repo-man

Thanks Dr. Feller for posting the pics and video.

I do plan on doing a second HT, but just waiting for a few months for the existing one to mature more and see what the end result of that is.

Not quite sure how many grafts I have left...Dr Feller what do you think?

I met with Dr Feller last Thursday and have added some pictures that he took with the ceasar style. I also updated my blog with additional pics.

mmhce,

Actually, I need to update the sig...stopped taking the MSM and Biotin just using Johnson's baby shampoo instead of the Revita.

Haven't tried the Vit C concoction...but if you hear good things, let me know...

thanks!

Just checked the bottle and the only date I see on there is 7/24/07...so I'm assuming that's the fill date. Do you think its safe to use for the next few months?

Yea, going to skip the duta for now and see how the fin works out. What should I expect with the current hair loss pattern I have based on my blog?

Thanks for the info and the heads up. I think I'm just going to finish up the rest fo the Propecia I have and then see what happens.

Anyone recommend Canadian or Indian websites that sell Propecia/Duta? I'm wary of going through some places without solid recommendations especially since there might be some quality-control issues...

I stopped using Propecia about a year ago, but am interested in starting up on it again. I still have a full bottle from a year ago, is it usable? Should I just toss it and get an updated scipt? Also, might be thinking about stepping up to Duta...thoughts?

I stopped using Propecia about a year ago, but am interested in starting up on it again. I still have a full bottle from a year ago, is it usable? Should I just toss it and get an updated scipt? Also, might be thinking about stepping up to Duta...thoughts?

As Thana mentioned, I've also looked into the effects of concealer and didn't see anything that indicated that it would affect growth.

The scar was red for a quite some time post-op, but not sure if that would translate into slow growth elsewhere. For the time being, I will probably keep it a bit shorter and hopefully it will fill out in the next few months.

I've included the pics under a post on my blog since I wasn't sure how to add them to the existing discussion. The link for the pictures:

http://www.hairtransplantnetwo...opyID=2584&WebID=689

Let me know what you think.

Will post the pics tonight.

Mr. GQ - Neither...I work for a firm that repossess major corporations when they go into distressed situations...interesting work especially in this market!

Thanks for all the comments and advice. I myself am shocked how the two styles look completely different. I did reach out to Dr. Feller's office this afternoon, but I think his office may be closed for the holiday. In any case, I will reach out to him next week so that he can give an update on the case.

Mr. GQ - I don't use Rogaine or Propecia, but I'll take pictures once again and repost.

I'm really hoping that I'm just a slow grower and that things will come in. I did have one picture where one side looks like the back end is not growing or coming in very lightly...which is odd. When I did meet with Dr. Feller in November, he also noticed it and said that it could just be slow growth and that it would come int...I'll keep you all posted!

Have a great holiday!

Thanks to all and Dr. Feller for all the posts, questions and comments.

- My apologies if my blog address didn't show up earlier, but I'm including the direct link for comparison. There are pictures before HT and at intervals following the procedure.

www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/...e-page.asp?WebID=689

- The pictures do look vastly different because of the way its combed as mentioned by several posters and Dr. Feller. Prior to my hair loss, I always combed back my hair but as the hair loss began in my early 20s, I switched over to the combed forward look. I did mention that I would eventually like to go back to combing back my hair. Before the HT, I knew that I planned on getting more than 1 HT, which is why Dr Feller dense-packed 3,000 hairs in the frontal 1/3. I'm of East Indian origin and Dr Feller mentioned that since I had a darker scalp, it would give the illusion that it was thicker than it actually was. I'm not quite sure why it doesn't appear to be as densely packed, but I was keen on density vs coverage.

While its good to hear that I should be expecting more growth, I'm not quite sure on how much more growth expecially with what I have thus far. Also, it seems like some areas have not grown in at all (my right side towards the back) and I'm not sure of what to make of it.

Hey Everyone,

Since its snowing up here in the NE, I thought I would update my blog with some new pics.

Moderator Note:

Ten days after originally posting (x number of before and after photos) Repoman deleted all but one of the photos presented in this album. However, his before and after photos can be viewed on his blog by clicking here.

Thanks for all the replies, they definetly helped calm my nerves! I'll make it a point to take pics every month and post on my blog to have pics at different time frames.

Hey Everyone,

After a brief hiatus, I've updated my blog to include 4-month pictures. I've added both dry and wet shots. I'm not quite sure what to expect and have not been back to Dr. Feller's office to check on the growth, given my work schedule.

Would appreciate your comments & thoughts.

Hey Everyone,

After a brief hiatus, I've updated my blog to include 4-month pictures. I've added both dry and wet shots. I'm not quite sure what to expect and have not been back to Dr. Feller's office to check on the growth, given my work schedule.

Would appreciate your comments & thoughts.

I just got back from the drugstore and all of the brands I looked at had alcohol in them.

Bill - what is the spray on gel you are referring to? I'm not looking for something to aid in stylying, just to keep the hair in place and give it a bit of a "wetter" look.

Thanks for the suggestions, I'll givt the thicker version a try.

I'm at the two-month mark and have a wedding this Sunday. I plan on using combination of Toppic and Dermatch and remember someone mentioning the use of the spray-on mist to lock the fibers. Is there an alternative product that I could pick up from a drugstore, etc that would work?

I'm at the two-month mark and have a wedding this Sunday. I plan on using combination of Toppic and Dermatch and remember someone mentioning the use of the spray-on mist to lock the fibers. Is there an alternative product that I could pick up from a drugstore, etc that would work?

I'm a littive over 7 weeks and I have 1-2 pimples around my scar area in the back. Is that normal? I've searched on the forum and most of the pimples were near the transplanted area.

I'm a littive over 7 weeks and I have 1-2 pimples around my scar area in the back. Is that normal? I've searched on the forum and most of the pimples were near the transplanted area.

Congrats on your HT. Who was your doc? You should have received instructions from your doc about the post-op procedures.

1. You can start the propecia and vitamins. Hold off on the Rogaine till the staples are out.

2. Don't touch the transplanted hair area! For the first 5-6 days, just lightly pour shampoo in a cup over the area to keep it clean. Don't touch the donor area either unless you are cleaning the area.

3. Personally, I waited about 18 days to even start jogging. I started lifting very lightly at around 3 weeks an and am only lifting about 60%.

4. Don't worry about using oil or anything yet. Just keep the areas clean, stay on the vitamins and propecia and relax for a few days.

Originally posted by ravi kanth:

I had my HT yesterday in india, Please let me know all the

precautions or tips to get success.

 

Please clarify following questions.

 

1) Can i start using rogaine, propecia and multi vitamin now ?

2) Can i start massaging my hair ?

3) when to start doing my work out in my gym ?

4 ) which oil to use on my head ?

 

 

if you have any tips after HT please send me .

 

Thanks in Advance,

Ravi Kanth.

HairToday,

Thanks for the reply. I haven't been using much concealer since my op. I'm a little over 6 weeks and have just been wearing a hat wherever I go.

I have a few weddings, etc coming up within the next two weeks and will give Toppic another shot. Good to know that the hair isin't affected with the use of concealer!