African-American woman - 4 months post op

[Tractionloss]

Hello,

 

So its been 4 months since my HT with Dr. Dorin on 9/6/11. I have a lot of acne only on the left side of my hairline. But aside from that I m very happy with the results thus far.

Edited January 17, 2012 by TakingThePlunge

[RCWest]

Thank you so much for posting your results so far. I see traction alopecia so common in African Americans.

[Tractionloss]

You're welcome. I'll post more pics in the coming months.

[Tractionloss]

Correction good people. I am only 4 months post op, not 5. I would love to rush along the process lol

[Blake Bloxham]

Traction,

 

Thank you for sharing! This should be an excellent result when fully matured. I hope you'll keep us updated.

[TakingThePlunge]

Correction good people. I am only 4 months post op, not 5. I would love to rush along the process lol

 

Tractionloss,

 

Congratulations and thank you for taking the time to share your experience and results. I've taken the liberty of editing your original post to reflect 4 months rather than 5 months post-op.

 

Happy growing! Please keep us posted on your progress.

[Grow4Me]

Good luck traction loss, I will be rooting for ya! I am an african American female who just had a hair transplant in the areas you did on Jan 11th. I am praying that I get good results. I can't take the bald areas anymore.

[Bill - Seemiller]

Tractionloss,

 

Thanks for sharing your story and progress pictures with us. I know first-hand what it's like to want to rush the process. But it looks like you're right on track for only 4 months.

 

I do hope that once your new hair grows in that you have alternative hair styling options in mind in order to prevent traction alopecia from re-occuring? I look forward to seeing your new hair in do in the coming months :-).

 

Best wishes,

 

Bill

[Tractionloss]

Thanks everyone. I have changed my hair regimen to avoid traction alopecia in the future.

[Grow4Me]

Traction, how did you wear your hair during recovery? Did you wear wigs?

[StaggerLee123]

Congrats looks like things are starting to happen. Grow well.

[Tractionloss]

Traction, how did you wear your hair during recovery? Did you wear wigs?

 

Actually for the first week I just wore a head wrap tied in a bun. Everybody at work thought it was just part of my fashion statement lol. But yes I do wear half wigs now that the hair is starting to grow in. I actually feel comfortable pulling my hair back in a ponytail now :-)

[Grow4Me]

That is so funny, I wore the same style the first week and I am wearing a wig now. I just took out the elastic straps and snipped the sides of the wig to make it loose. I cannot wait until my hair begins to grow in. I have a while to go. I am trying not tobthink about it!

[Tractionloss]

Yeah, mine just started to grow. But it is coming in pretty nice.

[Grow4Me]

I cant wait until I see my first hairs grow. I want the time to come when I can I can finally wear my hair off of my face. I am also pretty sure that your final result will be amazing. Thanks so much for sharing your experiences.

[Tractionloss]

I hear ya. I've had to hide my hairline for over 10 years. Such a shame because people say I look nice with my hair pulled back. You're welcome hon, keep us posted on your progress as well :-)

[cc12]

Traction,

I appreciate the info and the pictures. Think it looks good!. I'm considering doing the transplant also in April with Dr. Dorin. I saw that your pleased with the results thus far but overall were you pleased with Dr. Dorin? Would you recommend? Its to early to tell and looks great so far but If the density is not what you want or expcected would you do a 2nd transplant? My biggest concern is hiding it till it grows in and then not being full enough to get away with out needing a 2nd transplant. Is there any chance of hair not growing at all?

[cc12]

Traction,

I appreciate the info and the pictures. Think it looks good!. I'm considering doing the transplant also in April with Dr. Dorin. I saw that your pleased with the results thus far but overall were you pleased with Dr. Dorin? Would you recommend? Its to early to tell and looks great so far but If the density is not what you want or expcected would you do a 2nd transplant? My biggest concern is hiding it till it grows in and then not being full enough to get away with out needing a 2nd transplant. Is there any chance of hair not growing at all? Thanx!