3.5 months post operation. how is it going ?

[amnmttl]

Hello,

 

I was operated on 19th december 2012 and throught almost 3.5 months. I was a norwood 5 with hairline completely destroyed and some patches on top. Hair has started to come now but looks very thin and insufficient. Btw had 2300 drafts by strip method. I have attached some recent pics please tell me what you guys think )

 

The third pic was taken on the day of operation, 4th one is the shaved head ready to be operated. You can see hairs.on the side and slight hint on the top, nothing in front though. Next pic is 1 hr after the 10 hr procedure. Last pic is little older buy may help accessong my position pre op.

 

I was operated on by Dr. Suresh Chaware from Nagpur, India

 

Eagerly waiting for reply

Edited April 6, 2013 by amnmttl

[hairshopeing]

Hi, I'm by no means an expert but generally nothing really happens too much till between month5 and 7 and from then on its gradual, any growth before that Is a bonus!! So don't worry, sit tight, I'm sure it will be fine!!good luck!!

[evil]

Hi amnmttl, if you have a before picture it would help as a reference, do you know what I mean? also I'm guessing your surgery was limited to the frontal 1/4 or 1/3? and as mentioned by hairs hoping it's only 3 1/2 months so it seems you're right on target as far as growth is concerned.

 

Was there a reason you did 2300 grafts and not a higher amount?, anyway it looks good so far but you really do have to wait until around 6/7 months, I'm sure you'll be very happy by the end of spring

[GNX1]

without b4 pics its impossible to say. and its far too early anyway

[amnmttl]

Hi amnmttl, if you have a before picture it would help as a reference, do you know what I mean? also I'm guessing your surgery was limited to the frontal 1/4 or 1/3? and as mentioned by hairs hoping it's only 3 1/2 months so it seems you're right on target as far as growth is concerned.

 

Was there a reason you did 2300 grafts and not a higher amount?, anyway it looks good so far but you really do have to wait until around 6/7 months, I'm sure you'll be very happy by the end of spring

 

 

Hey,

 

good to hear from you !!

 

Regarding the no. Of drafts i was told that in the strip method it depends on elasticity of the skin as to how many grafts can be extracted. The surgeon was able to reach this far. May be i will have to consider another sitting later.

 

And yes they covered around 1/3 rd starting from the crown...

 

Btw should i expect the new grafts to regrow uniformly or in patches ? Like sprouting at some places this week and at some other places next month etc.. ?? Basically i want to ask should i expect more new hair coming in coming months ?

 

I am attaching a pic i took on surgery day just hours before going for it. What do you think 2300 grafts should work ? )

[KO]

Can you post pics of top, sides, and crown prior to the operation? It will provide a reference point for both you and the forum followers.

 

Who did the procedure? Good luck and keep us posted!

[amnmttl]

Can you post pics of top, sides, and crown prior to the operation? It will provide a reference point for both you and the forum followers.

 

Who did the procedure? Good luck and keep us posted!

 

 

Hey,

 

i have added some more pics. Hope that help !!

 

The procedure was carried out by Dr.Suresh Chaware from Nagpur, India

[amnmttl]

Hey

 

after these 3.5 months the transplanted hairs have grown but they look very sparce... Will these be more filling in to make it dense enough ??

 

Please refer pics in the first post. Thanks

[agingfact]

I think it is still very early to see assess, as i have gone through many post op pictures of other patients...I think six to twelve month should be milestones for assessment....