Will_the_way

2 hours ago, Thanos92 said:

Ok ! Thank you ! Also, have you noticed any difference in the hair texture of the transplanted hair compared to the hair that you had before in the frontal area ?

The transplanted hair was a bit coarser for a while, but now at a year everything is cohesive. A few months ago I started using deep moisturizing conditioner and shampoo and a hair mask as well. That has definitely helped. 

29 minutes ago, Thanos92 said:

Hello Will! Congrats on the result, it looks amazing!!! Freitas is a pro ! I’m 11 days after my own hair transplant with Freitas and I want to ask you about the Clobisdin/Clobetazol solution. Did you have any side effects from it ? Was your redness at the recipient area caused from this or from the hair transplant? Freitas’s notes tell me to start using the solution but I’m a bit scared because it’s a strong corticosteroid and I don’t know what it might do. Please answer !!

Thank you !

 

Hey man, thank you!! 
 

I used the clobetazol as instructed (20 days on, 20 days off, and 20 days on again) and had no issues at all. I’m not sure how much it contributed to the final results, but I do trust Dr de Freitas and was happy to follow his process. 

On 2/20/2024 at 3:07 PM, Melvin- Admin said:

Look at the difference 

The difference really is crazy and beyond anything I expected. For my 1 year update I will post a few more before pics as well 

19 minutes ago, TonTon said:

When did you stop with the daily Keto usage?

Any sides with the Oral Minoxidil? Is it for life time?

Can’t exactly remember since the 2% I really just used until I ran out. I’d say it was about 3 months and it was never daily. Just mon/weds/fri. Also no side effects with anything and yes I plan on taking it for the foreseeable future. 

15 hours ago, TonTon said:

Did you use ketoconozole shampoo everyday? Until now?

And oral Minoxidil, are you taking it every day until now? 2.5 mg?

Hello, I used 2% keto shampoo twice a day on  MWF and klorane edelweiss shampoo all other days. I now shampoo/condiiton w just regular sulfate free stuff and use nizoral on occasion when my scalp is feeling dry or itchy.  Oral minoxidil 5mg every days for the first 3 ish months and then switched to 2.5 since I couldn’t find 5mg anywhere. 

Looks right on track! Exciting days ahead!! 😄

On 1/30/2024 at 8:04 PM, StayThick36 said:

This post gave me all the reassurance in the world that I picked the right doctor. I had my procedure with Dr. Freitas 11 days ago and I showed him your hairline as a basis to what I was looking for. Although I am a more advanced Norwood, he delivered a hairline for me that is natural, while preserving grafts for my crown via a 2nd procedure. 
 

I had roughly 3,090 grafts and can confirm your write up regarding your experience from start to finish is literally spot on. It was an incredible experience for a procedure that can be nerve-wracking for so many.
 

My hairline immediately post op and a few weeks out look very similar to yours. I’m so excited to see this play out over the next several months after watching your progress.

Thanks for taking the time to share your experience, while putting the amazing work of Dr. Freitas out there for those looking to change their life for the better! 

 

Congrats man and I’m really glad my post was able to provide you a bit of peace of mind. Happy growing 😄 you can’t go wrong with de Freitas and i’m sure you’ll be so happy with the results. 

Hey all,

wasn’t planning on doing another update this soon but the clinic requested photos for my 9 month check in and so I figured I’d post them here as well since I have them. I’m about 12 days shy of the 9 month mark. Couldn’t be happier with my hair. 

Congrats man!!! This is going to look amazing 🤩 

7 month update

Hey all, just wanted to provide a 7 month update. Things aren’t changing much at this point as I think I’ve pretty much reached my final results and so this will probably be my last monthly update. Next one will probably be at a year or if anything major changes between now and then I will post another. It’s been a ride but I’m so pleased with the outcome and really couldn’t be happier. I really appreciate the people on this forum for the support. 
 

Just wanted to add a picture of my donor grown out for anyone curious. Was slightly worried, as I had a bit of shock loss across the extraction area, but clearly I had nothing to be worried about. It honestly looks better to me than it did pre HT and I think the oral minoxidil is to thank for that. 
 

this was my donor grown out pre HT:

De Freitas. Would recommend him over pekiner as well if your focus is the hairline. 

1 hour ago, Melvin- Admin said:

Wow impeccable 🙌🏼

That means a lot coming from you man. Have been lurking the forum for a few years now and have always appreciated what you do for the community. Was hoping the day would come that my own HT had your stamp of approval 😄 thank you!!

1 hour ago, Marko7t4 said:

I’d be smiling like that too if mine had have turned out that brilliant 😂

Last few posts felt wrong without a big smile lol 😂 much appreciated brother!!

6 month update

Halfway to the finish line and at this point I don’t even think about my hair anymore. I am completely satisfied with my results and any improvements going forward is just icing on the cake. I can’t fully express in words how nice it is to not be worried about my hair anymore, but it’s been life changing in the best way.  So grateful to Dr de Freitas and his team, and to this forum and its members for leading me to him. 
 

5 hours ago, Youth_Again said:

I am 1.5 month post op with Dr.Couto and I look really similar to you at the same time frame. not all of the transplanted grafts fell off and some are already starting to pop out. 

I hope i will have the same growth as you in the next coming weeks. Impressive

I hope so too man! Good luck! Couto was my 2nd choice and I’m guessing you’ll be very happy with your results

1 hour ago, O-Myles59 said:

this looks awesome. You must be over the moon 

To say that my expectations have been exceeded doesn’t feel like enough. I knew I was setting myself up for success but never thought I’d end up this happy with the outcome. I have to pinch myself in the mornings when I’m standing in the mirror to remind myself its real. 

24 minutes ago, Kraki77 said:

There comes a point where you just have to admire what you see and appreciate the skill that is necessary to create this naturalness. It can hardly be any better, especially at this point. 

Enjoy it, this has the potential to reinvigorate life on so many levels and it really shows how much of a difference a little bit of hair can make for some people.

I could watch this hairline over and over again, haha. 

Thank you for the updates, it calms me down additionally before my own procedure. 

There is no denying the artistry. I’m still in awe every time I look at my hair and would recommend de Freitas 10 times over to anyone considering a hair transplant. The positive impacts have already become clear. People treat me differently, smile at me more, my friends who have great hair and who should never consider a HT are asking me for info about the doctor 😂 I don’t have words to express how grateful I am to him and his team and wish them all the success as it is so deserved. 

5 month update:

Hey all, 5 months just passed since my transplant and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Over the last few weeks I have noticed things filling in, and I continue to feel stubble popping through when I run my fingers through my transplanted area which means density should only increase from here.  
 

as promised, for this update I have included pictures in direct sunlight/the harshest lighting I could find, so everyone can really see what’s going on. 

before shower   

immediately after shower and air dry (no product)

3 hours ago, wprevil said:

Hi there... your statement is confusing. What exactly do you mean by, "break through the surface of the scalp." Are you saying that transplanted hairs are "trapped" under the skin and will eventually break threw it?

Hair growth starts beneath the skin and without a natural pore to grow through, the transplanted hair does need to break the surface in a sense. This is why so many people get folliculitis. 

9 hours ago, 21yrold said:

Sorry I think I didn’t explain myself too well. What I meant was beyond healing and into the growth phase should you have say as an example a triple growing in your hair line. Would plucking two hairs out of the triple leaving it as a single hair damage that last hair left of that triple? 

I’d try it on some area of your body that isn’t your head (i have a patch of hair on my hand with multiple triples in it) and see what happens. I’d expect the remaining hairs to continue to grow and the plucked hair to quickly regrow, but I’m not a doctor. 

3 hours ago, goatnole said:

Doing grafts implant in rows makes it more unnatural compared with a no pattern graft implant. It doesn’t make the results more dense. You actually get a more see through effect. And with a buzz cut it gets very visible. Probably the reason for doing row implant is to save time and make it more easy.

You know and can’t deny that the natural hair growth is random and no pattern. 
 

De Freitas is a good surgeon, but could be even better. Here are two images of what happens if implants are done in rows + short hair. From the hair line and 3-4 cm up you can clearly see it.

These photos you’re using to demonstrate “results” are less than 1 month post op?? 

46 minutes ago, goatnole said:

How come? De Freitas does a in row implant pattern. Looks unnatural. Remember that our native hair grows in an irregular pattern.

i have seen row placement of grafts in a few of Pinto’s cases, but most looks perfect

To say that de Freitas results are unnatural is just not the truth. Your last several comments have been on posts regarding him and you are echoing the same concern about row implantation, which several doctors have now weighed in on and express it’s used to achieve density. His results speak for themselves and to steer people away from him is crazy to me. 

5 months post op with de Freitas, and while my hair has grown out, there is no visual indication of any such rows. I have been updating with photos on this forum for those that are curious. 

I opted for zip up hoodies/jackets instead of button up shirts as they are a lot more comfortable and comfort is key in those immediate days following the procedure. Definitely bring something to entertain yourself for a few days as well!