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I'm doing well thanks..hope you are also.
Yes, popping them and then using an anti-biotic is the way to go. I was advised early on that leaving them alone could potentially cause the pimples to fester.
UNC
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Write your post in a word document first, spell check and then paste into the on-line post.
UNC
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I'd like to clear up what those little white heads actually are.
It was explained to me during my last surgery that these are not ingrown hairs but clogged sebaceus glands.
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>sebaceus gland- small subcutaneous glands, usually connected with hair follicles. They secrete an oily semifluid matter called sebum, composed in great part of fat, which softens and lubricates the hair and skin.
I'll stand corrected if I'm incorrect here, but I believe the reason for the clogging is that the newly maturing follicles are producing sebum, but only a tiny portion of the hair is there to be lubricated.
Therefore, we get the clogging.
So I think we can be happy when we get one of these little buggers as indeed it's showing that the follicle is settling in and the hair will soon follow.
BTW, I just got my first this morning..YIPEE!!
UNC
"TEMPLES 'n CROWNS Forever!"
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I'd like to clear up what those little white heads actually are.
It was explained to me during my last surgery that these are not ingrown hairs but clogged sebaceus glands.
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>sebaceus gland- small subcutaneous glands, usually connected with hair follicles. They secrete an oily semifluid matter called sebum, composed in great part of fat, which softens and lubricates the hair and skin.
I'll stand corrected if I'm incorrect here, but I believe the reason for the clogging is that the newly maturing follicles are producing sebum, but only a tiny portion of the hair is there to be lubricated.
Therefore, we get the clogging.
So I think we can be happy when we get one of these little buggers as indeed it's showing that the follicle is settling in and the hair will soon follow.
BTW, I just got my first this morning..YIPEE!!
UNC
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While technique in the final closing of the donor area is very important, so is what's done prior. The tissue beneath has to dealt with properly for the best result. Dr.Wong explained to me that he does an initial pass with sutures before the final closing with staples.
I have to believe that this is the reason my donor scar is pretty much invisible and that I have no discomfort in the area.
UNC
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>I feel a cosmetic improvement at any age can give one a lift. Another factor is that the technology just wasn't up-to-par until recently in my opinion.
Amen to to both points. I'm an example of each.
UNC
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>The Dr. attempted 3000 grafts but we only came up with about 2200. As anyone who has had a HT done knows there were some holes poked in my head that were not filled with grafts.
This is not the norm. Qualified HT surgeons plan the number of incisions to match the number of grafts. I believe those extra holes will heal over time, with new incisions having to be made at a later date.
SORRY, as I'm sure you find this alarming (I would) but knowledge is the value of this site.
Jim
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That's an interesting point of view that I think probably isn't shared by most. For me, the crown is the iceing on the cake.
Arfy recently quoted a doctor on my thread "The Whorl" with the following <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>One doctor said "Losing hair in the front hurts your appearance, but losing hair in the crown only hurts your feelings". The idea being that a bald spot in the crown is fairly common, and doesn't detract as much as losing the "frame" around the face.
As humorous as "only hurts your feelings" is (in my opinion), there is a ring of truth to it.
The bottom line though, if this is your preference, I don't see why not.
UNC
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Pat,
I'm not a big fan of this addition to the HTN.
Maybe I missed an explanation as to the purpose.
Personally, it feels like an invasion.
UNC
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Pat,
I'm not a big fan of this addition to the HTN.
Maybe I missed an explanation as to the purpose.
Personally, it feels like an invasion.
UNC
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Loosing the newly transplanted grafts is part of the process. Consider it progress when it happens. There have been varied posts as to the percentage that is lost, but expect it to be high.
It's not fun, but again, it means that things are progressing.
UNC
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I'd love to answer your question, but both times the distribution list was posted, I was too tired and eager to get the procedure over with to pay attention.
If you'd like to know the answer in my case, you have my permission to call the clinic and ask for the details. It would be my pleasure.
UNC
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JC,
I dunno..so do you really think they "slipped me a mickey?"
Sah1974'
Not for quite a while. As far as I'm concerned, what I'm going through is pretty much what had been posted previously. I will though post some pics of the old "whorl" as it progresses.
UNC
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Toot, Toot, Tootsie goodbye,
Toot, Toot, Tootsie don't cry.
The choo-choo train that takes,
no words can tell how sad it makes me.
Kiss me, Tootsie, and then
I'll do it over again.
Watch for the mail,
I'll never fail,
if you don't get a letter
then you'll know I'm in jail.
Toot, Toot, Tootsie don't cry,
Toot, Toot, Tootsie goodbye!
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Toot, Toot, Tootsie goodbye,
Toot, Toot, Tootsie don't cry.
The choo-choo train that takes,
no words can tell how sad it makes me.
Kiss me, Tootsie, and then
I'll do it over again.
Watch for the mail,
I'll never fail,
if you don't get a letter
then you'll know I'm in jail.
Toot, Toot, Tootsie don't cry,
Toot, Toot, Tootsie goodbye!
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Yes, the difference between 6 months and 1 year was dramatic for me. My link below illustrates this. Not only are grafts continuing to grow, but the ones that have sprouted are getting thicker.
My overall appearance continued to improve beyond on year.
Jim
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...to be one for the ages people.
I've read about an "apathetic electorate" but this is ridiculous!
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What they did in the old days is punch holes in the donor area and pull out the plug (many follicles in a bunch). It's similar to FUE except a very gross/crude version.
I have hair remaining in the area below the circle, although it was depleted dramatically. The area that looks shaved are hundreds of circular scars.
The literature told us that the scars would become flat lines and eventually undetectable. This of course was a lie. There are a lot of us old guys out there in similar situations.
UNC
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As I just sent this off to a friend this morning, it gave me the courage to "go public" for the cause. I still find this painful to look at.
If some of you don't know what you're seeing here, this is my donor area prior to my first surgery with Dr.Wong. It clearly depicts the open donor scarring that was a result of surgeries prior to the advent of strip. Therefore, the strip that was removed appeared like a normal one, but with divots. The appearance of the donor area today is far less objectionable as much of the scarring was removed.
The circled area gives an idea of the actual thickness of the donor hair that remained. As I've stated, I'm blessed with very dense and thick hair.
I consider it amazing that Dr.Wong and staff were able to get 5178 grafts from this depleted area. It's a tribute to their skill, not only with the blade, but also with the microscopes.
UNC
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As I just sent this off to a friend this morning, it gave me the courage to "go public" for the cause. I still find this painful to look at.
If some of you don't know what you're seeing here, this is my donor area prior to my first surgery with Dr.Wong. It clearly depicts the open donor scarring that was a result of surgeries prior to the advent of strip. Therefore, the strip that was removed appeared like a normal one, but with divots. The appearance of the donor area today is far less objectionable as much of the scarring was removed.
The circled area gives an idea of the actual thickness of the donor hair that remained. As I've stated, I'm blessed with very dense and thick hair.
I consider it amazing that Dr.Wong and staff were able to get 5178 grafts from this depleted area. It's a tribute to their skill, not only with the blade, but also with the microscopes.
UNC
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Technically the crown is very difficult to do. sometimes it's more time consuming than the hair line because of the ever changing hair direction and angles.
So that's why we see so few pictures of a transplanted crown!
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I'm not a doctor, so I hope you don't mind my jumping in.
Much of the hairline that I have now, after my surgery with Dr.Wong, consists of grafts that were inserted directly into scar tissue from my previous surgeries. At the time of the surgery, he told me that the growth may be slower because of the scarring, but that he was confident that the yield would be excellent.
As it turned out, the yield was excellent and I believe the growth was pretty fast, as the doctor told me that I may not see much until the fifth month. I had plenty by then.
So in answer to your questions, in the right hands good things can happen. Check out my pictures and I think you'll agree.
Jim
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BIG difference in overall appearance and density since the 8 month pics.
VERY NICE.
Jim
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