2,144 graft FUT with Dr. Dorin, 4.75-months post-op

Borromeo1517 · January 7, 2016

Hi, everyone.

Below are my photos taken early this week at approximately 4.75 months after my FUT transplant with Dr. Dorin in New York on August 12, 2015. I am sorry for the quality; I know they are not nearly as clear and nice as the photos True and Dorin's office took in my previous post. I was hoping to meet with Dr. True, Dr. Dorin's associate, in Boston, closer to where I live, for my four-month follow up; but my teaching schedule made that impossible. I therefore had these new photos taken so I could e-mail them to Dr. Dorin.

What have I noticed since the surgery in August? I saw definite new growth as soon as the three-month period. It was right along the hairline, and principally in the right temple area, where my hair loss is worse. I have continued to see growth up to the present, but nothing spectacular. I understand that I am still early in the game, so I am trying (rather unsuccessfully!) to keep calm and carry one with a positive attitude. (This is especially hard after my previous two traumatic hair transplant experiences.) Dr. Dorin believes I am right where I should be at this point post-op.

I wanted to comment on some of the products I am using these days.

First off, I have been taking Proscar (non-generic) for the last two months or so. I am noticing less hair shedding these days, and am really pleased. Dr. Dorin urged me to get off the generic I had been taking, and I think I am seeing why.

I use Dr. Dorin's "Scientific Essentials" shampoo and conditioner, and love both products. I also use Lipogaine Big 3 shampoo twice a week.

I am using my Capillus 272 three times a week - not sure if it is doing anything!

I use Toppik daily in the frontal third of my head, and make sure to wash it out each morning when I shower. I also use hairspray to keep my ravaged bangs (that's how I perceive them) off my forehead, and use it at a minimum. I have not been in the habit of washing the products out at night as I have not noticed any serious irritation, black heads, etc. I am assuming they have not blocked any growth thus far, as I have been observing growth.

I hope everyone is doing well. I always appreciate words of wisdom and encouragement; so feel free to be in touch.