Senior Member UGLY MAN 4 LIFE Posted May 2, 2006 Senior Member Share Posted May 2, 2006 Originally posted by domie:thanks for the comments guys, its always refreshing to get positive nods from the knowledgable HRRF crowd, you all rock! you are so right about the "ride" troy, without a doubt this is the biggest decision i have ever made. at times "the voices" can kick in and try and play mind games, but the level of anxiety has faded in the light of anticipation for the coming results. also the healing process has made things much easier, not feeling so "fragile." eman, i flew from sf to vancouver late wed night, had surgery thursday, flew home friday evening (including a bart ride through sf and oakland with a car full of "gangstas" around midnight, then walked 2 miles home from the station), rested at home sat and sun, and worked monday morning. i wore a hat until my staples were removed (by a friend) 10 days later, shaved the domb that day with a #1-3 (pics are up, should be helpful to your situation). the redness is still there but not that noticable and fades everyday. just get a little sun before you go, i had zero for months before my procedure and it has not been an issue for me. dr wong had given me the exact same count and i ended up (very happily!) with over 4900. you have no idea how nervous i was making the decision, i was wrecked for a few weeks debating the options. after getting my facts straight and knowing the process, for me it boiled down to, "do i want to shave my head for the rest of my life? (because thats all that was left to do without any styling options left) or do i want to do something about this look i hate?" after that simple fact, the decision was much easier for me. when i was in the chair, whenever the word "scalpel" popped in my head, i just thought of that nagging feeling i had every single time i looked in the mirror... and i made it through what was not easy for me personally. hope that helps you out, and again thank you all for being a part of the ride! Same here, I often question whether or not I'm making the right decision - especially during weekends or extended holidays where I don't have to go out in public and I'm around family only. Those are the times when I think, do I really need this? Without actually having to "deal" with hairloss, avoiding mirrors isn't the biggest problem in life. But, Monday comes around and I have to deal with the same old shit in the car, ie - trying to pull what little forelock I have left to cover the massive gaping holes in the temples. Miserably failing and walking around like an idiot for the rest of the day, taking 5 flights of stairs to avoid the elevator mirror, looking up at the sky to not see my reflection in my car. It gets old by about 9:15 and I know I'm making the right choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Eman Posted May 26, 2006 Senior Member Share Posted May 26, 2006 Domie you are at the two month point. Do you have any updated pics? Would love to see your status and how you are doing. -e My initial HT thread: done and done!! Check it out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member domie Posted May 31, 2006 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 31, 2006 time does fly! 2 month stage is here and although the pictures at this point are not too dramitic (hair wise), a lot has been gained in the areas of receding numbness and the "redness" fading. not one single person has noticed the "redness" to date (and wont at this point) and i have not wore a hat since the staples were removed. the donor scar has got to the point where it is next to impossible to find by touch and in some areas to even find visually. besides staying out of the sun, life is completely back to normal and all is well. just waiting for the crop to start sprouting! next update June 30th. take care fellahs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Eman Posted May 31, 2006 Senior Member Share Posted May 31, 2006 Looking good Domie, buzz cut and all and no sign of the scar!! Now I guess it is just wait and see. Thank you for keeping us all updated. I'm sure that time cannot go by fast enough for you to see more results. Too bad about not being able to really be out in the sun. Here in Chicago the summer is so short that I would go stir crazy not being able to get a some sun and enjoy the heat. Look forward to the next update! My initial HT thread: done and done!! Check it out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member domie Posted July 1, 2006 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 1, 2006 another sleepy weekend morning, another month, wow?! rolled outta' bed and snapped another handful of photos to share with the great HRRF crowd. The progress is apparent in comparison to the previous months. Although i do feel that the pics look slightly more full (dense) than what i see in the mirror (or at certain angles), but a sign of whats to come! Amazing how gradual the process is, but i do feel an exponential growth rate is imminent. without doubt, im super-siked for month 4! w00t w00t! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member JakeVig Posted July 1, 2006 Senior Member Share Posted July 1, 2006 Domie Are you using anything to speed growth like Minoxidil or MSM? Also as soon as your dye your hair blonde (if thats what you do) I believe the contrast will provide you with a much better cosmetic result. But yeah the results are coming in great, looking forward to your updated progress! 1344 grafts with Ron Shapiro - June 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member troy Posted July 2, 2006 Senior Member Share Posted July 2, 2006 You are well along your way!!! Its a great feeling of relief to get to that 3 month mark and know your in range of big changes, Thanks for keeping us posted. the next 3 months will be big for you. My Hair Loss Weblog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member domie Posted July 4, 2006 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 4, 2006 jakevig, i have not taken anything to speed growth. 1 month prior to the procedure i started taking propecia (1 a day), and as of today i have switched to proscar (i plan on taking it every other day). also, i have been taking a b-complex vitamin (almost daily). i did bleach my hair prior to the surgery for exactly the reasons you stated. once it seems safe to do so, i may bleach it again... but this time i dont think it will be needed for any reasons related to density. and thanks jake, i look forward to keeping you posted! troy, thanks alot for your encouragement, you have always been helpful. it is a pleasure to share my experience with this great community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Eman Posted July 5, 2006 Senior Member Share Posted July 5, 2006 glad to see your updated post--I was actually going to post asking how things were going. looks really good and I am sure you are excited about things to come. Half way point to the six month mark. Keep growing!! My initial HT thread: done and done!! Check it out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 Your hair looks amazingly natural. Even at this early stage. Most, if not all HTs I see on this site look very good but do you think it's because you have blonde hair that it looks more natural. Is this the general feeling about Ht's that the lighter the hair the more natural it looks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member domie Posted July 8, 2006 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 8, 2006 eman, hey no worries, im more than happy to share (and i plan on being prompt with my monthly updates). now that those first few milestones have been acheived in this process and the results are starting to become apparent... it is such a great feeling! one to share for sure! brian, without a doubt (in my experience), lighter hair has been much easier to conceal thinning, but i dont think it is lending much help to the "natural look" you refer to. the new hair has come in gradually and relatively even (so far)... so im lead to believe that the color of the hair does not make much of a difference in that respect. hope that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member domie Posted August 1, 2006 Author Regular Member Share Posted August 1, 2006 4 months my friends, and im happier by the day... GROW GROW GROW! still plenty of room for improvement, but it is so nice to see results starting to become apparent. in darker light theres a full hair line looking pretty sharp! in brighter light still looks pretty thin but its only month 4... i actually used a little STYLING GEL the other night?! woh!? suhwheet!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member troy Posted August 1, 2006 Senior Member Share Posted August 1, 2006 you are well on your way. And your only just starting at 4 months. Your transformation will be a fun one to watch. My Hair Loss Weblog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hairbank Posted August 1, 2006 Senior Member Share Posted August 1, 2006 domie, Congrats on the growth. Looks like it's starting to come along. The next few months should be fun for you to watch. Keep postin' the updates. Hairbank 1st HT 1-18-05 - 1200 FUT's 2nd HT 2-15-06 - 3886 FUT's Dr. Wong 3rd HT 4-24-08 - 2415 FUT's Dr. Wong GRAND TOTAL: 7501 GRAFTS current regimen: 1.25mg finasteride every other day My Hair Loss Weblog Disclaimer: I'm not a Doctor (and have never played one on TV ) and have no medical training. Any information I share here is in an effort to help those who don't like hair loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member FacelessMan Posted August 1, 2006 Senior Member Share Posted August 1, 2006 Domie: nice! Your baldness pattern/hair texture remind me a little of my own... It looks like you're coming along extremely well; here's to more progress! Benjamin My Blog -- Hair Transplant with Dr. Feller My Personal Hair Transplant Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member UGLY MAN 4 LIFE Posted August 2, 2006 Senior Member Share Posted August 2, 2006 Those results are looking awesome, you've certainly had *alot* of growth since the 3 month mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Eman Posted August 3, 2006 Senior Member Share Posted August 3, 2006 AWESOME....you do have a hairline now. I cannot believe how good it looks and only at the four month mark. Your before and after pictures truly reflect the change. I cannot believe it and will probably gasp again in the next couple of months when you post more pictures. Do you still think about your hair everyday? What have friends and family said? Can the scar be seen say after swimming? What is your daily regimen in terms of care? Sorry for all the questions, but just curious and again it is looking AWESOME!! My initial HT thread: done and done!! Check it out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member domie Posted August 4, 2006 Author Regular Member Share Posted August 4, 2006 troy/hairbank, im here to entertain you guys! after all you have done for this community (and personally influenced my decision)... sheesh, the very least i can do. faceless, we're living the same dream (4gr range) i really hope my progress helps you out. and with the operations being so close in time as well... awesome! keep up that PMA (positive mental attitude)! ugly, you know what you must do! eman, yes i think about my hair everyday... but now its "YES!" as opposed to "ahh man" before the procedure. i forgot about it for a while, but now the fireworks are starting... kinda hard to turn away yaknow? the few friends that do know are starting to say "wow!" others that dont have no clue (as far as i can tell) although its tough to be patient at times, part of the beauty is how gradual the process is. people really do start to say, "hmm you look different? you been workin' out?" scar, its RIDICULOUS how minute it is. i forgot about that pretty much as soon as the staples were out. no way it could be seen swimming... im curious how it would look with a shaved head actually? besides proscar, no daily regimen. no worries with the questions, im here to help how i can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member domie Posted September 4, 2006 Author Regular Member Share Posted September 4, 2006 im five months post-op now, and loving the results. at this point the new hair is still somewhat thin (kinda whispy), but looks great in certain lighting. under close scrutiny, it could still use so more density... im very excited still for whats in store and very curious how far this will go? 6 months = 50% growth, is that what ive read? if im still under 50% IM ECSTATIC! as mentioned, im 5 months post-op and been on the propecia/proscar for 6 months... i actually think i am getting that dreaded "shed" ive seen people talk about here. i've noticed alot of fine hairs shedding the last couple weeks... darn it! when do those come back again (a little help anyone)? kinda sucks its right in the middle of the new hair fireworks show, but nonetheless im pretty darn stoked! w00t! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member MrJobi Posted September 4, 2006 Senior Member Share Posted September 4, 2006 7 months and you will be loving life.. That's when my HT's really grew in and matured. At 1 year, you will be looking good because of both the HT and the propecia.. Good luck 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...
Senior Member John_in_NC Posted September 4, 2006 Senior Member Share Posted September 4, 2006 Domie, looks great so far. Any idea what density did you get in the front part? Originally posted by domie:im five months post-op now, and loving the results. at this point the new hair is still somewhat thin (kinda whispy), but looks great in certain lighting. under close scrutiny, it could still use so more density... im very excited still for whats in store and very curious how far this will go? 6 months = 50% growth, is that what ive read? if im still under 50% IM ECSTATIC! as mentioned, im 5 months post-op and been on the propecia/proscar for 6 months... i actually think i am getting that dreaded "shed" ive seen people talk about here. i've noticed alot of fine hairs shedding the last couple weeks... darn it! when do those come back again (a little help anyone)? kinda sucks its right in the middle of the new hair fireworks show, but nonetheless im pretty darn stoked! w00t! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Jotronic Posted September 4, 2006 Senior Member Share Posted September 4, 2006 Domie, You're looking real god at only five months. Remember that the hairs not only grow longer but they grow thicker in diameter too and will continue to do so for a few months. The Truth is in The Results Dr. Victor Hasson and Dr. Jerry Wong are members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Bushy Posted September 4, 2006 Senior Member Share Posted September 4, 2006 Domie, that is remarkable! Wow, you are now officially a retired baldie! ____________________________________ My blog. HT1: 4063 grafts by Dr. Hasson, 12/9/03 HT2: 3537 grafts by Dr. Hasson, 5/15/06 Total grafts: 7,600 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hairbank Posted September 5, 2006 Senior Member Share Posted September 5, 2006 Domie, I'm very impressed by your results at this stage...........super! Imagine what a few months of thickening will do!! As for the shed, the resting phase of the follicle is between 6 weeks to 2 months, then the little guys will start growin' again. Amazing results, congrats to you! Hairbank 1st HT 1-18-05 - 1200 FUT's 2nd HT 2-15-06 - 3886 FUT's Dr. Wong 3rd HT 4-24-08 - 2415 FUT's Dr. Wong GRAND TOTAL: 7501 GRAFTS current regimen: 1.25mg finasteride every other day My Hair Loss Weblog Disclaimer: I'm not a Doctor (and have never played one on TV ) and have no medical training. Any information I share here is in an effort to help those who don't like hair loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member nikkop23 Posted September 5, 2006 Senior Member Share Posted September 5, 2006 Damn impressive bro. I'm psyched for you--it's only gonna improve & you look great already.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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