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Hi. After a hair transplant, the hairs that shed, do they usually start to grow slightly than shed. Or do they just shed? Are hairs that start to grow before shedding also going to shed or have those just start growing like they would later on?

On 1/22/2023 at 9:44 AM, gillenator said:

It’s all of the above…some of the grafts remain in the growth phase and the hair continues to grow post-op…however, most of the transplanted follicles go dormant into the resting phase and then shed before entering a new growth phase.

So basically if any grafts do grow after the transplant they  won't shed but the ones that just sit there not growing will be the ones that shed than grow back? If I'm understanding correctly 

Appreciate the responses. When I say return to sports soon, I mean as in starting around the 2 month mark post op. I've lightly returned to the gym about 16 days post op as my clinic said after 14 days is fine. I'm planning to start exertion that is more challenging about 1 month post op and than around 2 months I'll get back into sports. I'm just curious to what others have experienced with the different timelines they took and if it effected growth

9 hours ago, Hairagainn said:

This is very informative, thansk

11 hours ago, TorontoMan said:

So basically after 2 weeks, bumps shouldn't matter? Obviously the plan is to avoid it but I feel like I'm way too paranoid about bumping my head or something

Hi. I'm curious as to whether you csn negatively effect your grafts after 14 days post op. The general consensus is after 14 days there secure. So why are we told to avoid activities where you may bump your head for much longer if the healing is done? Can bumping your head actually compromise anything at this point? How bad of a bump would it take? I'm asking because I do want to return to sports soon but I'm not sure if I bump my head it'll cause an issue to the grafts. I'm guessing light scrapes and stuff won't matter at this point. I mean who really knows but curious to your thoughts and experiences on this

 Obviously the goal is not to hit your head anywhere but generally, 2 weeks post op, are your grafts pretty much secure at this point and light bumps wouldn't have an impact. I'm being way too careful still since I'm 17 days post op. But still. Better to be safe than sorry but any ideas in this stuff 

4 hours ago, BurnieBurns said:

Never let travel be an issue when it comes to hair transplants. If you want to keep in the US for BHT you are literally making the choice to compromise your result

Thats not true. I'm not saying I won't travel. I just have a certain amount of how far I'm going. That's too far. I'd consider Europe,  but ideally if there's a good surgeon in the US I'd prefer that. That's why I'm here asking. This is just research. I had an op about 2 weeks ago 

1 hour ago, Adam561 said:

After seeing the cases of Eugenix, Dr. Sethi is the best in utilizing BHT. You can see the journey of @Gatsby(Truely inspirational) for people like us. 

Travelling shouldn't be a big deal, the cost will be cheaper to the docs in USA. 

Any others? That's too far for me. I'm located in the US. 

Anyone know who specializes in that and if there are any in the US that are very good?

I'm talking about like chest, leg, are hair etc. More for filling in between gaps. 

3 hours ago, JD Jones said:

I think the way the hair is brushed forward in the pics at the top of the thread is pretty unflattering. I guess when they are taking before pics at clinics they want to show the hair at its worst.

Here are some of the front taken at clinics requested before 2nd ht earlier this month 

That makes sense. They did the same to me. I went from I have a solid head of hair combed properly to wow that's horrible hairloss when pulled back In a certain correction with the headcomb

Do transplanted hairs just sit there not growing than shed within a month of two or do they start to grow and than shed in the first 2 months and than grow back?

Hi. After day 8 when the scabs are massaged off, is it okay to gentle massage or touch the transplanted areas. I'm still hesitant too but wouldn't logic say that since I had to gentle massage to get the scabs off, it's okay to gently massage the area during washing? I'm playing it safe but just curious. I was told to avoid wearing anything that would cause friction and wouldn't gentle massage cause friction I guess. I'm following whatever the clinic has told me but I'm curious to this as I was just doing my daily wash and thinking about it

On 1/13/2023 at 10:40 AM, ItIsTime said:

Hi everyone, I'm getting set for Dr Bisanga in March for my FUE procedure 3200 - 3500 grafts

I wanted to ask, especially for those who have actually gone to Dr Bisanga before any tips for the trip and how to make the time as easy / comfortable as possible.

This will be my first HT, first time in Belgium, traveling from the US to Belgium. I have a two day procedure on the 23/24th

Things I'm considering:

- Where to stay for a comfortable experience pre and post Sx

- Uber vs taxi (i've seen some posts someone said they were unable to get a taxi post procedure late in the evening)

- Food?

- Anything post transplant I should consider bringing with me (sleeping pillow, aloe vera)

- Anything someone wishes they knew to do before going to Belgium / Dr Bisanga to be better prepared for the procedure

If anyone is going to be there around the same time and want to grab a drink let me know!

Feel free to DM me if you don't want to post everything in the thread

Thanks again everyone and happy growing!

I was just there. I'd recommend a neck pillow, a spray bottle for washing that you'll need after the 2 day procedure, I had a 2 day procedure as well. I rented a car but I did not take Valium which most patients take so I could drive. But the pain was really bad possibly due to that so I wouldn't recommend skipping that. It's a long 2 days. Be ready for that. I stayed at le cote vert which is was about 7 minute drive from the clinic. Nice place. Very helpful people. Just no 24 hour room service which is annoying when u wake up at random times and are hungry. Uber eats works well as they deliver it to the front desk and they bring it upstairs. Feel free if u have any questions to msg or ask here. 

Congratulations. I see the thread of your first surgery. Your hair looked really full in the front.  Cab you share a photo of your front the clinic took before shaving your head. The photos you shared from the back doesn't really show much from your first transplant. Best of luck

Update?

1 hour ago, airporteffect said:

I gently started massaging the scabs on day 6 since they were so damn itchy. I was very gentle, many came off super easily, and there was no blood but I was supposed to wait until day 8 to begin that process, haha. Everything that I’ve read says you’re good unless you get blood so hopefully I didn’t ruin anything. 

Lol tbh I think we all are super worried that something may happen but from what I understand as well, as long as you don't bleed and are generally careful, you'll be fine. I think you'll be fine. 

14 hours ago, asterix0 said:

Interesting, I did not know that. 

This is a very balanced answer. I'm just going to wait and communicate what I'm supposed to and re evaluate with time. What's done is done for now. There are a few things that stuck out to me but no need to further address it now. I will just be patient. I have some gripes for sure but I will try to see how I feel in a few months when the growth starts and stuff. I will take photos and everything and maybe post a full on review than

42 minutes ago, airporteffect said:

I definitely found ways to turn onto my side with the pillow. I literally woke up with the pillow rotated 180° around my neck from when I went to sleep a few times.

Yeah it's very tough but luckily I'm on like day 4 or 5 now. 2 day op and time difference.  Don't even feel like calculating . But cant wait till the scabs are off for sleep purposes

1 hour ago, HappyMan2021 said:

Did Bisanga tell you how long you need to sleep on your back?

I was told grafts are essentially secure after 3 days and I could sleep however I wanted after the 3rd night. 

Graft security and when you can sleep properly always brings a multitude of different answers though. 

Every patient and surgery is different and I imagine the most satisfactory answer that will give you peace of mind will come from the clinic. 

 

I was told something similar in terms of graft security by someone at the clinic who did my post op instructions. I was just playing it extra safe and was curious to what people have heard as I've heard a bunch of different timeliness regarding graft security. Can never be too careful

I had a two day operation and the 2nd day was beard extractions. So I was laying on my side for a bit during the beard extractions. I had hairline work done the first day and mostly crown work the second. As far as sleeping post op goes, is sleeping on our back simply for swelling? I've been sleeping on my back for about 5 days now. Was just curious as to why we can't sleep on our sides if I was made to lay side ways the day right after hairline work. I always used to think it was so the grafts don't fall out of place but that wouldn't seem to be the case based on being made to lay on my side for beard extractions. I'll keep sleeping on my back though to be safe but something that I was thinking about. Anyone know more about this? Thank you

Just now, Hah6788887 said:

As I've said above, I'm going to be patient now.. I am not doubting the skill of Dr bisanga and how good the bhr team is. I spoke to Ian through email and after seeing his response, i think for me the best course of action is to wait. I will continue to communicate with bhr and hopefully the final result will be a good one. 

I just need some time to get through this initial phase and let everything calm down and I will update you all when I'm comfortable. I've just received my photos from bhr. I may share some of them in the future but for now I'm not comfortable with that. 

I did not say anything here that was not true on my end in terms of how I felt. I understand and appreciate the complexity of my case and by no means think its an easy one. I'm going to simply wait now and see the results and will document things as I go along. 

I do apologize that I'm not sharing images as I know that's very important but I'm not yet comfortable doing so. I still do feel the way I did but Ian offered me an explanation and for now, I just want to recover from the initial phase and will revisit this at a later date hopefully.

As I've said above, I'm going to be patient now.. I am not doubting the skill of Dr bisanga and how good the bhr team is. I spoke to Ian through email and after seeing his response, i think for me the best course of action is to wait. I will continue to communicate with bhr and hopefully the final result will be a good one. 

I just need some time to get through this initial phase and let everything calm down and I will update you all when I'm comfortable. I've just received my photos from bhr. I may share some of them in the future but for now I'm not comfortable with that. 

I did not say anything here that was not true on my end in terms of how I felt. I understand and appreciate the complexity of my case and by no means think its an easy one. I'm going to simply wait now and see the results and will document things as I go along. 

I do apologize that I'm not sharing images as I know that's very important but I'm not yet comfortable doing so.

Update. I've spoken to my patient advisor ian. He's offered me an explanation. I will not rush to judgement now and will wait to see the results before further commenting on the situation.

Whatever you say man. Perhaps it was the fact my surgery was over 2 days. First day was only hairline so that was traced. And the crown wasn't and all the spray and stuff probably washed it off. I'm not sure. But I know the lines were gone and regrown

23 minutes ago, SecondHT said:

Sorry to hear that. I hope at least that you will have good growth.

I'm going to do the procedure with Dr. Bisanga on 30th of January (after two weeks). I'm feeling a bit worried now because I am also a repair case and I also would like to thicken my right temple because it is a bit thinner and because I wear my hair on the other side. I have also booked the procedure with only Dr. Bisanga.

I wouldn't be too worried. I think he's an excellent surgeon. I just wish there was a tad bit better communication.  I'm just hoping for good growth. What's done is done