Regular Member Raymond2013 Posted September 14, 2013 Author Regular Member Share Posted September 14, 2013 Pre HT and 5 Month Post OP 2500 grafts + Acell/PRP progress with Dr.Cooley 4/12/13 http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/170209-my-2500-grafts-hair-transplant-w-prp-acell-treatment-journey-dr-cooley.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Raymond2013 Posted September 26, 2013 Author Regular Member Share Posted September 26, 2013 Here's another old pic I found. So far I'm really happy that I found this board and went through with a procedure with Dr. Cooley. I was wearing a hat every day of my life and now I finally feel good about my hair again;). Almost as if I've been reborn. I still have the greedy side that wants more and I feel like the procedure caused some shock loss to my left temple but I feel very fortunate with my results thus far. 2500 grafts + Acell/PRP progress with Dr.Cooley 4/12/13 http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/170209-my-2500-grafts-hair-transplant-w-prp-acell-treatment-journey-dr-cooley.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member JohnnyDrama Posted September 26, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted September 26, 2013 If you're very happy at 5 months, imagine how you'll feel at 10, 15 and 20 months! Still so much growth and maturation to come. 2,200 FUE + PRP with Dr Bisanga - BHR Clinic, 22-23 August 2013 - http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/171950-my-fue-2-200-prp-dr-bisanga-bhr-clinic.html Current Regimen: - Rogaine 5% Foam 2x daily - Jasons Restorative Biotin Shampoo 2x daily / Nizoral 2% 2x weekly - Nettle Root 500mg, MSM 1500mg, Biotin 5mg, Multi Vit, Omega 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Raymond2013 Posted September 28, 2013 Author Regular Member Share Posted September 28, 2013 I hope you're right! I just fear that the addition of new growth and progression of loss is going blow for blow right now... I'm taking the propecia m/w/f but still notice about 10 hairs in the every day in the sink. My left temple has gotten really bad and it doesn't seem to be slowing down either. It took me 5 years to save for my procedure and don't see myself ever affording it again, so I can only keep my head up and hope for the best and be greatful for what I have! I am going to start using minoxidil next month. I just wanted to see what kind of results were made from the procedure before I started it. Hopefully it helps! 2500 grafts + Acell/PRP progress with Dr.Cooley 4/12/13 http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/170209-my-2500-grafts-hair-transplant-w-prp-acell-treatment-journey-dr-cooley.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Pcm Posted November 21, 2013 Regular Member Share Posted November 21, 2013 any updates Raymond ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Raymond2013 Posted November 23, 2013 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 23, 2013 7.5 months 2500 grafts + Acell/PRP progress with Dr.Cooley 4/12/13 http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/170209-my-2500-grafts-hair-transplant-w-prp-acell-treatment-journey-dr-cooley.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Raymond2013 Posted November 23, 2013 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 23, 2013 7.5 months 2500 grafts + Acell/PRP progress with Dr.Cooley 4/12/13 http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/170209-my-2500-grafts-hair-transplant-w-prp-acell-treatment-journey-dr-cooley.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member agenteye Posted November 23, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted November 23, 2013 WOW! Looking terrific at 7.5 months! Doesn't look like you've ever suffered from hair loss in your life! Congrats on your impressive transformation. Can't wait to see what the one year mark holds for you!! Best, Mike 4737 FUT with Dr. Rahal on 11/16/2012 Daily regimen: 1/4 Proscar (1.25 mg Finasteride), Rogaine Foam (twice daily), 1000 mcg Biotin, 1 combo Vitamin D/Calcium/Magnesium, 1500 mg Glocosamine, 750 mg MSM, 1200 mg Fish Oil, 2000 mg Vitamin C, Super B-Complex, 400 I.U Vitamin E. I am not a medical professional. All views and opinions expressed in this forum are of my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Raymond2013 Posted November 24, 2013 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 24, 2013 Thanks agent, it feels good to hear that. I'm in a much better place mentally since taking the plunge I just pray the propecia will protect me. 2500 grafts + Acell/PRP progress with Dr.Cooley 4/12/13 http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/170209-my-2500-grafts-hair-transplant-w-prp-acell-treatment-journey-dr-cooley.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member irishsailor Posted November 24, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted November 24, 2013 That's a fantastic result already and u still have a few months left to go!! Congrats on yr new head of hair: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 Raymond2013 Posted November 24, 2013 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 24, 2013 Thank you irishsailor Pcm, did you decide to have a procedure done? 2500 grafts + Acell/PRP progress with Dr.Cooley 4/12/13 http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/170209-my-2500-grafts-hair-transplant-w-prp-acell-treatment-journey-dr-cooley.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member losingmyhair123 Posted November 25, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted November 25, 2013 Raymond, your hair looks excellent! I hope I have the same results as you have. quick question though. I'm about a week post op. I had a transplant with dr cooley also. Did you wait 2 or 3 weeks to have your stitches removed? Also do you have any tips on what to do and not to do at work. I'm a lineman also and im pretty worried about the hardhat and lifting heavy poles and what not at work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Raymond2013 Posted November 25, 2013 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 25, 2013 It was 2 weeks for me. When I went back to work I lied and told my foreman I had to get a couple cyst cut out of my head and that I wasn't supposed to do anything strenuous and they bought it. Took it easy for a week then went back to normal the next week. No way in hell I would let your crew know u had a ht but thats just me. I bought a few do rags and put them on under my hard hat and kept the hat loose but remember to take as many breaks as possible to take everything off to let the grafts breathe. Congratulations on getting it done bud you picked the right man for the job Dr Cooley is the best around. 2500 grafts + Acell/PRP progress with Dr.Cooley 4/12/13 http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/170209-my-2500-grafts-hair-transplant-w-prp-acell-treatment-journey-dr-cooley.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Raymond2013 Posted November 25, 2013 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 25, 2013 Also when you go back to work try to keep your head up and I mean that literally like when you bend down or pick stuff up you want to prevent that scar from stretching. Good luck bud! Did u get the acell/prp? 2500 grafts + Acell/PRP progress with Dr.Cooley 4/12/13 http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/170209-my-2500-grafts-hair-transplant-w-prp-acell-treatment-journey-dr-cooley.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Raymond2013 Posted November 25, 2013 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 25, 2013 Here's a before after. 2500 grafts + Acell/PRP progress with Dr.Cooley 4/12/13 http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/170209-my-2500-grafts-hair-transplant-w-prp-acell-treatment-journey-dr-cooley.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notpleasedpatient Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Man this looks outstanding. I was not as lucky as you though. I had my HT last year and did not have growth as expected. Going for the next HT next month again. Either way congratulations on this wonderful result !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Pcm Posted November 26, 2013 Regular Member Share Posted November 26, 2013 Raymond2013... fantastic results... so this was just the hair line+ mid-scalp or any crown coverage ? I just had a procedure with Dr Cooley.. 6 days post op !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member losingmyhair123 Posted November 26, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted November 26, 2013 thanks man I appreciate the heads up. haha yeah I definitely didn't let anybody know about my transplant. I can only imagine the hell they would give me.lol Well my original consultation was with lollie because I didn't wanna wait. She recommended 1800 grafts and the prp treatment. The morning of the surgery Dr. cooley thought It would be more beneficial for me to get more grafts rather than the prp because my hair is rather thick just receding in the front, so I just went with his recommendation. Now that I look at your pics, when you were one week post op, your grafts seem like they were growing a lot faster than mine are. Maybe bc of the prp treatment> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TakingThePlunge Posted November 26, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted November 26, 2013 Congratulations on a fantastic result Raymond! 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...
Regular Member Raymond2013 Posted November 27, 2013 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 27, 2013 Thanks notpleased, i'm sorry to hear that I wish you the best luck on your HT. Pcm, thanks and congrats!! My procedure was all hairline and mid scalp. Wish I could afford to go back one more time but it's just not a possibility for me. I'm going to stick with the finastride and hope the minox will help with the crown(just started using it). Dr. Cooley has turned my life around. I feel like myself again and i'm more then grateful for the incredible skill that he and his staff have. You will feel the same in a few months my friend. I'm happy for you. Losingmyhair, I don't know for sure if the acell works and it's a very debated topic in the HT world but I can asure you that it won't make or break a HT. In my honest opinion I think it is mostly good for the healing of the scar but that also has to do with a lot of how well you heal so I really wouldn't sweat it. As long as your body will allow that scar to heal up good I can guarantee Dr Cooley rigged it right with a couple bowlines and few extra half hitches lol. The grafts won't even begin to grow in the first 3 months. At least they didn't for me. Just take care of that head. Use all of the spray, keep that cream on the scar, keep it clean and try not bump your head on anything. I hope you the best outcome brother, good luck! 2500 grafts + Acell/PRP progress with Dr.Cooley 4/12/13 http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/170209-my-2500-grafts-hair-transplant-w-prp-acell-treatment-journey-dr-cooley.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member losingmyhair123 Posted November 28, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted November 28, 2013 haha thanks man. Im sure he tied some bowlines, lol Cant go wrong there;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Pcm Posted November 28, 2013 Regular Member Share Posted November 28, 2013 Raymond: As I mentioned earlier your results are excellent.. It gives me a lot of hope... The wiating game starts .. p.s. when do these grafts start to fall off ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Raymond2013 Posted December 2, 2013 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 2, 2013 For me it was around 3-4 weeks when they started coming off. It's a emotional rollercoaster! Just hang in there because good things are coming in a few months! 2500 grafts + Acell/PRP progress with Dr.Cooley 4/12/13 http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/170209-my-2500-grafts-hair-transplant-w-prp-acell-treatment-journey-dr-cooley.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Pcm Posted December 3, 2013 Regular Member Share Posted December 3, 2013 my grafts have started to fall.. its been 2 weeks. instead of just individual hair, there is a small mass of brown (?skin) along with the follicle ? is that normal ?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Raymond2013 Posted December 3, 2013 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 3, 2013 Yes my head was very crusty (for lack of a better word) I ended up needing to use this oil that you apply at night and put a cap over it to help with it. It followed with some dandruff but it all cleared up after a few weeks. 2500 grafts + Acell/PRP progress with Dr.Cooley 4/12/13 http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/170209-my-2500-grafts-hair-transplant-w-prp-acell-treatment-journey-dr-cooley.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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