6 MONTH UPDATE - 1,800 w/ Dr. Cooley (before/after)

[BIG A]

Ok sorry for the 'double post' but I didn't know how to add pictures to the original thread. Here are a few 'before' photos as well as more 'after' photos at 6 months.

 

I ONLY HAD THE FRONT DONE - 1,800.

 

CAN I EXPECT MORE GROWTH OR IS THIS IT??

 

 

 

[NervousNelly]

Probably the majority (70% or higher) have started to grow but there will still be a noticeable change in texture and density. As stated earlier give approx. 8 more months for full maturation.

[Beefy]

yea you have a good 6 to 8 months of hair maturing.

[Bill - Seemiller]

Big A,

 

Oh good...more photos. I replied to your other thread...but I can definitely get a better grasp of the growth so far from these angles. Growth looks good...as I said in another post...you will definitely have more growth. As a general timeline, you should be at about 60% about now.

 

Bill

[BIG A]

Thanks Bill, much appreciated! As a general rule, will most Dr's want to shave my head if I go back for a second ht to add more density? Like The B Spot said, another ht with 1,500 grafts would likely be perfect...but detectability is a big concern for me and I can't be walking around for a month with a buzzed dome if you know what I mean. I guess I should ask Dr. Cooley, eh?

[Bill - Seemiller]

Big A,

 

Many docs recommend shaving, but I don't know that too many require it, especially for a smaller session of only 1500 grafts. But yes, see what Dr. Cooley says about it. From the pictures, your results look terrific. Just remember though...at 6 months, you still have more to come. Give it at least a year before you determine whether you need another one.

 

Bill

[MrJobi]

Hi

 

Yes, good advice.. 6 months is nice but for me 8 - 10 months is the biggest change AND then you still get more fullness at 1 year.. Also, probably best to wait longer for the scalp laxity to return to normal..

[BIG A]

Thanks Mrjb! I'm going to post one more before/after pic that shows what an artist Dr. Cooley is. He also said (when we met a couple days ago) that if I want to come back at a year for another 1,500 (if necessary of course - he said I'd never 'need' another ht but could certainly have another one if I had hair greed!) he wouldn't need to shave my head...he can do it without shaving.

[nobuzz4me]

Big A,

 

Looks great, if you go another round with 1500, that will help your density of course and give you a real "finished" look. Even if you don't, your appearance will improve more with time, 6 months is still early. Either way, you are going to be thrilled with the final outcome, it looks very natural.