Regular Member samonly Posted May 25, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted May 25, 2011 Hi Friends, coming back to the forum after a long period, courtsy a hectic schedule. As time has permitted, ( and so has a personal loan from a bank) now ready to TAKE THE PLUNGE :-) this weekend. In a nearby city, a well known surgeon has promised to give excellent results with a 5K FUE, in two consecutive days, i.e, on May 28 & 29. Since I'm going for the procedure alone, 've decided to put stay at a lodge in that city only, for two days. I'm quite thankful to this great forum for enlightening me on many aspects of HT. I shall be extremely grateful for further suggestion for pre and post procedure do's and don't's, from the experienced members of the forum. And most inportant to remind you all, that yours' good wishes are awaited here.. -Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeKid0000 Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Your surgeon should give you a list of do's and don't's so you shouldn't have to worry about that. Who is performing your procedure? Best of luck to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member neojkj Posted May 26, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted May 26, 2011 OP first of all best of luck for ur HT. hoping that the surgeon meets all ur expectations.. plsss share more info with community here, like pics, surgeon info, and post HT feedback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member samonly Posted May 26, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 26, 2011 Thanks a lot dear friends, for your good wishes ! Well, till now, the surgeon hasn't given me any instructions on do's & dont's. Well, i hope the respectable surgeon provides me with his best skills ! He assured me of the same . I shall be posting my pics and narrate my experience with the forum fellows, and shall remain in touch via this forum. Thank you all ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member samonly Posted May 28, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 28, 2011 Man proposes..God disposes.. 'was all geared up for the Big Day, but, stars were in no mood to give a nod . The reason - some emergency has cropped up and the OT shall be functional only by Tuesday. The good surgeon has now finalised Tuesday, the 31 May for the same. So friends, two more days for receiving your 'bonus good wishes'. 'shall share later. Thanks again.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member kathie47 Posted May 29, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted May 29, 2011 Here's a bonus best wishes for you. Youll do great! Cant wait to see the results Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Atomic Posted May 29, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted May 29, 2011 Samonly, May the stars line up perfectly for your procedure. All the best! Atomic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member samonly Posted May 30, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 30, 2011 Dear Kathie, Atomic, Neojkj, Joekidd & the community, thank you all buddies..for your much needed wishes, and for being there.. The good & handsome surgeon's promise for a good result has kindled the ray of hope in the otherwise darkness of uncertainty. ..shall post the details & pics later. Thanks again ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member samonly Posted May 31, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 31, 2011 Hi friends ! Back from the first session of my long desired HT. AMAZING.. this is the most apt word to describe my experience in nut-shell. I felt that today my head was in the most caring hands . I've been told that 2.5K follicles have been grafted in the middle. The rest 2.5K would be done tomorrow, at the front and back. I hope i get a good density of about 50 as promised to me. Well, resting and about to go to bed, as 've to reach early morning for the second session. Bye for now.:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member samonly Posted June 10, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 10, 2011 Hi friends ! So, here I(H)T is ! After procuring a personal loan, took off for ten days, and finalised a good surgeon who promised 5k FUE. Ten days back, two sessions of about 8 hrs each were put in. I've been told that 5000 grafts 've been planted. The surgery was quite comfortable. The good surgeon and his staff were very caring throughout. The bandage was removed the next day at the clinic and was given post-op instructions. There was total numbness all over, alongwith drowsiness. The next day, acute swelling appeared around forehead and eyes, which has subdued a bit today, i.e, on the 5th day. Well, after bandage removal on day 2, I was taken aback on finding that the temple area, which was under the original plan, has not been touched at all. The hairline was also uppish. The good surgeon told that he could not find any single hair grafts, so he left it out. He said that if necessary , he'll do it later sometime. So, that means, the hairline has no single hair grafts ? Is it going to be a pluggish hairline? I also found that the crown, my major concern, is also in want of some coverage. For this, I've been told that since the area around was shaved, the visible empty area has original hair. Well, this all is a bit contradictory to the earlier consultations with other surgeons, all three of whom had claimed that a 5k FUE would easily take care of all concerns and give complete coverage, which, to my dismay, is not apparent. It's the 10th day. A few scabs have come off. A couple of these were with hairs. The whole plunge is a very huge step for me. To be true, I'm apprehensive and anxious . Thanks , that though virtually, the forum friends are here for lonely people like me for guidance and support. Waiting for your knowledgable advice after you study the pics in my album EMBARKATION. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member fortune11 Posted June 11, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted June 11, 2011 Thanks for all these details and good luck. who was your doctor? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FUT #1, ~ 1600 grafts hairline (Ron Shapiro 2004) FUT #2 ~ 2000 grafts frontal third (Ziering 2011) FUT #3 ~ 1900 grafts midscalp (Ron Shapiro early 2015) FUE ~ 1500 grafts frontal third, side scalp, FUT scar repair --300 beard, 1200 scalp (Ron Shapiro, late 2016) http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/185663-recent-fue-dr-ron-shapiro-prior-fut-patient.html --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Sam111 Posted February 1, 2014 Regular Member Share Posted February 1, 2014 Hi could you share details of the doctor and how are the results now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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