closer23 Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 (edited) First, I have searched and kept up with this forum extensively for the last year in preparation for my second transplant. There is a lot of great input out there and a lot of helpful individuals. This forum is truly an asset… I had my transplant on 09/1/2011 with Dr Paul Shapiro. It was my second strip surgery. My main goals were to add density to hairline and temple areas, as not to have such an eye apparent difference in densities. The operation and all went very smoothly and efficiently. The staff was very courteous. I had a case of Folliculitis from day 11-16, that was knocked out with a batch of doxicyclene. My first transplant that was over a year ago and left a lot to be desired (Not SMG). Seemed like a salesman and not a doctor.. however, I grew and healed very fast from that one and seem and hope to be on the same trend for this one. I will upload more pics by weeks end on first transplant and a lot more post op and document my progress… Question- Has anyone had or does anyone know if Folliculitis has permanent effects on growth or density or graft survivability? That may be crazy.. as you may never know, but I figured I’d ask.. Edited September 28, 2011 by closer23 typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member orlhair1 Posted September 27, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted September 27, 2011 Congrats on your surgery.....looks like it should have a very positive impact for you. I have not seen or heard anything about folliculitis having permanent effects on growth, density or survivability as long as it is treated promptly.....probably a good question to ask Dr. Paul directly. 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 September 27, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted September 27, 2011 Looks like the great work we all come to expect from Dr. Paul. You are in good hands. If folliculitis is caught early then your growth should be ok. Check out Megatron's hairblog. He had some nasty pimple action and recovered and ended up with a great result. 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...
closer23 Posted September 28, 2011 Author Share Posted September 28, 2011 (edited) Orlhair, thanks so much. Super excited as Dr Paul seemed to get a good number of grafts in the area. I am excited to see the transformation and density improvement. Aaron, Thanks bud.. You my friend are a veteran now. Awesome transformation thus far with you! Edited September 28, 2011 by closer23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member NEWHAIRPLEASE Posted September 28, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted September 28, 2011 Looks good! 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...
closer23 Posted October 3, 2011 Author Share Posted October 3, 2011 New hair, thanks man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Spanker Posted October 3, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted October 3, 2011 I'd love to see some befores to compare as we track your progress. 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...
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