Regular Member Unit040186 Posted June 11, 2013 Regular Member Share Posted June 11, 2013 Hello, I am a 27 year old Hispanic male and will be having a 1,750 grafts FUE procedure on June 20th, for frontal hair recession with Dr. Diep (MHTA Clinic). Would like any feedback on what to expect pre and post op. Any comments would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member MTL30 Posted June 11, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted June 11, 2013 you should post some pre op pictures.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TakingThePlunge Posted June 12, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted June 12, 2013 Welcome! Dr. Diep does great work! Can you be a bit more specific about what kind of feedback you are looking 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...
Regular Member Green82 Posted June 12, 2013 Regular Member Share Posted June 12, 2013 Hi make sure you have given yourself enough time to rest after the op . Day 10 is very important that is when your follicle is finally solid so take it really easy till then Do you know if you have a graft spray and shampoo kit off the surgery?? If not get one online Graftcyte kit its called it is expensive but so worth it, its amazing stuff and helps immensely i got 1500 fue done on the 20th may and my redness is almost gone now it helps with healing and keeping the wound clean which is the most important Drink plenty of water and eat plenty of fruit and veggies to get lots of vitamins and mineral to your new follicles and plenty of protein to help the healing and lots of water (basically watering and feeding the follicles) . You should sleep in upright position for a week that what i done for the swelling and it really helped with a neck cushion really helps from moving right or left and prevents the grafts touching the pillow You will get antibiotics and anti swelling tablets and some painkillers after op . Hope this helps and all goes well mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Unit040186 Posted June 12, 2013 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 12, 2013 Just feedback on the do's and dont's. What should I expect and what medications should I consider. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Unit040186 Posted June 12, 2013 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 12, 2013 Hi make sure you have given yourself enough time to rest after the op . Day 10 is very important that is when your follicle is finally solid so take it really easy till then Do you know if you have a graft spray and shampoo kit off the surgery?? If not get one online Graftcyte kit its called it is expensive but so worth it, its amazing stuff and helps immensely i got 1500 fue done on the 20th may and my redness is almost gone now it helps with healing and keeping the wound clean which is the most important Drink plenty of water and eat plenty of fruit and veggies to get lots of vitamins and mineral to your new follicles and plenty of protein to help the healing and lots of water (basically watering and feeding the follicles) . You should sleep in upright position for a week that what i done for the swelling and it really helped with a neck cushion really helps from moving right or left and prevents the grafts touching the pillow You will get antibiotics and anti swelling tablets and some painkillers after op . Hope this helps and all goes well mate. Thanks for the information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Unit040186 Posted June 22, 2013 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 22, 2013 Got 1808 grafts with Dr. Diep on the 20th, second day post op, and I feel great. Wanted to know if anyone has received the A- Cell shot after the procedure. It was recommended by the doctor. Great experience overall, don't know how to post pics but will when I learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Unit040186 Posted June 24, 2013 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 24, 2013 Wanted some feedback on results Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Unit040186 Posted June 24, 2013 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 24, 2013 I feel like I am healing very good. Would like some feedback on status. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member agenteye Posted June 24, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted June 24, 2013 Looking good, Unit! Dr. Diep produces some good work, and this should be a nice result. The work looks very clean at this stage of the game..... Do you have any pre-op photos for reference? I am curious to know what your hair looked like prior to your restoration surgery. Happy healing/growing, buddy! 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 Unit040186 Posted June 24, 2013 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 24, 2013 First pic is a month before and the other is day of op after hair cut off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Unit040186 Posted June 25, 2013 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 25, 2013 Looking good, Unit! Dr. Diep produces some good work, and this should be a nice result. The work looks very clean at this stage of the game..... Do you have any pre-op photos for reference? I am curious to know what your hair looked like prior to your restoration surgery. Happy healing/growing, buddy! Best, Mike Thanks for the feedback, you are looking great my friend, hope the same for me on my journey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hairshopeing Posted June 25, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted June 25, 2013 Looks really clean and nicely packed!! Happy growing!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Unit040186 Posted June 25, 2013 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 25, 2013 I am healing pretty good,would like feedback! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Unit040186 Posted June 25, 2013 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 25, 2013 When should I start taking meds and what meds should I be taking. My doctor prescribed me propecia but I am a but scared due to the side effects. Would like feedback on what meds one should take an:confused how long after HT. Thanks :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member agenteye Posted June 25, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted June 25, 2013 I'd consult with your physician or review your post-op instructions to determine when to start taking what medications, as every doctor has different recommendations or guidelines for after-care. If your doctor wrote you a Rx for Propecia, it is probably not a terrible idea to take it. I'm guessing your physician recommended it for a reason (so you don't lose more hair) and it would be wise to give it a go. The side effects from these drugs affect so few people, that the likelihood of you being one of them is probably fairly slim. If statistically you are one of the few that experience side effects from Propecia, you can discontinue use. The symptoms you were experiencing would return to normal shortly after. But IMHO, you won't know until you try......and Propecia certainly has worked wonders for me and I'm sure countless men on these forums without any serious side effects. Hope that helps...... 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 Unit040186 Posted June 25, 2013 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 25, 2013 Thanks for Info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Spanker Posted June 25, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted June 25, 2013 I am really surprised that no one has mentioned that quite a few of your grafts were not extracted from the safe zone. I have been impressed with some of Dr. Diep's work but the extraction sites look do not look optimal in my opinion. 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 Nick153452 Posted June 25, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted June 25, 2013 Spanker is right, some of those do look a little high. However, the recipient area looks very nice. I look forward to updates. 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 June 26, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted June 26, 2013 I am really surprised that no one has mentioned that quite a few of your grafts were not extracted from the safe zone. I have been impressed with some of Dr. Diep's work but the extraction sites look do not look optimal in my opinion. You are 100% correct. Those extractions are way out of the safe zone. Not surprising as Diep once took grafts out of a patient's crown(who was already a norwood 4/5). These are only some of the reasons I was against his recommendation.... 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...
Regular Member Unit040186 Posted June 26, 2013 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 26, 2013 Feedback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Unit040186 Posted June 26, 2013 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 26, 2013 I agree with Spanker, the extractions does not look great, specifically with them being taken way to high up. I looked at your post op pictures and it looks like you had the same extractions as I did. Was that a problem for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Unit040186 Posted June 28, 2013 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 28, 2013 Feedback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member agenteye Posted June 28, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted June 28, 2013 Looks about the same as your six day pictures!! 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 Unit040186 Posted June 28, 2013 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 28, 2013 Looks about the same as your six day pictures!! Was looking at your daily regimen of vitamins. Do you have any suggestions for me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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