Nolan

My resting heart rate increased by 10bpm after being on 2.5mg daily for 6 months. 

I've paused the oral minoxidil for now and seems my resting heart rate is back to normal.

Has anyone else heard of or experienced this?



 

7 minutes ago, Gatsby said:

I died my hair last year after four month

and it didn't affect anything negatively?

I'm also reading that Ammonia Free and Semi Permanent dyes are ok
 

Just another test for patience on this journey! 

Hi Guys - When is it safe to use a hair dye after a FUE hair transplant?

I'm on month 5 and my consultant recommended waiting till month 9.

I usually use L'Oréal Paris Men Expert One-Twist Hair Color  Dark Brown and it says its  powered by an ammonia-free gel technology which is semi-permanent.

But have heard many different opinions and wondering if any one has any experience?

thanks!
N

4 minutes ago, jay80 said:

I'm positive the info the clinic gave me said 3 months and then another part of it said 5 months, I'll need to go back and check and let you know. Most stuff I've been reading online suggests you can dye it after 4-6 weeks, so I thought 3 months was being super cautious., I don't expect much new hair in the recipient anyway at 3 months, so can't see the issue with dying donor and untouched hair at 3 months

Yeah good topic and what you say makes sense. Of course I wouldn't want to damage any new growth at this stage so being cautious. Let me know if you find out any info thanks man 

Looking good man, sure it will turn out well!

I had mine done 4 months ago and was told to wait till month 9 to dye hair. What's your info on this? I also have dark brown hair. cheers

Hi Guys,

I am  4 months post fue op where I had 5000 grafts into mid scalp and crown and a few near hairline.

I have been on daily 1mg Fin and Topical Minoxidil for those 4 months.

Hair is looking pretty good BUT I can't tell if it's new growth or the meds that have made the improvement.

When i look closely I haven't noticed new growth yet - it's hard to see as diffuse hair loss. 

Does Fin/Minoxidil give new hair growth? I thought it was to stop further loss.

Thanks for any thoughts!


Photos  Before - 3 days Post - 4 Months Post

12 Weeks Post Op

Day 6

Pre Op

1 hour ago, NikosHair said:

Spikey hairs tend to be the grafts that havent grown and havent shed yet.

As @Rahal Hair Transplant says the new hairs will be fine and wispy. You don't get that stubble effect as they are soft.

Try to get some magnification of the recipient area and see what you have.

thanks for the insight, that makes sense. So assuming they are grafts that haven't grown or shed yet is that normal at this stage? 

hi guys, I'm 8 weeks post fue transplant and I can feel Spiky Little Hairs in between the old hair when I run my fingers through my hair (recipient area)

Is this new growth? Or?

They are not noticeable to see so can't see any viual difference when looking in mirror.

Thanks!
N 

2 minutes ago, JohnCasper said:

Looks good after 3 weeks.  You will typically lose that frontal hair but the recovering will be great in a few months.  Keep us posted.

thanks for the support John will keep the forum posted of results 

9 hours ago, ray35 said:

Yeah you should be alright... some shedding, those early days pictures looked good, so shedding at this point is normal. 

Thanks for the encouragement man and yes aware of shedding so hopefully it's all normal. 

11 hours ago, WhereIsMyMind said:

Looks good to me. Frontal density is pretty low but you already had some native hair there, so im assuming it was done on purpose.

About scrubbing/dead grafts, a good rule of thumb is that when you dislodge a graft it will bleed (sometimes a lot), so I doubt you damaged any of them if no extra bleeding.

Good luck with your recovery!

Thanks man, yes already have fairly good frontal density so the plan was to reinforce hairline and fill out the rest including some on crown.  

Yes I had learned about bleeding being a tell tail sign of dislodging a graft so hopefully it's ok. 

Thank you. I'll post updates as I find this platform so supportive and inspiring!

Sorry there are 3 repeat photos after Day 22 not sure how to edit post - thanks!

Hi Guys,

I got a FUE Hair Transplant on November 2nd 2022 and wanted to share a little of my journey so far.

5000 grafts were taken from the donor area to help with my thinning hair. Plan was to reinforce hairline then high density in frontal area then improve crown. I don't know the exact distribution. I am 53 and started thinning/balding during the last 10 years.

I've joined this super helpful forum post-op and have learned so much about the whole topic that I wasn't really aware of before.

I really appreciate all the expertise and community here!

My main question is if you think things look normal looking at the photos from Day of Op to 3 weeks post?

MAIN CONCERN:
I've been worried that I was rubbing & messing with my recipient area and lost grafts. No interference or issues with recipient area until scabs and itchy scalp around day 6-9 but no bleeding either. 

I guess I am looking for reassurance that the progress looks ok as like many I'm thinking that there's no real change from what it was like before.

The guide from the clinic inIstanbul has been very reassuring over WhatsApp but I wanted to share with you guys too.

thanks,
Nolan

PRE OP

5000 Grafts

Day Of Op

Day 2

Day 4

Day 6

Day 8

Day 13

Day 16

Day 22

thanks @Walker PaperI've read conflicting opinions but as I'm approaching 5 weeks it seems ok to use perhaps once/twice a week

Hey there,

Any thoughts or experience with using Nizoral 2% shampoo one month post op?

I have issues with seb derm on scalp and would like to use the shampoo to clear it up.

Thanks!
N