Senior Member harin Posted April 26, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted April 26, 2015 @David : Given you have gone through quite a few transplants!, would you recommend anyone in your shoes to consider FUT over FUE?. Just curious, if you had good choice for FUE few years ago would you have gone with FUE rather than FUT? Thanks. My Thread: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TakingThePlunge Posted April 26, 2015 Author Senior Member Share Posted April 26, 2015 (edited) @David : Given you have gone through quite a few transplants!, would you recommend anyone in your shoes to consider FUT over FUE?. Just curious, if you had good choice for FUE few years ago would you have gone with FUE rather than FUT? Thanks. That's a tough question. I certainly would have considered FUE six years ago when I had my first transplant if I was as confident in the procedure as I am today and it was reasonably affordable. However, I was never much concerned about the strip scar because my intention was always to be able to wear longer hair. The appeal of FUE for me was knowing that I could potentially get away with a short buzz in the future if I wanted or needed to. I'm a fan of keeping my options open. Having now had FUE, I can appreciate the shorter recovery time. No one enjoys the week of sutures/staples and the time it takes for the scar to fully heal. After my second procedure, my scalp was pretty snug and I just couldn't see myself going through the scalp stretching exercises. Also, I knew I was lucky to have such a thin scar after two strips and didn't want to push my luck with a third so I knew that if I ever pursued a third transplant it would be FUE. In my opinion, for guys with higher Norwood classes who are not concerned about the scar, starting with strip and finishing with FUE is a great plan. Edited April 27, 2015 by David - Moderator 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 harin Posted April 27, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted April 27, 2015 Thanks David, appreciate your thoughful answer. My Thread: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TakingThePlunge Posted May 26, 2015 Author Senior Member Share Posted May 26, 2015 May 23 marked 3 months since my FUE with Dr. Bhatti. Here are my pics. I have to say that I'm very pleased with how things are going so far. As you can see, many of the grafts never shed and just continued to grow. I've buzzed my hair a couple of times since the surgery with a #4. The last time was about a week ago. Still got some pimples on top and a few in the donor area. I'm very excited about all the changes to come! 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 haircut Posted May 26, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted May 26, 2015 David, You are coming along nicely. I am sure that you will be excited with the results! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Tav1 Posted May 26, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted May 26, 2015 I'm already seeing a significant jump from your nine week pictures until now - it's very evident visually if you compare side by side. At this rate, you'll be over the month charting progress going forward. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member spyk777 Posted May 26, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted May 26, 2015 Terrific start! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TakingThePlunge Posted May 27, 2015 Author Senior Member Share Posted May 27, 2015 Thanks guys! It's certainly more than I expected for a 3 month upate. 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 California Posted May 27, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted May 27, 2015 Hi David, Looking really good! Thanks for sharing your updates. Very happy for you. The best part is that this (3 months post-op) is just the beginning. Best regards, California North America Representative and Patient Advisor for: Dr. Tejinder Bhatti, Darling Buds Hair Transplant Center, Chandigarh, India. Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional and my words should not be taken as medical advice. All opinions and views shared are my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Raj Jayukdht Posted May 27, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted May 27, 2015 Its coming along very nicely formerly know as Jayukdht http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/177363-hair-transplant-dr-bhatti-oct-14-part-2-procedure.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member ostrich Posted May 27, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted May 27, 2015 Hi David All the best bro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TakingThePlunge Posted May 27, 2015 Author Senior Member Share Posted May 27, 2015 Thanks guys! I appreciate the support! 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 voxman Posted May 27, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted May 27, 2015 Are you going to grow it long again? 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 TakingThePlunge Posted May 27, 2015 Author Senior Member Share Posted May 27, 2015 Are you going to grow it long again? I'd love to be able to pull off long hair again. I don't know that I'll have the density for it. I also have to admit that I've become accustomed to the wash and go hairstyle. In my dreams I still have long hair! 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 voxman Posted May 27, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted May 27, 2015 I don't think I have the density either but my plan was always to actually look like an aging 65 year old rocker. I'll let you all decide if I look 65. 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 TakingThePlunge Posted May 27, 2015 Author Senior Member Share Posted May 27, 2015 You look great Vox! You really pull the look off well. I cut my hair short at age 25 and have not had long hair since. It's rough getting through the in-between stage and I tend to get frustrated and just cut it all off. Especially since my hair got so thin. Even after all these years with short, thinning hair, I see myself as a long-haired guy. I'd love to give it a go again. When this hair transplant matures I definitely plan to play around with my options. 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 Shera Posted May 28, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted May 28, 2015 Hi David, you're looking good to go after 3 months. If I compare your pics to mine at that stage they are very similar in terms of growth. I think you will now start making the big gains., say goodbye to baldness now whilst there is still time! ____________________________________________________________________________ Dr Bhatti FUE 3305 Grafts Oct 2014 http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/178931-my-fue-dr-tejinder-bhatti-oct-2014-a.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TakingThePlunge Posted May 29, 2015 Author Senior Member Share Posted May 29, 2015 Shera, Thanks for the props! Your hair is looking fantastic and I hope to follow in your footsteps. 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 TakingThePlunge Posted June 25, 2015 Author Senior Member Share Posted June 25, 2015 So I hit the 4 month mark this week and things are going very well in my opinion. Given that a number of the grafts didn't shed after my procedure and just kept growing, my new hairline has already reframed my face nicely. I've been able to go out in public without a hat for the past couple of weeks. I can see short hairs in the crown and top and I'm looking forward to watching it all fill in over the coming months. I've been plagued by a lot of ingrown hairs throughout the donor area but they finally seem to be calming down. Only a few pimples in the recipient area and none in the past couple of weeks. I have not trimmed my hair for the past month but I may go for my first professional haircut in almost a year in the next week or so. 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 California Posted June 25, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted June 25, 2015 Hi David, Looking good! Very happy for you."First professional haircut in almost a year" sounds like fun:) Will be eagerly looking forward to your updated in the coming months. You are the "HRN Rockstar" and I am sure that a lot of members are following your progress. Best regards, California North America Representative and Patient Advisor for: Dr. Tejinder Bhatti, Darling Buds Hair Transplant Center, Chandigarh, India. Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional and my words should not be taken as medical advice. All opinions and views shared are my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member DarlingBudsIsrael Posted June 25, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted June 25, 2015 Looks better than the last month Patience... thats hard... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Mick50 Posted June 25, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted June 25, 2015 4 months looking very nice can see already already looking well defined Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TakingThePlunge Posted June 26, 2015 Author Senior Member Share Posted June 26, 2015 Thanks guys! I appreciate the feedback. I'm very pleased at this stage and very optimistic. Exciting times! 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 Tav1 Posted June 26, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted June 26, 2015 We will understand now that you are well on your way to a completely different space in time that you'd ignore the board and move on with your life like so many others have...ha P.S. - ditch the hat completely - I can't see any need for one whatsoever at this point. I've read all of your stories back from the beginning. Looking great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mav23100gunther Posted June 26, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted June 26, 2015 So I hit the 4 month mark this week and things are going very well in my opinion. Given that a number of the grafts didn't shed after my procedure and just kept growing, my new hairline has already reframed my face nicely. I've been able to go out in public without a hat for the past couple of weeks. I can see short hairs in the crown and top and I'm looking forward to watching it all fill in over the coming months. I've been plagued by a lot of ingrown hairs throughout the donor area but they finally seem to be calming down. Only a few pimples in the recipient area and none in the past couple of weeks. I have not trimmed my hair for the past month but I may go for my first professional haircut in almost a year in the next week or so. Wow, the hairline is looking real good. I must admit, I was initially skeptical of the hairline in the post-op pics. Good stuff!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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