tofueornottofue

Updated pic added at almost 6.5 month.

Youngsuccess

Yes, I have read that too much anesthesia does cause permanent shock loss.

Dr Feller's work is top notch, I'm not concerned about the results of his HT as things are going well. I'm six months and have much more growth to go...I can still feel, and see, new hairs coming through. My fingers and toes are crossed.

I wouldn't think twice about heading back to Dr Feller for the next HT if the cards bring me to that, we'll evaluate that in about a year.

Is your new scar only on one side, or does it go ear to ear. I wasn't sure from your comment. Sounds as though its only one side, ear to back?

He is a top doc as well, good luck and please keep us updated.

If you wish to, I posted pic's a couple of months ago if you want to have a look.

T

Youngsuccess

I may be looking for a similar treatment as you...I also had a procedure with True/Dorin in 2004, 1200 grafts, and the results were not very good...permanent shock loss from crown to front...IMO due to excess anesthesia. At the end of the session the tech said she pumped me with a lot of "the stuff" to help with pain. I was thinking as she was sticking the needle in me that maybe it was too much? Probably, Dr True may not have allowed that much to be applied, however he wasn't consulted.

Also, I have double hairs showing in frontal area as you do. It was a mistake that I dread. The 1200 grafts were distributed to the crown and frontal area, again IMO not enough grafts for the area treated. It just set me up to need future sessions. But in 2004 I didn't use this forum for research...again my mistake. Additionally, I only wanted the crown treated. I told True the front area I was fine with, but he suggested we place some grafts in front hairline and I listened to him. Again, my mistake. I'm not trying to bash True, just stating the facts as I see them. His work is posted on this forum and looks fine, I just think my procedure was a small one and didn't receive the necessary concern/oversight from him. See my post in June 08.

I have since, 6/08 w Dr Feller, had 1800 grafts in the front 1/4 ( 800 singles) to try to correct the problem. Still growing out so not sure where this will end, but I do know that the entire procedure was more professional all around with Dr. Feller...again IMO.

I'm not sure if I will need another session, and not sure at this point if I have donor to have another. If I do go in for another run, I'm thinking to have a similar session as you to treat the front again to thicken things up.

SO, I'm definitely off my point, I got carried away with sharing my experience with True/Dorin. How long was your scar from Dr E? Ear to ear?

Thanks

Foundation

Things look fine at 5 days, soon the scabs will be gone and the "cover up" will be easier.

Question...for 1300 grafts, do you have the 1,2,3 hair count? Also, how long was the scar? Ear to ear, or smaller for only 1300 grafts? I'm asking because I'm looking at similar HT.

good luck bro

5 month pic's added. Seems the left side is growing a little slower than the right. I assume things will even out soon, I still feel new pin hairs today at 5 months!

badger

Looks great so far, with much more to come. You are going to have an awesome result.

Added another pic..only a week since last pic but seems to have significant change so I've posted.

That's just the dead skin trying to fall off. In a week or two they will be gone. Looks ok to me.

T

Looking good at 5 months, very natural looking.

Good stuff

T

Thanks Dr. and Bill

I've added the side views. I only had work on the front 1/3 by Dr Feller.

I will call the office and set up a time to come in for better pic's.

Thanks again

T

Updated with 6.5 month pic. Same Iphone low quality pic, but you can see the progress. I still have many hairs that have just started to pop through. Is it common for hairs to grow in spurts like this? Many hairs have grown out and some are just starting.

Comments please

1853 Grafts

800 singles, others?

Updated with 6.5 month pic. Same Iphone low quality pic, but you can see the progress. I still have many hairs that have just started to pop through. Is it common for hairs to grow in spurts like this? Many hairs have grown out and some are just starting.

Comments please

1853 Grafts

800 singles, others?

Why not ask you're HT doc for the proscar script?

Eman,

Looks great so far. I washed my hair 2x a day and gently massaged the scabs off. They will drop like the DOW very soon.

Best

T

Originally posted by tofueornottofue:

I took a small damp towel...nuked it for 15 seconds, and placed on area for 10 min each hour, for about 3 hours(on entire HT area). This seemed to do the trick for me and calm things down. I only had one noticeable pimple that I used this on, had a couple of very small ones that no one could see. Whenever I felt that a pimple may be forming I used this technique and didn't have any pimple issues.

 

Of course, it also may have been the result of the great HT work by Dr. Feller and his staff.

 

T

Unknown

Follow the same road as Martin....see how things go for a year or two before pulling the trigger for an HT. You are too young IMO.

Remember, once you start the HT route...you will probably require 3 HT's to get where you will be happy...depending on donor supply and the amount of MPB, even after three HT's you may not be happy. You could be in for a long road.

I also like the idea of cutting very short for now and see how it looks on you.

Try not to let MPB take over you're life. You will be surprised that no one looks at you, or judges you as you may think. You may get the one awipe who has the balding comment, but just let that role off and not bother you...the comments will stop.

At 19, having stress is way off the chart! You have many years ahead for that...trust me, save the stress for later in life.

T

Looks like a push to me??

...but I'm no Dr.

From the pic's you have posted, looks like you are not in that bad of shape. A good doc will make significant changes for you with just one HT...depending on the goals you have a second may be necessary. The donor LOOKS to be ok..but hard to tell from the pic. Take a few consults with the doc's on this site and....you're head will be out of the hole very soon.

Good Luck

T

I just love to hear the positive stories regarding HT's...as we know, many have been wronged by unskilled and prob unethical Doc's.

There is hope for the vic's!

Glad to hear things are coming together dewayne.

T

You will probably need to be at the 2 to 3 month mark to look like you did pre-op. BTW, the scar looks great. Then sit back and watch the growth...since you didn't have much to begin with upfront, you will most likely have a growth period where you don't exactly look natural...as the new boy's grow it will take a couple of months to blend in....IMO.

It will look great at the 5 to 6 month mark...hang in there.

Good luck

Anyone have "nurse Neena's" cell? Think I'm feeling a little under the weather

If I'm lucky enough to have the growth to produce a video...I'll send you some rips. The massage room music isn't working. Great work though putting together the vid's.

T

Who picks the music for the videos???????

Philuk

This will be a distant memory for you in 12 months...actually sooner....it won't take 12 months, prob 4 to 5 months. One thing for sure, this will be the last xmas u have to wear the cap.

Great choice in Dr. Feller.

Best of luck

Long Island... don't decide on an HT Doc based on location! The extra $$/time to travel should NOT be a factor here.

Research Doc's, pic's and become informed before making your choice. Dr. Feller was my choice and one that I'm happy with (I'm 3.5 months and looking forward to the next couple of months...things have already improved) ....I went with True in 2004 and have not liked results.

Take several consults.

Good luck

T