Regular Member Am0986 Posted February 8, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted February 8, 2010 pictures are up 6 months. Comments. Not to happy with my results... Check out My Hair Loss Web Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member aaron1234 Posted February 8, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted February 8, 2010 Hang in there Am0986. I think you are getting decent growth at the hairline. It is the mid-scalp I'd be worried about. From the post-op photos it doesn't appear that your surgeon did much back there. It looks as if very large grafts were placed an inch apart from each other. That isn't going to give you much coverage. But your hairline is coming in. I just question the overall strategy. Dr. G: 1,000 grafts (FUT) 2008 Dr. Paul Shapiro: 2,348 grafts (FUT) 2009 ~ 1,999 grafts (FUT) 2011 ~ 300 grafts (Scar Reduction) 2013 Dr. Konior: 771 grafts (FUT) 2015 ~ 558 grafts (FUT) 2017 ~ 1,124 grafts (FUE) 2020 My Hair Transplant Journey with Shapiro Medical Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Am0986, At 6 months, I would call what you're seeing progress rather than results. It takes up to a full year for full growth and maturation of a hair transplant. That said, it appears by the surgical photos that the grafts were placed further apart toward the mid scalp. Thus, you're probably not going to get the kind of density most would be satisfied with after only one procedure. Did Dr. Meshkin go over with you the possibility of needing a second procedure to meet your goals? Best wishes, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Am0986 Posted February 9, 2010 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 9, 2010 no he didnt. This is my second ht! Seems like this has happened before and honestly I am sick of it. Check out My Hair Loss Web Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hair_me_out Posted February 9, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted February 9, 2010 I wouldn't be happy with this either, especially the scar. I'd talk to the doc about a refund of some sort. My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Hasson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Am0986 Posted February 9, 2010 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 9, 2010 seriously hair me out !! I know look at the scar! I can never cut my hair short again!! Check out My Hair Loss Web Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member BigBill1234 Posted February 9, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted February 9, 2010 Regardless of whether or not the HT has fully grown in, the scar on the back of your head is very wide. I am curious what can be done to fix this as I myself am in a similar situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Am0986, I will be notifying Dr. Meshkin about this post so that he too may offer a reply. I trust you will be willing to give Dr. Meshkin the necessary permission to discuss the specifics of your case if he chooses? I can't tell by the picture, but is it possible that you've had some donor area shock loss and that what we're seeing isn't the scar, but some remaining shock? Or is it definitely the width of the scar? Also, what did the first scar look like? This of course, is critical in evaluting the second scar. Unfortunately, less than optimal scarring or stretching can occur, even when a physician uses state of the art techniques. In the meantime, I would hold off another 6 months on evaluating your result. If growth is less than optimal, I trust Dr. Meshkin will stand behind you. I also encourage you to contact Dr. Meshkin to go over your concerns and discuss the possibility of another procedure to meet your goals. I suspect you will need another one even if growth is optimal. These discussions between patient and physician are vital prior to any surgery so that realistic expectations are developed and patients are aware of all the risks. Best wishes, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Am0986 Posted February 10, 2010 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 10, 2010 Bill. I would rather discuss the case with Dr. Meshkin. I just posted my results and was a little emotional about the scar. If you can end this thread I would appreciate it. I am sure Dr. Meshkin is a good doctor and we can work things out. I dont want to say anything else. Check out My Hair Loss Web Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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