Senior Member mav23100gunther Posted February 15, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted February 15, 2017 :confused: Yes the chance increases with subsequent procedures, and for touchup-up procedures I like stick and place where the surgeon places one graft at a time.But Rahal has a good reputation so it should be fine, are there are any posts of Rahal doing second procedures with success into existing hair here? I know he's a master at dense packing but would like to see cases of existing hair. I hate to toot my own horn, but he did my 2nd procedure into existing hair. I was nowhere close to Ernie's density though but .... *http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/181957-dr-rahal-2-245-graft-procedure-fut.html Some more pre-op pics on page 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Ernie Posted February 15, 2017 Author Senior Member Share Posted February 15, 2017 (edited) Round 1 with Rahal was such a great result that I'd be foolish to go with another doc for round 2. Just imagine if I chose another doc and got a subpar 2nd round result? I'd be kicking myself for years to come. my head + his hands = gotta go with 'The Hairline King' again. Regarding pushing density limits, the areas I'm going to fill are sub-optimal at the moment (up close and in-person) and my grafts at very front of hairline were the only placements in round 1 that were targeted for "60grafts/cm2" area. I'm of the cautious opinion that I'll be a happy camper by Christmas :-) Edited February 15, 2017 by Ernie 3185 FUT with Dr. Rahal on 2/17/16 http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/182611-fut-3185-dr-rahal-day-after-pics.html 1204 FUT with Dr. Rahal on 3/27/17 http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/186586-round-2-rahal-1204-fut-frontal-third-same-area.html ---> total of 4389 grafts to my frontal third via FUT ---> 1mg finasteride daily since 1999 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Ernie Posted February 24, 2017 Author Senior Member Share Posted February 24, 2017 About a month away from my 1000-1200 graft hair-greed touch up on March 27th, but here's a random shot. The gray is back after shaving it all down to a #5 a few weeks ago... 3185 FUT with Dr. Rahal on 2/17/16 http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/182611-fut-3185-dr-rahal-day-after-pics.html 1204 FUT with Dr. Rahal on 3/27/17 http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/186586-round-2-rahal-1204-fut-frontal-third-same-area.html ---> total of 4389 grafts to my frontal third via FUT ---> 1mg finasteride daily since 1999 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Speegs Posted February 24, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted February 24, 2017 About a month away from my 1000-1200 graft hair-greed touch up on March 27th, but here's a random shot. The gray is back after shaving it all down to a #5 a few weeks ago... Yeah, a touch up will look great, will make you less susceptible to looking thin in bad or harsh lighting. Hair loss patient and transplant veteran. Once a Norwood 3A. Received 2,700 grafts with coalition doctor on 8/13/2010 Received 2,380 grafts with Dr. Steven Gabel on 9/30/2011 Received 1,820 grafts with Dr. Steven Gabel on 7/28/2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Ernie Posted February 24, 2017 Author Senior Member Share Posted February 24, 2017 I agree Speegs. I also am appreciating the benefit of gray hair vs dark brown hair with respect to my skin color/complexion 3185 FUT with Dr. Rahal on 2/17/16 http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/182611-fut-3185-dr-rahal-day-after-pics.html 1204 FUT with Dr. Rahal on 3/27/17 http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/186586-round-2-rahal-1204-fut-frontal-third-same-area.html ---> total of 4389 grafts to my frontal third via FUT ---> 1mg finasteride daily since 1999 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Kpat131 Posted February 24, 2017 Regular Member Share Posted February 24, 2017 Wow that looks good, but I hear ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Sean Posted March 3, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted March 3, 2017 Its a pretty delicate area. Try to cover it or mask it with toppik if you can. However if you need to, then around 1500 or so guesstimate. Give the area some time to heal before sitting back in that chair. Best of luck and I wish you the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Ernie Posted March 3, 2017 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 3, 2017 Its a pretty delicate area. Try to cover it or mask it with toppik if you can. However if you need to, then around 1500 or so guesstimate. Give the area some time to heal before sitting back in that chair. Best of luck and I wish you the best. Thanks for the valuable input Sean, I appreciate it 3185 FUT with Dr. Rahal on 2/17/16 http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/182611-fut-3185-dr-rahal-day-after-pics.html 1204 FUT with Dr. Rahal on 3/27/17 http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/186586-round-2-rahal-1204-fut-frontal-third-same-area.html ---> total of 4389 grafts to my frontal third via FUT ---> 1mg finasteride daily since 1999 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Tj287 Posted March 3, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted March 3, 2017 About a month away from my 1000-1200 graft hair-greed touch up on March 27th, but here's a random shot. The gray is back after shaving it all down to a #5 a few weeks ago... Just curious, Ernie. I see you've opted for another FUT (which I understand based on your previous success) but would you not perhaps be tempted to go down the FUE route and put a couple of grafts into the scar? I'd imagine you'd be able to go all the way down to a 2 (or even a 1)after this as I understand that 5 is pretty much your limit right now. My FUT with Dr Hasson in May 16: http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/184110-dr-hasson-fut-3-898-grafts-16-05-16-a.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Ernie Posted March 4, 2017 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 4, 2017 Just curious, Ernie. I see you've opted for another FUT (which I understand based on your previous success) but would you not perhaps be tempted to go down the FUE route and put a couple of grafts into the scar? I'd imagine you'd be able to go all the way down to a 2 (or even a 1)after this as I understand that 5 is pretty much your limit right now. YES I am very very tempted to do FUE (and FUE into scar) -- but why? What's the point, because in 4-6 short months I'll be okay. I mean, sure the donor heals up real quick, but if my postop goes anything like my first round, I'm going to have brutal shockloss again anyway, ya know? I'll trade another brutal shockloss for another 1000-1200 to get my frontal third "just right" I guess I'm not willing to FUE until I strip out first.... 3185 FUT with Dr. Rahal on 2/17/16 http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/182611-fut-3185-dr-rahal-day-after-pics.html 1204 FUT with Dr. Rahal on 3/27/17 http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/186586-round-2-rahal-1204-fut-frontal-third-same-area.html ---> total of 4389 grafts to my frontal third via FUT ---> 1mg finasteride daily since 1999 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Speegs Posted March 4, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted March 4, 2017 YES I am very very tempted to do FUE (and FUE into scar) -- but why? What's the point, because in 4-6 short months I'll be okay. I mean, sure the donor heals up real quick, but if my postop goes anything like my first round, I'm going to have brutal shockloss again anyway, ya know? I'll trade another brutal shockloss for another 1000-1200 to get my frontal third "just right" I guess I'm not willing to FUE until I strip out first.... I think that's a prudent course of action, FUE shouldn't be harnessed until an FUT is no longer an option in my humble opinion, especially if someone has already had an FUT procedure. Hair loss patient and transplant veteran. Once a Norwood 3A. Received 2,700 grafts with coalition doctor on 8/13/2010 Received 2,380 grafts with Dr. Steven Gabel on 9/30/2011 Received 1,820 grafts with Dr. Steven Gabel on 7/28/2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Spanker Posted March 14, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted March 14, 2017 Looking good man I am an online representative for Dr. Raymond Konior who is an elite member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. View Dr. Konior's Website View Spanker's Website 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...
Senior Member Ernie Posted March 14, 2017 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 14, 2017 (edited) Looking good man Thanks Spanker Edited March 19, 2017 by Ernie 3185 FUT with Dr. Rahal on 2/17/16 http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/182611-fut-3185-dr-rahal-day-after-pics.html 1204 FUT with Dr. Rahal on 3/27/17 http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/186586-round-2-rahal-1204-fut-frontal-third-same-area.html ---> total of 4389 grafts to my frontal third via FUT ---> 1mg finasteride daily since 1999 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Ernie Posted March 27, 2017 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 27, 2017 Just got back to the Rahal guest house after my 2nd FUT with Dr. Rahal. Roughly 1200 grafts into the same area as before - frontal third around the tuft. Will start a new thread as soon as I get the exact graft count, before pics, immediate-postop pics, etc.. Stay tuned... 3185 FUT with Dr. Rahal on 2/17/16 http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/182611-fut-3185-dr-rahal-day-after-pics.html 1204 FUT with Dr. Rahal on 3/27/17 http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/186586-round-2-rahal-1204-fut-frontal-third-same-area.html ---> total of 4389 grafts to my frontal third via FUT ---> 1mg finasteride daily since 1999 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Kpat131 Posted March 27, 2017 Regular Member Share Posted March 27, 2017 Congratulations, can't wait to hear about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mattj Posted March 28, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted March 28, 2017 A great surgeon has given you an astonishing result. I'm really impressed. And you're a real hairloss veteran with your Fin use dating back to the 90s! I am a patient and representative of Dr Rahal. My FUE Procedure With Dr Rahal - Awesome Hairline Result I can be contacted for advice: matt@rahalhairline.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member thatoldchestnut Posted March 29, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted March 29, 2017 Dang Ernie, not wasting any time I see! All the best on your 2nd op, you're in good hands and I think the decision to go for FUT makes sense. If you're desperate to cut your hair markedly shorter you can always FUE into the scar at a later date, without getting any other work done Rahal is the master of aesthetics imo, as your previous results (and countless others) prove! Rest up, get ready to have ridiculously nice hair! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member ejojer9 Posted August 1, 2017 Regular Member Share Posted August 1, 2017 No doubt propecia from age 23/24 until now has helped IMMENSELY. Hey there Ernie, Have you only been on Propecia or have you also done generics? Trying to determine whether generics are as effective as brand name. So far all doctors I speak to say yes, especially those sold on US grounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Ernie Posted August 2, 2017 Author Senior Member Share Posted August 2, 2017 (edited) No doubt propecia from age 23/24 until now has helped IMMENSELY. Hey there Ernie, Have you only been on Propecia or have you also done generics? Trying to determine whether generics are as effective as brand name. So far all doctors I speak to say yes, especially those sold on US grounds. When I first started taking propecia, there wasn't a generic option, but once there was I switched over right away. FYI - big 4 month update tonight or tomorrow, but here's a quick iPhone single pic update: --- OOPS -- update should be (and will be) on my round two thread. Here's the link (sorry): http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/186586-round-2-rahal-1204-fut-frontal-third-same-area.html Edited August 2, 2017 by Ernie wrong thread 3185 FUT with Dr. Rahal on 2/17/16 http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/182611-fut-3185-dr-rahal-day-after-pics.html 1204 FUT with Dr. Rahal on 3/27/17 http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/186586-round-2-rahal-1204-fut-frontal-third-same-area.html ---> total of 4389 grafts to my frontal third via FUT ---> 1mg finasteride daily since 1999 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Cuzinit Posted August 4, 2017 Regular Member Share Posted August 4, 2017 Have been watching your progress. It looks great. I've chosen a Dr (Wolf) and have had a consult. But have been chicken to pull the trigger. I'm calling tomorrow and setting a date. Your results look great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodwally Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Result is well achieved. The latest image from the 2nd procedure i assume. Close to deciding on dr. Diep myself. Hopefully for Sept or Oct. Cant wait but nervous though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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