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Actually I think the fact they didn't say no is a good sign more than anything. It's obviously the least desired option from the clinic's perspective but the fact they haven't ruled it out suggests it's something they may be open to. The only difficult question with a refund is, how much should it be? What will you ask for, 50%?

Agree I don't think 1 month will make a difference but procedure is procedure! A free touch up is good service and the right thing to do. Appreciate your concerns though, have you brought up the topic of a refund instead?

Have you sent your pictures to the clinic yet? Any response from them?

At 10 months I totally get why you'd be disappointed with this because that does look quite thin. Let us know what HLC respond with, I believe they're usually quite good when dealing with a subpar result. How much is Contelessa charging you?

Makes sense as they're hairs following the same line/region that the temple hairs are on. I've read that some surgeons can be reticent to use these hairs because they're more prone to loss than the 'safe zone' in the back. I guess it's about finding that balance of artistry and longevity.

Bang on. So it really depends on how you think you're going to want to style your hair. Longer styles and you're golden but anything short, and especially in the case of a skin fade like this guy had, you're gonna see it. I'm not too keen on skin fades these days so I think I'm going to go for it in the end. Especially because my temple recession is uneven (worse on one side) so it's completely lopsided my face.

Yeah, I'd noticed this as well. Temples are undoubtedly extremely difficult to get right because of the reason you mentioned, plus those very fine hairs are often unique to that region so trying to recreate the natural look is super tricky. Especially with hairs from the back of the head, which are typically thicker and darker than other hairs. It's why I'm still undecided on whether or not to get my temples done when I go for my transplant!

There's a reason this video has so many views. It's an exceptional result. Doesn't mean every HLC result will be equal to it. Ultimately, everyone is going to have a different result based on a set of factors unique to each individual and nobody can know how they're going to respond to a transplant until they have one. You may have thicker hair than this guy, a better donor region, better everything. But maybe he just responded better through pure genetic luck Of course, you are entitled to your opinion. But the fact is you've only just hit month 8. While this doesn't invalidate your opinion, it does weaken it. It's like a developer being pissed that their house looks like shit because the roof isn't on yet. You have to wait until the house is actually finished before passing judgement.

This is another thing. One of the most common misconceptions about FUE is that it's 'scarless' surgery. It's not, and if you shave your head to Grade 0.5 as it looks like EvansLawrence has, you're going to see tiny scars. Of course, anything 1.5/2 and above and the scars are near imperceptible. With longer hair (but still short), you can't see at all. And don't forget it's much better than the strip scar you get with FUT.

You're not right in being a perfectionist. If you went into this expecting to come out with the same luscious hairline you had as a 16 year old after one HT then you were always going to be disappointed. It's 99% certain that you're not going to get the same look and density you had pre hairloss. You're also still only at 8 months, and from your pictures I see notable improvements from month 5. Give it until month 12 and see how you look then. Being a perfectionist myself I know the mental turmoil of obsessively looking at details, so I do empathise with you. But with this you just have to understand the parameters of what's possible and adjust your expectations accordingly. It's hard to do, but it'll make you feel a a whole lot better.

Your pattern of recession, hair type and hair density looks very similar to mine. Can you share any pictures of your hair pulled back pre shave? I'm looking at booking HLC in October, so I'll be following your progress closely. Thanks for sharing!