Regular Member davethehairbot Posted August 12, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted August 12, 2012 (edited) Hey everybody! So, I pulled the trigger (again) after some initial concerns with a failed hair transplant with another clinic. After doing extensive research around the internet, I decided to go with Feller for several different reasons. I'd just like to say that Dr. Feller was awesome. He was confident, upbeat, focused and funny. His staff was also stellar and they did everything in their power to make me feel comfortable. The whole procedure went by very fluidly, and I had minimal amounts of pain (besides those injections into the scalp) and a tad bit of restlessness from the adrenaline. Interestingly, the whole surgery only took the morning and was about 4 to 5 hours. This was much, much quicker than the earlier surgery I had, which took the whole day and was about 9-10 hours. Overall, I think (I hope) the surgery was an initial success. From my layman's observation, Dr. Feller did some clean work on my hair line. He quoted me at 1200 but was also kind enough to add an additional 200 grafts above my initial quote, free a charge. Below are some iphone pictures I took immediately after my procedure. Hopefully, I'll be able to get my hands on the pictures Dr. Feller took and I will also post them up. So far so good!:cool: Edited August 12, 2012 by davethehairbot spelling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member RCWest Posted August 12, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted August 12, 2012 Beautiful work as usual by Dr. Feller. Congratulations!! 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...
Regular Member davethehairbot Posted August 13, 2012 Author Regular Member Share Posted August 13, 2012 At about the three week mark. Interestingly, it looks like quite a lot of the grafts did not fall out and are growing. I tried to lightly tug at some but they did not pull out. The donor area is still a tad bit red but some hair seems to be growing over it, not much tightness from what I can tell. Feller did say I have very good laxity, and that he could pull my scalp over my forehead if he wanted to Waiting continues.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TakingThePlunge Posted August 13, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted August 13, 2012 davethehairbot, Congratulations! It's no surprise that your work looks extremely clean and refined. Dr. Feller's work is impeccable and I"m sure you'll be thrilled when it all starts filling in. Keep us posted! David - Former Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant I am not a medical professional. All opinions are my own and my advice should not constitute as medical advice. View my Hair Loss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member chrisdav Posted August 13, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted August 13, 2012 Congratulations Dave on your recent surgery. The grafts are likely to keep falling out in the next few weeks. Keep us posted. 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 irishsailor Posted August 15, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted August 15, 2012 Congrats on yr HT with Dr Feller. You went with a fantastic surgeon with a proven track record. Happy growing :cool: Hair Transplant Dr Feller Oct 2011 Hair Transplant Dr Lorenzo June 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member davethehairbot Posted September 15, 2012 Author Regular Member Share Posted September 15, 2012 (edited) 2 month mark below. I'm a bit worried about the donor scar on the right side of my head, which seems to have stretched quite a bit and is still red and quite visible. The rest of the scar is healing fine and undetectable. Also, on a positive note, it looks like I'm experiencing some early growth, even at this early stage. This is particularly true on the left side of my head. Edited September 15, 2012 by davethehairbot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member chrisdav Posted September 16, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted September 16, 2012 It still early days and nothing will happen for another month or two yet. Be patient,it looks normal. 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 Slickers Posted October 28, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted October 28, 2012 DaveTHR any update? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member davethehairbot Posted October 29, 2012 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 29, 2012 I'm at about the 3.5 month mark. Things are thickening up and growing quite nicely in my opinion! On one side the scar is healing a bit weird and looks like it went hypertrophic. I kind of relate that to my own physiology though, and it's no big deal as I have my barber carefully cut around it at around a number three and it isn't noticeable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member chrisdav Posted October 29, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted October 29, 2012 Looking very positive at 3.5 months Dave. Lot more to come yet 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...
Regular Member davethehairbot Posted October 29, 2012 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 29, 2012 I know chris! I'm super excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Arthur Posted October 29, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted October 29, 2012 Looking extremely good Dave You got some good growth already. Impressive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Slickers Posted October 30, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted October 30, 2012 Fantastic for 3.5 months. :eek: Well on your way already.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member micknick Posted October 30, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted October 30, 2012 Can I ask what is probably a stupid question but why do people get their head shaved a few months after having the proceedure? I mean ive seen people that have it shaved for the op and then when they dont all images I have seen show like davethehairbot does and shave it after 2 months or so..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member micknick Posted October 30, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted October 30, 2012 Might sound a stupid question but why do people shave their head after 2 months or so, even though they dont have it shaved for the procedure? Seen it a lot on here and other places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member davethehairbot Posted November 1, 2012 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 1, 2012 Because it looks silly having the front portion of your hair basically shaved anyway. I let it grow out long so I could comb it to the front and go to work without it being noticeable. Once I healed and my natural hair grew around the area to a reasonable length, I decided to shave it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member steve0580 Posted November 3, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted November 3, 2012 Excellent, especially for only 3.5 months. I'd have to agree that it's thickening up quite a bit. In another 6 months, you should be elated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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