Senior Member orlhair1 Posted May 17, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted May 17, 2012 Here are some photos at 11 months. I have really noticed a change in the last several weeks with my hair noticeably thicker and just generally more "mature". I was always skeptical of the thought of changes this long after surgery, but it is definitely true that you have to wait a full year or better to see the full results. Very happy with where I am. I am headed back next month for an FUE procedure to primarily close off the corners a little bit. Not really necessary, but I am so happy with the first surgery that I decided to go back for more.....classic hair greed For a complete photo history you can click on the link below and check out my monthly albums. 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 May 18, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted May 18, 2012 Looks great! 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 Sean Posted May 18, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted May 18, 2012 11 months and it really looks great. I can also see the the added thickness/maturity. Can't wait to hear about your FUE next month. Hair greed is alright as long as you avoid the 2 finger hairline. lol. Orlhair, thanks for all the updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member aaron1234 Posted May 18, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted May 18, 2012 Looking good as always. Can't wait for your FUE pics! Good luck. Should be easier this time around. 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 HARIRI Posted May 18, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted May 18, 2012 Looks good OrlHair, try to die your hair and then you figure out the real density and it will look thicker because white hair is so close to scalp skin color.. Sean, I used to have 3 fingers hairline but now my forehead is pretty wide because Dr. Rahal made it into 4 fingers hairline to save grafts so my only solution is to do the ceasar style combed forward to go back to 3 fingers lol...How about you? How many fingers your hairline is? Plug removal + Strip scar revision - Dr. Ali Karadeniz (AEK)- May 23, 2015 Plug removal + 250 FUE temple points- Dr. Hakan Doganay (AHD)- July 3, 2013 Scar Tricopigmentation- Dr. Koray Erdogan (ASMED)- May 3, 2013 2500 FUT (Hairline Repair)- Dr. Rahal- July 26, 2011 My Hair Treatments: 1- Alpecin Double Effect Shampoo (Daily) 2- Regaine Solution Minoxidil 5% (2 ml once a day) 3- GNC Ultra NourishHair™ (Once a day) 4- GNC Herbal Plus Standardized Saw Palmetto (Once a day) My Rahal HT thread http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/164456-2500-fut-dr-rahal-hairline-repair.html[/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member orlhair1 Posted May 18, 2012 Author Senior Member Share Posted May 18, 2012 Thanks everyone for all of your nice comments. I will update again after my FUE. 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 Janna Posted May 18, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted May 18, 2012 It'll be interesting to shave the back of your head in preparation for the FUE procedure. You'll have a military crew cut soon. Just don't shave your head before you get here. We'll do it for you. You're looking good. See you soon. Patient Care Services & UK Patient Advisor for Shapiro Medical Dr. Ron Shapiro, Dr. Paul Shapiro and Dr. David Josephitis are members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. http://shapiromedical.com/info@shapiromedical.com http://shapiromedical.com/contact/request-a-consultation/janna@shapiromedical.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member orlhair1 Posted May 18, 2012 Author Senior Member Share Posted May 18, 2012 Thanks Janna.....haven't had a crew cut in a long time, but what the heck.....it is summer time! 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 Janna Posted May 18, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted May 18, 2012 Yes, and you'll look so badass....lol. You'll be amazed at how fast your hair will grow back anyway. The tough guy look will fit right in with the triathlon. Who knows, you may end up sporting that look rest of the summer. Patient Care Services & UK Patient Advisor for Shapiro Medical Dr. Ron Shapiro, Dr. Paul Shapiro and Dr. David Josephitis are members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. http://shapiromedical.com/info@shapiromedical.com http://shapiromedical.com/contact/request-a-consultation/janna@shapiromedical.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member orlhair1 Posted May 18, 2012 Author Senior Member Share Posted May 18, 2012 Yes, and you'll look so badass....lol. You'll be amazed at how fast your hair will grow back anyway. The tough guy look will fit right in with the triathlon. Who knows, you may end up sporting that look rest of the summer. yes.....my teammates will be surprised when I show up at practice with my new look! 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 orlhair1 Posted May 19, 2012 Author Senior Member Share Posted May 19, 2012 Thanks Spex! 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 bonkerstonker Posted May 19, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted May 19, 2012 Looks great pal it does seem to have matured lately. Really happy for you. Bonkerstonker! http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=1977 Update I'm now on 12200 Grafts, hair loss has been a thing of my past for years. Also I don't use minoxidil anymore I lost no hair coming off it. Reduced propecia to 1mg every other day. My surgeons were Dr Hasson x 4, Dr Wong x 2 Norton x1 I started losing my hair at 19 in 1999 I started using propecia and minoxidil in 2000 Had 7 hair transplants over 12200 grafts by way of strip but 700 were Fue From Norton in uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member PupDaddy Posted May 19, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted May 19, 2012 You're right, orlhair1. The hair really does appear more robust now! You look really great and completely natural. Good luck on your FUE (not that you really need it, you greedy bastard). PupDady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member orlhair1 Posted May 19, 2012 Author Senior Member Share Posted May 19, 2012 Thanks guys.....really appreciate the comments! 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 orlhair1 Posted May 29, 2012 Author Senior Member Share Posted May 29, 2012 Quick update. I decided not to have my FUE procedure after all. Last week, I realized just how content and happy I was with my hair. Over the last several weeks it has continued to get even better! I just decided that if I was that content with it, there was really no need to do anything else for now. I know the FUE procedure I had planned would have turned out great if I wanted it, but for now I am so happy with my hair restoration. Special thanks to SMG and especially Janna for working out the schedule for the procedure and then canceling it for me today. I know someone will probably be happy they can get in even sooner than they thought. I just can't say enough good things about my experience with SMG from beginning to now. If I change my mind down the road, I will be back for sure! 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 Janna Posted May 30, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted May 30, 2012 No problem, O. You know that we recommend surgery for those that really want it. If you're not sure, then you should hold off. Have a great summer and keep in touch. Patient Care Services & UK Patient Advisor for Shapiro Medical Dr. Ron Shapiro, Dr. Paul Shapiro and Dr. David Josephitis are members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. http://shapiromedical.com/info@shapiromedical.com http://shapiromedical.com/contact/request-a-consultation/janna@shapiromedical.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member aaron1234 Posted May 30, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted May 30, 2012 Never a bad decision to enjoy what you have for the time being. Orlhair, you are right to be content at this point. You've got a lot to be happy about! Enjoy this summer without the post-op doldrums and more hair than you had last summer! 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 StaggerLee123 Posted May 30, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted May 30, 2012 hey orlhair congrats on your decision, I always thought your result was awesome as is!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member chrisdav Posted May 30, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted May 30, 2012 Hair is looking good orlhair. Congratulations. 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 orlhair1 Posted June 3, 2012 Author Senior Member Share Posted June 3, 2012 Thanks Janna, Aaron, StaggerLee & Chrisdav.....I do appreciate it. 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 hairthere Posted June 4, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted June 4, 2012 Hey orl, hair looks great. I could see wanting to round off the corners a bit (I just did) but perhaps wait until there might be other areas to address. I will say that the experience of FUE is much easier in terms of recovery though. Enjoy your hair and the summer! I am the owner/operator of AHEAD INK a Scalp Micropigmentation Company in Fort Lee, New Jersey. www.aheadink.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member orlhair1 Posted June 4, 2012 Author Senior Member Share Posted June 4, 2012 Thanks Hairthere. Good to know that the FUE is much easier in terms of recovery. I do think I will have it done down the road. I just kind of felt like I needed to take a break and enjoy my new hair for a while. 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...
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