Dr Zorba

I am sure this has been discussed before, but I can't find ref to it. My scalp is very (very) oily, to the point where I have to wash it 3-4 times a day. Bare in mind that I am bald on top of my head (I recently had a modest HT), so the shiny, greasy head show all too well. I tried several OTC shampoos, Apple Cider Vinegar, camphor oil, and a few other products. The effect lasts only for 2-3 hours. Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Dr. Zorba

Thank you all for the good advice. As I said, I am very realistic about the expectactions. I would feel differently if I was 32 or 42, not 52. My friend, who is a few years younger than me I am 52, he's 50) had 1200 grafts done, and it made a difference. My doctor has been doing HT since 1991, and the reason I choose him was the work he did for my friend. Once I see how this round of HT goes, I am sure I will be doing more. This is a great place to learn.

Here is a pic from the back 5 days post-op. Dr. Zorba

My doctor is Dr. Samuels. St. Louis, MO. To be more exact, he said that I had more donor area for future HT, perhaps the same or bigger than this one. In fairness to Dr. Samuels, I was the one who told him my expectations are limited, and he revised these expectations upwards. I do have some dense, dark hair in the back, and I am actually learning a great deal from this forum. So, for a newbie, I feel I have done pretty well. I couldn't have stood much more than the 7 hours I spend dong 1200 grafts anyway. This is phase I for me. Will see in 8-12 months how things look like. If it looks good, and I have more donor area, I will do more, if not, that is fine too. As I said, I am 52, and my goal may be different than a 32 or a 42 year old. I attached a pic, but it is not the right (donor potential) area. I will take one and post it soon. Thank you all for the great body of knowledge and advice. Dr. Zorba

I am between VI and VII. So, nothing much left. But I am told I have enough for another 1200-2000 grafts. I will wait about a year to see how it goes. As I said, my goal was very (very) modest. I will be happy with some hair in the crown area. Any frontal or back hair (in future HT) will be a bonus. Today is my 6th day (execluding the day of the HT). I will wait until it is a full week before I sleep normally. The doc told me today will be OK, but an extra day makes me feel "better". Thank you all for the advice. Dr. Zorba

Actually, I have, and I was very pleased with the results. The person who did it was a colleague of mine, and it covered the crown area reasonably well. Remember, my goal is very (very) modest, and I am 52. Bedsides, I am going back for another 1200-2000 grafts. What is not clear in the pic is that the frontal density is higher than the back by a factor of 2 (See pic). Thanks for the feedback

After many years of "thinking about it", I have finally done phase one (1200 grafts). Here is a pic from day 2. I will update as often as I can. Please note that my goal was/is very modest, due to the extensive baldness, and the limited donor area. The doc says I still have enough for another 1200-2000 grafts. Will see.

After many years of "thinking about it", I have finally done phase one (1200 grafts). Here is a pic from day 2. I will update as often as I can. Please note that my goal was/is very modest, due to the extensive baldness, and the limited donor area. The doc says I still have enough for another 1200-2000 grafts. Will see.

Well, after "thinking about it" for several years, I finally did it (June 27, 2006). My goal was VERY modest, as I am very bald. I did 1200 grafts, but the doctor tells me than I can have another 1200 at later date. Will see. One question that isn't very clear to me is, when can I sleep where the pillow can touch the newly grafted area? I have heard anywhere from 48 hours to 10 days. I will post a pic soon.

Well, after "thinking about it" for several years, I finally did it (June 27, 2006). My goal was VERY modest, as I am very bald. I did 1200 grafts, but the doctor tells me than I can have another 1200 at later date. Will see. One question that isn't very clear to me is, when can I sleep where the pillow can touch the newly grafted area? I have heard anywhere from 48 hours to 10 days. I will post a pic soon.