(Doctor Damkerng Pathomvanich) Transplanted scalp area growing slower than temples?

[Duckie]

Hey Akuma, as someone preparing to lower my hairline, I'm def watching over this thread. I haven't got the time to research about the period it takes for transplanted hairs to grow yet - but there have been members who mentioned that transplanted hair takes 18months or more to be 100% grown out for some patients. Maybe good to read some scientific studies on this.

 

I know there are a lot of members reading your thread - hope you don't mind if I use this space to promote some teething questions I have about HT on Taking the Surgical Plunge - Please help! - Forum By and for Hair Loss Patients

 

There is a wengazi who had posted some irrelevant comments on my thread. Not good when people are seeking help here! Can we block such members?

[Bill - Seemiller]

Duckie,

 

Unfortunately, because this community allows anyone to join, the occasional spammer will join and take advantage of this community. However, we do our best to catch and remove spammers as quickly as possible. I've gone ahead and removed wengazi from our community.

 

Sorry for the inconvenience,

 

Bill

[akuma]

Here are the pics

 

Today has been 1 year 4 months and 19 days.

 

The result has improved but not much.

 

The scalp area is struggling to grow. I took close up pictures and you can see from the side shots that there are STILL short wispy hairs growing out. These aren't new hairs i believe. The thing is, the hairs grow out, and then fall out, and then start to grow again. Hence why I always see 1-2 cm short wispy hairs all the time. I know this because the hairs that i kept an eye on, have fallen out and started to grow again!!!

 

Plus the scalp transplanted hair is growing at slower rate. I tested this by cutting a 1cm on both my hairline AND temple. The temple one grew faster.

 

I felt the temple hairs with my hands and it feels smooth. But when i felt the scalp hairs, they felt very ridged. It felt like it has ridges and the hair is wiggly.

 

I think these are signs that it could be a blood flow issue. The hairs are struggling to grow. Could be due to graft popping. The follicles maybe aren't deep enough for blood nourishment?

 

comments guys?

[akuma]

As you can see there are gaps in my hairline.

 

ive looked at many HT hairlines all over the net. My result is definitely not good.

[Spanker]

I agree man, your results aren't great.

[HARIRI]

Dr .Path has a guarantee in his website of replacing ingrown grafts. You can make use of it and get some free grafts for the ones that didn't grow. He may use bigger incisions for the new transplanted grafts in order to guarantee the growth this time.

 

This is from his FAQ section in the DHT Hair Clinic website:-

 

What sort of guarantee or assurance can you give me?

 

There is no 100% guarantee in medical practice, approximately 90% of the transplanted grafts will grow after 3-6 months in good hands. However if there is no growth which has never happened in our practice you may return for surgery free of charge.

[Sean]

Akuma, you have waited to the end to analyze this. By now, I think it is clearly evident it didn't work out for you. The hairline is not on point and you should address it and request a revision with the gaurantee provided. I hope you get it this time around so you can be at peace and stress free. The gaps need to be filled to reduce the breaks causing sparsity in the hairline. The temples look good but the hairline needs that tweak indeed. If you haven't, contact the doc if you are going back to him. Wish you the best.

[Dr. Damkerng Pathomvanich]

Dear Akuma,

As you were informed several months ago that I'm responsible for my work and will add more density at the front without charge. Please make your arrangement and when you're ready please let me know.

Regards,

D.Pathomvanich MD

[akuma]

I just cant seem to understand what went wrong in my case. Everything except the scalp hairs didn't grow well.

 

I doubt it was post care issue because I made sure I did everything right.

[Sean]

I just cant seem to understand what went wrong in my case. Everything except the scalp hairs didn't grow well.

 

I doubt it was post care issue because I made sure I did everything right.

 

Akuma, sometimes it is best not to wonder too much into it. It'll drive you up and down. Like you, I have followed instructions and even some more on top of those. Things happen but it is not something that can't be repaired. I think it is best not to dwell on the past too much and move forward and get this done. Looks like your doctor has got your back and is willing to cover you. Before you know it, after this next touch up, you will be rockin a nice hairline. Best of luck and keep us posted please.

[Duckie]

akuma, please share with us Dr Path's explanation to your HT results. hope everything's fine with you!

[Dr. Damkerng Pathomvanich]

Dear Akuma,

 

We have not heard from you. Kindly contact us for a follow-up to add on the density to your area of concern. We can further discuss during your visit to the clinic.

 

We look forward to hearing from you.

 

Best regards,

Dr. Pathomvanich