Senior Member Capelli11 Posted June 10, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted June 10, 2012 (edited) It is that time again for another update! I am now at the 6 month mark...man time flies when your growing new hairs everyday!!! lol. My hair is thickening and also getting more mature everyday now. I know I may sound like a broken record, but this has easier been the best decision for me after sooo many lost years of worrying about my hair loss! Having my hairline back now has put me at ease in that I literally don't worry about my hair anymore...I think that is the biggest improvement in that worrying about my hair was a full time job for me...always in my mind and trying to hide my loss with Toppik and other clever ways. Now that I don't worry about it I can focus on other things in my life. It has opened new doors that I always thought would be closed. So if any of you are still on the fence, get off it and get your HT because there is hope for everyone to beat hairloss! I also want to report to everyone that I am officially 100% TOPPIK FREE!!!!! I honestly NEVER thought I would ever say or write that...but the day has FINALLY come where I don't need Toppik! This week I decided Toppik's reign needs to end although it has truly been a life saver for me and without it I would have NEVER left my house because I couldn't face my thinning hairline. It has been such a crutch for me for sooo many years. However, a new era has begun and I am finally free. I can't believe how great my hair looks and with NO TOPPIK! It is so thick and my hairline is so prominent and natural looking. I love not having that stuff in my hair because it does look suspect in the hairline especially since I put a lot on to hide my thinning. SUCH a great feeling not to use it anymore! I remember sitting at a bar with Jotronic in Vancouver when I went for my consultation and he said to something along the line of one day your not going to ever have to use Toppik again and he wanted to be there...so I'm ready for a drink again Joe!!! As always, I'm here to help and answer any questions/concerns anyone has...so please feel free to drop me a line or comment!!! P.S. I have somewhat of wavy hair now (esp with my new hairs they are still immature and tough to manage a little), so I was curious if anyone had/uses a product that tames wavy hair to make it perhaps a little straighter and easier to manage. Thanks everyone...check out my new pics below!!! Edited June 11, 2012 by Capelli11 -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 HARIRI Posted June 10, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted June 10, 2012 Congrats Cappeli, Super natural Toppik density. Your hair without anything on looks so beautifully thick and in only 6 months. You are very very lucky patient with outstanding yield. Cant imagine how it would look in one year. Are you on any medications? 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 Icecreamman Posted June 10, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted June 10, 2012 Awesome bro, congrats on a toppik free existence! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Spanker Posted June 10, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted June 10, 2012 Congrats man. Do you know what the grafts per square cm in your hairline was? I think this is gonna do you for a long time. That really is a crap load of grafts. I can't believe he fit 4000 grafts in that small space. Dr Rahal has been on a several year hot streak. I think he might know something he isn't sharing. 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...
Regular Member socbook1DB5 Posted June 10, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted June 10, 2012 Is that one HT session, or does the FUE require going in several times? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Mickey85 Posted June 10, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted June 10, 2012 Looking great Capelli, insane growth. Did Dr. Rahal mention how many grafts you have in the reserve should you need further work in the future(doesn't looking like you need it though)? Did you notice any sides from Proprecia? The only 2 threads you will ever need: Revamped Advantages/Disadvantages of FUE. Myths dispelled. Educate yourself Everything FUE. Manual, motorized, ARTAS, NeoGraft, physician details and more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Levrais Posted June 10, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted June 10, 2012 Very Nice! 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...
Regular Member makem32 Posted June 10, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted June 10, 2012 Agreed outstanding cant wait till i have reached my savings goal and get to visit Dr Rahal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member chrisdav Posted June 10, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted June 10, 2012 Looking good Capelli, 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 Capelli11 Posted June 10, 2012 Author Senior Member Share Posted June 10, 2012 Thanks Everyone!!! I didn't get the final numbers but I asked Dr. Rahal back when i had it done and he said I think 60-62 ish in the front and then scaled back as it went deeper into my head. If you all remember though my hairline was a mess and was barely there anymore...so this was necessary to get good density and build it back up. Dr. Rahal said I had plenty of grafts remaining to cover any future surgery...at least 4k left but I'm sure I could get more if need be via FUE. The last time i saw him which was in May he said he wouldn't recommend any more HT's as of now as my crown is holding up...not a perfect crown area as he said there was a little loss but nothing that would be visible at this point...he said he wouldn't recommend anything at this time which was great to hear! I am currently on Propecia (no sides thankfully) and Rogaine. Propecia since May 2010 and Rogaine since post 3 weeks...so around Christmas time 2010. He didn't just do the hairline packing...he went pretty deep into my head...90 cm's which is a lot so the 4,616 grafts went a long way. -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 irishsailor Posted June 10, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted June 10, 2012 Looking fantastic fella. Cap would you say that rogaine has made much difference for you? I was considering adding it to my regime but thought because im 40 i wouldnt really benefit from adding it? Hair Transplant Dr Feller Oct 2011 Hair Transplant Dr Lorenzo June 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Spanker Posted June 10, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted June 10, 2012 I, I just noticed that you kind of look like Elvis now. (your 6 month hair shot) 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 NEWHAIRPLEASE Posted June 10, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted June 10, 2012 Cap Looks great!!! Man my hair is really coming in too. Your hair looks so good!!! 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 Gandolf Posted June 10, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted June 10, 2012 Wow man, that's a great result. I'm glad everything worked out for you so well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member DreamBig Posted June 11, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted June 11, 2012 Congrats Cap, looks awesome! Very happy for you that you don't have to use Toppik anymore I stopped using it 3 months post op and is now gathering dust. Rahal really is amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Sean Posted June 16, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted June 16, 2012 Congrats Capelli, you are really growing . Things area really looking great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Bucksred Posted June 16, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted June 16, 2012 Congratulations mate, Message for Dr Rahal: your work is breath taking, well done sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member HARIRI Posted June 16, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted June 16, 2012 Capelli, You are so lucky for being a virgin scalp patient. Great growth and density, Strip really yields better than FUE if compared. Are you on Finastride? Also whats the estimated hairline density after your last HT? 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 aaron1234 Posted June 17, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted June 17, 2012 Looking sooooo good there Cap. You really do have the perfect type of hair for transplantation and Dr. Rahal did a beautiful job on you. Congrats! 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 hairthere Posted June 19, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted June 19, 2012 Looking great Cap! 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 Cant decide Posted June 19, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted June 19, 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...
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