baldeagle11

Here's my experience: 1) I have had many people comment on my great looking hair. The closest someone came to even noticing was, ironically, my boss. He said in a very kind tone "I was gonna ask you what you did with your hair -it looks like you had a magician or something." I just told him I am growing it out, and that was the end of it. Just wasn't expecting it from my boss 2) I've been to three different barbers, and they don't have a clue. Hope that helps!

Thanks everyone, that helps a lot. I do tend to overthink things, so I'll stop that and I'm sure I'll be fine. Baldeagle 3600 grafts with Dr. Wong - Nov 2007 Proscar 1.25mg every 2 days

Hello again, I would not say the hair looks unnatural. Overall, the HT looks impressive, and just today I had my haircut and the cute girl outside said "wow, your hair looks great!" I haven't had that in a loooooong time However, as the previous posted said, in the hours following a shower and in the absence of gel or wax, many hairs tend to stand straight up, and are curly or "wiry". It might be my imagination, but it appears that with every haircut, there are less of these "rogue hairs". Or maybe I'm just hoping. I have brown hair, and the hair is quite thick at the back in the donor area. I hope this helps.

Hello, Unfortunately, I have had the same issue...the new hair on the hairline always wants to stand straight up, or it actually curls back on itself which is a bit annoying. I am at 10 months, and although I am mostly pleased with the result, I do plan to ask my HT surgeon about this when I visit in a few months. I also chose a top surgeon, and so this is a bit surprising for me. I use AG Hardgel, which works well, and I like my hair spiky, so it's a bit easier than your situation. ANyone else with thoughts on this? WHy does the hair come out curly and wiry?

I would definitely ask a couple of questions about how your head will look a few years down the road...what is the long-term plan?

Please do yourself a favour and do some research.

Hey everyone, SO after much deliberation, I've taken the plunge and started on proscar (1.25mg every 2 days). I'm just looking for some encouraging words from the gallery so I don't feel like I won't ever be able to enjoy sex again or will get some other serious side effect. The pharmacist said it was a miniscule percentage...is it possible to stop proscar and reverse side effects if I get any? Also, will this medication affect an otherwise normal prostate? Please understand that I HATE any pills of any kind, so taking this is tough step. Thanks everyone. This site is amazing. Good job.

Hey everyone, SO after much deliberation, I've taken the plunge and started on proscar (1.25mg every 2 days). I'm just looking for some encouraging words from the gallery so I don't feel like I won't ever be able to enjoy sex again or will get some other serious side effect. The pharmacist said it was a miniscule percentage...is it possible to stop proscar and reverse side effects if I get any? Also, will this medication affect an otherwise normal prostate? Please understand that I HATE any pills of any kind, so taking this is tough step. Thanks everyone. This site is amazing. Good job.

OH yeah 4) When showering, I seem to be having 10-20 hairs in my hand all the time. Are these hairs that were transplanted or the native hairs, or possibly both just going through natural hair cycles? It just seems like there are more than before.

Hello everyone, So here I am at 7 months...things are good, but I have a few questions... 1) Can someone honestly tell me what the chances are that I have an adverse effect with Proscar? I know I should start taking it, I just hate taking pills and I really don't want any side effects. I always hoped I could get by without having to take any. 2) How much more new growth can I expect after month 7? Things seem to be slowing down. 3) How long should a person wait before having a second hair transplant? Does it feel any worse than the first one? Thanks guys, I will try and post a few pics soon.

Hello everyone, So here I am at 7 months...things are good, but I have a few questions... 1) Can someone honestly tell me what the chances are that I have an adverse effect with Proscar? I know I should start taking it, I just hate taking pills and I really don't want any side effects. I always hoped I could get by without having to take any. 2) How much more new growth can I expect after month 7? Things seem to be slowing down. 3) How long should a person wait before having a second hair transplant? Does it feel any worse than the first one? Thanks guys, I will try and post a few pics soon.

Thanks, everyone. The hair thickness is actually pretty good, it's just a bit coarse and yeah, unmanageable is a good word, although maybe a bit strong...let's hope it settles down a bit.

Hey everyone, Coming up to 6 months post op with Dr. Wong, and so far I am fairly happy with the new growth. However, while my new hairline has hair and appears fuller, the hairs themselves are of different lengths and are sort of curly and coarse - almost like they've been fried...they always stand up too, the hair is not laying flat. Just wondering if this is normal and if it will change with time...also wondering if at 6 months, I can expect to see any more new growth? Thanks everyone.

Hey everyone, Coming up to 6 months post op with Dr. Wong, and so far I am fairly happy with the new growth. However, while my new hairline has hair and appears fuller, the hairs themselves are of different lengths and are sort of curly and coarse - almost like they've been fried...they always stand up too, the hair is not laying flat. Just wondering if this is normal and if it will change with time...also wondering if at 6 months, I can expect to see any more new growth? Thanks everyone.

Hi everyone, On Nov. 1, 2007, I took the plunge and got 3600 grafts with Dr. Wong in Vancouver. It seems that some of the grafts stayed, and I can't believe I can actually go to the hairdresser and they have something to cut I am wondering though, is this it? It appears that the original hairline is not as nice as it was just post-op...will there be more hairs coming, or is it now just the thickening of the hairs I see on my head? Thanks!