, barely any hair was trimmed, just a few tiny flakes. I wonder is my hair growing at a normal pace? I completely cleansed the scabs off in the third week. I have not been in any pain but there is still a mild numb sensation in the mid scalp and transplanted area, I wonder is this normal? A lot of the transplanted hair, in fact maybe most of it, has not totally shed. Loads of it did shed after 2 - 3 weeks but loads of it didn't shed. Also, a lot of the transplanted hairs have not grown or developed, they are just remaining as bits of stubble. Many of the hairs have grown but many have not. I wonder is this normal? The pinkness/redness of the transplanted area is perceptible although not too scary. Instinct tells me it looks normal at this juncture. I'm still using the free sample of mild CR Labs shampoo that was given to me at the clinic, but when this runs out soon I will start using regular Head and Shoulders or biotin shampoo with collagen. I shampoo my hair once every two days. The donor area seems to be normal. I started using Regaine 5% twice daily 8 days ago. I will continue using it to see if it is any good. I've been using 1.25mg of finasteride daily for 5.5 months and will continue to do so for the time being. It would be great if anyone could give feedback on what they think of my progress so far. I'll probably wait another two months have passed before I update this thread again. By that stage I will be at the 3 month milestone. Thanks and best wishes - Ross.

I have never heard any hair transplant professional say that sebhorric dermatitis nullifies hair transplant surgery. I personally experience sebhorric dermatitis myself, I would imagine its quite a common condition. While exploring hair transplant options myself I spoke to lots of hair transplant professionals online and offline, I told most of them about my skin and scalp condition, not one professional suggested that sebhorric dermatitis would add a huge risk to surgery. From your pictures it does not look like you have any sebhorric dermatits at all. My understanding of sebhorric dermatits is that of dandruffy flakey stuff in the scalp/hair, perhaps including some dryness in the scalp. In extreme conditions it can be quite perceptible but in many mild cases it is not a major obstruction to hair growth. Perhaps your hair loss has been caused by something other than sebhorric dermatitis? Anyway, I hope you can get a satisfying repair job if that's what you so desire and I wish you the very best of luck.

New hairline is looking good buddy. I'm here cheering you on Maybe Harry is just gone into hibernation for the cold winter. Hopefully he'l be back 😂

Cool man I was thinking Head and Shoulders for dry skin might be a good shout so might give that a shot. Cheers.

Cool man. Thanks very much. I actually don't really have scabs any more so maybe I'll just leave it.

Oh, also, would anyone reccomend ever using any conditioner? I wonder is there any conditioner out there that might be comforting or beneficial for my circumstances.

Baby shampoo seems to be getting good votes but I am approaching the 1 month mark so perhaps I don't need to stress too much about using baby shampoo as time wears on? I will avoid Nizoral as has been reccomended by you guys just now. I'll also refrain from tea tree shampoo. I'm not well versed in scientific shampoo dynamics such as SLS ingredients and sodium laurate so I'll have to ignore those terms. It looks as if perhaps I should continue using the CR Labs that was given to me (even though it doesn't seem to be obliterating the sebhorric dermatitis) and maybe I shouldn't worry too much about using regular shampoo such as Head & Shoulders (for dry skin). Seen as Nizoral has been discredited for a few months I assume maybe I should avoid Neutrogena coal tar shampoo too for a few months because I think that stuff is pretty strong? Thanks very much guys for all your assistance. Its greatly apprecieated.

I'm 3 weeks and 6 days out of surgery. I get a bit of sebhorric dermatitis/flakey skin. Its not in the recipient areas but I seem to have it in the native hair, although usually you have to look underneath the hair with a good light to notice it. I was given some CR Labs mild shampoo after surgery and that will last another couple of weeks. I tend to shower/shampoo every 2 days. Anyway, the sebhorric dermatitis is just a bit annoying when I see it in the bathroom and I'd love to flush it out and see a super shiny healthy scalp staring back at me. What shampoo(s) should I use? Prior to surgery I used to use Nizoral about once a week although I'm not sure how good or bad that is. I've got coal tar shampoo, and Head and Shoulders, I also have tea tree shampoo handy; I think tea tree shampers is mild. I've often see people say baby shampoo is your only man for a few months post-op. The truth is there are so many different shampoos out there of different strength and ingredients and for different hair/scalp qualities. So, what should I use given I am 3 weeks and 6 days out of FUE surgery? I seem to get white flakey dandruffy stuff on the scalp, once in a blue moon I might get a mild touch of psoriasis up there. Thanks and best regards - Ross.

Its probably about as pink/red as it should be I guess lol. Ok cool if its safe then that's good news.

Cool. I've been rubbing my head out of habit lately I hope that's not upset anything. So what if your scalp is still recovering and you buzz it, can it really damage your results? Can applying Regaine too early damage results too?

Ok. I was thinking of buzzing it Thursday or Friday, that would be the 4 week mark. How come you need to wait a month or so to buzz? I'll try not to worry about starting Regaine so. Cheers. I'll update my results thread on Sunday, by then I will be exactly 1 month out of surgery.

I'm 3 weeks and 5 days out of surgery. I'd like to buzz my hair to a #4 all over at the weekend. It will probably barely cut anything but it should even out some of the slight discrepancies seen as a few chunks of hair were left unshaved upon surgery. Is it safe to buzz my hair about 4 weeks after surgery? I've actually found at least two sources on the internet now that say it is not highly reccomended, although I think most people see no problem with it. One source suggests that it can upset grafts, or healing or something like that if you buzz it too soon. Also with Regaine. My surgeon's written instructions said Regaine can be used from 3 weeks onwards, but in an email he sent me he said it can be used from 4 weeks onwards. Perhaps this has something to do with scabs and healing. Anyway, I started using Regaine yesterday - 3 weeks and 4 days post-op - surely this won't cause any complications? My head is pink and sensitive, many grafts have shed, many have not shed, many grafts have grown, quite a few have not grown at all but they are still there. This is my current status.

Its good that she's called you twice already. That makes it seem as if she is totally interested in seeing how you're getting on.

Wow, shit, you can do it yourself? I must have cast my eye over a clinic website, they're charging €190 per session lol.

I actually started and stopped it twice before, once about 10 years ago and once before surgery. I only came off it because it was in the pre-op instructions to do so. I can see how it is a pain in the ass doing it twice a day sure I've already given up on it before 😂 But now I'm willing to commit these things because I'm more serious about sustaining a good head of hair. If it does work really well once a day then I'd easily manage that. Its funny that you say it works well once a day and yet most people don't say that. Even many doctors will reccomend two doses per day, and even a lot of internet articles reccomend it twice per day. The microneedling sounds totally fascinating and if its easy, threapeutic and super effective then I'm all for it, but after casting my eye over the net I think its expensive. If it costs way too much I probably won't be able to commit to it.