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I just noticed that the former England Rugby Union international whose on that ITV show, Dancing On Ice has had a HT with Farjo: Kyran's Pics Theres also pics of Shaun Williamson (aka Barry from Eastenders) there: Shaun's Pics The results are positive but it appears thin zoomed in and Kyran looks balder in that show. Shaun's in Fame Acadamy (not a particularly good show) and it looks like he's got a fair bit of concealer in there: Fame Acadamy What do you think?

Jotronic - my scar was 2.5 cm in width and is currently 4-5 mm. If you want to know more, holla back, though I'm sure Dr Feller will tell you all the ins and outs. Bill - I did make an initial post on it across the boards and it was my intention to post regular updates but any results at this stage are immaterial seeing that my scar could just stretch normally when the staples are removed. I will make a post in a few months when the results are clear. Yeah this isn't for everyone, like the thread starter, Justme051 suggests. Generally, us butchered patients are a tougher breed

It's been a pain in the <STRIKE>ass</STRIKE>, or should I say head but I'm coping alrite. Some days are better than others. Sleeping has been the biggest expense for me. My donor does feel like a bomb has hit it... but it'll all be worth it if the experiment works as the scarring I have is just unbearable. The scar so for is looking promising in that it's 5 or 6 times narrower than before. However, I will have to wait after the staples are removed to know if it'll stay like that. Heres hopin

I'm sorry justme051, but I couldn't help chuckling to myself when I read your post. Trust me if you think what you have had to endure is inhumane, think about me! I'm a patient of Dr Feller's whose the first ever person to undergo the revolutionary staple-cycle technique. Basically, after surgery, I have my staples replaced every two weeks with those nasty local anaesthetic injections. And oh yeah I have to do this for 9 months straight! I'm 3 months into it now and believe me, be thankful for just having to remove your staples once after 8 days .

Thanks so do I. I had surgery with Dr Feller a year a go and I'm v.pleased with how things went. I'm sure he'll have no problems accomplishing your goals. I'm having my surgery slightly before you so heres to a hairy xmas'07

Thanks for the support Irish Homer, I'm having scar revision/staple cycle experiment done with Dr Feller and then Dr Rogers. Details can be found here. I'm going to be the first ever patient to have this performed on so I'm a little anxious about it. How about yourself.. are you going back to Dr Epstein? I'm glad your first HT with him went well and I'm sure your second session will be just as successfull. Good luck mate

Good stuff, I was planning to use both MSM and Vit C post op but just wasn't sure whether it was ok to start immediately or to wait till I returned home. It sounds safe enough so I'll pack some with me for the trip. Cheers

Thanks for sharing that Bill, MSM is good for healing the body but my only concern was that it would rush too much blood to the recipient area (hence greater chance for grafts popping out or blood oozing). This is unlikely I know. In patient instructions, theres only talk of not taking vitamins/supplements before each procedure so I guess after that it's acceptable

Goodluck RoboNick, I recall you sending me a PM a while back when I was feeling the aftermath of several poor surgeries. We are of simlar age and I am about to have my 6th surgery. I'm sure your time spent researching will be rewarded

Hi guys I've searched for the answer to this in the forum boards but haven't found an answer. Basically I want to know whether it is safe to start taking MSM/Vit C straight after the op or whether I should leave it a few days. I'm trying to decide whether or not to take some MSM with me for my next op in the states. I know there are a lot of MSM users here so I was wondering what you guys think..

Hi guys I've searched for the answer to this in the forum boards but haven't found an answer. Basically I want to know whether it is safe to start taking MSM/Vit C straight after the op or whether I should leave it a few days. I'm trying to decide whether or not to take some MSM with me for my next op in the states. I know there are a lot of MSM users here so I was wondering what you guys think..

Hi Garageland, Thanks. Some of my family are abroad right now and have taken my digital camera with them so I will be looking to get some pics taken once their back.

Great Stuff.. thanks for your input guys. Dr Feller said it would be safe but I just thought I'll double check. I'm nearly 10 months post op and I did see two hairs pop out in my hairline just the other day but I guess at 12 months it would be safe to say my growth would have surpassed. Cheers BAL

Hi guys, just a quick question. I am having an Scar Revision/staple-cycle Experiment with Dr Feller. The grafts from the the scar revision will go to my hairline as it's not as thick as how I and Dr Feller want it. I had my last 2100 graft FUT into front/hairline in late Nov'05. I'm looking at dates and theres an opening at exactly 12 months post op (late Nov'06). Is this an OK period to have more hairline work or should I wait to see if I get more growth? Cheers BAL

That is great news.. I'm ecstatic to have Dr Rogers handle the stapling part of this experiment. He's the UK's leading surgeon and he uses staples on his own patients so he was an ideal choice. I'm very thankful for his willingness to assist in my situation