Senior Member keithh Posted February 19, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted February 19, 2012 Hi Guys, I still have some pain and redness in both the recipient and donor areas. When I touch the back of my head I get a shooting pain from the scar up to my crown. The scar is also very tight and seems to be wider on the left side. The pics are with a Number 3 blade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Modenese Posted February 19, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted February 19, 2012 Hi Keith I'm really glad I saw this, as I'm seriously considering Dr Rahal and it's your hair pattern pre-op looks very similar to my own. I've not seen anyone else looking red like that after 3 months. Is it normal? On the plus side, it looks like you've got a lot of transplanted hair coming through where there was no hair at all before. Hang in there. 4800+ grafts, Dr Bisanga, Brussels, Oct 2012 My Photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Cant decide Posted February 19, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted February 19, 2012 Some people stay red longer than others. This looks good for three months and right where you should be. The growth will take off in about a month 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 19, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted February 19, 2012 Keithh I personally think, just my opinion, you are gonna feel not normal, probably for the whole first year...and by that I mean, just weird feelings in your scalp and head area...just think what you actually went through..I am one month post op..I still have weird feelings in my head...no pain, just different...and sometimes I do have a little pain as well...if you are worried you can always contact Dr Rahals office!!! As for your pictures...you do seem red, but this is normal as well...it will go away with time!! Good luck buddy...think positive, you are two months ahead of me!! 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 RCWest Posted February 19, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted February 19, 2012 I believe once the shockloss comes back you will be happy with the scar. 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 ShiningDome Posted February 19, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted February 19, 2012 keithh, How was your scalp laxity? (Sorry, not familiar with your case) It appears that those with tighter scalp take a little longer to go back to normal. In my case, My head started to feel normal after about a month. My Hair Restoration Site My Photo Albums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member NEWHAIRPLEASE Posted February 19, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted February 19, 2012 Keithh I just looked at your pre op pictures, you definitely have some growth starting. The next 3-5 months are gonna be fun for you. Remind me again how many grafts you received. 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 keithh Posted February 20, 2012 Author Senior Member Share Posted February 20, 2012 Thanks for the comments guys. I've not seen anyone else looking red like that after 3 months. Is it normal? Ive come across a few cases like mine so im not really that worried. Ill be sending mike my 3 month update today and will ask if there is anything I can do to help with the redness. I believe once the shockloss comes back you will be happy with the scar. Thanks Rc. I think the scar is healing nicely but I definitely stretched it on the left side. How was your scalp laxity? (Sorry, not familiar with your case) It appears that those with tighter scalp take a little longer to go back to normal. In my case, My head started to feel normal after about a month. My laxity was really good. I think NHP is right in saying that it may take the whole year to feel normal again I just looked at your pre op pictures, you definitely have some growth starting. The next 3-5 months are gonna be fun for you. Remind me again how many grafts you received. Thanks NHP I can’t believe its 3 months already. Really flew by. I hope the next 3 months are more fun. I had 3634 grafts, 1s x 629 2s x1965 3s x967 4s x 63. Donor was 34.cm2 and the recipient 70cm2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raphael84 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Congrats on your recent HT. Youve got through that wretched ugly duckling phase and your results are just around the corner. Good luck with the new growth and keep us all updated! 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 mattj Posted February 21, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted February 21, 2012 As the nerves in your scalp are still healing it's normal to feel some pain and perhaps some tingling sensations. They will gradually get better as the nerves sort themselves out. I know you know this but I wanted to reinforce it a little. So next comes the hair! I am a patient and representative of Dr Rahal. My FUE Procedure With Dr Rahal - Awesome Hairline Result I can be contacted for advice: matt@rahalhairline.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Slickers Posted March 16, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted March 16, 2012 Looking on track. Please keep us updated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member keithh Posted March 18, 2012 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 18, 2012 4 month update. Starting to see some growth and the redness is getting better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dutch Posted March 18, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted March 18, 2012 Looking much better http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=2329 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member JayWalker Posted March 18, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted March 18, 2012 Everyone is different, I can honestly say that after 3.5 months my head feels 100% normal. Some people heal quicker, some slower. Good progress so far, you're growing very well. 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 cueball35 Posted March 18, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted March 18, 2012 looking good, the next few months are gonna be fun for you 4510 FUSS Dr Feriduni December 2012 2350 FUSS Dr Feriduni December 2013 HT 1:Total Grafts 4510: Singles 715, Doubles 2123, Triples 1369, Quads 303 ( 10,280 Hairs ) HT 2:Total Grafts 2352: Singles 350, Doubles 1601, Triples 401, ( 4,755 Hairs ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Capelli11 Posted March 18, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted March 18, 2012 wow what a transformation thus far...great results...this is going to be a great end result!!! Big change from 3 months...congrats u must feel great!!! I am right behind you as my 3 months was in early March. Keep us updated!!! Good stuff! -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 RecedingTide Posted March 19, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted March 19, 2012 Big difference from month 3 to 4. You're on the way now Keith. It really just begins now. This is going to be great. Redness is definitely dying down now too. Keep us updated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member NEWHAIRPLEASE Posted March 19, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted March 19, 2012 Keithh That is a big shane for a month...I have a feeling you are fixing to BLOW UP!!!! In a good way..... 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 chrisdav Posted March 19, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted March 19, 2012 Still early days, be patient 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 keithh Posted March 19, 2012 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 19, 2012 Thanks for the comments. I’m really happy with the growth in the last month. I’ve even started to go out without a hat on. I met up with a friend of mine that I had not seen since before the surgery and the very first thing he said to me was, “did you do a Wayne Rooney to your hair?” I laughed and told him everything. I don’t think ill be able to hide what ive done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member keithh Posted April 19, 2012 Author Senior Member Share Posted April 19, 2012 Hi Guys, 5 months pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member NEWHAIRPLEASE Posted April 19, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted April 19, 2012 Big difference from 3 months!! Looks great. 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 Taurus75 Posted April 19, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted April 19, 2012 (edited) Looking Good. are you using Rogaine or Propecia? Edited April 19, 2012 by Taurus75 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Slickers Posted April 20, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted April 20, 2012 Now its cooking! Looks at great at just 5 months mate. Bit of couvre and toppik would fill that in to a thick looking full head of hair! Not that I think you need it, another month or two and it's gonna be another impressive Rahal result. Hows the scar? Do you still have strange feeling in your head/ donor or has it eased? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Capelli11 Posted April 21, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted April 21, 2012 Looking good...you must be excited! Keep us posted!! congrats! -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...
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