Senior Member Atticus Posted August 23, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted August 23, 2011 (edited) Looking good hairtoday! The hair has matured quite a bit and it will more in the next few months. I like length best in these pics so far. I could see why if you wanted more work done in the future - especially since the first one with Dr. Umar turned out very well in my opinion. It looks as if there are some thin spots in the front and the crown. But again, I think another procedure might just do the trick for you. I believe the overall plan is to do another pass after this procedure fully matures. Luckily, it looks like Hair Today has a very ample beard donor hair area. Atticus Edited August 23, 2011 by Atticus 600 FUE - 12/07 - Performed by Dr. Umar of Redondo Beach, CA *****300 leg hair FUE implanted 7/12 to the eyebrows - 150 each eyebrow. Performed by Dr. Umar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member HairToday72 Posted October 27, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 27, 2011 Finally at the 12 month post op mark, just posted my pics. Planning on a second procedure in Jan to add some more density to hairline and parts that didnt grow so well. My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant With Dr. Umar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Sean Posted October 27, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted October 27, 2011 (edited) Finally at the 12 month post op mark, just posted my pics. Planning on a second procedure in Jan to add some more density to hairline and parts that didnt grow so well. WOW, Norwood 7 and now this. It is a major change. You must be thrilled. Big difference. Just shows anything is possible with the right surgeon. I keep lookin at your before picture and the recent one, what a transformation. Congrats! Edited October 27, 2011 by Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Atticus Posted October 28, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted October 28, 2011 Finally at the 12 month post op mark, just posted my pics. Planning on a second procedure in Jan to add some more density to hairline and parts that didnt grow so well. AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!! Looks great man! Of course, I would expect nothing less from my Doctor. Atticus 600 FUE - 12/07 - Performed by Dr. Umar of Redondo Beach, CA *****300 leg hair FUE implanted 7/12 to the eyebrows - 150 each eyebrow. Performed by Dr. Umar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member aaron1234 Posted October 28, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted October 28, 2011 Hairtoday, It's a big step forward IMO. Like you said it is not yet complete, but you should be thrilled with these results. A little bit of dermmatch could also add a lot for you. I would consider refining the temple points for your next procedure - they are a little bit too straight for my taste. Maybe even addressing the hairline with a little more scalp hair. How many grafts are you thinking for January? Do you have a lot of head hair left for donor? It does seem to be getting a little thinner in that region. Also, have you given thought for Dr. Rassman's SMP? You just may be the perfect candidate for that. Again, huge improvement. Perfect? No, but a major success considering the experimental nature of these type of surgeries. Well done brave one! Dr. G: 1,000 grafts (FUT) 2008 Dr. Paul Shapiro: 2,348 grafts (FUT) 2009 ~ 1,999 grafts (FUT) 2011 ~ 300 grafts (Scar Reduction) 2013 Dr. Konior: 771 grafts (FUT) 2015 ~ 558 grafts (FUT) 2017 ~ 1,124 grafts (FUE) 2020 My Hair Transplant Journey with Shapiro Medical Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member HairToday72 Posted October 28, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 28, 2011 Thanks guys. The plan is to add density to top, front and hairline. There isn't anything left to take from the sides of my scalp but I think there is still some left at the back which has grown back and recovered well. I am going to go for 3500+ grafts if I can get away with it. Still quite a lot of beard donor to use. I hear you about smp, i haven't ruled it out but it's gonna be another 12 months after the next surgery before I can decide if to go that route. Aaron, how's ur progress m8? Your last set of pics looked great. My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant With Dr. Umar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member aaron1234 Posted October 28, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted October 28, 2011 I hear you about smp, i haven't ruled it out but it's gonna be another 12 months after the next surgery before I can decide if to go that route. Smart. Thinking ahead yet taking it one step at a time. I just have a feeling you are going to be absolutely thrilled in the end. Dr. Umar has done well for you. Aaron, how's ur progress m8? Your last set of pics looked great. Coming along slowly but surely. 4 month pics will be up in a couple days... Dr. G: 1,000 grafts (FUT) 2008 Dr. Paul Shapiro: 2,348 grafts (FUT) 2009 ~ 1,999 grafts (FUT) 2011 ~ 300 grafts (Scar Reduction) 2013 Dr. Konior: 771 grafts (FUT) 2015 ~ 558 grafts (FUT) 2017 ~ 1,124 grafts (FUE) 2020 My Hair Transplant Journey with Shapiro Medical Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member orlhair1 Posted October 29, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted October 29, 2011 Agree.....it is amazing when you look at your before and 1 year photos. Congrats. Surgery - Dr. Ron Shapiro FUT 6/14/11 - 3048 grafts Surgery - Dr. Ron Shapiro FUE 1/28/13 & 1/29/13 - 1513 grafts http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/orlhair1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member HairToday72 Posted April 17, 2012 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 17, 2012 Not been on for a while but just posted some 18 month pics. Thanks for everyone's support, best wishes and comments throughout my journey - this community really helped me through. Planning on going back next month for a second pass focussing on hairline and front. Will probably journal my progress if guys are interested. My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant With Dr. Umar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member bonkerstonker Posted April 17, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted April 17, 2012 How do you feel about everything mate? I think you've done well it looks great considering where you've come from and what you've put into such a large area. Bonkerstonker! http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=1977 Update I'm now on 12200 Grafts, hair loss has been a thing of my past for years. Also I don't use minoxidil anymore I lost no hair coming off it. Reduced propecia to 1mg every other day. My surgeons were Dr Hasson x 4, Dr Wong x 2 Norton x1 I started losing my hair at 19 in 1999 I started using propecia and minoxidil in 2000 Had 7 hair transplants over 12200 grafts by way of strip but 700 were Fue From Norton in uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member HairToday72 Posted April 17, 2012 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 17, 2012 Thanks b. Feel pretty good about how it's turned out. I know some maybe younger guys wouldn't be happy but being 40 and having been totally bald for nearly 20 yrs before its been a life changer for the better! My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant With Dr. Umar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dutch Posted April 17, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted April 17, 2012 It's great that you feel good about it, you've come a long way http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=2329 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member KO Posted April 18, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted April 18, 2012 Yo have you tried the buzzed look? AKA shave your sides real close, and buzz the top very close. I think you should experiment with different hairstyles in order to figure out what works best. 3382 FUE Lupanzula http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/185463-3382-grafts-lupanzula.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Sean Posted April 18, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted April 18, 2012 HairToday, you look good. 7500 grafts seem like they grew well since you had such a large area to cover especially by being a Norwood 7. What's more is that I am guessing most of those grafts were 1 hair grafts because with body hair you don't really see many 2-3 hair groupings. I don't even know if body hair consists of 2-3 hair groupings at all for that matter. Can't wait to see the progress of your next procedure. How many grafts are you planning on getting for the hairline/frontal region this time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hdude46 Posted April 18, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted April 18, 2012 Honestly, if I saw you on the street I would think your hair looks weird. Not sure if everyone else really think it "looks good" or is lying but I don't think it looks natural at all. Sorry to be debbie downer but I think we need to be more real here instead of lying and patting everyone on the back. Fact is some people just aren't HT candidates, or get bad hair transplants. I think this one looks weird just my opinion. Not trying to be mean just honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TakingThePlunge Posted April 18, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted April 18, 2012 HairToday, Thanks for taking the time to update us. Like many others, I've been following your progress from the beginning. I don't find your hair looks unnatural but, of course, thin. This is to be expected given where you started out. I agree with KO. Have you tried more of a buzz cut? How about concealers? The important thing is that you are happy. Congrats! David - Former Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant I am not a medical professional. All opinions are my own and my advice should not constitute as medical advice. View my Hair Loss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Atticus Posted April 18, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted April 18, 2012 Thanks b. Feel pretty good about how it's turned out. I know some maybe younger guys wouldn't be happy but being 40 and having been totally bald for nearly 20 yrs before its been a life changer for the better! Looking good man!!!!!!!! Atticus 600 FUE - 12/07 - Performed by Dr. Umar of Redondo Beach, CA *****300 leg hair FUE implanted 7/12 to the eyebrows - 150 each eyebrow. Performed by Dr. Umar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member HairToday72 Posted January 17, 2013 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 17, 2013 Sorry its been a while since I last updated. I returned to Dr Umar last may (2012) for another 3000 grafts to add density and build up the front. At just over 7 months post surgery, really happy with progress and results. Have attached some new pics to my profile if anyone is interested. Best wishes all. Thanks for all the kind messages and support over the last couple of years on this long journey. My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant With Dr. Umar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member aaron1234 Posted January 17, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted January 17, 2013 Man, I have to say I'm impressed. Everyone make sure to look at HairToday72's pre-surgery pics... Welcome back dude. Dr. G: 1,000 grafts (FUT) 2008 Dr. Paul Shapiro: 2,348 grafts (FUT) 2009 ~ 1,999 grafts (FUT) 2011 ~ 300 grafts (Scar Reduction) 2013 Dr. Konior: 771 grafts (FUT) 2015 ~ 558 grafts (FUT) 2017 ~ 1,124 grafts (FUE) 2020 My Hair Transplant Journey with Shapiro Medical Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Yiddo Posted January 17, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted January 17, 2013 I have to say Hairtoday72 from looking at your first op, i did think, it doesnt look great, he really shouldnt of bothered...But...... How wrong i was.... After you 2nd op, wow.... it looks fantastic. Well done mate. Well done indeed . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member wylie Posted January 17, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted January 17, 2013 Looking good man, thanks for posting your pictures, appreciate you taking the time to record your journey, I'm glad it has led you to where you are today, you've really come a long way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Blake Bloxham Posted January 18, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted January 18, 2013 Wow! That second operation was truly the "icing on the cake." One of the most complete hair restoration cases I've seen. You must be thrilled! "Doc" Blake Bloxham - formerly "Future_HT_Doc" Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant for the Hair Transplant Network, the Hair Loss Learning Center, the Hair Loss Q&A Blog, and the Hair Restoration Forum All opinions are my own and my advice does not constitute as medical advice. All medical questions and concerns should be addressed by a personal physician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Levrais Posted January 19, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted January 19, 2013 You're definitely a man with hair at this point. I would love to see more pics and hear the details of the second op. I'm happy for you! 5700 FUE in 3 procedures with Dr. Bisanga View my patient website: http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=1874 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GNX1 Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I don't even know if body hair consists of 2-3 hair groupings at all for that matter. I have plenty of 3's on my legs and countless 2's. of course im harry like a monkey:rolleyes: but nonetheless there are. and its great reading threads like this cause it totally debunks the idea that large sessions can only be performed via FUT. if u have plenty of body hair then it simply comes down to $$$$$$$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member KO Posted April 15, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted April 15, 2013 Hey man, have you considered shaving the sides closer to create more of a contrast with the top? 3382 FUE Lupanzula http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/185463-3382-grafts-lupanzula.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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