Regular Member JBlonde Posted January 11, 2017 Regular Member Share Posted January 11, 2017 Hey all, I'm a 34 year old guy with fine blonde hair that has receded at the hairline and temples a decent amount. I've been perusing this site off and on for years now and have finally decided to pull the trigger on a procedure. I originally was scheduled to go to Belgium for a procedure, but do to the climate of the world these days, have elected to go a different route. I didn't make that decision with ease, as I've seen great surgeries coming out of Belgium, Turkey, and Spain. However, I live in the California Bay Area and have been following Dr John Diep's results closely, and have been impressed. I am of course nervous about the outcome of the procedure, but have been on the fence for far too long and feel like it's time to go for it. Dr Diep quoted me about 2500 grafts FUE. With all the research I've done, that was about what I was expecting. The fact that my hair is so fine makes me think that I'm going to need 2 surgeries for the density that I want, but so be it if it ends up looking the way that I want it to. I'm also concerned about the temples looking natural. That seems to be one of the more difficult things for surgeons and the techs to get right. Again though, I've seen some good ones come from Diep's office. While I've mostly seen positive things from Dr Dieps office, I've seen some negative posts on here from a few years back as well, both of which I believe were FUT. I actually called and am going in for a second consultation with Diep next week to ask questions about his techs, my hairline design, how big of a punch they will use, expected yield, etc. My HT is currently scheduled for Feb 18, so just over a month away. Would love to hear back from past Diep patients or anyone with fine lighter colored hair who's had FUE done to restore hairline and temples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member aWidowsPeek Posted January 11, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted January 11, 2017 Diep has a great track record and some of the best/most youtube video results ever. Just go for it you'll be happy you did. 2000 or so grafts ad you'll be looking great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member E39 Posted January 11, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted January 11, 2017 I had a procedure done by Dr Diep. Hairline and temples. About the same hair color and characteristics as you. I am happy, and will go in for another procedure for my crown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member E39 Posted January 11, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted January 11, 2017 The two newest videos on his YouTube channel are my donor area postop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member home1212 Posted January 11, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted January 11, 2017 I think Diep is a fine doctor, a bit too aggressive for my taste in terms of his hairline placements. I say that to you because its obvious you have miniaturization going on in your temporal regions and they will continue to recede, you don't want a hairline that is too low, or not age appropriate if the temporal regions are not also addressed, otherwise it tends to look un-natural. I say go a bit more conservative with an age-appropriate hairline with some recession and you'll be happy for quite a long time, otherwise you'll be chasing that lower hairline with who knows how many more surgeries down the road to keep up.. just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted January 11, 2017 Administrators Share Posted January 11, 2017 The two newest videos on his YouTube channel are my donor area postop. Wow this is impressive scarring E39 I'm jealous, this is definitely an advantage fair skinned light haired guys have. Are these your results? If so freaking impressive man!! Jblonde I imagine the 2,500 is to reconstruct the entire hairline including the tuft, I believe that is the way to go and im fairly certain that is what Dr. Diep would do so that when you do lose that native hair it doesn't look odd or strange. 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...
Senior Member E39 Posted January 12, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted January 12, 2017 Wow this is impressive scarring E39 I'm jealous, this is definitely an advantage fair skinned light haired guys have. Are these your results? If so freaking impressive man!! Jblonde I imagine the 2,500 is to reconstruct the entire hairline including the tuft, I believe that is the way to go and im fairly certain that is what Dr. Diep would do so that when you do lose that native hair it doesn't look odd or strange. The donor is mine. No those aren't my results. He was really happy to see me and my results, and took several videos. Hopefully he uploads them soon. Thanks for the compliment on my donor. I'm very happy with it. I've been trying off and on to take some pics of my results to post here but they always turn out terrible lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member JBlonde Posted January 12, 2017 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 12, 2017 Thanks for the insight and advice guys. E39, I PM'd you. Wondered if you'd mind sending me a couple pictures of your hairline and temples since it looks like our hair profiles are similar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member E39 Posted January 12, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted January 12, 2017 Thanks for the insight and advice guys. E39, I PM'd you. Wondered if you'd mind sending me a couple pictures of your hairline and temples since it looks like our hair profiles are similar? Pm returned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Ernie Posted January 12, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted January 12, 2017 I completely agree with this. Good advice. 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...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted January 13, 2017 Administrators Share Posted January 13, 2017 The donor is mine. No those aren't my results. He was really happy to see me and my results, and took several videos. Hopefully he uploads them soon. Thanks for the compliment on my donor. I'm very happy with it. I've been trying off and on to take some pics of my results to post here but they always turn out terrible lol. Is this you looks similar hair color to the donor 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...
Senior Member E39 Posted January 14, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted January 14, 2017 Is this you looks similar hair color to the donor Yup that's me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted January 14, 2017 Administrators Share Posted January 14, 2017 Yup that's me! Looks fantastic man superb results. Really nice temples, I'm saving some grafts for the future temple work. 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...
Senior Member E39 Posted January 14, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted January 14, 2017 Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member n00b Posted January 14, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted January 14, 2017 Yup that's me! Wow! Looks fantastic!!! Correct me if I am wrong but from the video it looks like you have thin hair. I am really surprised that such a result can be achieved with thin hair. How's your crown looking? Any plans for the crown? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member E39 Posted January 14, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted January 14, 2017 Wow! Looks fantastic!!! Correct me if I am wrong but from the video it looks like you have thin hair. I am really surprised that such a result can be achieved with thin hair. How's your crown looking? Any plans for the crown? Thanks! Yes my hair is fine. I am planning on another procedure to address my crown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member JBlonde Posted February 17, 2017 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 17, 2017 Hey all, Saturday is the big day. I've been too busy stressing about work and doing my taxes to really get nervous for the procedure, but now that it's right around the corner the butterflies have set in. I'm praying for good results and that the years of research will pay off with Dr Diep. I'll keep guys updated as best I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member JBlonde Posted February 19, 2017 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 19, 2017 Here are my picture from the day after with Dr Diep.. Fingers crossed that all works out! I'm not sure about the exact number of grafts. It was supposed to be 2500, but I forgot to verify on my way out. I'll try and keep everyone as up to date as possible, as I know how much this forum helped my in my decision making process. Feel free to PM me with questions as well. Enjoy your Sunday all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted February 19, 2017 Administrators Share Posted February 19, 2017 Congratulations Jblonde, that's a complete hairline reconstruction it should look fantastic, happy growing 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 JBlonde Posted February 19, 2017 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 19, 2017 Thanks HTsoon. I appreciate that and am praying for the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member E39 Posted February 19, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted February 19, 2017 Looks great! Congrats! Put your feet up for a while, relax and prepare to be a YouTube star in about a year lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member JBlonde Posted February 20, 2017 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 20, 2017 Thanks E39. fingers definitely crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member JBlonde Posted February 23, 2017 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 23, 2017 Here are some pics of my recipient area as well as my donor area at the end of day 4 post FUE with Dr Diep. 2,900 Grafts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member spyk777 Posted February 23, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted February 23, 2017 Congrats on the procedure JB. All the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member JBlonde Posted February 27, 2017 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 27, 2017 Here's where I'm at on Day 8. Most of the scabs came off in the shower the last 2 days. I've still got some scabs and dry skin though. Still have some numbness is the donor and recipient area, but no pain and the numbness seems to be getting better every day. My hair is sooooo flipping fine that I'm pretty sure I'm going to need a second HT no matter how good Dr Diep's work is! UGH! The curse of the blonde man. It's hard to see some of the implanted hairs in the pictures because my hair is so fine and blonde, but it's there. No shedding that I'm aware of yet. Just redness. Anyways, let me know if you guys have any thoughts. Hoping to be one of the lucky few who doesn't shed but not counting on it. As long as it grows in dense at some point I'll be happy ps- sorry the pics always come out sideways for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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