nomorehats Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Hello, I have been a regular user and obtained a lot of valuable information from this website, keep up the good work. I learned a lot from reading various forums, and thought I should share my experience as well. Because I believe someone else may learn something from my experience and I am always looking to obtain more information. So my HT surgery is set for next week with Dr. Rahal. I must admit I am a bit nervous, but I am certain that Dr Rahal and his team will take good care of me. I'm looking into going into his office this week or next week to discuss how my hairline will look like. He suggested that I need a total of 6000 grafts to achieve the best result, but he said that I should be good with 4000+ grafts for my first HT. I will keep you guys posted on how my surgery goes...keeping my fingers cross that it goes well. Here are a few pics before my HT surgery. Take Care, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member orlhair1 Posted January 31, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted January 31, 2012 Good luck.....you are in good hands with Dr. Rahal! 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 Cant decide Posted January 31, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted January 31, 2012 Good luck. Your pattern is similar to mine. I obtained 5229 from Dr. Rahal in my first procedure and it has completely transformed me. I will eventually do a second to hit the crown but I am in no rush. When Dr. R stated 6000 grafts for a best result, was he referring to addressing the crown as part of that 6000? My Hairloss Web Site - Procedure #1: 5229 Grafts with Dr. Rahal Oct, 2010 Procedure #2: 2642 Grafts with Dr. Rahal Aug, 2013 7871 Grafts http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=2452 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Capelli11 Posted January 31, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted January 31, 2012 Good luck...u r in GREAT hands...if you have any questions/concerns before the surgery read my write up...u staying at Foxbar? -HT with Dr. Rahal- December 2011- 4,616 grafts FUT Check out my website updates: http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=2225 My HT write up: http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/164084-my-hair-transplant-dr-rahal-4-600-fut-write-up-pics.html My FOXBAR write up: http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/164085-my-foxbar-write-up-dr-rahal-4-600-fut.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomorehats Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 orlhair1- thanks buddy I appreciate it. Cant decide- yes Dr. Rahal mentioned that 6000 grafts includes the crown. Do you still have your before and after pics? I would love to see them. Capelli11- Hey, I been following your results, your hair looks amazing. I was really impressed with the work that Dr. Rahal performed on your hairline. And i'm not staying at foxbar, I consider myself lucky because I reside in Ottawa. And I will definitely write you up if I have any questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Cant decide Posted January 31, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted January 31, 2012 Here is my link.. http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/160548-5000-grafts-dr-rahal-pics.html My Hairloss Web Site - Procedure #1: 5229 Grafts with Dr. Rahal Oct, 2010 Procedure #2: 2642 Grafts with Dr. Rahal Aug, 2013 7871 Grafts http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=2452 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Hairgoesnothing Posted January 31, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted January 31, 2012 Best of luck. For me, putting my trust in Doc Rahal was one of the best decisions I've ever made. And when you start to see your results in a few months, you will probably think the same thing as me and so many others also. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TakingThePlunge Posted January 31, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted January 31, 2012 nomorehats, Congratulations on our upcoming hair transplant with Dr. Rahal. I'm sure you'll be thrilled with your decision when it's all said and done. I hope you will continue to update us on your progress and you progress in your hair restoration journey. Best of luck! 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...
nomorehats Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 Thanks everyone for the vote of confidence. Hey Cantdecide I read your experience with Dr. Rahal, your hair looks AMAZING can you go into detail as to what density you obtained and how many 3, 2, and 1 hair did Dr. Rahal put on you? And also what do you mean by crown laterals? Also what is the total area including your crown? I am reading Capelli11 experience, great job buddy I love the detail you put in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Cant decide Posted February 2, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted February 2, 2012 Hi - Dr. Rahal planted the following grafts per sq cm: 59 at the hairline 55 just behind that 50 behind that to about the middle of the top and then about 42 at the back middle and about 38 at the back mid scalp. By crown laterals, I mean the crown thinning that you can see when looking at somone from the left and right sides. For example, take a look at your right and left profile pics you posted here and the crown thinning that creeps to the sides of the head are crown laterals. For guys like you and me where the back of the head the hair is still pretty high and the crown thinning has not dropped to far down, it is these darn laterials that are a problem. Make sure Dr. Rahal hits these good on you because these are what make or break your side profiles. My right laterial is still weak but my left is solid. I am lucky enough to have a donor bank of 10,000 plus grafts and an anverage hair per graft count of 2.3 so I had allot of three hair grafts which helped my results. My hair is medium to fine however. The total area covered on me was 110 sq cm but did not include the middle of the crown which was not touched at all. That is why I was surprised that Dr. Rahal said that 6000 would also cover your crown since my hairloss is almost identical to yours. In fact, I thought you were posting pics of me at first and 5229 did not cover my crown (except the laterials). Dr. Rahal told me I would need another 3000 for the crown. My head must be bigger than yours My Hairloss Web Site - Procedure #1: 5229 Grafts with Dr. Rahal Oct, 2010 Procedure #2: 2642 Grafts with Dr. Rahal Aug, 2013 7871 Grafts http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=2452 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomorehats Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 Hey, So I suppose Dr.Rahal hit the laterals on you at about 38 grafts back mid scalp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member RCWest Posted February 2, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted February 2, 2012 Dr. Rahal, as most docs on here, end up getting more grafts than quoted. You are in an amazing set of hands! Great luck to you! 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...
nomorehats Posted February 6, 2012 Author Share Posted February 6, 2012 Hey guys just wanted to post a few more pics before my surgery this week with Dr. Rahal. I can't believe that I am actually this bald....lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Eman Posted February 9, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted February 9, 2012 You are in great hands!! When you meet with Dr. Rahal, come up with a game plan for your HT. Do you want one large HT to rebuild the hairline and then place some coverage in the crown? Do you want two large surgeries, one in which you build up a strong hairline/front half and then a second where you build up the crown? Dr. Rahal will advise you on his professional opinion, but will also work with what you want. Definitely come up with a strategy with him With your level of loss, I would personally do two large sessions--I know one session would be preferable--again work this out with Dr. Rahal. Anyway, one to rebuild the front half first, then a second one to build the crown. That way you will have an amazing hairline and strong front half. The crown can be filled in later, as long as you remember that the crown can be a "black hole" for grafts (a lot can be used up there)...that is why I would start with the front, which is how most people see you first. My initial HT thread: done and done!! Check it out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member chrisdav Posted February 9, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted February 9, 2012 Best of luck nomorehats. 2 poor unsatisfactory hair transplants performed in the UK. Based on vast research and meeting patients, I travelled to see Dr Feller in New York to get repaired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Cant decide Posted February 9, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted February 9, 2012 Eman - Where have you been? How are things? My Hairloss Web Site - Procedure #1: 5229 Grafts with Dr. Rahal Oct, 2010 Procedure #2: 2642 Grafts with Dr. Rahal Aug, 2013 7871 Grafts http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=2452 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member NEWHAIRPLEASE Posted February 9, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted February 9, 2012 Nomorehats You are gonna do great...you are in the best hands with Dr Rahal...let me tell you something about him..he is a GREAT guy, but on the morning of surgery, he is all business...he runs a well oiled machine..I just had over 4800 grafts from him 3 weeks ago today!!He and his staff work in unison and never miss a beat...from him doing the harvesting and incision holes to the cutters and planters doing their jobs...it was great!!! Now, post op, expect some swelling and minor discomfort..however, like you said, you live in Ottawa and I would go see Mike everyday for at least a week for my post op cleaning...good luck and keep us posted!! 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...
Raphael84 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 So, Nomorehats, any updates? Patient Advisor for Dr. Bisanga - BHR Clinic ian@bhrclinic.com - BHR YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcH4PY1OxoYFwSDKzAkZRww I am not a medical professional and my words should not be taken as medical advice. All opinions and views shared are my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member stinger99 Posted February 26, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted February 26, 2012 cant decide, can i email you with questions. i am considering a HT as well with rahal and ur transformation was amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member NEWHAIRPLEASE Posted February 26, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted February 26, 2012 cant decide, can i email you with questions. i am considering a HT as well with rahal and ur transformation was amazing. Im not can't decide, but I will be happy to answer any Rahal questions 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...
Senior Member Cant decide Posted February 27, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted February 27, 2012 Stonger-No problem. Feel free to e-mail me anytime. My Hairloss Web Site - Procedure #1: 5229 Grafts with Dr. Rahal Oct, 2010 Procedure #2: 2642 Grafts with Dr. Rahal Aug, 2013 7871 Grafts http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=2452 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member stinger99 Posted February 28, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted February 28, 2012 thx but where can i email you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Cant decide Posted February 28, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted February 28, 2012 Stinger - You can just PM me by going to my profile and I will see it via my e-mail. My Hairloss Web Site - Procedure #1: 5229 Grafts with Dr. Rahal Oct, 2010 Procedure #2: 2642 Grafts with Dr. Rahal Aug, 2013 7871 Grafts http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=2452 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member stinger99 Posted February 29, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted February 29, 2012 i cant decide, your willingness to help is greatly appreciated. i am new to this site and cant seem to find where i can pm you. can you send me an email at stinger_99_99@hotmail.com. thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member KO Posted April 13, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted April 13, 2012 any updates? 3382 FUE Lupanzula http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/185463-3382-grafts-lupanzula.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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