Senior Member Middleson Posted January 27, 2007 Senior Member Share Posted January 27, 2007 Hey Fellas, Question for those with experience: It's been almost a month since my first HT and I still seem to be holding on to many of the hairs that were transplanted. I would estimate a bit over 50% remain and seem to be healthy & growing. I'm washing my hair normally & often run my hands over & through the transplanted hairs. Do you suppose these hairs have survived enough to continue growing & shedding normally or do you think it is more likely I will lose most of them sooner than later? I'm not stressing at all, I understand it would be very normal for them to all fall out & go into a resting phase...just curious to know if anyone kept most of their transplanted hair? _________________ 2967 Total Grafts w/ Dr. Cooley on 1/3/07 [1st HT] Hair Count = 5,427 My Hair Loss Weblog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Middleson Posted January 27, 2007 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 27, 2007 Hey Fellas, Question for those with experience: It's been almost a month since my first HT and I still seem to be holding on to many of the hairs that were transplanted. I would estimate a bit over 50% remain and seem to be healthy & growing. I'm washing my hair normally & often run my hands over & through the transplanted hairs. Do you suppose these hairs have survived enough to continue growing & shedding normally or do you think it is more likely I will lose most of them sooner than later? I'm not stressing at all, I understand it would be very normal for them to all fall out & go into a resting phase...just curious to know if anyone kept most of their transplanted hair? _________________ 2967 Total Grafts w/ Dr. Cooley on 1/3/07 [1st HT] Hair Count = 5,427 My Hair Loss Weblog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member studentjay Posted January 27, 2007 Regular Member Share Posted January 27, 2007 It seems that the constant bathing with epsom salts may have interferred with the normal process of shedding, I told you. I believe you should contact your doctor at once and tell him what you have done, perhaps he can recommend a remedy to offset the problems your created. I hope all turns out well for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member the B spot Posted January 27, 2007 Senior Member Share Posted January 27, 2007 Well, there seems to be a few chaps who hold on to some transplanted hair, but by and large, most grafts do fall out. I think you will probably lose more transplanted hairs in the next week or two, but again, it is not set in stone. What you do is this: Look closely at the native hair you transplanted around and see if there are a few hairs sticking up here and there. In the next few weeks it will be obvious that some of the transplanted hair has not fallen out, but it is not growing either. I will say that I think it is great that you still have so many individual hairs still left over from your HT. I know it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy thinking 5-6 months down the road Question: Did you use Graftcyte shampoo's, concentrated spray, and compresses in the Graftcyte kit? Thanks J 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...
Senior Member nobuzz4me Posted January 27, 2007 Senior Member Share Posted January 27, 2007 It is possible that some of these hairs will not shed but it is more likley that they will. In either case there is nothing to be concerned about. Just as some people are slow/quick healers, some will sprout new hairs slower/faster than others. I would assume this applies to shedding as well. NoBuzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Middleson Posted January 27, 2007 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 27, 2007 LOL...oh no, I damaged the normal shedding process B-Spot, Yep, I used the Graftcyte shampoo and concentrated spray, but not the compresses (didn't have the kit). thanks nobuzz, no worrying here at all, as i said just curious to know if anyone else might have retained more than 50% of their transplanted hairs instead of the typical post surgical shedding process? _________________ 2967 Total Grafts w/ Dr. Cooley on 1/3/07 [1st HT] Hair Count = 5,427 My Hair Loss Weblog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 Middleson, No worries my friend. Some grafts will hold on longer than others. There is a possiblility that some of them will hold on and not go into the resting phase...but don't count on it . I anticipate you will lose them in the next few weeks or so. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member studentjay Posted January 27, 2007 Regular Member Share Posted January 27, 2007 Middle, don't fret too much. All you have done is slowed downed the progress of shedding. I am sure all is not lost, just keep your hands off your grafts and let nature take its course. You are a very nervous person, keep calm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Middleson Posted January 27, 2007 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 27, 2007 Bill...you may be right, but....you may be wrong, I'll let you know. _________________ 2967 Total Grafts w/ Dr. Cooley on 1/3/07 [1st HT] Hair Count = 5,427 My Hair Loss Weblog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Middleson Posted January 27, 2007 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 27, 2007 ? _________________ 2967 Total Grafts w/ Dr. Cooley on 1/3/07 [1st HT] Hair Count = 5,427 My Hair Loss Weblog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member jack1 Posted January 27, 2007 Regular Member Share Posted January 27, 2007 dr shapiro told me that quite a few of his patients retain hair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member jack1 Posted January 27, 2007 Regular Member Share Posted January 27, 2007 well let me correct my previous statement- i wouldnt say "quite a few" but i think he said "some" therefore no need for u to worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member jack1 Posted February 10, 2007 Regular Member Share Posted February 10, 2007 most of HT hair are still there after a month. and I havent done anything special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member HK500 Posted February 10, 2007 Senior Member Share Posted February 10, 2007 Middleson and Jack1, Most of my HT hair remained for weeks after my first HT, it was around 2-3 months before most were gone and going through the cycle. I am now past 2 weeks after my second HT and all (almost) are still here. My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Siporin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member jack1 Posted February 10, 2007 Regular Member Share Posted February 10, 2007 so HK500 how long before they came back once they were gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member HK500 Posted February 10, 2007 Senior Member Share Posted February 10, 2007 I am trying to remember but I can't, sorry. It must not have been long because I remember not being bothered by waiting for the regrowth. I think it was probably gradual, some went while others were regrowing so there was no period of noticeable hairlessness. I will pay more attention to this as I am going through the paces with this latest HT and I will report here. My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Siporin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member George8211 Posted February 12, 2007 Regular Member Share Posted February 12, 2007 According to my Doc... Some people lose very little, but most lose a significant amount of it within 6 weeks. Everyone is different... and it is more individual based, versus how you treat your hair during that month. It's more about how your body handles trama and stress, how you heal in general, hormone chemistry and your DNA. If it were what we did that determined the shedding result... there would be a clear one size fits all answer that would be well understood by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Middleson Posted February 12, 2007 Author Senior Member Share Posted February 12, 2007 Bill: Some grafts will hold on longer than others. There is a possiblility that some of them will hold on and not go into the resting phase...but don't count on it . I anticipate you will lose them in the next few weeks or so. Well for the record, Bill was right. It's been about 6 weeks now since my HT and I would estimate only about 10-20% of the hair transplanted to my temples remain. I have the impression (by feel) that more than 20% of the hair transplanted to my crown remains (50%?). Since the HT in my case is not very interesting or dramatic, I'll not post frequent progress pics, but I will post some after photos at the end of 2007 (maybe a 6 month shot if I remember). I don't really think about the HT much anymore, but I am looking forward to going through the "reverse balding process" during the second half of this year. Should be interesting, for sure. _________________ 2967 Total Grafts w/ Dr. Cooley on 1/3/07 [1st HT] Hair Count = 5,427 My Hair Loss Weblog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member NervousNelly Posted February 12, 2007 Senior Member Share Posted February 12, 2007 Don't forget about your bald buddies now Middleson. 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...
Senior Member JohnS Posted February 13, 2007 Senior Member Share Posted February 13, 2007 Too bad they did not hold on as you thought they would, welcome to the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 There are times when we all have to say "I wish I was wrong", and this is one of them...BUT, as hopefully you are aware, it is normal to lose those hairy guys...they'll be back in a few months! keep us posted my friend. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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