Regular Member Atlanta Posted July 9, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted July 9, 2011 Age: 38 yrs old. Class 3V. Total Graft: 3781 [ Date June 30,2011] Break Down:- 1 hair- 830 grafts 2 hair- 1947 grafts 3 hair- 700 grafts. 4 hairs- 302 grafts. Both frontal line and crown was repaired in one session. Pleased with Dr. Cooley and staff. Anxiously waiting to see final results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Atlanta Posted July 9, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 9, 2011 Day # 9 post op. Hair shafts of transplanted hair are still growing. I thought they were not suppose to grow and fall off ? Is it OK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Atlanta Posted July 9, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 9, 2011 post op day # 9. Please let me know what do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member orlhair1 Posted July 9, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted July 9, 2011 From what I understand the transplanted hairs usually don't start to shed until at least 2 weeks post transplant. I noticed the first shedding about 2.5 weeks after my surgery. The hairs that are not shedding will grow until they do shed. 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...
Senior Member aaron1234 Posted July 9, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted July 9, 2011 You are were you are supposed to be for 9 days. Hang tough! I'm 9 days post-op too! Cooley is great btw. 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 NEWHAIRPLEASE Posted July 9, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted July 9, 2011 Paranoia, it gets the best of us! You look good. Good luck! Newhairplease!! Dr Rahal in January 19, 2012:) 4808 FUT grafts- 941 singles, 2809 doubles, 1031 triples, 27 quads My Hairloss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TakingThePlunge Posted July 9, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted July 9, 2011 Atlanta, Congratulations on your recent hair transplant with Dr. Cooley! He is certainly one of the best and I'm sure you'll be very happy in the coming months. At the moment, there's not too much to see. You look just as you should. Be patient and good things will come. Happy Growing! 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...
Regular Member Atlanta Posted July 16, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 16, 2011 3781 grafts--around 8000 hairs. I think I look more bald. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member aaron1234 Posted July 16, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted July 16, 2011 Yup, and you will be for about 3-4 more months too. Nothing unusual about that. It's called the doldrums for good reason. 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 Blake Bloxham Posted July 16, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted July 16, 2011 Atlanta, Thank you for keeping us updated. Looks like everything is moving along just as it should be. Good luck! "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 NEWHAIRPLEASE Posted July 16, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted July 16, 2011 Atlanta I know its hard...keep taking your pics and keep updated, but try not to worry about it everyday..you should have a great result! Newhairplease!! Dr Rahal in January 19, 2012:) 4808 FUT grafts- 941 singles, 2809 doubles, 1031 triples, 27 quads My Hairloss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hairthere Posted July 16, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted July 16, 2011 The Ht process is very strange. Up until last week I saw hardly any change in my results (I am one week shy of five months). Then a few days ago...boom! I noticed I suddenly was using much less Dermatch and that the grafts were indeed growing and thickening. I can feel tons of tiny stubs, too. I still have a long way to go, but there is suddenly a noticeable difference. As already stated, you are smack dab in the middle of the doldrums. The magic will kick in, just give it plenty of time. 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 NEWHAIRPLEASE Posted July 16, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted July 16, 2011 Hairthere Ive been waiting patiently on your updated pictures. Glad to hear things are starting to pick up for you! Newhairplease!! Dr Rahal in January 19, 2012:) 4808 FUT grafts- 941 singles, 2809 doubles, 1031 triples, 27 quads My Hairloss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Atlanta Posted July 16, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 16, 2011 front and side view of hairline -post op. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member RCWest Posted July 17, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted July 17, 2011 Cooley is one of my favorite surgeons. I don't think you need to worry, just kick back for the next few months and let the growing begin! Finasteride 1.25 mg. daily Avodart 0.5 mg. daily Spironolactone 50 mg twice daily 5 mg. oral Minoxidil twice daily Biotin 1000 mcg daily Multi Vitamin daily Damn, with all the stuff you put in your hair are you like a negative NW1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Atlanta Posted July 23, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 23, 2011 is shock hair loss reversible or permanent ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member NEWHAIRPLEASE Posted July 23, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted July 23, 2011 Both! Most fortunately is only temporary and reversible. If you get with an unskilled surgeon, you may have some permanent. Even with the best surgeon, you could experience permanent shockloss with existing hairs that are miniaturized. Newhairplease!! Dr Rahal in January 19, 2012:) 4808 FUT grafts- 941 singles, 2809 doubles, 1031 triples, 27 quads My Hairloss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Atlanta Posted October 20, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 20, 2011 posted 3.5 month updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Atlanta Posted October 20, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 20, 2011 Posted 3.5 month updated pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Atlanta Posted October 20, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 20, 2011 see pictures at 3.5 month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Mp96 Posted October 22, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted October 22, 2011 Both! Most fortunately is only temporary and reversible. If you get with an unskilled surgeon, you may have some permanent. Even with the best surgeon, you could experience permanent shockloss with existing hairs that are miniaturized. Newhairplease, i dont agree that shockloss can only damage miniaturized hair. A doc could possibly purposely cause shockloss and damage to existing hair very easily. Most docs are careful when they implant around existing hair not to cause shockloss whereas there are some who purposely mess people up.,, The hair does not have to be miniaturized to be shockloss in all circumstances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Atlanta Posted May 15, 2012 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 15, 2012 I Have been taking propecia for last 9 months after my hair transplant. It worked great for 6 months. My hair loss almost stopped. but I have noticed that it's not been working since last 2-3 months. I am again losing lots of hairs. What should I do ? Any suggestions? Is it common?:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Slickers Posted May 16, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted May 16, 2012 Looks like super clean work. Hadnt heard of Cooley before this forum but been impressed by what Ive seen. Sure you've got plenty to look forward to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member azn_guy Posted May 18, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted May 18, 2012 You'll be happy with Dr. Cooley's results. Good luck! HT with Dr. Cooley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member RCWest Posted May 19, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted May 19, 2012 Atlanta, Propecia is still working. You are probably just going through a seasonal shed. In fact, I didn't notice thickening from Finasteride until about the 9-12 month mark. It takes time. Remember, when it comes to hair, it's patience patience patience!! Finasteride 1.25 mg. daily Avodart 0.5 mg. daily Spironolactone 50 mg twice daily 5 mg. oral Minoxidil twice daily Biotin 1000 mcg daily Multi Vitamin daily Damn, with all the stuff you put in your hair are you like a negative NW1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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