Regular Member turtle1974 Posted July 11, 2014 Regular Member Share Posted July 11, 2014 Hello, I had my second HT procedure performed at H&W about two weeks ago. Attached are photos of pre-op, the day of surgery and two weeks post-op. I still have a few lingering crusts, but I expect those to come off in the shower in the next few days, and otherwise my scalp is back to normal with a slight pink color. I'm getting ready to move soon and am going to be fairly busy, but I hope to provide another update on my results in a few months. HT#1: 2006 Clinic: Medical Hair Restoration, Dr. Niedbalski Grafts: 1700 HT#2: 2014 Clinic: Hasson and Wong, Dr. Wong Grafts: 3904 HT#2 Breakdown: 3904 follicular units transplanted 1657 singles 2105 doubles 142 threes and fours The whole experience with H&W was far superior to MHR and I am very glad that leading up to my second HT I conducted my research on message websites such as this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member voxman Posted July 11, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted July 11, 2014 Should be a winner! I'm serious. Just look at my face. My Hair Regimen: Lather, Rinse, Repeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Baldybee2 Posted July 12, 2014 Regular Member Share Posted July 12, 2014 On your first picture is that before your HT#1? If yes, where were the grafts placed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member turtle1974 Posted August 23, 2014 Author Regular Member Share Posted August 23, 2014 Thanks for the encouragement voxman. As for the photos previously posted, the before picture was taken at the clinic just prior to ht#2, 8 weeks ago. So here I am at week 8, and almost two months post-op. My growth has been proceeding as expected, with the new grafts shedding at the one-month mark. As you can see from my week 8 picture, my appearance is now about the same as my pre-op one. This ugly duckling phase is hopefully almost at an end. I have noticed some early growth just behind the hairline, which looks like little hair stubble. It's still so short that it is not apparent unless you get extremely close, so I'm hopeful that this is the beginning of a good growth month. I'll be back in another 4 weeks to share more progress photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member turtle1974 Posted August 23, 2014 Author Regular Member Share Posted August 23, 2014 Another angle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member turtle1974 Posted August 23, 2014 Author Regular Member Share Posted August 23, 2014 Last photo for now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member turtle1974 Posted October 7, 2014 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 7, 2014 It's been three months and the little hairs are beginning to fill in the barren areas in my temples. Still a few "J" hairs showing up, and a few pimples here and there, but overall progress appears good. Next month I imagine the biggest change will be seen, but so far so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Spanker Posted October 7, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted October 7, 2014 Wow. Looking good! 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 mikeey Posted October 7, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted October 7, 2014 are you taking propecia and applying Rogaine ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member turtle1974 Posted October 17, 2014 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 17, 2014 Thanks for the encouragement Spanker, I'm pleased with the result so far and this month has been great, though im not posting more pics until November. As to any products or behavior to increase growth, here's what I do: Saw Palmetto 320mg; B-Complex; Zinc 30mg Additionally I give my scalp a 3-5 minute massage for circulation/relaxation in the shower each morning and try to get 8 hours of sleep a night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member tk Posted October 17, 2014 Regular Member Share Posted October 17, 2014 looks greate at 3 month stage.success continues........:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member StaggerLee123 Posted October 18, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted October 18, 2014 Looks like you're an early grower to me! Congrats, look forward to more updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member turtle1974 Posted November 5, 2014 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 5, 2014 Month four has shown great progress as my temples continue to thicken and fill in. I've even tried combing it back once or twice and it didn't look too bad. However I'm going to wait a few more months before I change my hairstyle. Very pleased with the result thus far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member PupDaddy Posted November 5, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted November 5, 2014 Looking GREAT, turtle! One of the best I've seen at only 4 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hadenough2014 Posted November 6, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted November 6, 2014 [ATTACH]69449[/ATTACH]Month four has shown great progress as my temples continue to thicken and fill in. I've even tried combing it back once or twice and it didn't look too bad. However I'm going to wait a few more months before I change my hairstyle. Very pleased with the result thus far. That is outstanding for 4 months! You should be doing jumping jacks of joy! Question for you - do you feel you lost the 1700 graft from ht#1? If so, why? I am curious why you may not have retained the transplanted grafts/hairs from that procedure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Garageland Posted November 6, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted November 6, 2014 Turtle you look great for 4 months that is some really early growth you have. Thanks for posting. --- Former patient and representative for Hasson & Wong. Dr. Victor Hasson and Dr. Jerry Wong are esteemed members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. My opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Hasson & Wong. My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Hasson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member SADbutTRUE Posted November 7, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted November 7, 2014 looks great at 4 months , nice job by doc and staff' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Lloyd Posted November 7, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted November 7, 2014 How would that be possible in 4 months. Dr Wong, keeps shocking all of us. Amazing result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member turtle1974 Posted November 14, 2014 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 14, 2014 Getting into the holiday season which is a busy time so I don't expect to update again until January at the 6 month mark. Thank you all for your kind comments. I am definitely feeling much more pleased about my results from Dr. Wong compared to my experience in 2006. To answer the question about my original 1700 grafts from 2006, my opinion is that the doctor could have done a better job if he had incorporated some of H&W's best practices, such as shaving the recipient area, using a carefully crafted blade to create the anchor cites (rather than a punch hole device), carefully dissecting the grafts into 'ultra-fine' grafts to avoid a 'doll hair' look, and providing detailed pre and post care guidance. I feel that the procedure from 2006 was almost a wash, where only I only benefited from about 500 increased grafts since I feel that many of my natural hairs were killed in the process. In contrast, with the H&W procedure I can already see a dramatic improvement far above the results from the 2006 clinic. Here is my most recent picture. I'll update the thread again in January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member turtle1974 Posted November 14, 2014 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 14, 2014 Another angle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Yonex Posted November 15, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted November 15, 2014 looks great turtle, your growth is certainly not a slow as your username Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Shampoo Posted November 15, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted November 15, 2014 Another great job by Dr. Wong! Dr. Dow Stough - 1000 Grafts - 1996 Dr. Jerry Wong - 4352 Grafts - August 2012 Dr. Jerry Wong - 2708 Grafts - May 2016 Remember a hair transplant turns back the clock, but it doesn't stop the clock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member home1212 Posted November 16, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted November 16, 2014 awesome progress so far and probably the best is yet to come, congrats to you and great job Dr. Wong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Biz Posted November 16, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted November 16, 2014 I think you're in for a great final result. Congratulations and happy growing! View my Hair Loss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member turtle1974 Posted December 6, 2014 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 6, 2014 I was going to wait until 6 months but thought I'd share this wet pic at 5 months. Thanks everyone for your comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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