Senior Member corvettester Posted February 9, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted February 9, 2012 (edited) Gentlemen, Here I am at 6 months post-op from my second hair transplant with Dr. Dorin. It’s going pretty well and I’m more than satisfied with the overall result and yield thus far. It’s good to know that I still have quite a bit of maturing to look forward to and perhaps a little more new growth. All of my problem areas from my first procedure have been addressed and rectified. For example, I now have a right temple peak! It’s coming along nicely. My left temple has filled in well too. The immediate center of my hairline is much better and I’m sure that in another 6 months will look on par with the rest of my frontal third. A few things worth mentioning… I experienced virtually no numbness post-op, significantly less pain, much quicker recovery and a fraction of the pimples that I had after my first procedure. More importantly, I quit obsessing over my hair transplant and rarely think about it. Also, my scar is coming along quite nicely. I saw it for the first time yesterday and couldn’t have been more pleased. It’s a little itchy and tingly these days because hairs are growing through, which is a good thing. It will be well hidden. It looks good and I no longer have a widow’s peak. For the first time in my life, I have worn my hair combed back in social situations on two separate occasions. All in all, I’m quite happy. I’m sure that this is going to turn out to be a great result. You can find more pics in my hair loss blog, link below... wasn't my best hair day and these pics do no justice to the actual result. It looks great in person! Corvettester Edited February 9, 2012 by corvettester My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Dorin 1,696 FUT with Dr. Dorin on October 18, 2010. 1,305 FUT with Dr. Dorin on August 10, 2011. 565 FUE with Dr. Dorin on September 14, 2012. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Spanker Posted February 9, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted February 9, 2012 I think you have a lot of maturing to go. You really seem on track and you crown looks really solid, so your future is bright. Also, I sent u a pm. 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...
Senior Member Dutch Posted February 9, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted February 9, 2012 Happy for you, you've come a long way. Nice hairline! Enjoy! It's great you had no pain & it was easier this time around. http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=2329 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Levrais Posted February 9, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted February 9, 2012 Looking good Corv! 5700 FUE in 3 procedures with Dr. Bisanga View my patient website: http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=1874 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member NEWHAIRPLEASE Posted February 9, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted February 9, 2012 Looking good Corv...been missing you on the board!! 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 aaron1234 Posted February 9, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted February 9, 2012 Corv, Looking really good for six months. I was just checking around for some updates on you just the other day. It's nice to see that you pretty much have full yield - now it's just a matter of getting those new short hairs to blend in with your longer hairs with more length and maturation. The scar looks fantastic. Thanks again for the highest definition pictures we could ask for. 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 TakingThePlunge Posted February 9, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted February 9, 2012 Corv, Congratulations! You know I've followed your progress since the very beginning and it's just amazing how good your hair looks with the new hairline. I'm thrilled for you. Cant' wait to see what the remaining six months bring. 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...
Senior Member Montreal Posted February 9, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted February 9, 2012 I fine you're hairline looks like pubic hair.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member JayWalker Posted February 9, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted February 9, 2012 Good work mate, looking good so far. http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/journal.asp?CopyID=10024&WebID=2832 October 2011 - 1647 FUT - Dr Dorin January 2014 - 1580 FUT - Dr Dorin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dutch Posted February 9, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted February 9, 2012 I find you're hairline looks like pubic hair.. That's a good thing then http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=2329 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member orlhair1 Posted February 9, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted February 9, 2012 Looks great! Thanks for the update. Must be nice to be at the point you rarely think about yor HT! 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 RCWest Posted February 9, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted February 9, 2012 Coming along really nicely, Corv! I also agree that your crown is perfect. I think you are set for a very long time. You are one of the lucky ones with limited loss. 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...
Senior Member corvettester Posted February 9, 2012 Author Senior Member Share Posted February 9, 2012 (edited) I fine you're hairline looks like pubic hair.. Montreal, You're absolutely right: the initial new growth totally looks like pubes! lol! Fortunately, due to my first HT, they blend well with the surrounding hair so it's not noticeable, unless you take a close up still photo as I have done. Yes, I'm still in the ugly duckling phase. That is how it is for many of us and that it how it was after my first procedure too. Of course, that is only for the first inch or two of growth. Afterwards, as it matures, it comes out quite nicely and is indistinguishable from the native, surrounding hair. I cannot tell the difference and I don't know how anyone else could either... For your edification, let me direct you to a thread I started, with several photos, where we discuss at length immature, new growth. Here you'll be able to see the actual hairs up close in all their pubescent glory! For more pics, check out my Hair Restoration Journal entry on the subject, links below. http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/162220-new-growth-wispy-straggly-new-hairs.html Hair Restoration Journal -New Growth Update Corvettester Edited February 9, 2012 by corvettester My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Dorin 1,696 FUT with Dr. Dorin on October 18, 2010. 1,305 FUT with Dr. Dorin on August 10, 2011. 565 FUE with Dr. Dorin on September 14, 2012. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Shadow of the EMpire State Posted February 10, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted February 10, 2012 Looking sharp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member southbeacharchi Posted February 10, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted February 10, 2012 Looks great Corv. Since we are at about the same stage, I follow you and it helps. Although I have kept my hair fairly short, I think you may inspire me to grow it out a little again, for the first time in a long time. Just had my 6 month follow-up appointment. I posted my results in my initial thread and will have them in my photo area. I can't wait for my "pubes" to start straightening out a little, but overall it is such a small price to pay (time-wise) to wait for those to mature. A little hairspray or blow dry, and you can't even tell. Best of luck, and I am very happy for you. My Hair Loss Web Site FUT - 8/12/11 - Dr. Keller - Chicago - 3140 grafts 365 singles, 375 doubles, & 2400 multiple hair grafts Disclaimer: I am not a doctor or a professional within the hair transplant field, but I am one hell of a researcher and have been dubbed "master googler" by people that know me. So, anything I say is solely my best opinion or answer based on everything I have read and/or experienced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member salami Posted February 11, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted February 11, 2012 Corv, Looking good, man! Amazing difference from where you started. Very happy for you.... and good to see you back on the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Capelli11 Posted February 14, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted February 14, 2012 Looks good Corv...ur now rocking the NW 1!!! congrats...and u still have more growth ahead of you. Did you receive my PM I sent you a while back? Hope all is well! -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...
Senior Member Sparky Posted February 14, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted February 14, 2012 Doesn't look at all like pubic hair to me, looks like it's coming along really well. Congrats, a mile away from your first op! My Hairloss Website http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=2198 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Mountinvan Posted February 15, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted February 15, 2012 You are the psoter child for HTs. It just goes to show that with research, diligence and patience you can get amazing results. Aren't we lucky to have these options in 2012? Glad you have a life outside of the Forums, but I ditto the comment that you have been missed. Check in from time to time...and keep us updated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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