Yogi's Dad

Echoing the others here, mine was at its worst at 3 months. The hair came back in months 4-6.

Your great growth phase is now beginning! Like you, my left side was slower to grow, but over the continuing months, both sides became symmetrical growth-wise. My experience was that each month for here on out brought new and steady growth. I'm sure yours will be the same. Enjoy, you have to like what you (and your colleagues) are seeing.

Regardless of your gaps and future desire for a second HT, you are "one of those guys" who looks great with your current short hairstyle. You are able to enjoy a great improvement in that which you currently have.

It is wonderful to see you track over time. There do not seem to be many posts that offer such a chronology. For neophytes, like me, it is nice to see evidence that HT results (and lack of future loss) can sustain. You have a good looking hairline.

Most comments (and I've not heard that many) were along the lines of "are you coloring your hair?" This is an interesting comment, because I've never had grey hairs (instead they fell out ) My hair has always been a light brown. My guess is that the comments have been made because the observer is seeing more hair and less scalp - hence more hair (and color) to see. Also these comments are only made by folks who have not seen me in many months. For those who I interact with daily - no comments whatsoever. It has been 10 months since my HT. One beauty of HTs is that the hair grows in very gradually. So, one you interact with frequently would likely not notice. There is no overnight transformation. The same is true with losing, say twenty pounds in 6 months. A frequent contact might not notice anything. But, someone you've not seen in 6 moths would surely notice something has changed. Having said all of this, potential observations/ reactions might vary according to your current NW classification. A "3" HT would probably be less picked up on than a "6" HT. I was a 4a.

Great outcome! I'm jealous

FE- Your pics are reason for excitement - you are starting to grow! For only 3 months, this is excellent news. You look well healed and primed for action. You are well on your way. Enjoy!

3v- I'm just another data point to say That I see a difference between months 6 & 9. And the pre-op vs. 9 month post op pictures tell a wonderful story. I think us patients are the most critical assessors of ourselves. Indeed, you still have progess to be made after 9 months.

Indeed the outdoor pictures tell a different story to me. The pinkness is gone. I see some growth. While you are early in the process, I suspect the next 60 days will be a lot of fun for you!

First thing I noticed is that you are smiling - you should be! You've healed well, the shock loss is very minimal (I can't even tell if you had any), and it looks you are already growing hair!

I echo the sentiment of Eman. Many top-notch Docs have top-notch (and very well schooled) techs who place most of the hairs. My Doc got the process started and suspect he made some of the more strategic placements. In my case, The Doc was in and out during the graft placements making sure everything was tip-top, and advising the techs. And the head tech calls the shots too. The top Docs probably take good care of the great techs - these are very important folks who are critical to a good practice; the practice really wants to retain these folks.

Hate to jump in mid-stream here... I kept my hair scissor length long in the back until 3 months post op. Then I went back to a #3. In both cases the scar was never visible wet or dry. My donor density was somewhat low - 2.2 (I think).

Great post. Great analogy. Great results!

Your pictures look like a few "before" pictures posted on our web blogs - you do have a lot of existing hair. It looks like you'd benefit nicely from a HT. However, you need to see a coalition doctor. Your donor area/ scalp laxity/ personal goals & expectations should be assessed by a pro. You'll be given a honest assessment of what to expect and you can make an informed decision as to whether or not at HT is in your best interest. Good luck!

While us layman can't say for sure, it does seem HIGHLY probable. Obviously the coalition Docs would/could/should never tell. These experts are THE ones to see.