Regular Member SMRcalidiv Posted July 28, 2016 Regular Member Share Posted July 28, 2016 I just hit the 2 week post-op mark from my 4,000+ graft FUE with Dr. Vories. Background info...I am 35 and I have been stable on the big three for the past 7+ years. I would say that I was a NW5. I have to say that I am glad that I found Dr. Vories via this board, as I feel as though I had a great experience. He did the surgery over a 2 day period, with 2000+ grafts per day. Both he and his staff were EXTREMELY helpful and considerate, and they made the entire process as easy as one could have hoped for. The surgery itself was as close to completely painless as one could hope for...with the known exception of the initial shots (which I will say were not as bad as I was expecting after reading of some others' experiences). In fact it was so painless that I had a hard time even staying awake during the process...and when I was awake I was either extremely relaxed, or watching a movie. Again...if the actual surgery portion is what is giving you pause...DO IT...it was nothing. And in terms of cost...well I think he's tough to beat inside the U.S. While I am going through a bit of the normal anxiety that we all read about, I knew exactly what to expect after reading up on these boards for the past few years, and I am doing my best to be patient and await what I expect to be awesome results. Thanks to everyone that posted their experiences with Dr. Vories, it definitely helped me make up my mind to pull the trigger on this. Ask any questions, good or bad, and I will be happy to answer. Below are my 2 week post-op pics: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Tav1 Posted July 29, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted July 29, 2016 Amazing healing of both donor and recipient in just two weeks. As you chart progress, it would be good to go back in and edit your original post to include any pre-op pictures for reference. Those are always helpful for everyone. Would also be good to know what you/Vories are planning in terms of aiding the growth and maintenance, be it with Rogaine, Propecia, etc. Happy growing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted July 29, 2016 Administrators Share Posted July 29, 2016 Congrats man i will echo tav amazing recovery, it would be extremely hard to tell you had surgery. Happy growing im sure this will be a homerun. 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 SMRcalidiv Posted July 29, 2016 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 29, 2016 Thanks guys. I will try to find some before pics, but Dr. Vories has the actual pre-op pics. As far as meds go I plan to continue on 1mg fin/Rogaine/Niz regiment that has kept me stable thus far. I have already started to apply Rogaine foam and haven't had the redness that many have mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ontop Posted July 29, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted July 29, 2016 Congratulations, happy growing. Keep us in the loop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member n00b Posted July 29, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted July 29, 2016 Great healing! Looking forward to your progress... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member SMRcalidiv Posted July 29, 2016 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 29, 2016 Thanks guys...here are some (and some crappy) before photos. Note: These are not the ones taken by Dr. Vories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member azakdan2682 Posted August 1, 2016 Regular Member Share Posted August 1, 2016 Looks great, can't even tell you had surgery, inspiring me to get FUE some as well, since I am in the military, I don't want to risk scarring and prolong healing time. Did to get grafts on your crown as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member SMRcalidiv Posted August 1, 2016 Author Regular Member Share Posted August 1, 2016 Thanks again...depending on lighting and angle...you can still see some of the donor site puncture marks. They are still improving on a daily basis and I would think that after another week or two they will basically be invisible. Of course, that is me twisting and turning in the bathroom "trying" to see them...I doubt most people would be looking that hard at your head. Yes I did get grafts in my crown, my 4000 grafts were split 2k in back, 2k in front. Here is a pic after the 1st day with the grafts implanted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKYLAR Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 any updates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member SMRcalidiv Posted September 12, 2016 Author Regular Member Share Posted September 12, 2016 any updates? There's not much to post yet. I'm coming up on 2 months this week. I will say that the donor site is looking great...as close to invisible as I could have hoped for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKYLAR Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 ok post up somthn at the 4th month. that shud giv us an idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member getting4000 Posted November 10, 2016 Regular Member Share Posted November 10, 2016 Hello just wondering if you had any updates and wondering how you are coming along? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member SMRcalidiv Posted November 10, 2016 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 10, 2016 I'm coming up on 4 months in a few days, and I'll post pics. I am now starting to see growth and will start to let my hair grow longer. Until now I have been cutting with a #1 guard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member SMRcalidiv Posted November 16, 2016 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 16, 2016 1 month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member SMRcalidiv Posted November 16, 2016 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 16, 2016 2 Months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member SMRcalidiv Posted November 16, 2016 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 16, 2016 3 Months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member SMRcalidiv Posted November 16, 2016 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 16, 2016 4 Months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member SMRcalidiv Posted November 16, 2016 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 16, 2016 A couple of notables: The scarring was essentially invisible at 3 months and with a #1/2 guard...for those that are curious about being able to buzz their hair. The top was a #1 I feel like I had a burst of growth at around 3.5 months...and I have decided to let my hair grow starting now. The 4 month pics were probably at a #2 guard length...maybe a little shorter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member n00b Posted November 17, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted November 17, 2016 looking good so far. The next couple of months should be exciting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member getting4000 Posted November 17, 2016 Regular Member Share Posted November 17, 2016 looks great congratulations on good growth and healing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member SMRcalidiv Posted November 18, 2016 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 18, 2016 Thanks...I'm happy so far...can only get better from here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member elicash80 Posted November 21, 2016 Regular Member Share Posted November 21, 2016 Looking good. I am at 5 weeks post op with Dr. Vories. Hope my head looks like this at 3 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member SMRcalidiv Posted December 29, 2016 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 29, 2016 These are my 5 month pics...a few days late (late to be posted, not taken late). Hair is slightly damp after washing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member stinger99 Posted December 29, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted December 29, 2016 Nice growth so far, keep us Posted. That's a lot of area that was covered with 4000 grafts so I'm am anxious to see what density you will get. Happy growing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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