Dr.True 137 beard 1562 head grafts repair

[SparkPlugs]

My previous thread was kind of about a step back I had to take, following my hair transplant in the early seventies. The first row of closely placed large grafts were removed by Dr. True via a linear excision. All in preparation for a complete new hairline and a camouflage repair job to conceal the “ pluggy “ look. (please see the link below).

Today, after two days repair post-op and with your permission, I would like to go short on the written printed words and rather expand on the visual aspect. (after all a picture is like a thousand words).

Dr. True used the combination of beard and head hair in the process (due to a sever depleted donor area). The brake down was as followed :

Beard hair- 137 grafts via FUE. 126 singles, 11 doubles.

Head hair- 1562 grafts via FUT. 713 singles, 787 doubles and 62 threes.

Would very much appreciate your thoughts, opinions and suggestions, and will gladly answer all questions.

I can’t conclude without a special gratitude note to registered nurse Jessica, who did a superb job in assisting Dr. true through out the entire process. Believe me guys, had I posted a picture of her here, you would be all lining up to book your next surgery with Jessica (and Dr. True, of course).

[Bachstrad]

I too had my first HT in the seventies and like you I have hardly any donor hair so my question was going to be how did the beard hair take but I guess it's probably too early for you to give an answer yet.

[ej]

looks good , i had to utilise my beard due to a poor transplant in the nineties with a Dr whose ` talents` remained in the seventies ! just out of interest what size punch was used on beard extractions ?

all the best

 

ej

[SparkPlugs]

I apologize for rushing to post the new thread and neglecting to attach the link to my initial story. So here it is :

 

http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/165537-large-grafts-removed-distributed-dr-true.html

　

　

Bachstrad,

 

I followed your story as well. On all the discussion forms, you were the only one I could fine with large grafts (not mini or micro). If I remember correctly, you first tried a repair job to camouflage the grafts but eventually decided to remove them.

My large grafts are in good quality and I hope that the repair will conceal the “pluggy” look. From now on, I will have to rely heavily on beard and body hair to complete the repair.

 

Ej, thanks for your comment. Will have to get back to you on the punch size used to extract the beard grafts

[HARIRI]

Glad to know another recommended doctor that does Beard hair FUE into scalp besides Dr. Umar. Beard hair really works well for the crown or the scar. I wish more top docs try to do it.

[aaron1234]

Godspeed Sparkplugs. You've been through a lot. I wish you all the best with this repair job.

[SparkPlugs]

Hi everyone,

 

It’s the fifth day after the procedure and the healing and waiting period is in full swing.

 

The punch scars from my beard area, healed almost completely, and the redness in my recipient area subsided significantly (please see photos).

 

I still feel soreness along the linear scar in my donor area and some times get like a needle piercing pain that lasts a second and goes away. Is this normal?

 

I took prescripton pain killers for two days, but now I take only two extra strength Tylenol before bad time at night.

 

 

Hariri,

 

BHT is yet to be considered a major part of Dr, True’s practice. He will only do it on rare cases (severely depleted donor area) and by his on admission, a give and take of five to eight procedures annually.

 

This part of his work has not yet been acknowledged, neither on his Web site nor on any of the varies hair restoration discussion forms.(spreading practically on a word to mouth bases).

 

I genuinely hoped that my case could shade some more light on Dr. True’s BHT work and eventually get it “out of the closet” (sort of speak).

 

Originally in my case, two third of head hair (1300-1500 grafts) were to be used to create my new hairline and one third of beard hair (400-500 grafts) to be used as “filler” hair.

 

Unfortunately, this was not materialized and only 137 beard hair were used in the process.

 

Aaron1234, thanks for your nice words and wishes.

[JustOne]

Wish all the best to you Spark, I think when you grow out you will be pleasantly surprised . Thanks for the updates and your input to this forum I am almost 2 months post op , so in about a week i will be updating my thread... I too had a plug job done and needed a repair ... Fingers crossed we both get great growth :cool: take care

[SparkPlugs]

Well, the needle piercing pain that I was experiencing two days ago, apparently had nothing to do with my donor area scar. It seemed to be the first signs of a nasty cold I was coming down with.

 

I know what you’re probably thinking. Poor Spark, not only he has to cope with the discomfort associated with being five days post-op, now to top it all of, he is got to deal with a nasty cold too. Yeah, what can you do about it. I’m quite sure in a couple of days my nose will dry up and a new me will emerge.

 

JustOne,

 

Looking forward to your update next week. I think Dr. Lindsey did a phenomenal repair job, in creating your new hairline.(modest Dr. Lindsey most likely, wouldn’t feel comfortable with the word phenomenal).

 

In the early days, did you used to moisturize the newly planted grafts, and if so. What did you use ?

 

Have a nice and speedy growth.