Regular Member Zenlife1 Posted July 10, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted July 10, 2015 I had a smaller procedure 19 days ago - 1550 fue. I know it can take a bit for transplanted hair to fallout, but I haven't seen 1 hair drop. I've looked very close with magnified mirrors etc. - transplants have definitely grown in the 19 days. Is this normal and I should be in a be calm and wait 5 months mode?? My surgeon is said it can take up to 4 weeks, or longer at times to begin to see transplanted hair begin to shed and if will not effect my results. I just wanted your guys opinion if this sound right with your experience? Thanks - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted July 10, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted July 10, 2015 All totally normal so far ! hairs can shed from anything from a few days to a few weeks. Yes some can grow too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted July 10, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted July 10, 2015 1550 isnt a awful lot of grafts. Did your Dr give you a idea of what can be expected in terms of coverage/density ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Zenlife1 Posted July 10, 2015 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 10, 2015 Yes - we talked quite a bit about coverage. I'm 49, really just wanted a very conservative procedure. I just wanted to attempt to fill in, and follow the existing hairline I had - pic 1. I'm hoping that will be done. I like how tightly packed the grafts are, but If I need a 2nd procedure, I'll do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted July 10, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted July 10, 2015 Good planning :-) who was your Dr ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Zenlife1 Posted July 10, 2015 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 10, 2015 Dr. Samuel Feinberg. He is with Christie Clinic in downstate Illinois. I had went to a consultation with a recommended Dr. in Chicago, but in talking with Feinberg, seeing results and talking/seeing results with someone that had a similar size/scope procedure with Feinberg- I went with him. It worked out well because of my location too. Now - I wait :-/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted July 10, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted July 10, 2015 Yep the endless waiting :-) try not to think about it too much if thats at all possible. nothing really happens the first few months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member sl Posted July 12, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted July 12, 2015 The transplanted hair will shed in the first month usually and massaging can really assist this. The hair appears to grow but is actually being expelled and when this happens has no bearing on the final outcome. Wash and massage well and try to encourage the hair to fall. I personally shed little in the first week, more day 8 to 14 and then gradually more to week 4 and some take longer so don't be too concerned as your doctor rightly said and all the best. I represent Dr. Bisanga. Dr. Christian Bisanga is recommended on the Hair Transplant Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member thewalker10 Posted July 14, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted July 14, 2015 I'm 21 days post-op myself. Haven't seen a whole lot of shedding either. There are some pieces sized as big as eye brows when i feel my scalp area... Btw, can i scratch my head when i get an itch? Also, my doc advised me to stop taking minodix until another week as i might damage my grafts? is that plausible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Zenlife1 Posted July 22, 2015 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 22, 2015 Well - shedding isn't a concern anymore. Now I'm all freaked out going to post op pics to make sure there was a graft where I now see bald ....gonna be a long next 6 months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member MrGio-WHTCClinic Posted July 29, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted July 29, 2015 Not familiar with your doc, but shedding in 4 weeks is normal. Have you began to see a pinkish scalp in the recipient zone since the shedding? Did you get any pre-op and post-op pics from the clinic? Thanks for sharing. My opinions are my own. I am one representative of MyWHTC Clinic's European branch. Consultation Dates & Cities for Dr. Patrick Mwamba London, United Kingdom - Available (Sat.) Zurich, Switzerland - Available (Saturday) Bologna, Italy - Available (Saturday) Brussles, Belgium - Available (Sun.-Sat.) *No Fee* Dr. Patrick Mwamba is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Zenlife1 Posted July 29, 2015 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 29, 2015 I would say I have a 75% shed at this point. I'm 37 days out from the procedure.I did notice quit of bit of pinkish area throughout the entire recipient zone. It seems less pink over the last few days, but I am not entirely certain. I work from home and have worn out two mirrors from checking my progress pink is good/normal? I have a follow up on the 10th of August. They did take some photos. I need to remember to request them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Zenlife1 Posted August 28, 2015 Author Regular Member Share Posted August 28, 2015 First few hairs have popped out (literally 3 lol) - and have a few other small pimples started! 66 days out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member DancesWithHair Posted August 29, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted August 29, 2015 Nice keep us updated. At 66 days out would you say you were still at 75% shed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Zenlife1 Posted August 29, 2015 Author Regular Member Share Posted August 29, 2015 I believe it's around the same at 75%. It's getting hard to tell. Visually I can't really tell unless magnified. I can feel the hair that has not shed when I rub my head. It's almost like the remaining hair that did not shed has broke off close to the scalp to some degree? I don't know if that's possible or not. What remains is a lot shorter than after the procedure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member DancesWithHair Posted August 30, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted August 30, 2015 Thanks for the info, I am about half as far along as you although I seem to be having the same results. I will check on this thread for updates. Thanks DWH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Zenlife1 Posted September 18, 2015 Author Regular Member Share Posted September 18, 2015 4 days shy of 3 months. I work from home so I check the mirror constantly. Two weeks ago I was going through the doubting my decision phase. Within the last week I have (guessing) a hundred new hairs that have popped through. Most are very thin with very little color as of yet, but still, is exciting as hell! I will post some pics in the next couple of weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Zenlife1 Posted October 22, 2015 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 22, 2015 4 months today. It is amazing the progress that is made month to month. From what I started with, at 4 months I really have no complaints. I still have quite a few hairs that have just broke skin, and it seems to be thickening weekly.First picture is the morning before the surgery. The rest are today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member esrec Posted October 22, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted October 22, 2015 Im in the same boat. Im 22 days post op FUT (posted recipient area pics yesterday) and no shed at all. I had no redness or scabbing at any stage so there wasnt really a big visual transition to monitor. I think the best thing you can do is nothing....unless theres still scabs present. When I shampoo I "press" my recipient area delicately but deliberately rather than massage. I've also been taking baths, which I find much easier. You can soak your head which I find allows some of the debris to dislodge more easily than if you powered through it with a showerhead. Also, from what I've read, not everyone sheds, not all areas shed at the same rate either. Personally, It's extended my downtime, but it'll also allow me to stay away from concealers longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Zenlife1 Posted June 16, 2016 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 16, 2016 A few days shy of 1 year. All and all, extremely happy with my decision. I went with only around 1600 grafts, as I only wanted to fill an age appropriate hairline. Definitely feel it was worth it, I started from nothing as you can see at the start of this thread. I haven't wore a hat in 6 months - that alone was worth it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member trashpanda Posted June 17, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted June 17, 2016 Nice planning zenlife! Nice conservative placement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member JohnCasper Posted June 19, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted June 19, 2016 Glad your happy "Zenlife". Conservative procedure but you are clearly pleased. Hopefully the new hairs may thicken a bit over time for you. I am an online representative for Carolina Hair Surgery & Dr. Mike Vories (Recommended on the Hair Transplant Network). View John's before/after photos and videos: http://www.MyFUEhairtransplant.com You can email me at johncasper99@gmail.com 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...
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