8 months post Op Dr. Ross.. Should I be concerns?

[ctillisc]

So i posted a thread earlier this week with pictures but I didn't quite have enough light to do the real result justice that I see in the mirror.. Although I am happy with the results (from where I was), I am a bit concerned about the density and naturalness of the hairline.

 

I recieved 2500 grafts in both temporal regions .. In light, when I tilt my head the transplant is really obvious and the plugs are pretty spacious, which is what I was not hoping for.

 

I know I have many months to go, but how much density can I expect from here on out? I don't want to have to cover up my hairline every time I go out in order to avoid being detected. Should I consider another operation? Im hoping not, but who knows.

 

I went in for my half way visit the other week and was displeased as they had me meet up with the organizer/planner rather than Dr. Ross himself. Of course, she said it looked amazing ( why wouldn't she tell that to customers). I know I've made huge steps, but maybe I had unrealistic expectations of a full, natural hairline?

 

 

Here's to the upcoming months and a lot of new growth, and OPTIMISM rather than PESSIMISM!

 

Ctillisc

 

(once again, the photos still dont do justice.. the camera cant pick up what a human eye does. the resolution on my mac isnt that great)

Edited February 12, 2011 by ctillisc

[RodG]

Hi,

 

It is still a little hard to tell from the photos but it is a little see thru but at 8 months there is still some way to go before you stop growing.

 

Btw I think the HT looks very refined.

 

Regards

 

Rod

[RCWest]

It looks good to me, but where were you at before? That is a good indicator.

[Atomic]

Ithink part of the problem is your native hair is so dense that it makes the transplated hair obvious. . Bit it looks good otherwise.

[nw_2]

I think part of the problem is your native hair is so dense that it makes the transplated hair obvious.

Agreed.

 

I do think the result should be better after 8 months with 2500 grafts. IMO most people get their result between month 4 and month 8. Therafter it will get thicker but a complete change you rarely see after 8 months. Yet, we're all different.

 

I understand the concerns of the topic starter.

Edited February 12, 2011 by nw_2

[ctillisc]

thanks guys... i have pre op pics on my profile check it out .. ive definitely taken a giant step forward but am just a bit concerned with density. i appreciate the feedback

[Speegs]

i just hit 8 months myself, density is now the waiting game, especially in my left temple.

[Tonycc]

At 8 months it's hard to tell. I think it looks good so far.

[Tsakalos]

bad quality pics here too, no befores, dark images, i am wondering is it some kind of a science for people to make accurate pics ...

[Dutch]

Maybe consider brushing the hair a bit forward or up or to the side. Just anything apart from exposing the hair line too much at this stage. Just so you don't keep looking at it a lot. When it matures, then style it how you want

[lorenzo]

Thanks for posting the pictures. It looks like you have alot of finer hairs in the hairline. If that is the case then these hair will thicken up usually up to 1 year and in some cases 1.5 years.

[herecomestreble]

lorenzo,

 

I'm new here and sorry for the thread hijack, but i have a question re: your HT - are you planning on posting recent pics? I'm interested to see how your HT is progessing (your photos have been very helpful in evaluating progression of growth)! Also, I couldn't tell from your photos, did Hasson bring your hairline down at all (and if so, how much) or did he just thicken your existing hairline?

[lorenzo]

This is my link for 1 year photos

 

http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/159330-lorenzo-1-year-photos.html

 

 

My hairline is pretty much the same as it was before.