Edelman11

28 minutes ago, Gatsby said:

You're doing all the right things! 👌It's just a waiting game now with the transplant. Don't expect to see any real growth until month four. Anything earlier is a bonus and expect the hair to fall out in the first few months like all transplanted hair. It's just a game of patience until 12 months. I hope you will update your thread every month and share your journey. Wishing you all the best and thanks for sharing!

Thank you for those kind/informative words @Gatsby

Do you have any thoughts on how the transplant looked immediately post-op? I am slightly concerned about the density of FU implanted into the recipient areas. 35 FU per Cm2 seems to be quite a mid-range amount from the literature/forum post that I've read.

Thanks for mentioning the importance of medication. 

I have been on finasteride for nearly 4 and 1/2 years, minoxidil for the same length of time (switched to oral 6 months ago), and have been using the iRestore laser helmet for a similar length of time as well (I am aware that it is a low contributor to progress made though). 

Turning 28 in July.

Google, then had a few consultations with him - 1 in-person, 1 via Zoom. Came across as very conscientious and trustworthy. 

Main factor was proximity, and accessibility (Covid-19). I have read your, @Gatsby, commentary regarding how short-sighted it is to choose a surgeon based on these factors. Cannot disagree with you too much to be fair. Previous work he showed me, and knowledge demonstrated when discussing the procedure were also considered heavily. 

Thanks for the input Gatsby.

Surgeon: Dr Garsing Wong, NZ Hair Transplantation Institute.

Pre op photos (most suitable ones I currently have):

Hi everyone,

Appreciate you taking the time to look at my post/photos.

What are your thoughts on how the transplant looks immediately post-op?

If you have any questions, please just ask away and I will be happy to help.

Cheers!