Regular Member ifanyonecan Posted April 5, 2016 Regular Member Share Posted April 5, 2016 My 2-month update. A few stubbles growing in, other then that not a whole lot new to report. I also had a bit diffuse thinning in my forelock, but its growing back quickly and I wouldnt call it shock loss because its so insignificant. Most of the red is gone, and I've also grown a lot of pimples (which you cant really see in the pic). I've been told pimples are a good thing, and could signify new growth Looks good Dutchie. Im around the same time line as yourself but i'm still very red and plenty of pimples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Garageland Posted April 5, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted April 5, 2016 Dutchie, Looking good in terms of healing at two months for someone with pale skin you have healed very well with minimal redness. Back to the pre op stage more or less. --- Former patient and representative for Hasson & Wong. Dr. Victor Hasson and Dr. Jerry Wong are esteemed members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. My opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Hasson & Wong. My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Hasson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dutchie Posted April 5, 2016 Author Senior Member Share Posted April 5, 2016 Dutchie, Looking good in terms of healing at two months for someone with pale skin you have healed very well with minimal redness. Back to the pre op stage more or less Thanks David. I did everything by the book cause I didnt want to mess with my $17,000 investment: - I used the non-toxic shampoo. - I used the neck pillow for 2 weeks, not just for a few days. - I didnt fly home to Toronto till day 9. - No alcohol for 2 weeks (not easy for me :eek:) - I've watched my diet. - I take supplements like fish oil, amino acids, vitamins, MSM....etc daily. If I dont get the maximum hairgrowth out of this then its certainly not for something I did wrong at my end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member n00b Posted April 5, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted April 5, 2016 Good going Dutchie! Happy for you How is the scar looking? And how are you taking care of it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dutchie Posted April 5, 2016 Author Senior Member Share Posted April 5, 2016 Good going Dutchie! Happy for you How is the scar looking? And how are you taking care of it? I look like a Vietnam war victim. Hasson did a horrible job!!! Nah just kidding. Scar looks good other then there's still a bit of redness there along the sides of my head, but not the rear-head. My top scalp redness is actually healing faster than my scar redness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member n00b Posted April 5, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted April 5, 2016 Ha Ha Good to hear. Can you please share some photos? Thx in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dutchie Posted April 5, 2016 Author Senior Member Share Posted April 5, 2016 Ha Ha Good to hear.Can you please share some photos? Thx in advance I have. Or do you mean pics of the scar?? I dont think you can see much of the redness because my hair because my hair is 2cm long right now. Let me try and see what my amateur photography skills can come up with :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member n00b Posted April 5, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted April 5, 2016 Yes Dutchie, I meant the pics of the scar. Thanks a lot for trying to take the scar pics Dutchie... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dutchie Posted April 5, 2016 Author Senior Member Share Posted April 5, 2016 I tried, but the scars dont show up in the pics at all, neither does the scar redness. So its futile to post those pics. Here's a better pic of my pimples though. You can see a dozen or so big ones, but there's 20 or 30 more small ones you cant see in this pic. You can also see some stubbles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dutchie Posted April 5, 2016 Author Senior Member Share Posted April 5, 2016 Ha ha......just realized I look like Bernie Sanders somewhat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member n00b Posted April 5, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted April 5, 2016 Thanks again for trying Dutchie... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Spidey Posted April 6, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted April 6, 2016 Recipient area is healing very nicely and good redness reduction. I still have lingering pinkness in the recipient area (which you can't see unless you really look for it up close and through my new hairs). But it does cause a bit of concern for me when I decide to eventually shave my head if my MPB progresses in my later years.. Hopefully by then the redness will be completely gone...:confused: My 1036 graft FUE with Dr HASSON. https://hassonandwong.com/timeline/fue-hair-transplant-timeline/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dutchie Posted April 6, 2016 Author Senior Member Share Posted April 6, 2016 I still have lingering pinkness in the recipient area (which you can't see unless you really look for it up close and through my new hairs). But it does cause a bit of concern for me when I decide to eventually shave my head if my MPB progresses in my later years.. Hopefully by then the redness will be completely gone...:confused: I heard it can take up to a year for some guys to completely go away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dutchie Posted April 30, 2016 Author Senior Member Share Posted April 30, 2016 You guys, I'm freaking out over here. I just shedded about a thousand hairs and now I'm even more bald then I was 3 months ago!!! Please tell me this is normal!! :eek: Is this part of the regrowth process or something?? Oh no!! Whats going on??!!!! :eek: :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted April 30, 2016 Administrators Share Posted April 30, 2016 This is perfectly normal Dutchie, you got shock loss, did you just start taking minoxidil and finasteride recently? this could also add to the initial shock loss period. I’m a paid admin for Hair Transplant Network. I do not receive any compensation from any clinic. My comments are not medical advice. Check out my final hair transplant and topical dutasteride journey: View my thread Topical dutasteride journey Melvin- Managing Publisher and Forum Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q&A Blog. Follow our Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member cueball16 Posted April 30, 2016 Regular Member Share Posted April 30, 2016 Don't freak out dude, totally normal. This is the hardest part of the whole process. Be patient and stay calm!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dutchie Posted April 30, 2016 Author Senior Member Share Posted April 30, 2016 Okay, I'll try to remain calm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mav23100gunther Posted May 1, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted May 1, 2016 Sounds about right Dutchie, just shockloss. I had the exact same problem, and it only corrected itself at the 3.5 month mark when I got back to my pre-op look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dutchie Posted May 1, 2016 Author Senior Member Share Posted May 1, 2016 I think I know what happened, I briefly switched to 10% minoxidil w/ azelaic acid and thats what probably caused the excessive shedding. So I went back to my regular 5% MX and the shedding has stopped Really puts a scare into you though :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dutchie Posted May 4, 2016 Author Senior Member Share Posted May 4, 2016 Okay, so here is month-3 update. I already have quite a few hairs coming through. I also tried to take a pic of my FUT scar, except I can barely find it I think I got at least another 3,000 FUE grafts in the bank. I got good lateral humps, good nape hair and virtually no retrograde alopecia ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Compare last month vs this month. Month 2: Month 3: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dutchie Posted May 18, 2016 Author Senior Member Share Posted May 18, 2016 Month 3.5 update. I'm growing hair like crazy. Check out the difference. First pic was 14 days ago: This pic was taken today. Keep in mind this was taken under very harsh lighting right after a shower: Another pic taken today. Slightly closer angle: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Rashid36 Posted May 18, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted May 18, 2016 It's looking good Dutchie...big difference H&W have said they could get 4000+ grafts for me but the fut scar is a concern Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member esrec Posted May 18, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted May 18, 2016 Sweet forelock envy Dutch. Looking good bud, win that mental game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Garageland Posted May 18, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted May 18, 2016 Looking good Dutchie, happy for you. --- Former patient and representative for Hasson & Wong. Dr. Victor Hasson and Dr. Jerry Wong are esteemed members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. My opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Hasson & Wong. My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Hasson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dutchie Posted May 18, 2016 Author Senior Member Share Posted May 18, 2016 It's looking good Dutchie...big difference H&W have said they could get 4000+ grafts for me but the fut scar is a concern Rashid, I would jump on that plane first thing you get the chance and get that HT at Hasson & Wong's. Maybe even ask Christine to put you on a standby list?? You only have 1 life and only so much time. I wouldnt worry about that FUT scar, mine is very minimal. Also when H&W says they can only get 4,000 they are being very conservative and dont ewanna disappoint you. With me they estimated 3,500 grafts or so, but wound up getting 4,200. My guess is they can probably get close to 5,000 with you, but they're not gonna tell you this so not to raise false hope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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