Senior Member uncjim Posted December 27, 2002 Senior Member Share Posted December 27, 2002 I'm 5 1/2weeks post op and, I don't think that this is my imagination, appear to be getting some new growth. In certain areas, like along the hairline, it can actually be seen with the naked eye! Has anyone had a similar experence or am I hallucinating? [This message was edited by uncjim on December 27, 2002 at 07:21 AM.] "Temples 'n Crowns Forever" Uncjim's Hair Loss WebLog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member uncjim Posted December 27, 2002 Author Senior Member Share Posted December 27, 2002 I'm 5 1/2weeks post op and, I don't think that this is my imagination, appear to be getting some new growth. In certain areas, like along the hairline, it can actually be seen with the naked eye! Has anyone had a similar experence or am I hallucinating? [This message was edited by uncjim on December 27, 2002 at 07:21 AM.] "Temples 'n Crowns Forever" Uncjim's Hair Loss WebLog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Jotronic Posted December 27, 2002 Senior Member Share Posted December 27, 2002 Jim, Yeah, I had new growth just like you at six weeks post-op. It was very noticeable here in my eight week photos... http://www.jotowen.com/Pagefivea7.html It will be slow going for the next couple of weeks but after that then get ready to be a Chia pet cause it's going to explode on your head. Get ready for fun with ingrown hairs:) Peace, Jotronic 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...
Regular Member werewolfhead Posted December 27, 2002 Regular Member Share Posted December 27, 2002 Joe, did you use 5% Minoxidil post op along with Propecia? I didn't know you could get that kind of growth only 5 weeks out from strip surgery. Very interesting. best,WWH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member luberta Posted December 27, 2002 Regular Member Share Posted December 27, 2002 I thought that I was the only one, but my growth started by week six. Now I'm 11 weeks postup and it's starting to sprout all over. luberta luberta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member EastCoast Posted December 27, 2002 Senior Member Share Posted December 27, 2002 I had grown a 5 weeks too. Only the bigger 4-5 fu sprouted up. Rest came in around 4 months. alomost 6 months po-op. Had second done 25 days ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Jotronic Posted December 28, 2002 Senior Member Share Posted December 28, 2002 I just thought I'd share this. Here I am, ten months post op and I just got ANOTHER ingrown hair on the top of my head just before my crown. The same type that I got several months ago when my hair was finally coming in. How's THAT for a delayed reaction?!? Peace, Jotronic 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...
Guest Posted December 28, 2002 Share Posted December 28, 2002 man boobs????? I thought they were from Propecia, not Rogaine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 28, 2002 Share Posted December 28, 2002 Jotronic How do u deal with the ingrown hairs? jrp65 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member MarkV Posted December 28, 2002 Regular Member Share Posted December 28, 2002 Uncjim -- With all due respect to you and my fellow posters, I wouldn't rule out the hallucination angle. Can you describe for us your college experiences. Seriously though, what's the deal with ingrown hairs. Is this a common occurence and, if so, how bad is it and how is it best dealt with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member werewolfhead Posted December 28, 2002 Regular Member Share Posted December 28, 2002 Tronic, how did you deal with the ingrown pimples? Did you use warm compresses over them and then pin prick them or what? Thanks,WWH, I'm getting some now less than 5 weeks post op and will post some pictures on the other site. all the best, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member uncjim Posted December 28, 2002 Author Senior Member Share Posted December 28, 2002 Hi All, I've also had ingrown hairs. I've been using the BACTROBAN ointment that was given to me by Dr.Wong for the donor area. I was told that the little inflammations occur because dirt and bacteria can find their way into the graft incisions. It works like a charm. After a day or two, the areas are back to normal. Jim Mark, Yeah, college life in the 60s could be a little taxing ! "Temples 'n Crowns Forever" Uncjim's Hair Loss WebLog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member HarryLemon Posted December 28, 2002 Senior Member Share Posted December 28, 2002 I'm week 7 now, and about 3 days ago I noticed the same thing happening on my head, too. Nothing major, for sure, but definately the beginnings of some growth - even along the hairline on the right side (but not the left side yet)! ChiaPet-in-Waiting, Harry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vocor1 Posted December 28, 2002 Share Posted December 28, 2002 uncjim: Thanks for the info on Bactroban. I'm seeing my dermatologist on Monday to get my stitches removed (finally!). I'll ask if he will prescribe me some Bactroban for those ingrown hairs in my future. On another note, I'm glad to hear that you got regrowth so quickly. That is very encouraging news indeed! Things been going well for me. No bleeding. Tightness in suture line is gone now. Ready to remove the stitches, be sure. Scabs still coming off with a little coaxing. Healing going well so far. Take care. vocor1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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