Regular Member largechris Posted March 24, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted March 24, 2011 I've been asked before on this forum what my strip scar (Dr Pathomvanich, 18 months, 3900 grafts, tricophytic closure) looks like when I shaved my hair down. I'd replied that I wasn't interested in shaving my hair down anyway, but today I overconfidentally had a number 3 shave (was getting a bit warm in England this week) and the results are attached. No one (barber, work colleagues) mentioned anything, except my wife, who burst out laughing when she saw it saying it was obvious. These are the best pictures I could manage, my summary is that if you know (as most people on this board do) what to look for then yes it is fairly obvious, and maybe it will take a week or so to be less obvious. I'm just posting my results for interest, I'm not complaining at all, strip was a perfectly reasonable option for me. I dont' believe there is any scar stretching but there seems to be some redness there. I've also previously said that going for a "marine hard nut" type haircut is not normally the best choice for transplanted patients. But hopefully these photos contribute a little to the results on view out there to enable future patients to make educated decisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hairthere Posted March 24, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted March 24, 2011 I can't say I agree with your wife. It's there is you're looking for it, but I wouldn't say it jumps out at you at all. I am the owner/operator of AHEAD INK a Scalp Micropigmentation Company in Fort Lee, New Jersey. www.aheadink.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dutch Posted March 24, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted March 24, 2011 I don't agree with your wife either. It's not obvious & no one would know. Recently, on the way to work, I had seen a few men with big smileys on the back of their heads & those were very obvious :eek: http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=2329 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Tao Posted March 24, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted March 24, 2011 Yup, I agree with hairthere and Dutch. I wouldn't notice a thing unless I was specifically looking for something. My Hairloss/Transplant Website: http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=1772 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Levrais Posted March 24, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted March 24, 2011 I agree with the posts above, even if you notice something, it not even worth asking about. Looks good from those pics 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...
Senior Member Dan72 Posted March 24, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted March 24, 2011 More agreement here, I wouldn't have noticed if I wasn't looking for it either. http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/Dan72/albums/496 July 2002 HT #1 - Bosley NY - 1800 Grafts Feb 2011 HT #2 - Feller Medical - 2372 Grafts July 2012 HT #3 - Feller Medical - 1702 Grafts (no pics as yet) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member .. Posted March 24, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted March 24, 2011 Another inch (or even less) of hair growth and problem solved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member multiplier Posted March 25, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted March 25, 2011 HT scars seem to be one of those things that are only noticed by people who are familiar with the procedure themselves. Unless the head is shaved and the scar very red & obvious, I can't imagine the general public knowing what it's all about. Even people who haven't had HTs sometimes have anomalous markings or lines on their scalp. I don't think it makes most people take notice. Jan 2000 - 600 FUT with Dr Kurgis (MHR) Sept 2011 - 1411 FUT with Dr Paul Shapiro Jan 2013 - 1800 FUT with Dr Paul Shapiro Sep 2014 - 1000 FUE with Dr Paul Shapiro My Hairloss Blog » __________________ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member wb280 Posted March 25, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted March 25, 2011 largechris, i concur with the guys. I dun think its obvious but at 18mths, its a bit red for my concern. At 9 mths now, my strip scar is slimmer and less red and far less obvious ( though the layman defn would not suspect anything in your case ) Anyway dude, i am at 9mths and though i m thrilled at my scar, i cant say the same for my density... the failure continues..... View my hair loss website. Surgery done by Doc Pathomvanich from Bangkok http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=1730 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TakingThePlunge Posted March 25, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted March 25, 2011 Agreed! I doubt anyone outside of the HT community would notice. 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 wb280 Posted March 25, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted March 25, 2011 That's a good one mate cheers! View my hair loss website. Surgery done by Doc Pathomvanich from Bangkok http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=1730 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ziggy00 Posted March 25, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted March 25, 2011 It really looks great. She's seen it every day since you had it so she knows what to look for even more than we do, but it's barely noticeable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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