Regular Member myriadohair Posted September 27, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted September 27, 2008 Well after lurking on this site for a few years, I finally went through with a transplant. Dr. Rose was everything I expected, and the staff was very friendly. I felt safe and in good STEADY hands. I can barely see the sutures, and my hair is about 1/2 inch long. Rose is pretty sure that I will be able to shave down to a 1/4 inch (#2)or even lower after the sutures come out and the hair starts growing though the ledge closure. So I'm excited about that. I was a diffuse thinner with a good solid hairline and pretty see through on top (almost female pattern). I started propecia about a month ago (which I can tell is going to do something given the mild shed), and the 2200 grafts should fill things nicely. I'll still have a bit of a bald spot on the crown if propecia doesn't do it's magic or unless i get more transplants down the line. But i'm okay with that. Mainly i just wanted to appear full on top and have a minimal scar. Looking at how many hairs actually went in (nearly 5000) and how much laxity there was in my scalp, the doctor and I expect my goals to be met and even exceeded. I'll put the pre-op pics up on a weblog when I get them from laura (the head tech), and I'll try to keep some new pics up at least every month to show progress. Anyone is free to contact me via pm if you have any questions. I know how stressful the decision can be, but if you get the right doctor, there is really nothing to worry about. Overall, by day 2, aside from some pinkness and some tiny follicles in my head, i can barely tell anything was done. But I feel a lot better about the future. I can't see regretting it ever. Thanks to Pat and the coalition community for all the information available on this site. -- 2200 fu's from Dr Paul Rose propecia My Hair Loss WebLog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 myriadohair, Congratulations on your recent procedure with Dr. Paul Rose. He is a world renowned surgeon and his work is ultra refined. Do you have any photos you can post for us? The best and easiest way to present your photos is to create a free hair loss weblog and then link it to your forum signature. For instructions on doing this, click here. Heal and grow well. Best wishes, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member badger_01 Posted September 29, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted September 29, 2008 congrats on the transplant. Take it easy for a bit and let the grafts take root! We look forward to pics..grow well! - badger 3279 grafts with Dr Gabel - 06/12/08 My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Gabel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member balody Posted September 29, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted September 29, 2008 congrats,youve done the hard bit now sit back and relax. any pics. 2381 fut Dr Bessam Farjo 2201 fut Dr Bessam Farjo 2000+ fut Dr Bessam Farjo My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Bessam Farjo challenge the unchallenged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member myriadohair Posted September 29, 2008 Author Regular Member Share Posted September 29, 2008 thanks all expect some pics in the coming week. i've got a bit of minimal swelling today -- 3days post. -- 2200 fu's from Dr Paul Rose propecia My Hair Loss WebLog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member myriadohair Posted September 29, 2008 Author Regular Member Share Posted September 29, 2008 weblog started -- 2200 fu's from Dr Paul Rose propecia My Hair Loss WebLog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Your surgical pictuers look good miriadofhair. I'll certainly be interested in following your progress and wishing you a nice head of hair :-). Best wishes, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member myriadohair Posted October 2, 2008 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 2, 2008 Thanks, Bill. I just wish the journey wasn't so long. I'm out of meds ... now I wait. Can I itch it? Should I? I just want to touch what's there? Oh man. Still so far away. Check the mirror? Nah. Just wait. Just wait. Just wait. Check the mirror? Nah. Just wait. Heh. I can't wait. -- 2200 fu's from Dr Paul Rose propecia My Hair Loss WebLog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member myriadohair Posted October 4, 2008 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 4, 2008 Added some pics of what the donor area looks like 7 days post op with hair still under a #4 guard. This is with sutures in. -- 2200 fu's from Dr Paul Rose propecia My Hair Loss WebLog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 myriadofhair, Don't stratch the recipient area. After 10 days the grafts are secure and you could do some light massaging with your finger tips. But the area of the scalp is still sensitive and it's a bad idea to use your nails to scratch your head anyway. Try applying some Aloe after the 10th day to help alleviate the itch. As it heals, the itch will stop. However upon hair regrowth, you may experience some more itching. Try to avoid scratching as much as possible. Best wishes, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member myriadohair Posted June 19, 2009 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 19, 2009 journal updated. what do you guys think? the camera isn't as good, but honestly, you're not missing anything. i'm very happy. why do i keep getting logged out, btw? -- 2200 fu's from Dr Paul Rose propecia My Hair Loss WebLog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member myriadohair Posted June 20, 2009 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 20, 2009 see, this is why i don't come on here. no feedback. -- 2200 fu's from Dr Paul Rose propecia My Hair Loss WebLog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Winston baby Posted June 20, 2009 Regular Member Share Posted June 20, 2009 Looks good to me, are you man or woman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member myriadohair Posted June 20, 2009 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 20, 2009 male. just the female pattern best describes what it looked like b4. -- 2200 fu's from Dr Paul Rose propecia My Hair Loss WebLog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Leeson Posted June 20, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted June 20, 2009 Very nice result! Especially for only 2,200! My Hair Loss Website - Dr. Hasson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member HairIsThere Posted June 20, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted June 20, 2009 Yeah this looks good man! Congrats!...and out of curiosity, did your doc mention any rhyme or reason as to why he thinks you had a female hairloss pattern? - 1 HT ~ 3000 grafts - Regimen: Propecia 1X daily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Joe Posted June 21, 2009 Regular Member Share Posted June 21, 2009 Very impressive! You look great. No, you look fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Myriadofhair, Considering the number of replies on this thread, I'd say that you are getting plenty of feedback. Relax my friend...we are interested. Your hair looks great. You should be very pleased :-) Best wishes, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member myriadohair Posted June 22, 2009 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 22, 2009 hairIsThere, I think it's just that my hairline was still there. it was pretty much horseshoe other than than. thinned rather than receded, ya know. Bill, you said in my blog that there were no before pics. the 3day post op pics show the same amount of hair since you can't really see where he put them in. what's wrong with that for comparison? -- 2200 fu's from Dr Paul Rose propecia My Hair Loss WebLog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member myriadohair Posted June 22, 2009 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 22, 2009 thanks all. good luck. i was skeptical for a while after. and worried. but then one day i noticed things were looking pretty good. cool. wish it had been cheaper though. man that recession hit right after. jeez. -- 2200 fu's from Dr Paul Rose propecia My Hair Loss WebLog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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