marc alvin

okay here it goes..

Okay maybe not 8k grafts, but quit a few I think. Im not sure what NW I was in maybe 5 or 5a?? this is series of pictures of me but nothing really recent. I buzzed my head ofcourse, now my hair is about an inch long.

Hey guys - whats up???? I was just wondering about something and was hoping to get some advice. I had my first HT done last October. It's apparent from the results so far that I will need a second procedure. Now the thing is, if I already started with the strip method, why go FUE? I figure I need about another 8 thousand grafts to reach a satisfactory look. Wouldn't FUEs be extremely expensive? and besides a big reason to go FUE would be to avoid the scar, but thats too late. So what would you guys do? Is the "realism" of the FUE that significant? couldnt I get by with a very well done regular graft procudure?

Hey guys - whats up???? I was just wondering about something and was hoping to get some advice. I had my first HT done last October. It's apparent from the results so far that I will need a second procedure. Now the thing is, if I already started with the strip method, why go FUE? I figure I need about another 8 thousand grafts to reach a satisfactory look. Wouldn't FUEs be extremely expensive? and besides a big reason to go FUE would be to avoid the scar, but thats too late. So what would you guys do? Is the "realism" of the FUE that significant? couldnt I get by with a very well done regular graft procudure?

Maybe not the width of the scar, but what about its "puffiness" arfy? when i run my finger over it, it feels alot like a medium size speed bump. m

Guess I'll have to wait. Im just expecting too much too soon. Thanks eastcoast

Something just accured to me. I've seen a couple of cesarian scars in women in my days, and none of them look anything as bad as the donor area scar we so voluntarily opted for. Theirs are really long, possibly longer than ours, but much much thinner. What is the deal? Why is my scar line 3 times thicker? Its going on three months post op now for me.

Something just accured to me. I've seen a couple of cesarian scars in women in my days, and none of them look anything as bad as the donor area scar we so voluntarily opted for. Theirs are really long, possibly longer than ours, but much much thinner. What is the deal? Why is my scar line 3 times thicker? Its going on three months post op now for me.

I like that one Euro guy, would've never thought of it, even though riding bikes is a hobby of mine. I hate being dishonest, but being put in a situation where i have to say out loud, possibly scream, as to how I acquired my scar, a fib just might be appropriate. m

Male Top Model 2 NW, PRoseMD Thats one I haven't heard of, no vitamin E? Im alittle over two months into post surgery, and I actually applied alittle on my scar(donor area). I was planning on applying it everyday with the hope that it would help to reduce that reddish appearance. Also what about picking at the pimples? I couldnt resist draining a few of them. I didn't have to squeeze hard at all. My doctor did mention it would be safe to do so, but I regret doing it only because of the blemishes that stay behind. Hopefully they will go away. thanx, m

awesome vocor1, will keep that in mind m

Jotronic - good advice, thanks. My girl kind of said something similar. She said after a couple hours or maybe days of curiosity, the attention(hopefully none) should subside, and they'll get used to it. btw, i thought of the knife fight already lol, but who do you know that can slash someone with that much precision? Unless maybe you happen to run into an ex-hair transplant doctor in a dark alley....yikes vocor1 - holy crap, i thought i was the only one.. you dont know how much better i feel. Dude, will I have to buzz for graduation, or can I just let it grow, and then keep it neat? Can you actually make a request as far as the type of cut or style you want? Did you have any bad experiences with drill sergeants poking fun? If they do, how should I respond? So they are shipping out your unit? Hows are the vibes over there with all the stuff thats going on in Korea and Iraq? take care m

Yeah folks, I know it seems crazy. It definitely wasn't planned, but its something that just came about and something I want to do. My only dilemma as you all know and can probably guess, is what to do about that 9"scar on the back of my head. I have already been cleared by the army's doctor as far as the procedure is concerned. They needed to know if there was any complications and stuff. My only complication is dealing with thousands of people looking at me every day and wondering if I had a brain transplant or something. I feel like I jumped from the frying pan into the fire. Through out basic training I will have to sport a crew cut, but afterwards I can add some length to my hair. I feel I have all of a sudden become one of those disfigured or burn victims overnight. The funny thing is - it was done voluntarily. Its likes this, I wanted to, w/little regret, to do the HT, and now I want to, and almost have to, join the army. From a psychological stand point, whats the best way to cope with this scar for 9 weeks? Is it a frame of mind thing? a self-esteem issue? Opinions please.... thanx

Yeah folks, I know it seems crazy. It definitely wasn't planned, but its something that just came about and something I want to do. My only dilemma as you all know and can probably guess, is what to do about that 9"scar on the back of my head. I have already been cleared by the army's doctor as far as the procedure is concerned. They needed to know if there was any complications and stuff. My only complication is dealing with thousands of people looking at me every day and wondering if I had a brain transplant or something. I feel like I jumped from the frying pan into the fire. Through out basic training I will have to sport a crew cut, but afterwards I can add some length to my hair. I feel I have all of a sudden become one of those disfigured or burn victims overnight. The funny thing is - it was done voluntarily. Its likes this, I wanted to, w/little regret, to do the HT, and now I want to, and almost have to, join the army. From a psychological stand point, whats the best way to cope with this scar for 9 weeks? Is it a frame of mind thing? a self-esteem issue? Opinions please.... thanx

That web site actually led me to this forum. After I read it I think I had a mild anxiety attack. I started looking around for a "relief" site. I'm really glad I found this one, and after reading some of the stories here, I feel much better. Guys who just got their ht DONT visit this site, for the veterans, what can you say about some of those stories, or the site in general? http://home1.gte.net/dschrode/newtransplant-tales.htm