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I'VE BEEN TRYING TO FORGET!

I feel that it's hard to tell, as the hairline consists of single hairs and as such, may offer cosmetic value later than the rest of the head.

The right side of my head is whispier than the rest of my head. WEIRD?

Three months may be early for you. Growth varies with patients. I think it was "NW" who said that at one point he almost lost hope, and look at the star he is today! I've also gone through the thought of "Am I going to be the one who's procedure is a disaster?"

I know that relaxing may be easier said that done, but take comfort in knowing that many of us go through the same anxiety.

Adele,

Dr. Feinberg is also a dermatologist. GOOD LUCK.

Jim

Foreigner,

So there is somebody else out there who had one (or two)! I must say, yours is quite effective.

There is a striking difference between our procedures. Mine went from the front third of my scalp to just above the fringe at the bottom of the crown. So my doctor concentrated on the center of the scalp, which gave me the "tall sides" that I have today. Yours are much more effective in closing the crown.

May I ask, when did you have them done. Mine were in the mid 80s. The scalp (from ear to ear) has remained taught.

Your procedure looks nice and clean. I think you going to be a happy guy in about 5 months or so.

GOOD LUCK.

Jim

tkotko,

Very nice. With plenty of grafts behind the line for density and the staggering in the front, I do believe you're going to be thrilled with your new hairline. CONGRATULATIONS.

Jim

Hareguy,

My redness was also gone after about 3 1/2 months,

along with the ingrown hairs. I let everyone that I knew that I was having the procedure. After hiding my previous work with hairspray for over 20 years, this was a big relief. When outside, I wore a hat for protection.

When around people that I worked with, they got used to my post op appearance.

Of course this can vary. I've seen post op photos where there seemed to be no redness after only a few days, usually with patients with dark skin and hair. I've read where some have it for many months beyond 3 1/2. The bottom line is, it does go away.

GOOD LUCK.

Jim

AZGuy,

The doctor certainly covered a large area. From what I read, you should get some wonderful results.

As you know, this is a lengthy process that requires patience. For me, the 2 month mark was the toughest with very little growth and a bunch of ingrown hairs. Beyond 3 1/2 months things started to change. Now, at 5 months, I can't keep up with the growth.

I look foreward to following your progress.

Jim

Concerning N.J. doctors, are there any opinions on Feinberg's work.

Hey Eastcoast,

It's nice to see your results. From what I see, you have quite a bit of growth, although I don't know what you looked like pre-op. Both Futzy and NW posted that they really took off at 4 1/2 months. I'm just about at 5 months and I'm seeing rather dramatic changes at this point.

As to whether you should lower the hairline, that's a personal decision. Personally, I think the line looks very natural with the slight recession. Maybe your doctor's advice is good advice.

LOOKING GOOD BUDDY!

Jim

Looking good Paul. Excellent growth after 4 months!

Maybe we could do that "face thing" once both of us have conquered the hair issue.

Homer,

Yes it is possible. My donor area went from above one ear to the other. Of course, the surgeon has to be cautious as not to go up too high, or you may be getting into an area that is programmed for baldness.

Jim

Hey Gap,

I believe that you are comparing 2 different things here. Staples are used for final surface closing. Dissolvable sutures are for below the skin surface.

During my procedure, Dr.Wong used staples for the final surface closing. He also used dissolvable sutures for blood vessels that needed closing and that were under the surface of the skin.

Jim

Disolvable sutures are always used by surgeons for subcutaneous (below the skin suface) closures.

The sutures applied on the skin surface, have to be removed.

Might there be a misunderstanding here?

Hairguy,

Theye'not as fragile as you might think. If they were, I think more doctors would use pressure bandages, as they once did.

You do have to be cautious though. Sleeping depends on where you had the work done. In my case, Dr.Wong went to the top of the crown, so I was able to sleep with my head slightly propped up.

Also, be careful when applying ice. You may want to read my post of yesterday concerning this.

Jim

FUE certainly may be the sole choice for people with poor scalp elasticity, which may severely limit the width of a strip. This lack of elasticity could occur naturally or due to previous strip surgeries.

Homer,

After reading your follow up posts, I'm afraid I wrongly accused you. I'm sorry for that. It was a knee jerk reaction on my part because of previous posts that I felt were out of line.

Please accept my apology. GOOD LUCK TO YOU.

Jim

Thanks Paul.

Hareguy,

The tranplanted temple hair may have thickened a little, it's hard to tell. I'll know when I compare my 5 month pics with the 4 month, which will be in about 2 weeks. At this point, it's blending well with the hair below it, just above the sideburn. That's naturally a little thin. So I don't think I would want the temple hair to be too thick as to not blend with the surrounding hair.

I expect an overall thickening (don't we all) as I progress. I do know that from 3 to 4 months, there has been a huge difference.

Jim

Noreaster,

Is it too late for you to convert to Judaism? You could wear a Yamulcha. That's come in handy for me through the years.

Just kidding, sorry. I don't blame you for being angry in the bar. That would have gotten to me also.

GOOD LUCK. I wish I could give you a perfect solution and I hope you find a way to be comfortable.

Jim

I have always been "hair conscious", as in being able to tell a toupe, etc. I remember as a kid, my dad and I would ocasionally connect on who was wearing one. No matter how good, it's always the temple recession that gave it away, as the line was too low in comparison.

Recently, at my daughter's college "Parent's Weekend", I spotted two guys with just awful HTs. My heart went out to them. Absolutley, they would have been better off without the work.

What I'm leading to is my meeting Jo and Futzy, the night before my surgery. In answer to Rugby's post, Futzyhead's work is undetetectable. I saw him in various lights and angles. Without question, he was an excellent candidate. He has excellent hair quality, he had a "virgin scalp" and he chose a great surgeon, in Dr.Hasson.

While not all are fortunate to have all of the above, Futzy is not rare. Wonderful (and life changing) results can come from an HT.

I Do Get the Sentiment... Honestly I Do.

Call me old fashioned (or provincial, if you'd like), but I really do love a Head of Hair.

If you've got it, ENJOY IT.

If you don't and can get it back, PLEASE DO.

Baldness is not beautiful...HAIR IS.

...that's utterly outrageous!!!

CONGRATULATIONS and welcome to the club.

ALL THE BEST.

Jim

I'm not sure if this has been previously posted but, concerning the baldness gene, it is recessive. Therefore, it must be passed along by both parents. If not, it will be masked and not result in a trait in the offspring.

So, if your dad is bald and you are also, BLAME YOUR MOTHER not your father!

TN,

Personally, I would contact the office or your consultant. I've called the office and Mike Ferko on several occasions over the last 4 months and found them to be very receptive. They've encouraged me to be in touch.

Jim