Senior Member KeithJagger Posted August 9, 2014 Author Senior Member Share Posted August 9, 2014 One of the best decisions I have made. Of course still waiting on final results, but so far so good. I would just say skip the nonsense and just go straight to Cooley. You won't regret it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member 2youngforthis Posted August 10, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted August 10, 2014 I am thinking still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member KeithJagger Posted September 14, 2014 Author Senior Member Share Posted September 14, 2014 Hey everyone, I wanted to provide an update of where I am at since undergoing my procedure with Dr. Cooley. I am now officially seven months out and I could not be more pleased. I think most of the hair has already grown in, however I have noticed the transplanted hair getting stronger and thicker every day. The results are very natural and I am extremely glad I have been able to go throw this entire process without anyone ever knowing. I am going to wait for the year mark and then decide if I am going to do another procedure with Dr. Cooley or not. I would say that my hair is where it was in my early to mid-twenties. I think with a few thousand more graphs I could get back to where I was in college. Ultimately, I'll talk it over with Dr. Cooley and see what he suggests. Really glad I went through with this. I know hair transplants are not cheap, but I don't think I could have spent money on anything else that made me feel this good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member KD2020 Posted September 14, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted September 14, 2014 Agree completely! The only thing I'd tell you is, I'd say wait. From your pictures, things are looking great. You're in good shape, and who knows what the technology will be 5-10 years from now when you might want a touch up? It's only getting better. Either way, Dr. Cooley was/ is light years better than what I had done previously. I'm very happy too. 3840 FUT grafts + Acell/PRP with Dr. Jerry Cooley April 17, 2014 And, I'll admit it - I'm trying the Help Hair Shake in my smoothies http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/174893-3-000-fut-my-visit-thursday-april-17-dr-cooley.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member voxman Posted September 15, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted September 15, 2014 Looking good and I agree with the comment by KD2020. I am in The same place as you for my timeline and having a great time. I'm serious. Just look at my face. My Hair Regimen: Lather, Rinse, Repeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member NueFueGuy Posted October 18, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted October 18, 2014 Question: How do you decide on getting a second HT? I mean, obviously if you think you need more hair up top, but... Technically for my consultation (and what I paid for) was his recommended 2500 grafts. I asked him before the procedure if we should bump that up to 3000, and he said he didn't think I needed it. He ended up yielding 3200 grafts anyways, which is amazing of course. But then theoretically why would I (or you) need to go for a second one unless I lose a lot more over the next year or so? Why wouldn't he have gone for 4000 the first time? And I guess more to your own situation, why didn't you get more if you now think you need a second trip? I guess I'm just wondering why they wouldn't try to harvest much more on the 1st HT if it's expected you might need a 2nd? I sort of feel like I might still need more/2nd procedure (too early to tell), but then would've liked to get that 4000 the first go around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member KeithJagger Posted October 18, 2014 Author Senior Member Share Posted October 18, 2014 Straight up vanity, I suppose. I really do not need a second procedure. My hair, after seven months looks more solid than I could ever have dreamed of. I am 34 and my hair looks like it was at 24. That is not an exaggeration. I get a lot of comments on my hair and how it looks great for my age. Shallow? Yes. But it makes me feel good. I think with one more hair transplant, I would go from having good hair to having amazing hair. I did not think I would get the results I did after the first transplant, but now that they are coming through I am a 100% believer in the HT. With another 2,500 graphs I think I could have Hollywood style hair. Dr. Cooley was absolutely right on the graph numbers he recommended an about being conservative. I think that is a testament to his professionalism and dedication. I got everything I asked for and more...but now, I am greedy. The responsible thing to do is wait, I suppose in the event that better technology is available in 10 years or I lose more hair and need to call in the reserves. I think I am going to wait on a second procedure, but I don't know...life is pretty cool with good hair. I don't mean to sound cocky or like a d-bag, but I am just super happy about where I am at right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member 2youngforthis Posted October 19, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted October 19, 2014 Looking good. Enjoyed your pics and story. More the marrier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member NueFueGuy Posted October 22, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted October 22, 2014 I do not blame you at all. And good for you. Obviously the reason all of us are considering (or have done a HT) is to make ourselves feel better. Some people don't really care and allow themselves to go bald. Others shave their head, and that's a look they like or makes them feel comfortable. Other people.. like us.. would like to still have our hair. So whatever makes us feel better about ourselves, more confident, less stressed. I'm right there with you. I just hope I can say all the things you're saying now. Now at 3 1/2 months and just not seeing much action up there. I know you said 4 months it still sucked. But did you see anything popping up .. little tiny hairs... or similar to post transplant where you had a slight stubbly look starting to happen? Continue to be skeptical that what I've done is going to get me to where you are... happy with the results, and only thinking greedily for any more than received. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member KeithJagger Posted November 13, 2014 Author Senior Member Share Posted November 13, 2014 I am cured! Well, not really. If only hair loss was that easy, right? What I mean is that I am back to around a Norwood 2. My hair looks awesome. I feel great. I no longer wear hats out in public. I think for 34 years old I have awesome hair. Thank you Dr. Cooley. Thank you so very much. But I suppose it is not all sunshine and roses. I stabilized my hair loss with Propecia, but I imagine at some point in the future I'll be back to battling loss. My hope is though, I can maintain what I have now (and I think I will be able to) for another 10-12 years and at that point who knows what will be available. Hair Transplants aren't cheap. The process is frustrating. But this is by far the best thing I could have spent $10K (I think it was around there) on. Good luck to everyone out there. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member 2youngforthis Posted November 13, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted November 13, 2014 post some new pics for us! I always wondered about non dark color hair having a HT. you fixed that concern. I did want to see how it has filled in. All you pric look great but the density is still needing. well in those pics. submit some more for me please!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member KeithJagger Posted November 13, 2014 Author Senior Member Share Posted November 13, 2014 I will do that. The density has really come in since the last time I posted photos. I was taking pictures on this MAC from like 2008 and it always makes my hair look limp and shitty. In fact, it makes everything look pale and gross. Anyway I'll get some up later on this evening when I get home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member home1212 Posted November 13, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted November 13, 2014 awesome result and probably more growth to go, congrats, wish I had your hair! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member NueFueGuy Posted November 13, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted November 13, 2014 Can't wait to see where you're at with your picts. Have you thought about Rogaine as well, or instead of Propecia. I can speak from experience that Propecia f'd me up in many of the wrong ways. Just be careful. I'm thinking Rogaine, but trying to figure out if it's worth it to help things along and if it will improve on top of the HT. It seems like a hassle twice a day, depending on how your hair needs to be to apply it out of the shower, and how soon it dries (i.e. when you can apply hair product). Any thoughts there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member KeithJagger Posted November 13, 2014 Author Senior Member Share Posted November 13, 2014 As requested here are some photos as exactly eight months. Please forgive my camera. I am using an old Macbook Air and the photo quality is not great. I would say that it actually makes my hair look worse than it really is. I tried a bunch of angles and used a variety of flashes. What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member KeithJagger Posted November 13, 2014 Author Senior Member Share Posted November 13, 2014 I have never tried Rogaine. I use generic Finasteride and haven't experienced any side effects at all. I think it really helped to stop any further loss. But I would stop in a second if I experienced any of the potential side effects I hear on the commercial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Spanker Posted November 13, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted November 13, 2014 Congratulations man. Looks really great. 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 NueFueGuy Posted November 13, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted November 13, 2014 Amazing... I hope to be there in another 4 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member 2youngforthis Posted November 13, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted November 13, 2014 looks way way better.. two questions is your hair a darker color now? is the right said not as filled in as the left.. as in grown in or just camera? damn good results. luucky lucky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member KeithJagger Posted November 13, 2014 Author Senior Member Share Posted November 13, 2014 I live and spend a lot of time at the beach from March until August surfing and such. As a result my hair gets extremely blonde during the spring and summer. Now it is back to its original color. The transplanted hairs are the same color as the rest of my hairs. It is actually the left that is not quite as filled in as the right. But I think it is more that the right has come in really well rather than the left coming in poor. I may go back in and have them do a small session on the left, but really I am more than fine with how it is now. Plus, I am only at eight months and probably have a few more months of growing left. Also, I do think some if it is the camera. I will say this. I work in a very,very bright office building. It is filled with those horrible lights that make even people with great hair look poor. Before, when I stared in the mirror you could see through my hair and to my scalp. Now you can't on either my left or right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member 2youngforthis Posted November 16, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted November 16, 2014 can you post some more pics with better lighting by chance? and when you can? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hadenough2014 Posted November 16, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted November 16, 2014 Great surfer hair! Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member KeithJagger Posted December 18, 2014 Author Senior Member Share Posted December 18, 2014 Hair is getting long again, but it is really starting to fill in. 9 months now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member voxman Posted December 18, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted December 18, 2014 Killer - you're cured. Grow and be fruitful. I'm serious. Just look at my face. My Hair Regimen: Lather, Rinse, Repeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member NueFueGuy Posted December 18, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted December 18, 2014 Yeah, that's excellent. I don't think you'll need a second one anytime soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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