Post HT temporal bald gap with existing hair-ADVISE???

[88mph]

Hi All,

 

I am 12 days post op after just having my hairline and temporal points strengthened by an approved doc from this site. My hairline seems good and I'm healing well (except for an infection in the recipient area which has now cleared), However there are two gaps at my temporal points between my native hair and new grafts. I have contacted the doctor but am not thrilled with his response.

 

He believes that once the redness calms down it might not be as obvious, also that if I grow my hair longer it may cover the area. But I chose FUE as I like to have my hair tight. The last thing I want is to have to use toppik etc after having a HT...

 

Really what I'm asking for is; do you think this is an issue? Should I push the doctor further on this? What is my recourse? Please see pics attached. P.S. how do you think the new hairline looks?

 

Thanks,

88mph

[Blake Bloxham]

88,

 

Congratulations! I like the hairline design.

 

I wouldn't worry about this. You're still swollen, and this is probably exaggerating the small gap. It's also possible that you've experienced some temporary shock loss in the area. Like the name implies, this is temporary and will grow back.

 

Hope this helps! Heal well!

[88mph]

Hi Blake,

 

Thank you for the input, agreed very happy with the design.

There is not shock loss, I haven't started shedding and I had very little swelling. Only for 2/3days post op.

 

I have contacted the Doctor again, stating that I am unhappy. They think it would take 100-200 hairs to blend it into my existing natural hair. So they definitely do see it as more of an issue than they were originally saying. They say that they can fit me in next week, which will mean travelling to the other side of the country, flights, hotels etc and also they want to charge for the grafts.

 

This seems very unreasonable to me. I have already spent over $9,000 Australian dollars,( $7,000 USD). I feel they have made their money from me, surely they should be doing this work for free? Do you agree?

 

Thanks,

88mph

[options]

I agree with your doctors' response in your first post - once the recipient hair grows (not long, but just 1 or 2 mm) you won't be able to see. You'd still be able to buzz it.

[options]

p.s. hair line looks great btw. You're hair in general looks really thick - is this the result of a prior transplant?

[rev333]

Hi Blake,

 

Thank you for the input, agreed very happy with the design.

There is not shock loss, I haven't started shedding and I had very little swelling. Only for 2/3days post op.

 

I have contacted the Doctor again, stating that I am unhappy. They think it would take 100-200 hairs to blend it into my existing natural hair. So they definitely do see it as more of an issue than they were originally saying. They say that they can fit me in next week, which will mean travelling to the other side of the country, flights, hotels etc and also they want to charge for the grafts.

 

This seems very unreasonable to me. I have already spent over $9,000 Australian dollars,( $7,000 USD). I feel they have made their money from me, surely they should be doing this work for free? Do you agree?

 

Thanks,

88mph

 

The design is fantastic so congratulations on that

 

By shock loss it is not meant the shedding of the transplanted grafts but shedding of native hair sometimes close to the recipient area sometimes in other places.

 

That said sometimes transplanting close to the borders of native hair is difficult. Don't want to transect existing but also don't want to leave a noticeable gap. Happen to me as well. It could also be shock loss of native hair, which has no guarantee of growing back. Mine didn't. Most do though.

 

I think you are very smart to book the appt next week and have the additional grafts transplanted Into the gap and even into the native hair a bit to cover all bases.

 

As for the payment, well, suck it up. Cosmetic surgery is not guaranteed to be perfect and this is one of the complications of HT, esp if this is shock loss of native hair, which it might be.

 

I'd pay the 2k and call it a day. It looks like a great design and clean job. Good that they are fitting you in so soon too. Take the appt, pay the fee and be done with it.

 

Happy growing

[Spanker]

I would think that there would be no charge to address this but at the rate if you would have had it done the same day. But, the doctor could (should?) Consider a comp since it's going to cost you in travel and it should have been done right the first time. Tough call.

 

I don't think it'll be an issue when grown some but it should have been blended better.

[WHTC-7706631290]

Given your preferences, I can see a minor issue arising from this noticeable inconsistency. The surgeon may want you to wait for some unknown reason. Your were released from the care of the clinic, however, you have a specific objective and you should be appropriately accommodated based on this fact. You are unfinished, mate. You are unhappy at 10 days, and I am unhappy with your disposition. This aspect in the analytical process has been misunderstood by the physician.

 

Request that they provide you multiple options for amicable resolution.

[FUE2014]

I would wait and see how it blends in, I don't think the gap is that noticeable to be honest.

[88mph]

Good news. The Doctor has confirmed they will perform the follow up free of charge next Monday. Which is an excellent outcome. I will post a full report of my experience etc. soon. Very happy! Thank you all for the advice.

[BUSA]

looks like a gap to me. he shud hav blended the hairline. looks like he will do it now. look forward to the update.

[Td06]

That is good news. I agree with the others the hairline design looks nice.

[88mph]

Hi All,

 

I have just created my hair transplant blog and started a new thread. I'd really love to hear your input and thoughts? See below.

 

http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/180905-dr-path-blog-fue-1-756-grafts.html

 

 

Thanks,

88