Lon

Just curious, Was wondering if any of you guys that have had a hair transplant have a lot of swelling at the donar scar the day of and next few days after surgery? Mine was swelled up like a half inch off of my head at the scar area. It felt really tight like it was gonna bust.It has gone down now, because its been 11 days, but still fills tight as I have not removed my stitches yet.I was wondering if this is common?

Well..it averages about once every other day..actually

I have been to the Dr. before for the chest pains..and he thinks its anxiety.

Honestly that 2% is way off...I think even the drs. that are promoting it would admit that. The facts are that dht has function in the body. One of them is to produce ejaculate. So even though you can still have an orgasm using propecia, it will not be what it could have been having not used a dht blocker. Those that only have sex once or twice a week won't notice it much. Those who have sex daily will notice. Everyone I have talked to has had at least a small effect from dht blockers..unless its applied externally to the scalp in a lotion.Most men won't admit its effecting them..its a macho thing..

Originally posted by dhuge67:

Originally posted by Lon:

I don't think propecia is the answer for most..unless you don't have much of a sex life anyway and you don't mind making your orgasms smaller...

What kind of bullshit is a comment like that? A "friend" of mine is on Propecia and is still having WILD orgasms. Of course, this guy is 20 years old, but still...don't BLOW things out of proportion. The issues with that pill happen in, what, 2% or less of users? Yeah.

I think it was a good job...and you will look better and feel better about your appearance. I don't think people should always wait till they are old to do this..no matter how ethical it is. The best years of your life are right now..not when you are old..I don't think propecia is the answer for most..unless you don't have much of a sex life anyway and you don't mind making your orgasms smaller...

Originally posted by irish homer:

good luck with the HT. i'm 4 weeks ahead of you and the waiting is a killer

Thanks..i can always use good luck.Yea..I had alotta swelling in the back of my head around the stitches..Hope the cut doesn't turn out too raised and scarred looking ..I guess I will know before too long...also i have a cough..and i'm hoping it doesn't cause my grafts to push out some from all the force.

Originally posted by irish homer:

Lidocaine is used to numb the area not as a vasoconstrictor and was more then likely used.

the epinephrine is what gave you the palpitations and the sick feeling, they are commom side affects.

 

Thanks for the info Irish..

Is there anything else that can be used to replace epinephrine?..for those who don't tolerate it well? For me it was the worst part of the surgery..something I will never forget. I even got chest pains.

 

PCC

sorry about the spelling, usually call it adrenalin here

I'm considering getting a laser comb if it cuts back the dht levels..I can't use any kinda propecia products..so I am going to topical ways to cut back dht.I use nizoral and let it stay in my hair for 5 minutes before rinseing. I've also ordered some spironolactone 5%.

Here is one after shampoo, post op 3 days

another pic

I ended up not using Dr Lehr. He wanted to put my hairline back further than it was and told me he could do me 20 to 25 hairs per square cm density. I felt this was too conservative for me. I ended up using Dr Boles from Georgia and got a 2173 fu transplant. I'm awaiting my results..here are some pics.

I wouldn't waste my time on 1000 grafts...You will be disappointed

Yes I had three valium before the procedure was over..and they didn't help much..

My doctor didn't use Lidocaine..Just the epinephrine..and it really made me sick and nauseated.. and almost fainted..i thought the palpitations where gonna kill me.He learned to just do a couple of shots at a time and let my heart race and calm down before continueing.Do most docs use lidocaine as a vasoconstrictor, because of its less side effects?..so I will know for next time..

I'm curious of the different products doctors use that stops the bleeding. I just had a HT and got 2173 grafts..I had a bad reaction to the injections that slow down bleeding.It was something called ephinadrine..or something like that.It caused me to have palpitations... If I decide to get another transplant , I'll have to use something other than that..like plane Zitacane or adrenalin..or? Has anyone else been sensative to the shots that slow bleeding?

Whats the name of that drug that they inject into your scalp before surgery to control the bleeding? I can't remember the name of it but it starts with an E. Do some doctors use adrenalin instead?

Whats the name of that drug that they inject into your scalp before surgery to control the bleeding? I can't remember the name of it but it starts with an E. Do some doctors use adrenalin instead?

I haven't seen anything on this site about him. I'm still researching...Didn't know if anyone has heard anything about him.I have seen that Limmer recommends his needles. I learned that most doctors overcharge for hair transplants and that just because a doctor charges less doesn't mean that he can't deliver the same or better results.So I keep an open mind and take the time to explore all my options..Just have to research them.

What do you guys think of Dr Richard Ochs technique and his endorsements?

I'm exploring all my options..Is there any other Doctors besides Lehr that might go down to 3 dollars a graft..for a megasession?

Originally posted by hrthr:

As far as cost goes he is very reasonable. He charged me for 2000 I received over 2600. But again don't let $$ be your primary factor. I had existing hair (although thin) in the front so I didn't get into how many grafts per cm. Obviously its going to vary depending on existing hair and shock loss (I had lots). I didn't have any temple work as mine were in

fair shape. I did indicate I wanted lots of density up front (hense the shock loss). Mine is starting to come in, but still way to early to tell results (less than four months). He uses various size needles depending on the size of the graft. He could answer alot of these questions for you in more detail. I can't really comment on angle (blade vs. needle) as I don't really know the advantages and disadvantages.

 

Call or email him and discuss, as if it is possible go see him. I am a firm beliver in visiting in person.

 

I sent my pics in and got some info..does anyone know if a 20 and a 23 gauge needle is standard? also if a person has thin hair what is a descent density count per square cm?

the main point is to ensure that each hair exists the scalp in a natural way or angle, without appearing unnatural.

 

I have heard that you can make the illusion of more hair and use less hair... using angulation and direction..How is that so, if you are putting it in with the same direction as your existing hair ? Most of the hair on the top of the head barely has an angle..isnt' that easy to accomplish with needles?

Originally posted by hrthr:

If your are looking at Oklahoma, have you looked at Lehr? I had strip with him 2-1-06. It is still too early for me to see results. I am not recommending him NOR against him. I will wait for my results before I do that. He does not use blades nor Trico, so perhaps you may want to look at another doc, but I think my results are going to be great.

 

What size needles does he use? .7,.8 and .9? What kinda density did he do for you?(Per square cm) Did he do any work on your temple area?..I'm curious how it turns out when a needle is used to make the angle on the temple area? Anyone got any pics? I have done research on Dr Lehr and he has good creditentials,good before and after pics.Usually end up with many extra free grafts...and the best price..Seriously considering him..

Thanks for the advice people...I'll check out these doctors and look at their before and after pics..3 dollars a graft is the best deal I have heard of..in the US..

Thanks.I'll check it out..anyone know anyone else that makes good deals?

For someone who is really concerned on gettin a good deal as I am..which surgeons on this site would you guys recommend..