Senior Member leftygolfer71 Posted November 17, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted November 17, 2015 I figured I would start my official progress thread. I had 3700 grafts at the end of Oct with Dr. Rahal. The whole experience was great - except for the numbing shots wearing off... I'm 44 and think I'm a 5A, but could be worse - thoughts?. Comments welcomed - now the waiting game. :-) I'm planning on having a second procedure next year for the crown and more density as I think my density will be sparse. I can't figure out how to attach more than one pic to thread... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member leftygolfer71 Posted November 17, 2015 Author Senior Member Share Posted November 17, 2015 more pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member leftygolfer71 Posted November 17, 2015 Author Senior Member Share Posted November 17, 2015 another one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member leftygolfer71 Posted November 17, 2015 Author Senior Member Share Posted November 17, 2015 after procedure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member leftygolfer71 Posted November 17, 2015 Author Senior Member Share Posted November 17, 2015 two weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member matt1164 Posted November 17, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted November 17, 2015 can we see a pic of the back where the scar line is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member esrec Posted November 17, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted November 17, 2015 Are you having issues attaching multiple pics at once? I alerted the mods but they told me nothing was wrong. Two week pics shows some nice clean lines. BTW kinda jealous of your nicely sized round head. Allows you to shave down. I dont have that luxury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member leftygolfer71 Posted November 17, 2015 Author Senior Member Share Posted November 17, 2015 can we see a pic of the back where the scar line is? If you're asking for how it looks today, here's the best I could do taking the pic alone. Keep in mind this is only three weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member leftygolfer71 Posted November 17, 2015 Author Senior Member Share Posted November 17, 2015 Are you having issues attaching multiple pics at once? I alerted the mods but they told me nothing was wrong. Two week pics shows some nice clean lines. BTW kinda jealous of your nicely sized round head. Allows you to shave down. I dont have that luxury Yeah, maybe one of the Mods can consolidate them in the original post? Thanks, but my head is nothing to be jealous of...:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member esrec Posted November 17, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted November 17, 2015 Yeah, maybe one of the Mods can consolidate them in the original post? Thanks, but my head is nothing to be jealous of...:-) Maybe hit the mods w a message. I had the same issue as did others. Ha I feel you... but your head does look very shaveable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Cant decide Posted November 18, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted November 18, 2015 You will be a happy man in 6-8 months. Rahal brought me back from a NW 6 to a pretty decent head of hair now. My Hairloss Web Site - Procedure #1: 5229 Grafts with Dr. Rahal Oct, 2010 Procedure #2: 2642 Grafts with Dr. Rahal Aug, 2013 7871 Grafts http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=2452 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member leftygolfer71 Posted November 18, 2015 Author Senior Member Share Posted November 18, 2015 You will be a happy man in 6-8 months. Rahal brought me back from a NW 6 to a pretty decent head of hair now. Thanks! Your hair looks awesome!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Cant decide Posted November 18, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted November 18, 2015 Thanks! Your hair looks awesome!! All the best friend!! My Hairloss Web Site - Procedure #1: 5229 Grafts with Dr. Rahal Oct, 2010 Procedure #2: 2642 Grafts with Dr. Rahal Aug, 2013 7871 Grafts http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=2452 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member leftygolfer71 Posted November 19, 2015 Author Senior Member Share Posted November 19, 2015 I figured I would start my official progress thread. I had 3700 grafts at the end of Oct with Dr. Rahal. The whole experience was great - except for the numbing shots wearing off... I'm 44 and think I'm a 5A, but could be worse - thoughts?. Comments welcomed - now the waiting game. :-) I'm planning on having a second procedure next year for the crown and more density as I think my density will be sparse. I can't figure out how to attach more than one pic to thread... Just curious if folks think I'm a 5A or 6 and how my donor area looks for future procedures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mav23100gunther Posted November 19, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted November 19, 2015 Just curious if folks think I'm a 5A or 6 and how my donor area looks for future procedures? Didn't Rahal make that assessment for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member leftygolfer71 Posted November 19, 2015 Author Senior Member Share Posted November 19, 2015 Didn't Rahal make that assessment for you? Yes, 5A. Donor area, not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Stig Posted November 19, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted November 19, 2015 Yes, 5A. Donor area, not sure. I'm surprized a top surgeon like Rahal wasn't able to estimate that. Hopefully Paleo doesn't see this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member delancey Posted November 19, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted November 19, 2015 I always get these wrong, but I'll give it a go!The recipient area appears to be larger than what is usually found on a traditional NW 5A. Even though you've lost all of your hair on top, you still have high sides and your crown has yet to open up in a NW6 pattern. I would say that you're a Norwood 5 (perhaps going on 6 in the future). Is your father's hair loss pattern similar to yours? Best of luck! 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 leftygolfer71 Posted November 19, 2015 Author Senior Member Share Posted November 19, 2015 I'm surprized a top surgeon like Rahal wasn't able to estimate that. Hopefully Paleo doesn't see this To his defense, I didn't really ask him much about my donor area. I was told I have enough to do the crown. The entire process was great and he and his staff were amazing - I'm so glad I chose to go with him. Paleo should have gone to Rahal... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member leftygolfer71 Posted November 19, 2015 Author Senior Member Share Posted November 19, 2015 I always get these wrong, but I'll give it a go!The recipient area appears to be larger than what is usually found on a traditional NW 5A. Even though you've lost all of your hair on top, you still have high sides and your crown has yet to open up in a NW6 pattern. I would say that you're a Norwood 5 (perhaps going on 6 in the future). Is your father's hair loss pattern similar to yours? Best of luck! Thanks for your input - I appreciate it. Yes, my dad is in his 70's and is probably a NW6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Stig Posted November 19, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted November 19, 2015 To his defense, I didn't really ask him much about my donor area.I was told I have enough to do the crown. The entire process was great and he and his staff were amazing - I'm so glad I chose to go with him. Paleo should have gone to Rahal... I agree, the man is a top top class surgeon with results that speak for themselves, but I still think it is slightly concerning that he never discussed a long-term plan with you. I believe strongly that a surgeon that wants to be recommended by this site should at a minimum measure one's donor estimate lifetime grafts, and discuss a long-term plan with the patient. I'm sorry, its not a long-term plan if he hasn't evaluated the lifetime donor supply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member leftygolfer71 Posted November 19, 2015 Author Senior Member Share Posted November 19, 2015 (edited) I agree, the man is a top top class surgeon with results that speak for themselves, but I still think it is slightly concerning that he never discussed a long-term plan with you. I believe strongly that a surgeon that wants to be recommended by this site should at a minimum measure one's donor estimate lifetime grafts, and discuss a long-term plan with the patient. I'm sorry, its not a long-term plan if he hasn't evaluated the lifetime donor supply. We could go back and forth all night... I really don't have a problem that he didn't give me my "lifetime" donor info. He gave me the info I needed for this procedure and the next one to accomplish my goals. I was impressed by the fact that we came about 100 grafts short of what I had paid for and he promptly reimbursed me after the procedure. I wonder how many Dr.s would do that?? I'm happy with the process thus far and will sit back and see how this comes out. Edited November 19, 2015 by leftygolfer71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Stig Posted November 20, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted November 20, 2015 by the fact that we came about 100 grafts short of what I had paid for and he promptly reimbursed me after the procedure. I wonder how many Dr.s would do that??. Um, actually every single Dr that charges his fee based on the number of grafts will reimburse you for the amount of grafts that fall short. Most surgeons charge a fee per graft. Now if he had gone over the number of grafts and he never charged you for the extra ones - I've heard stories that Rahal won't charge you if the extra grafts aren't a large number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member leftygolfer71 Posted November 20, 2015 Author Senior Member Share Posted November 20, 2015 Um, actually every single Dr that charges his fee based on the number of grafts will reimburse you for the amount of grafts that fall short. Most surgeons charge a fee per graft. Now if he had gone over the number of grafts and he never charged you for the extra ones - I've heard stories that Rahal won't charge you if the extra grafts aren't a large number. Correct, one of the guys I was there with had more grafts than he paid for and wasn't charged. How would one know if a Dr. said he's going to give you 3800 grafts and was only able to get you 3500? It's not like you're going to ask him to count them in front of you.... He could have easily said, "Yeah we got all 4000." And I would have never known the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Stig Posted November 20, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted November 20, 2015 Correct, one of the guys I was there with had more grafts than he paid for and wasn't charged. How would one know if a Dr. said he's going to give you 3800 grafts and was only able to get you 3500? It's not like you're going to ask him to count them in front of you.... He could have easily said, "Yeah we got all 4000." And I would have never known the difference. I know at H&W they give you a clicking counter that you can count with the surgeon as he makes the incisions. It could happen, and probably does, but the technitions would know, and if they turnover from the clinic, I'm sure some would come forward, so I highly doubt the practice is common . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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