Senior Member tacolinowest Posted September 25, 2013 Author Senior Member Share Posted September 25, 2013 so its been 5 months now, and i no i shouldn't be critical yet but i cant help but feel a little let down at this stage, i think from month 4 to month 5 i should have had a big jump in density witch i have not, matter fact i dont think anything has happened since last month, if by next month i dont see anything going on im gonna start to worry ,, please give me you input guys id love to hear it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Nick153452 Posted September 25, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted September 25, 2013 The photo looks almost identical to the 4th month photo to me also. Do you know what density he placed in your frontal portion? My Hair Loss Website Surgical Treatments: Hair transplant 5-22-2013 with Dr. Paul Shapiro at Shapiro Medical Group Total grafts transplanted: 3222 *536 singles *1651 doubles * 961 triples, *74 quadruples. Total hairs transplanted: 7017 Non-Surgical Treatments: *1.25 mg finasteride daily *Generic minoxidil foam 2x daily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member tacolinowest Posted September 25, 2013 Author Senior Member Share Posted September 25, 2013 I maid a pic stitch of month 4 and 5 I guess there's a small change,, when I asked him about how many grafts per cm2 he said, "I generally put anywhere from 40 to 60" so that dosent really help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Nick153452 Posted September 25, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted September 25, 2013 Yeah I can see a little difference too. Unfortunately there isn't much you can do other than be patient. Some people are late bloomers, some are early bloomers. Just try to stay away from the mirror. A watched kettle never boils. My Hair Loss Website Surgical Treatments: Hair transplant 5-22-2013 with Dr. Paul Shapiro at Shapiro Medical Group Total grafts transplanted: 3222 *536 singles *1651 doubles * 961 triples, *74 quadruples. Total hairs transplanted: 7017 Non-Surgical Treatments: *1.25 mg finasteride daily *Generic minoxidil foam 2x daily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TakingThePlunge Posted September 25, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted September 25, 2013 tacolinowest, I wouldn't sweat the small difference between month 4 and month 5 pics. The fact is you are still way early in the process and should have big changes left to come. Try not to stress about it and give it time. I'm sure you'll see the growth you are hoping for. 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 hsrp10 Posted September 25, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted September 25, 2013 Definitely a change there, you can't notice it because it you look at it everyday. Looking good, hang in there. go dense or go home Unbiased advice and opinions based on 25 plus years of researching and actual experience with hair loss, hair restoration via both FUT & FUE, SMP, scalp issues including scalp eczema & seborrheic dermatitis and many others HSRP10's favorite FUT surgeons: *Dr. Konior, *Dr Hasson, Dr. Rahal HSRP10's favorite FUE surgeons: *Dr. Konior, *Dr. Bisanga, Dr. Erdogan, Dr. Couto (*indicates actual experience with doctor) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hairthere Posted September 25, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted September 25, 2013 Still very early days my man. Normal native hair grows just .5 inches/month. You're waiting on hairs that were transplanted from another site just to start popping through. And once they do they will still need to mature. But there is certainly a difference between 4 and 5 months. 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 sl Posted September 25, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted September 25, 2013 At risk of sounding like a broken record, but as said before there is change for the good in month 4 to 5 and for some patients things just continually improve slowly but surely. I've had patients who are happy at 5 months even if nothing else grew and others who didn't see a lot till month 7 when things really took off. I have always been a fast grower but not all are and I see massive differences in this for individuals, so keep positive and all the best for the coming months. I represent Dr. Bisanga. Dr. Christian Bisanga is recommended on the Hair Transplant Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member tacolinowest Posted September 25, 2013 Author Senior Member Share Posted September 25, 2013 thanks for the replies everyone, i will be patient , as if i had a choice hahaha,, and see what happens, hoping that next month i wont have to wear a hat anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Biz Posted September 27, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted September 27, 2013 My big month was month 6....the waiting is the hardest part, isn't it? View my Hair Loss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Mickey85 Posted September 27, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted September 27, 2013 I do see some change from month 4 to 5. Wait another 2 months before thinking about worrying hehe. 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 irishsailor Posted September 27, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted September 27, 2013 Taco, All going according to plan fella, you can see the hair starting to come in. Now comes the fun part over the next few months. :cool: Hair Transplant Dr Feller Oct 2011 Hair Transplant Dr Lorenzo June 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member tacolinowest Posted October 27, 2013 Author Senior Member Share Posted October 27, 2013 ok so here is my month 6 photo, i havent noticed to much going on, plz tell me what you think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Mickey85 Posted October 27, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted October 27, 2013 Any photos with the hair brushed back? 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 scooter Posted October 27, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted October 27, 2013 Taco,I think its looking good at 6 months.I think these next few months will be good for you.Hang in there buddy ,good things are coming soon ! Scooter 1st HT 1973 FUT's with Dr.Robert Mcclellan 6/28/2007 *unfortunately I have no info on hair count on my 1st surgery .. 2nd HT 3026 FUT's with Dr. Bernadino Arocha 1/9/2014 1's - 797 2's - 3700 3's - 246 5634 hairs http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/attachment.php?attachmentid=54945&d=1389315686 3026 FUTs 1 day HT#2 post op frontal picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member irishsailor Posted October 27, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted October 27, 2013 Taco, I think things are starting to take shape. People don't call this journey a roller coaster ride for no reason:) I think you are making progress and you will continue to see good things over the next few months Hair Transplant Dr Feller Oct 2011 Hair Transplant Dr Lorenzo June 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member tacolinowest Posted October 27, 2013 Author Senior Member Share Posted October 27, 2013 well thanks for the support, but dont be afraid to be real with me, because im having a hard time seeing that this looks good for 6 months post op, correct me if im wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member NoTakeBacks Posted October 27, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted October 27, 2013 I don't really see a noticeable change like between month 4 and 5. Maybe it's the way it was cut? Do you have any shots with different angles? Brushed back like Mickey said? Are you still rocking Minoxidil etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member tacolinowest Posted October 28, 2013 Author Senior Member Share Posted October 28, 2013 yes i will take some more pics with it pushed back, yes im using rogain for a loonnggg time, when i push it back there is deff a hairline that wasn't there be4, but its just very thin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Nick153452 Posted October 28, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted October 28, 2013 I've seen results where 6 months looks like crap, and by month 9 it's like a whole new world. Stay patient. There's still plenty of time. My Hair Loss Website Surgical Treatments: Hair transplant 5-22-2013 with Dr. Paul Shapiro at Shapiro Medical Group Total grafts transplanted: 3222 *536 singles *1651 doubles * 961 triples, *74 quadruples. Total hairs transplanted: 7017 Non-Surgical Treatments: *1.25 mg finasteride daily *Generic minoxidil foam 2x daily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Mickey85 Posted October 29, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted October 29, 2013 I won't lie, if the result does not blossom further, then it would not be deemed a success in my honest opinion. However, you are only 6 months in. Things could kick in at anytime 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 tacolinowest Posted January 26, 2014 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 26, 2014 so its been 9 months, im in better shoes than i was pre op, but these pics were takin tonight after a shower, i had toppik in then took a shower and didnt use shampoo jus rinsed it with water so i think my scalp is a lil darker in these pics witch is making it look thicker, i will take pics after shampooing also so you can really see, tell me what you think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Mickey85 Posted January 26, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted January 26, 2014 Any pics with the hair combed back?? 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 tacolinowest Posted January 26, 2014 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 26, 2014 no i can take some, but it doesnt look good, this is the hair style i can use, only this one, and its ok i guess im just happy not to be bald Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Mickey85 Posted January 26, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted January 26, 2014 It's up to you. I personally was expecting a much denser result... 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...
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