Regular Member dudewheresmyhairdude Posted May 16, 2016 Regular Member Share Posted May 16, 2016 Hey so both times after the procedure, I remember around day 7 I stroked the little guys in the recipient area and the new hairs felt like bristles. After drinking pretty hard on the night of day 10, I noticed the next day that they softened. I assume this means that circulation has been established for the new follicles. And then I wonder if binge drinking that night helped establish that, or was it just coincidence? Hmmmm... I had a massive headache the day after as a result of the drinking, and actually ended up throwing up later that day in a parking lot. Could this be the solution!? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 It's true that new hairs typically grow in thin, fine and colorless though they can feel quite bristly due to the fact that they are so short. As hair grows and matures, it will thicken, darken and soften. And for the record I don't believe that binge drinking is the answer, though I'm sure you had fun up until the point that you lost it :-P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dr Tejinder Bhatti Posted May 19, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted May 19, 2016 Hello Mr. Dudewheresmyhair, When follicular units are placed into their respective recipient sites they are very short, usually 1mm to 3mm so of course they will feel coarse and stiff. However, there is another several millimeters of hair below the surface of your scalp that you do not see. After the grafts are placed the hair shaft will break free of the follicle and begin to make it's way out of the scalp. The hair appears to be growing but it is merely more of the hair shaft is visible and the hair appears longer but it will fall out in a few days. Because the length is increased it will not feel as stiff. You may also begin to notice how the hair or hairs will begin to point in difference directions. This too is because of the migration of the hair shaft out of the tissue right before they fall out completely before they slumber for the next couple of months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Blake Bloxham Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Dr Bhatti, Very nice explanation! Dr. Blake Bloxham is recommended by the Hair Transplant Network. Hair restoration physician - Feller and Bloxham Hair Transplantation Previously "Future_HT_Doc" or "Blake_Bloxham" - forum co-moderator and editorial assistant for the Hair Transplant Network, Hair Restoration Network, Hair Loss Q&A blog, and Hair Loss Learning Center. Click here to read my previous answers to hair loss and hair restoration questions, editorials, commentaries, and educational articles. Now practicing hair transplant surgery with Coalition hair restoration physician Dr Alan Feller at our New York practice: Feller and Bloxham Hair Transplantation. Please note: my advice does not constitute as medical advice. All medical questions and concerns should be addressed by a personal physician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member JohnCasper Posted May 22, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted May 22, 2016 Great explanation Dr. Bhatti. This is one of the great strengths of this forum. Doctors weigh in on a regular basis. I am an online representative for Carolina Hair Surgery & Dr. Mike Vories (Recommended on the Hair Transplant Network). View John's before/after photos and videos: http://www.MyFUEhairtransplant.com You can email me at johncasper99@gmail.com 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 MrGio-WHTCClinic Posted May 23, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted May 23, 2016 The hair in the recipient takes many months to show any obvious changes in caliber. My opinions are my own. I am one representative of MyWHTC Clinic's European branch. Consultation Dates & Cities for Dr. Patrick Mwamba London, United Kingdom - Available (Sat.) Zurich, Switzerland - Available (Saturday) Bologna, Italy - Available (Saturday) Brussles, Belgium - Available (Sun.-Sat.) *No Fee* Dr. Patrick Mwamba is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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