Yan bio

12.5 weeks 
more small improvements.

since my transplanted area is still quite red, I decided to take 1-2 weeks off minoxidil. I'm using foam (which is better tolerated by the scalp), only once per day, and I rinse it off after 20 minutes, but still - it irritates my skin too much. that made me itch too much and I might have broke some of the fragile hairs but that's ok - they'll grow again. 

11.5 weeks:
I think I'm finally noticing some growth

tell them you raised your head and bumped your scalp against a door lock like these. it was open and you straigthed up very quickly, bleeded, and needed stitches. you're wearing a bandana to save them the ugly sight and waiting for things to look normal again

10.5 weeks

Still can't use toppik due to left side (right side on picture) still lacking enough hair, but I hope 2-3 weeks from now I can start using it. 

11 minutes ago, Rahal Hair Transplant said:

Yan bio,

This is very likely the new transplanted hair beginning to regrow through the surface of the scalp. When people say that new hair growth typically starts between three and five months, this is the average.  Some individuals start seeing early of new growth and that looks like it’s the case here.  I’m sure that’s very exciting and I’m sure your excitement will grow as you see a lot more in the coming weeks and months.

Best wishes,

Rahal Hair Transplant 

I am so happy to read this! Thank you so much 🙏

also I’ve read so many comments you’ve made on other posts as well, you always explain things in length and in a very kind and warm manner (of course always being very informative), this is really something special and you deserve all the best😇

18 minutes ago, Melvin- Moderator said:

Yes looks like stubble. 

Maybe some growth too..? When I zoom in I see some tiny (though some pretty long) colorless hairs.. 😅

What are the small hair? Is it a stubble? Does this mean growing phase started? 
thank you again for the wonderful forum🙏

2 hours ago, GoliGoliGoli said:

You may be right in regards to hair, but you very well may end up VERY regretful from taking medications that effect your endocrine and cardiovascular system too! 

They’re both considered very safe. And minoxidil doesn’t cause heart problems, unless you have studies to support this claim

9.5 weeks - native hair has grown a bit and I hope in 2-3 weeks I'm going to look normal again. I still don't have enough hair on my left side (right side on picture) to use toppik there..

Make sure you’re not exposed to sun as this can lengthen recovery time.

On 8/6/2022 at 2:20 PM, Eran said:

Hi Guys,

dropping here short update, specially of the crown that changing weekly…

I did stem cells treatment from donor area a month ago and seems it’s working perfectly!

(Crown photo- month ago and today)

 

stem cells were injected in crown area only?

also, I'm not sure - how long ago did you have your crown transplant? 

Update us!

In a retrospect - 

1. the infected skin was quite small and located in a rear position - I don't think it'll greatly affect your end-result.

2. indeed, it was not a necrosis like me (and others) tended to insist  

3. I hope the dermatologist who told you it's an infection was experienced enough and unbiased

4. yes, waiting for updates. you deserve a good result!

3 hours ago, dronay said:

Hello ,

Some of my staff used to work at COSMETICA. I can easily recommend that clinic to you in Turkey. A clinic that cares about sterilization.

 If you share your photos and information such as age, I can offer you a second doctor's opinion. You can easily compare.

 

Dr.Kuddusi ONAY

Sterilization has been a staple of modern medicine for a century. 

I'm not even sure if you're sarcastic or not. 

Choosing a low-quality hair mill because they allegedly take care of sterilization is ridiculous.

What's next? recommendations based on the availability of electricity?

5 minutes ago, GoliGoliGoli said:

Was not being sarcastic. Most of my loss is in my crown so it makes using Toppik very easy. Always sounded like a lot more work to use it on hairline so I'm sure with your HT you will be glad not to have to use it anymore on the hairline

Oh yes! it is so sooo much easier to use on the crown. that's why I've had the procedure

On 8/15/2022 at 10:16 PM, GoliGoliGoli said:

Can imagine using Topikk on the hairline is a major pain so congrats! 

Actually I'm not so sure if you were sarcastic or not..?

But really, before surgery I could've engineer some very nice hair styles, but:

1. it could've take me 30 minutes to set it up (wash with water->half dry->wax->wait->wax again->comb precisely->use volumizer spray (it hold everything together)->apply toppik->gently remove toppik from scalp between frontal hair). 

2. I felt good with my hair 1/3 of times, "OKish" 1/3, and "I don't like it today" 1/3. 

I know I'm quite a perfectionist here, but at least the only thing I'm so concerned about is hair, so at least I'm not obsessed with other things

9 minutes ago, Parasol said:

It’s coming along nicely! This is a long ride and the next few months are the worst part.

I look forward to following your updates!

Thank you very much my friend!

I find this very troublesome, as I did have a scab which lasted maybe 15 days even though I shampooed and massages it quite vigorously, I just felt If I do it more aggressively it actually might hurt the tissue and bleed.

now (almost 8 weeks after transplant) it’s the only bare area in my hair line  

Hey people, I’ve read on hdc’s website that “it’s important to get rid of the scabs within 10 days, or they (the scabs) might falll together with follicles “…

(This is written in the israeli website)

is this true?! Yes, i know taking of the scabs is important - but can it really make the follicles drop with it, assuming it had take  more than 10 / xyz amount of time..?

I remember melvin saying 2 weeks ago this is normal 

watching the difference between the 8 weeks and now, especially on the hairline - this is so amazing and gives me much strength as I'm heading into the 8'th week and waiting for these "half-bear areas" to develope..

4 minutes ago, Whipaway said:

4 Month update -
So 4 months have quickly passed and time for an update.
As I mentioned in my 3 month posted, I had definitely noticed signs of growth.
I think it’s fair to say I have had a good amount of growth since.
Lots of singles in my hairline came through with one area in particular coming very thick and fast. If the rest of my hairline comes through with the same density I will be very happy.
Some areas are a bit behind other areas with the furthest areas of my temples being the thinnest but it seem to be slowly thicken up as each week passes. 
I was thinking that perhaps singles come through first but as Ian from BHR pointed out - it’s more of a percentage.
Lots more singles at a higher density are packed in the hairline.
If I would have let my hair grow then it probably would have a better illusion of density at this point but I was happy to keep it short and only leave it to grow once I started to see growth. 
I went to the barbers yesterday for my first trim since the procedure. I only had short back and side and totally left the top but I had a nice smile on my face looking in the mirror at my new hairline coming in.
The last time I sat in the barbers chair and he lifted my fringe was a horrible feeling to see how far back I had receded.
I would love to hear your thoughts. 

 

Looking very good my friend!

Almost 8 weeks had passed 😇

I think the native hair which suffered shock-loss is starting to recover. 

There're also some transplanted front line hair that lengthened.

Front is still red, but there's some minor improvement there. 2 weeks ago I deceided to switch minoxidil from twice to once per day, so there’s less skin irritation  

Would give anything to start seeing some growth!

23 minutes ago, zerocool said:

I've searched the forum and saw that this question was posted in the past, but without a conclusive answer on what should be done.

I seem to have about 20 grafts that are neither growing nor shedding (now 8 weeks post my 3800 FUE). The explanation I found are that these are telogen-phase grafts that are lodged in the scalp and are unable to shed. 

Should I pull these out to make room for the new hair, or leave them be?

"Stuck" grafts marked in green:

8 weeks is still early. no need to pull anything, the hair and the process will take care of things naturally

read the next paragraph: "continuous use of minx is needed to maintain hair regrowth". 

after you've had the regrowth - don't you want to keep it?

5 hours ago, Parasol said:

Hi, Yan Bio! I had my surgery with HDC, led by Dr. Maras, back in April 2021.

The results have been incredible, but I did have some issues with a bruise that ended up bleeding shortly after my surgery. 

As hopeful as I was that the grafts had anchored at that stage, unfortunately, 1.5 years later, not only did the bruised/bleeding area not grow any grafts, but the hair I had there originally before the surgery (which wasn’t much) never really grew back either. 

HDC has offered to fix this area for me for free, which I may eventually take them up on. 

I think it’s important before going into any surgery, for people to know the potential risks. I firmly believe hair transplantation should be a last resort! But I also believe, if transplantation is right for someone, Dr. Maras at HDC is one of the best in the world, and I can’t thank him enough for how him and his team transformed my life!

I see you went to HDC too! I wish you well and look forward to your updates!

first of all - thank you so much for the detailed reposne!:)
I really wanted to know about this bruise.. did you actually see it bleeding? or you just noticed the scab forming there? 
also - what size is this area? around 1X1 cm? 
what do you refer this to - was this area too dense? because of infection? or do you think you a necrosis maybe..?
I tried to find similar cases to understand better how mine would fold but I couldn't..

so happy for your success story - your hair looks simply unbelievble! do you feel the 'naked area' bothers you in real life when you set it up before leaving your house? and about fixing this - does this require shaving the area again, or could it be done between the existing hair?