Regular Member Pilot Ron Posted June 27, 2009 Regular Member Share Posted June 27, 2009 I had a HT done by Dr. Feller 3 weeks ago and everything has gone perfectly thus far. I'm very excited for what is yet to come! I'm done shedding and am now noticing a few "teaser" hairs pushing through the scalp (good name given to these hairs by the community BTW). These new hairs have very interesting characteristics though. The tips are very thick and the base is very thin. It almost looks like the hair is burnt on the ends. I'm sure more natural and even growth will occur, but am wondering if anyone else has experienced this or has a more scientific explanation. Perhaps the saline injections may cause thick tips on new growth? I've attached a photo (zoomed). Thanks for any feedback. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Pilot Ron Posted June 27, 2009 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 27, 2009 I had a HT done by Dr. Feller 3 weeks ago and everything has gone perfectly thus far. I'm very excited for what is yet to come! I'm done shedding and am now noticing a few "teaser" hairs pushing through the scalp (good name given to these hairs by the community BTW). These new hairs have very interesting characteristics though. The tips are very thick and the base is very thin. It almost looks like the hair is burnt on the ends. I'm sure more natural and even growth will occur, but am wondering if anyone else has experienced this or has a more scientific explanation. Perhaps the saline injections may cause thick tips on new growth? I've attached a photo (zoomed). Thanks for any feedback. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Abedogg Posted June 27, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted June 27, 2009 Totally normal. I had the same thing. I have pics of them in one of my previous posts on here. Had 3k With Umar on Feb 16, 2009 My Hair Loss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member MrJobi Posted June 28, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted June 28, 2009 Yup, You may look a bit like a Chia pet the first month of so. they should fall out but some may stay. It will happen again in about 6 months as the hair generally grows in rather coarse. Eventually it will all smoothen out over the course of 12-16 months JOBI 1417 FUT - Dr. True 1476 FUT - Dr. True 2124 FUT - Dr. True 604 FUE - Dr. True My views are based on my personal experiences, research and objective observations. I am not a doctor. Total - 5621 FU's uncut! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Pilot Ron Posted June 28, 2009 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 28, 2009 Thank you for your feedback. After doing some research, I've come up with the following theory: These hairs should have shed and entered the telogen phase as normal. However, they experienced strong and thick growth immediately after the transplant, then weak and thinner growth for the weeks to follow. I think they may skip the telogen phase all together. In other words, it took more time for these hairs to realize "Hey fellas, something weird just happened, lets slow down now". Make sense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Pilot Ron, Given that you're only 3 weeks out, it's possible that these hairs just didn't shed yet. They could also be "shocked" hair growing back, transplanted hair that survived the telogen phase, or transplanted hair that's dislodged from the root but will remain in your scalp at the same length until the new hair starts to grow and pushes it out. But since you're only at 3 weeks, don't expect much. You still have a long way to go before seeing your results. Hang in there :-) Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member HairHope Posted June 29, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted June 29, 2009 Stop looking in the mirror, you got a "long" way to go...No its not growing yet. Dec. 2004 - 1938 Grafts via Strip Feb. 2009 - 1002 Grafts via FUE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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