scooter

well some better pics would help along with immediate post op pics and a pic of the donor and also a 1 ye\r post op pic

Sorry about the pic quality,these are the best I can do for now. I'm asking for advice on a future precedure not the one I had 6 years ago so I wont have any post op pic just yet.Just trying to get a general idea and advice for my plan to add 2500 grafts to start with for my next surgery.

thanks

hello hello,is there anybody out there .... lol,maybe I need to jazz up the toppic with some better catchy words and or phrases to get a response..hee hee.I thought I used the magic word "please" :-)

You cant go wrong with Dermatch.In my opinion its the best out there.It stays in until you wash it out with shampoo,you can even swim in the ocean pool,etc.Amazing stuff

Hello everyone,I'm a returning here and this is my 1st post in well over 6 years.I have begun searching for advice and a surgeon here in Texas 1st.I have seen and read about Dr.Arocha and really like what I see.I was hoping to get some advice here as I plan for a second surgery.I am 43 years old.I was using propecia and was wanting to get a feel of how many grafts I may need in 1 or possibly 2 more surgeries.Was thinking about 2500 to start and maybe another 2500 in a future 3rd precedure.

The 1st picture was pre 1st surgery,less than 2000 FU's .The last 2 are recent as I am planning my next precedure.I was told that I have enough donor for a few more precedures.

What do you all think?

Thank you

Scooter

Thank you ,

I was thinking around the same.From the pictures Ive seen,I like Dr Arocha's work,very clean.

Not even sure if these will upload .I hope these pics come out.

Hello everyone,I'm a returning here and this is my 1st post in well over 6 years.I have begun searching for advice and a surgeon here in Texas 1st.I was hoping to get some advice here as I plan for a second surgery.I am 43 years old.I was using propecia and was wanting to get a feel of how many grafts I may need in 1 or possibly 2 more surgeries.

Thank you

Very nice work.I am also considering Dr. Arocha for my 2nd FUT surgery .I am wondering if they require you to shave the recipient area of can he just add to my already existing hair?Ooops,sorry ,I just read where Kira said Dr.Arocha didnt shave his recipient area.I should read the whole post.

Hello Edge,I was just reading this topic and thought I'd chime in real quick.I highly recommend Dermatch.Not only for the recipient area,but for the donor area as well.I was told I could use it as early as 10 days after surgery,I did with no probs.As long as you can get as close to your natural color as possible,this should help you out huge as it did for me.Just try not to apply too much.If you do,just rinse with water and press a towel on it,as this will remove the excess Dermatch.Since you have to return to work so soon,you should get it,and practice.After I apply it,I comb it through,then blowdry.To help with the chalky look,I add some stuff called SoSilk,silk drops to help make is shine back up,This might be good for you instead of gell since you just had your surgery,I would hold off on the Nioxin gell,recommended because it is nonalcohol.

Snake,

Actually that isnt me,but a patient named Dean and this story was one of the reasons why I chose my Dr.back in May.I am glad you were inspired like I was by this excellent work.Anyways,I know you will choose the right Dr. and plan for you and you will be thrilled.Good luck in your upcoming procedure and pls keep us posted.

Scooter

Originally posted by scooter:

Hello Snakeoil,

I was just reading your post and thought I would chime in.The following is a link to a patient from the same Dr.I chose for my HT,though this patient had repair work done.I think the results look great.Even though Dr.McClellan is not a coalition member here,I was impressed enough to go with him and am very happy with the free consultation,surgery and my results after only 6 months.

 

Scooter

 

http://www.hairlosshelp.com/hair_loss_treatments/hair_t...nt_correctproced.cfm

Hello Snakeoil,

I was just reading your post and thought I would chime in.The following is a link to a patient from the same Dr.I chose for my HT,though this patient had repair work done.I think the results look great.Even though Dr.McClellan is not a coalition member here,I was impressed enough to go with him and am very happy with the surgery and my results after only 6 months.

Scooter

http://www.hairlosshelp.com/hair_loss_treatments/hair_t...nt_correctproced.cfm

Hey Diffus_Case,

I just apply Dermatch after towel drying my hair after a shower.Dont try to paint the scalp or you'll get a chalky look.Just use it on your existing hair.A member here recommended using a fine toothbrush to apply it,and it works awesome for me.Dermatch will thicken up those thin hairs.It doesnt take much.The next thing I do is blow dry it and brush it in to blend.I look to see if I got enough on,if not I will just put a little more on using my fingertip.Comb again.Add a few sprinkles of topiks.Comb it through.ONCE I AM SATISFIED with the coverage,I add some Nioxin gel to give it a shiny finish.It really only takes me less than 10 minutes.You can do this every day,or like me,I do it every other day.I leave it in overnight.It is also waterproof for the most part it wont come out until you shampoo it out. It is going on 5 months since my 1st HT and it seems that each time I wash out my hair,the less consealers I need next time.It is amazing.

As a former member I would offer this advice.If you can wait for a Ht,and if you have the donor hair,the $ will be better spent on something more permanent.

1st off,I wore their "system"for nine years,had the headaches of the daily maintenance,hour plus appointment time,and insecurities when people would look at my hair.

I never knew I was a candidate for a transplant until one of the stylist suggested it.They told me they have a Dr.who has done amazing Ht's and I can talk to him and also see some of his patients results.I was amazed so I chose to get my 1st HT in June of this year.Almost 6 months later,I couldnt be HAPPIER I chose this route,I am both pleased with getting rid of the system and my surgery with Dr.McClellan.Growth so far has been MUCH more then I thought.

Though he doesnt have much of a reputation on here yet,I think because his patience dont know of this wonderful and VERY informative forum HTN.

Just my opinion,if I had to do it all over again,I would just opt for a HT for the same $ spent.

Also as Bp1 said about their EXT bullsh@t program ,they tried hard to get me to join it.I knew I wouldnt need it.It was so overpriced and we were right.

Hope this helps

Scott

Hey Glock,

Awesome results.I like your idea of adding a video.As a former system wearer,you are an inspiration to me since I to threw mine away a few months back.Even though I had so much less FU's than you,I am still feeling pretty happy with my growth so far.

Good luck to you,enjoy your new look,and as far as another HT,I dont think you need one but if you do,It sounds like your in excellent hands with Dr.True.

Thanks for sharing your progress with us,

Scott

I just apply Dermatch after towel drying my hair after a shower.Dont try to paint the scalp or you'll get a chalky look.Just use it on your existing hair.A member here recommended using a fine toothbrush to apply it,and it works awesome for me.Dermatch will thicken up those thin hairs.It doesnt take much.The next thing I do is blow dry it and brush it in to blend.I look to see if I got enough on,if not I will just put a little more on using my fingertip.Comb again.Add a few sprinkles of topiks.Comb it through.ONCE I AM SATISFIED with the coverage,I add some Nioxin gel to give it a shiny finish.It really only takes me less than 10 minutes.You can do this every day,or like me,I do it every other day.I leave it in overnight.It is going on 5 months since my 1st HT and it seems that each time I wash out my hair,the less consealers I need next time.It is amazing.

Good luck with everything with your upcoming HT.

I have tried the sprays such as Fullmore,and though it looks pretty good,It rubs off easily in my hands.Dermatch and just some little sprinkles with topiks are the way to go.Dermatch for me is awesome.Once the Dermatch dries,it is there until you use soap/shampoo to remove it.I spray a little bit of gel to hold everything in place and to give it a shine.But as with most if not all consealers you need existing hair to get a natural looking appearance.

I hope I did this link right.

After nine years of wearing a system,just 3 and 1/2 months after my 1st HT,only 2000 grafts.I can finally rid the rug and be free again.Until my Ht grows fuller I am using Dermatch and Topiks,so I am not quite where I want to be yet.But propecia is also helping me out alot.

I had success in hiding my HT the past 3 months by wearing my system while everything healed up and started growing.As I experimented more with those consealers,I felt it was time to move on.It feels great now.

To anyone who is considering a HT and getting rid of the system,I would highly encourage it.The $ is very well spent and no more worries about services every couple weeks to maintain.

http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/showthread.php?t=152503

NN and Bill,

Thanks for the compliments and the quick response.

NN,

Noone has even said anything at all about it.People just think I got a short haircut.I still want it to grow a bit thicker and longer.But for only 3 1/2 months I know there is much more maturing to come.

Bill,

No,I just had all my 2000 grafts placed in the frontal region,about the size of a small palm of the hand.I started taking finasteride about 4 months ago.

I appreciate the feedback from you all,the experts.Since I am still learning the things to do and not to do and how to take care of my HT.Your encouragement,opinions and expertise has meant everything during these rough months.

I am very pleased with my results.I think I am off to a great start.I have to take my hat off and leave it off,lol,to Dr.McClellan and his staff for such a fine job.

Scooter

Hello everyone.I just hit the 14 week mark.So far so good.What a difference 5 weeks has made.Since my last updated pics,I can see some good things happening up north I think I am right on pace with my growth.I am very happy with my results thus far.I am very excited to see what the next few months will bring.

For those who remember I used to wear a system for 9 years.This is my 1st week that I am system free.Topiks and Dermatch have become my 2 new best friends.I dont need to use much for the hairstyle I like.I must say it feels great to be free from the system.Dermatch and Topiks are mush better,and soon I hope to not need them anymore either.

If anyone would like,I will post some pics later of what those consealers do for me.

I will definitely keep posting my updates as well.

Scooter

Slick,

Your growth looks very good.I am encouraged by your pics,because I also had only 2000 FU's on my 1st sugery in June.For only 10 weeks I am looking forward to 6 months and I hope to have similar results.

Happy Growing,

Scott

Thank you Burt1973 and Bill for the feedback.You know,i am already pleased with my results so far.For only 2 months it seems I have more growth then some peoples pictures at 4 months.It is amazing to see improvement each day.The waiting has been tough at times but now time is really flying by and I'm excited for the coming months.I actually have some hair up there to apply Dermatch to and it is starting to look like I have hair now.Just last night,my wife couldnt tell if I had Dermatch in my hair or not.

I will definitely keep you all posted.

Scott

Thank you Glock08 for the feedback.I looked at your weblog and really was so amazed at your progress,it must be a nice feeling to have all that hair again.I also got encouraged to think you had only 4326 grafts to cover such a large area.I can only hope to get such good results from my little 2000 grafts to cover just the frontal area and hairline.I know it wont be so dense,but still looking forward to some more initial growth.Maybe I will try the rogain foam to help kick start my growth.

Scott

My question is this.I had my 1st HT a little over 2 months ago.I always thought that if I was to start on rogain,I would have to always use it forever.My question would be since I have read that some people take it to speed up the HT's growth.If I take it for this purpose,once I start to see improvement,would I always need to continue applying it.

My question is this.I had my 1st HT a little over 2 months ago.I always thought that if I was to start on rogain,I would have to always use it forever.My question would be since I have read that some people take it to speed up the HT's growth.If I take it for this purpose,once I start to see improvement,would I always need to continue applying it.

Hello everyone.I have decided to post an update with pics of my slow as to be expected progress in which I am happy with so far.I hope these pics come out ok.Thanks for viewing.

Take care,

Scott