Regular Member zhiangde Posted June 8, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted June 8, 2008 Post op 4 complete months, I honestly don't see one single new hair. When should I start to worry? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member zhiangde Posted June 8, 2008 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 8, 2008 Post op 4 complete months, I honestly don't see one single new hair. When should I start to worry? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dewayne Posted June 8, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted June 8, 2008 Have you noticed any acne problems on your head? They say this is signs of growth. I'm at 2.5 months and I think I can see some of mine growing a little, as my crown looks to be shrinking. Also, I've been using Proscar and Rogaine foam. But, I'd start getting concerned at 6 months and down right worried at 9 months. Who did your work? 100? 'mini' grapfts by Latham's Hair Clinic - 1991 (Removed 50 plugs by Cooley 3/08.) 2750 FU 3/20/08 by Dr. Cooley My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Cooley Current regimen: 1.66 mg Proscar M-W-F Rogaine 5% Foam - every now and then AndroGel - once daily Lipitor - 5 mg every other day Weightlifting - 2x per week Jogging - 3x per week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Timothy Carman Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 zhiangde- Welcome to the HTN. Not to worry, there are patients that "sprout" later than sooner; give your self another 3- 4 weeks; and, as per Dewayne, who performed your procedure, how many grafts were placed, and in what areas? Also, any photos you can upload would help. Sincerely, Timothy Carman, MD ABHRS President, (ABHRS) ABHRS Board of Directors La Jolla Hair Restoration Medical Center Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member zhiangde Posted June 8, 2008 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 8, 2008 Thanks for the reply. I had a very good doctor do it(rather keep that to myself right now), it's a corrective procedure, I'm just worried that perhaps my head doesn't 'take' well to ht's. I experienced massive shock loss that I still have not recovered from and don't see any hairs popping out whatsoever. I'm at the 130 day mark, none of my ht's ever panned out and my hair looks awful. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TheEmperor Posted June 8, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted June 8, 2008 Stay in close communication with your doctor. My Hair Loss Web Site - Hair Transplant with Dr. Wong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 zhiangde, Welcome to our forum community. As others have already said, everyone grows at different rates. Most patient start to see new hair growth between month 3 and 5 and then it slowly grows, thickens, and matures over time. As TheEmperor stated, keep in touch with your physician and keep him/her updated on your progress. But no growth at this early stage is pretty typical, though I certainly can relate to your frustration. Best wishes, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Peaceful_Lion Posted June 9, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted June 9, 2008 no worries bro,this is temporarily,just ignore it for now,give it another two months and I am sure those little bastards will start growing soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member DDD03 Posted June 12, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted June 12, 2008 greetings I am also at the 4 month mark and haven't seen much growth. My procedure was a "corrective" procedure as well. I actually, however, remember the hairs growing faster the first time around (even though they were pluggy looking). Is it possible to have different rates of growth from different procedures? My Hair Loss WebLog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member zhiangde Posted June 12, 2008 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 12, 2008 Really good point ddd03, i remember last time seeing hairs pop up after 90 days even though it was looking pretty bad, one of the very reasons I'm worried. That's a great question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 DDD03 and zhiangde, I had the same concerns after my second and third surgery. In my experience, hair grew in just a little bit differently and on different schedules after each hair transplant. Try not to compare one to the other or you may drive yourself crazy. As long as you've chosen a world class surgeon, trust the process and your hair growth will come. Best wishes, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member zhiangde Posted June 17, 2008 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 17, 2008 Thanks for the input guys, i do appreciate it. I was curious, if there are any post ht habits/behaviors that would potentially ruin an ht? Just for my own knowlegde. I've been taking a multi vitamin 3 days a week, excercising alot, good diet. I do drink on occassion but nothing 2 weeks before/ and 3 weeks after. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 zhiangde, As long as you don't mess with or pick the scabs or the grafts for the first 10 days, there is nothing you can do to ruin the hair transplant. Smoking may also slow healing, but it won't prevent growth. Best wishes, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Arrie Posted June 18, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted June 18, 2008 Zhiangle and DDD, If I'm not mistaken your growth rate for a corrective or non-virgin scalp will be delayed by a month or two due to the vascular system being compromised. Many on this site experience this and months later they have those bushy little fellas start poking and pinching their way out of the scalp... No need to worry, like you said you went to a good doc be at ease. You only live once... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member zhiangde Posted June 18, 2008 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 18, 2008 Thanks for the encouragement. Hypothetically, wouldn't pretty massive sun exposure hurt someone's chances of growth? I'm just curious. I have been wearing a hat consistantly for about 4 months now. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member zhiangde Posted October 9, 2008 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 9, 2008 Hi just thought I would check in. Unfortunatley, I don't think this ht is working out for me. My hair actually looks worse now(shock, possible further recession). My doc and I have agreed that we haven't seen progress, and he seeems puzzled by the scenerio as well. This is my third procedure. I thought 'third time is a charm.' But maybe 'three strikes and you're out!' applies here. I know that I should just wait, but I just don't see a miraculous transformatiion coming up in the next three months or so. What should I do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 zhiangde, I'm guessing that you are about 8 months now? Based on your doctor's assessment, what percentage of the grafts has started to grow at this point? It's possible that you are a very late bloomer, but I can understand why you'd be concerned. Unfortunately, there is no way to force the hair to grow. What has your doctor recommended at this point? I know a number of doctors recommended on our community will offer to replace any grafts that don't grow for free. Best wishes, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member wantego Posted October 9, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted October 9, 2008 Do you have any pictures? I read online that I should take pictures every month because sometimes the subtle changes are more noticeable when looking back through months of pictures. I wish you the best of luck and hope your hair grows a lot in the coming months! 4374 grafts-7/2/2008-Dr Rahal 485 singles 2336 doubles 1526 triples 16 quads 9809 total hairs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member zhiangde Posted October 9, 2008 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 9, 2008 Ya this is my third try. My doctor is quite good. I'm just afraid that perhaps that scarring on top of my head from the first surgery has left me permanatley damaged. My doc and I both agree that I might be in big trouble here. I'm just not sure if I should wait it out or get a second opinion? I'm worried about my donor supply and am looking into the possibility of BHT in the future. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 zhiangde, Has your doctor offered an explanation as to why your hair is not growing? You said this is yuor third surgery - were the first two unsuccessful as well? No matter how good the doctor is, I always think a second opinion is helpful. Best wishes, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member zhiangde Posted October 9, 2008 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 9, 2008 Ya, the first two were unsuccessful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 zhiangde, If the first two were unsuccessful, why did you and your surgeon opt for a third one? Though there are certainly strange phenomenons that exist (though very rare) of a hair transplant not working for unknown reasons, after two failures, it seems to me that a third wouldn't work either. Do you have any photos you can post for us? In my opinion, get a second opinion to be safe. Best wishes, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member zhiangde Posted October 9, 2008 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 9, 2008 Well, he felt like it could be fixed, so we tried. My first doc was terrible and doesn't even specialize in HT. The second guy was good but overworked at NHI(performed 3-4 procedures a day, saw him for only an hr of the whole procedure), third is a top surgeon. I just thought I was going to the wrong places, but I may be just an unlucky one. I have pics but I don't really feel posting them and getting a bunch of comments on my hair right now. Is there any shot of a positive outcome here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Ok, so you went to 3 different surgeons? Well I'd say there is a chance for a positive outcome, but I'd like to know what your doctor has conjectured about poor growth to date. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member zhiangde Posted October 9, 2008 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 9, 2008 I got by first in 1999(had no clue what i was doing), second in 2002, and the last one 8 months ago. My current doctor thought that maybe the scarring from the 1st sugery might be a factor. Other than that I've about read about the mystery 'X' factor, some grafts just don't take. I don't know what else to say.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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