Senior Member amanindia Posted May 9, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted May 9, 2011 Hair Restoration Journal -AFTER 6 MONTHS AND 12 WEEKS NO GROWTH My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Hasson My Hair Transplant Photo Album on my Hair Restoration Social Profile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hairthere Posted May 9, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted May 9, 2011 aman, can you put these current photos right next to a before photo? I'm sorry but I see a definite improvement and I think you will too. Look, it's very easy for some posters to say you should be down right now about the amount of growth you've had. But I have been in your shoes three times so far, and I never once recall being at six months and feeling happy with the results. In fact, I always go in for a six month consultation because I'm always concerned. But then at 12 months+ I realize the hair just needed a full year to grow and mature. Unfortunately for me I kept losing more native hair. Just relax, let the hair grow, and have faith in your surgeon's abilities--all the worrying you are doing will just cause stress and could adversely effect your growing, lol....be well! 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 corvettester Posted May 9, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted May 9, 2011 Hey buddy, I have to agree with Hairthere. You have a definite improvement. A casual glance at your before photos confirms this. If anything, you're right on track to having an excellent result. When you posted your last set of photos, I was a little concerned for you. However, after seeing these photos, I honestly think you're in a very good position. I don't understand how you can't see the difference either??? I think you should be feeling very optimistic right now. Things are definitely looking good for you! Corvettester My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Dorin 1,696 FUT with Dr. Dorin on October 18, 2010. 1,305 FUT with Dr. Dorin on August 10, 2011. 565 FUE with Dr. Dorin on September 14, 2012. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Spanker Posted May 9, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted May 9, 2011 You are trippin, you definately have growth and I also believe you are on your way to a good result. It six months you are just starting to show good growth and by 12 I think you will, or should, be thrilled. Someone that starte out like you should not expect to have an afro. I am an online representative for Dr. Raymond Konior who is an elite member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. View Dr. Konior's Website View Spanker's Website I am not a medical professional and my opinions should not be taken as medical advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TC17 Posted May 9, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted May 9, 2011 I agree with what everyone else has said, you have definitely had some growth, and it's definitely way too early to worry! You're showing growth, and if your result is less than optimal, we all know that H&W will take care of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hairthere Posted May 9, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted May 9, 2011 (edited) If you can post a more accurate B&A comparison you will see the difference. Unfortunately the angles and lighting are different. This is why it's so important to document the process as accurately as possible.... you're having growth, it's just gona take another 6 months at least for things to continue to grow and thicken.... Edited May 9, 2011 by hairthere 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 amanindia Posted May 9, 2011 Author Senior Member Share Posted May 9, 2011 Hoping for the best ...........i know HW are professionals.Thanks everyone. My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Hasson My Hair Transplant Photo Album on my Hair Restoration Social Profile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member bonkerstonker Posted May 9, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted May 9, 2011 Yes definite growth there thanks for the new pictures that aren't wet. Try and do all your pictures in the same place now in the same light and also comb your hair in one direction forward like you did with all your other pictures prior to these latest 6 month ones, you can tell in these latest pictures you've scruffed your hair into all different directions to show the gaps more but obviously if you scruff your hair like that at 6 months it will show it in its worst situation and you'll upset your self. Just to add again what i said earlier they are people on these forums getting amazing results at 6 months (they piss me off a lot lol) but this is not the normal standard most people have to wait all year for a good result, i honestly could feel new hair spikes poking through my scalp at 11 months after my first ht and had hardly any good cosmetic growth at 6 months but after 14 months i was very happy. 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...
Senior Member lorenzo Posted May 9, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted May 9, 2011 Aman thanks for posting new pictures. You can definately see the growth compared to the before pictures. But why so much drama? Wouldnt it be better to say slow growth at 6 months rather than no growth? Do you honestly feel that you have had no growth? You can see there is growth and in many aspects you are on par with where you should be. Also when you post your pictures as 6 months and 12 weeks that say 9 months. I dont know if there is a language barrier but many comments show a bit of panic. Thanks again for better accurate pictures. Representative for Hasson & Wong. Dr. Victor Hasson and Dr. Jerry Wong are esteemed members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. My opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Hasson & Wong. My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Hasson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hairthere Posted May 9, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted May 9, 2011 Lorenzo, I think aman's mindset is actually quite common and understandable, especially for a first HT. He'll feel much better in 6 months, I'm quite certain of it.... 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 lorenzo Posted May 9, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted May 9, 2011 Hairthere I am very sympathic and understand when it comes to Aman situation. Although its quite common to feel this way I feel its also important to stay realistic and postive. I just dont understand why he would say no growth after 6 months when its obvious there is growth. Anyways I wish him the best and to continue to stay postive. Representative for Hasson & Wong. Dr. Victor Hasson and Dr. Jerry Wong are esteemed members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. My opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Hasson & Wong. My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Hasson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ziggy00 Posted May 9, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted May 9, 2011 It sucks when your growth isn't what you were expecting, but it does look pretty good and I bet it will look awesome if you give it more time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Garageland Posted May 9, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted May 9, 2011 (edited) Aman, I am a bit suprised that you cannot see any growth when it is plain to see that you have coverage where before you hadn't. I understand how anxious you are and just how 6 months seems like such a long time already but I honestly believe over the next 3 months things are going to improve greatly and we are all really hoping that will happen. Hairthere makes a very good point to compare your situation you need to take some better photos in consistent lighting with no flash, the latest pictures look like they have flash on, your hair also looks shorter which will give you less overall coverage I know Joe has talked about the sweetspot in terms of hair length. From now on when documenting your 7 month photos please take them in natural light during the day in a well lit room and try to take them in the same room same lighting etc and also can you take a few more angles than just the top of your head? This is not a demand I am just trying to help you appreciate the difference that we are seeing and the only way to do that is to take consistent monthly photos Take a look at my 6 month update from my blog taken in the same location and the 12 month update you can see a very nice improvement in density and maturity Edited May 9, 2011 by Garageland Added some photos as example --- Former patient and representative for Hasson & Wong. Dr. Victor Hasson and Dr. Jerry Wong are esteemed members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. My opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Hasson & Wong. My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Hasson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Blake Bloxham Posted May 10, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted May 10, 2011 Aman, Can you clarify something for me: In the description of your newest photo updates, you state that the images were taken at "6 months and 12 weeks." Did you mean to say 6 months and 12 days? Or did you mean 6 months and 12 weeks, which would actually be closer to 9 months post-operative? If you meant 6 months and 12 days, I think you should reserve judgment until the 12 month mark. Personally, I do see improvement (compared to the before and after photographs), but I think what is even more important to note is that at the 6 month mark, you're only looking at a maturation rate of around 40%. This means that you have definite time to mature, and should probably withhold judgment until then. Regardless, if there is anything I can do to help (research, answer additional questions, etc) don't hesitate to ask (in this thread or via private message). Good luck (and remember to keep things civil on the forums for the time being)!! "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...
Regular Member skepticalguy Posted May 23, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted May 23, 2011 ya, i can understand amans mindset too, even if there were a hundred percent increase in growth, fear, panick, and thinking that for sure you should be seeing little bits of hair sticking through everywhere at six months, would lead you to believe that your grafts didnt take, scary, especially if you just chopped 6000 grafts worth of donor out of your head, then the fear of nothing in the world being able to save you if they dont grow sets in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member skepticalguy Posted May 23, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted May 23, 2011 im glad for you aman, I was starting to sweat there for you, but i definitely see a good and worthwhile improvement! keep on keepin on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dutch Posted May 23, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted May 23, 2011 (edited) Mate, like most normal people have already told you, there is DEFINITE growth! I'm thrilled for you. So many of us have already told you it's coming along nicely. We're NOT lying to you. Why would we. This is not cheerleading. I have no benefit to blow smoke up your bum or tell you Hasson is the best thing since sliced bread. Stop panicking. Your new pics show your hair messed up whilst the original hair pre op is combed straight. Surely you know that makes a difference! I'm glad I got to know your experience after 6 months having seen your threads on here- so I know what to expect now and I will avoid having a panic attack and risk jumping off! Edited May 23, 2011 by Dutch http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=2329 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Khali Posted November 15, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted November 15, 2011 How many grafts per centimeter were implanted ? The average they recommend is 45cm grafts per cm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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