JoeD

Thanks for the info re continued sensitivity at scar line with more strenuous activity. I guess just looking for some reassurance that it’s still normal. Does not appear to have stretched. re the 10-14 days, sorry I wasn’t clear, I meant some docs (Feller/Bloxham) advise full activity is ok at that point vs some saying 3-6 months to minimize risk of scar stretching

6-12 months? I’ve never heard more than 6, most say 3, as per prior answers. I do find it interesting that some FUT docs rec 10-14 days- when staples come out (Feller & Bloxham). re my sensitivity Q above re activity at 3 months. A sign to back off or not really of concern? Still gonna hold off deadlifting, squatting etc til 6 months.

About 3 months out now. Scar still pretty good size (1-3mm all around) getting much lighter in color. When I lift things (ie luggage, kid) or squeeze something firmly like a hammer handle, I still get a mild sensitivity in back of head over scar. Lasts few mins to an hour. Normal at this stage?

Makes way more sense lol

And there it is….. moderators, don’t posters have to disclose their clinic affiliation from the start?

HT patients bleed, pass out, get intra-vascular lidocaine amongst other things….

I think some better understanding of “levels of evidence” is in order here. Perhaps what you/they say is true…. But anecdotes and case reports prove nothing. When you show me some published randomized controlled (ideally double blinded) studies that stood up to peer review…. Only then can you make such a statement.

I was provided with a total graft amount, not a breakdown, though I never asked for a breakdown.

I don’t know how to tell the difference between which is a natural multi-hair graft in one incision vs >1 single hair grafts combined in one incision

most (not all) has been answered and the OR report has been transcribed in this thread. - Graft count: while he did not give specific breakdown, he does essentially say that excess singles from the strip were combined to make multi-grafts behind the hairline, in single incisions. If the exact graft breakdown wasn’t listed in OP report and/or recently by doctor, then I’ve got to assume it wasn’t documented. -Procedure time: strip needed extending on both sides due to the lower density on the sides, as written on the operative report. That plus repeated popping, vasovagal/syncope (passing out), would account for additional hours. - exact role and identity of other “shadowing” doctor: this has not been answered and should be - seeking outside/2nd professional opinions: at this point, if you don’t believe what he has told you, then I don’t see any other way, but don’t know how helpful that would be. You could take him up on the offer to come in and discuss face to face or call in on phone for your remaining specific questions. He did also offer for you to record that. At this point you’ve got a “decent” (not outstanding) result and don’t look like you’re significantly balding. I think it would be best to just move on and stop torturing yourself over this.

Very impressive transformation in the front half. I would assume the back half and temples turn out similarly given it’s the same patient and same doctor.

Very impressive result!

Very interesting to see the combined FUT/FUE approach on the same day. I can guess why they did it… But what was the specific rationale for it in your case?

I can’t believe how good the donor looks three days postop.

The doc clearly knows you’re going to publicly post it…. Highly curious, as I’m sure others here are too.