Senior Member YoungGuy Posted January 16, 2007 Senior Member Share Posted January 16, 2007 I'm getting a procedure done with Dr. Feller in a few days, I'm scared. Never had one done before. Don't really know what to expect, other than I'll look silly for about 6 months and after that, hopefully, better. Does anyone have any advice as to what to do for the next few months? What's going to happen? Does it hurt much? What did ya do afterwards, get a buzz cut? Wear a hat? Any info would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member YoungGuy Posted January 16, 2007 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 16, 2007 I'm getting a procedure done with Dr. Feller in a few days, I'm scared. Never had one done before. Don't really know what to expect, other than I'll look silly for about 6 months and after that, hopefully, better. Does anyone have any advice as to what to do for the next few months? What's going to happen? Does it hurt much? What did ya do afterwards, get a buzz cut? Wear a hat? Any info would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 YoungGuy, I hope you know at least somewhat what you are getting yourself into. The procedure is basically painless though it will take sometime to heal. Pain typically is minimal, but there will be some pain the first few days especially. To prepare, consider doing scalp exercises. JoTronic posts a great video on how to do these on the Hasson and Wong website. Regarding a buzz cut, it's up to you...I did it because I wanted my hair to be even. I also wore a light fitted hat when I went out. At day 10 after I removed the staples myself, I wore a tighter fitting hat. For more information on what a procedure looks like, I post a pretty detailed account on my third HT posted at the below link. Hopefully that will help you. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member YoungGuy Posted January 17, 2007 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 17, 2007 Oh, I've been doing the research for years. I've seen the pictures, I've read what folks have been saying, I know what to expect. But... I don't *know*, ya know? It sounds silly, but I guess it's the difference between watching skiing on tv and getting out on the mountain... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 YoungGuy, True that. It's one thing to hear about something and another to go through it. You'll be fine...just try to relax. Do scalp exercises and try not to get stressed over it Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member the B spot Posted January 17, 2007 Senior Member Share Posted January 17, 2007 After 2 Ht's and a few years here, my advice is this-------- Ask for EXTRA Valium!!!!!!! Seriously, it will really relax you and put you in a nice dreamy place while the team is prepping you for strip removal. Trust me, it really helps calm the butterflies!!!!!! Anyway, just take nice, slow deep breaths and remember that you have chosen a really good Doc, so you will be fine!!!!!! Good Luck!!!!!! Go Cubs! 6721 transplanted grafts 13,906 hairs Performed by Dr. Ron Shapiro Dr. Ron Shapiro and Dr. Paul Shapiro are members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Youngguy, Take note of what Spex said it really helps. I had mine done with the good doctor over six weeks ago and to be honest its still a little tender around parts of the scare area. The transplanted area is still num but getting better, and I have discarded the hat and gone bold ..... it was driving me crazy. What can I say but you will be in great hands, the team really looks after you and after the doctor gives you some happy pills you shouldn't feel the needles or the crunching round your head to much unless you're a big girl like me !!!!!! A sound you'll never forget but I have to say painless ..... Apart from the needles ...... Only winding you up !!!! Good luck it'll be well worth it ... HairBrain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member nobuzz4me Posted January 17, 2007 Senior Member Share Posted January 17, 2007 Young guy, I agree with all and will add to spex's list about the massage before. This is a great idea and I just had a HT done 6 days ago and prior to going in I had a kink in my neck. This kink turned out to be the worst part of my procedure and it was not the doc's doing. I use a chiropractor ocassionally and really wish I had gotten that worked out with a massage on top of that. You will be still in the chair for extended time, do what you can to stretch or lossing your back/neck prior. Hairbrain is right about the crunching sound during incisions, bring in your ipod with small earbuds and crank it up during this part !!! Good luck my friend, you will be glad you took this step in your life. NoBuzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Wow...Kudos to you Spex....thorough list...great post! Youngguy, Listen to the man...he knows what he is talking about . Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member YoungGuy Posted January 18, 2007 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 18, 2007 Thanks for the help guys, I really appreciate the advice and the support. I do have two questions, however: - Where does one buy Aloe Vera? Any drugstore, or do I need to find a specialty place? - What's MSM (that I should be on to make it grow faster) and where does one get that? I'll read the replies tomorrow as I'm going to bed. 9 hours to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member NervousNelly Posted January 18, 2007 Senior Member Share Posted January 18, 2007 You should be able to go to any pharmacy and get aloe vera but try to get without alcohol as an ingredient if possible. MSM--Check out hair loss blogs at www.regrowhair.com and it should give a good explanation. Good luck tomorrow! Everything will go well. NN Dr.Cole,1989. ??graftcount Dr. Ron Shapiro. Aug., 2007 Total graft count 2862 Total hairs 5495 1hairs--916 2hairs--1349 3hairs--507 4hairs--90 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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