Leave for Ottawa, for my second hair transplant, tomorrow - with Dr Rahal

[Ozguy]

Here are a couple of pictures, just four days shy of the five month mark. The fourth and fifth month have been very exciting and I am extremely happy with the growth I've had so far. These pictures are taken at the end of the day, after I have been to gym and caught in the rain, so this is not my hair at it's best. But I think it shows how well the transplant is growing in.

 

Overall, I am absolutely ecstatic with the results and look forward to the next few months when further growth occurs.

 

In terms of the scar, while it's not painful or even sensitive at all. When I lean on the back of my head I am very much away of it. It feels like I am lying on something, which I guess I am, the scar tissue. Does anyone have any advice on how long it'll take to clear up? From memory, with my first transplant, it did take a full 12 months before my scar felt normal.

[DRoyal]

Thanks for your reply – much appreciated.

Amazing results after five months!

A few more questions;

What was the cost for the 4400 grafts?

How long did you stay in Canada for?

Are you happy with the scar?

Many thanks

[HARIRI]

My Oh My, Great results Oz Guy. It was a long hard journey to Ottawa. But seriously it worthed it. For a Five months result, Its so amazing. Really happy for you, wish I would be lucky like you to have early growth.

[TakingThePlunge]

Ozguy,

 

Congratulations! You are definitely seeing some early growth.

 

Best of luck!

[Ozguy]

Hi DRoyal,

What was the cost for the 4400 grafts?

I can't remember the actual breakdown, but I think all up the whole experience, including travel, accommodation, food and of course the procedure was around the $20k mark. Bear in mind that I traveled at Christmas time, which is the most expensive time of the year to travel. Also, to get that amount of grafts in Australia you're probably looking at between $25k to $30k without of the other expenses. I think it was a bargain.

 

How long did you stay in Canada for?

 

I left on the 13th of December and I got back to Melbourne on the 23rd. It took about 36 hours to fly there, so I think I actually spent eight nights in Canada. Two nights before the procedure and six after. I think you could get away with five post procedure if you were in a hurry to come home. You look pretty freaky for about five days after the procedure and will probably just want to stay at your accomodation (I recommend staying at the Foxbar guesthouse - let me know if you need more information about that). Take lots of books, DVDs and your laptop as you can get very bored while healing.

 

Also - if you are to fly, I highly recommend flying direct from Sydney to Vancouver and avoid transiting the US. I did transfer at US airports and it just added a whole layer of security and difficulty you don't need.

 

Are you happy with the scar?

 

I haven't checked the scar for awhile, but last time I did it was already finer than my previous one. I am about to get a haircut this week, and I'll take some pics of the scar after that and ost them here.

 

I hope this all helps.

[Ozguy]

Thank you very much Hariri and Taking the Plunge! I am extremely happy with the results, and very excited to see how much growth I have left in me. I already feel like this HT has been a success at only five months out. It's nice to be on this side of the fence, after my less than optimal previous HT.

 

Thanks again

[DRoyal]

Hi Ozguy,

 

I've posted my contact details through Dr Rahal's website several times, but not received a reply.

 

Can you pls let me know what the consultation process is for overseas patients?

 

Thanks very much and hope you're well.

 

DRoyal

[Ozguy]

After been slack for the last few months, I've finally taken some updated pics. I am now in the seventh, month, in fact, I'm closer to eight months. To be honest, I haven't noticed much change, but last week I had two new pimples on my scalp, so I am wondering if that's new hairs coming through? The left-side scar is a little worse than the right-side scar, which Dr Rahal warned me about.

 

Anyone know how to change the title of the thread? I'd like to make it something which reflects the entire thread.

[Ozguy]

Hi DRoyal, Apologies for not replying earlier, I just saw your post. I just went through the online consultation process and received a reply from Dr Rahal's office promptly. Have you managed to contact them now?

[d-mo]

Ozguy,

 

I have to say that your front looks phenomenal. Really amazing!

 

I was wondering why your scars seem to be like patches,whereas the photos I have seen from other HT patients, they seem more like lines, and lower back in the skull, not as noticable. Don't mean to be negative, just curious.

 

But all in all I think your hair looks amazing.

 

 

d-mo

[Ozguy]

Thanks for the positive comments, d-mo. I'm really happy with the hairline and the work done on the frontal third (which is the only place I had work done). In terms of the scar, Dr Rahal did mention there was an issue, I think it's to do with the previous HT scar, and that the left hand side might have a slight bigger scar. At some point I could have it excised or perhaps FUE to fill it in. At the moment it doesn't worry me as no-one can see it. But I may address it at some future point.