Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted February 27, 2017 Administrators Share Posted February 27, 2017 Everything seems to be healing nicely, yea fine hair always needs more in terms of grafts to create visual density, but did you see E39's results, looks really dense and his hair is fine and blonde, so you never know fingers crossed. 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 March 1, 2017 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 1, 2017 Hey guys, whats the general time frame for when you start to shed and hit the ugly duckling stage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member E39 Posted March 7, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted March 7, 2017 Hey guys, whats the general time frame for when you start to shed and hit the ugly duckling stage? I'd say very soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member JBlonde Posted March 7, 2017 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 7, 2017 it's official. I'm an ugly duckling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TakingThePlunge Posted March 7, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted March 7, 2017 The work looks fantastic! Nice hairline design. Happy Growing! David - Former Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant I am not a medical professional. All opinions are my own and my advice should not constitute as medical advice. View my Hair Loss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member E39 Posted March 7, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted March 7, 2017 it's official. I'm an ugly duckling. Lol. We've all been there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member JBlonde Posted March 14, 2017 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 14, 2017 Hey guys, sorry it's been a while since my last update. Not a lot going on except for a whole lot of ugly ducklingness...... All I can do now is sit back and wait..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member E39 Posted March 14, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted March 14, 2017 Yup the tough part is over. Gonna be exciting once it starts growing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member JBlonde Posted March 21, 2017 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 21, 2017 One month out. Not much to report. I've shed 99% of the transplanted hairs. I've got redness in both donor and recipient area. Both are slowly getting better. My skin is very sensitive anyways so I'm not surprised that it's still red. figures crossed. Man, no matter how much research you do before hand, waiting for it to grow is still nerve racking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member JBlonde Posted April 19, 2017 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 19, 2017 Hey all. I'm at about the 2 month mark now post FUE with Dr Diep. Not a ton to report. I've still got some redness in the back but its mostly covered by my hair. I've got some stragglers growing in the recipient area, but not much yet. It may be hard to tell in the photos because my hair is blonde and fine. Anyways, hoping to see some more action soon. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Tj287 Posted April 19, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted April 19, 2017 Don't worry, it will seem like nothing is happening.- it's normal. I personally found months 2-5 the hardest. The mental side of post-op is no joke and very strenuous! One thing I hadn't factored in before i took the plunge. You'll be smiling soon, don't worry. Interested to see how this turns out, particularly the temple peaks. Happy growing! 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...
Regular Member JBlonde Posted April 19, 2017 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 19, 2017 Thanks Tj287... I did years of research, knew more or less what to expect, and it's still hard for me mentally right now. I appreciate the positive words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member HassonandwongUK Posted April 21, 2017 Regular Member Share Posted April 21, 2017 Stay patient JBlonde i am of a similar hair colour and have been through the process. You are on track to get a good result. I am a UK representive of hasson and wong. - all opinions are my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member JBlonde Posted April 28, 2017 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 28, 2017 Thanks HassonandwongUK I appreciate the vote of confidence..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member azakdan2682 Posted April 30, 2017 Regular Member Share Posted April 30, 2017 I'm following this, very interested. I am the same age, same hair color - complexion, similar loss and been very much considering Dr. Diep. All the cars I've seen I'm sure you will have amazing results. Update often please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member JBlonde Posted May 2, 2017 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 2, 2017 asakdan, nothing to report at the moment. i'll take some pics at the 3 month mark unless I have a growth spurt before then in which case I'll post sooner... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Arminius Posted May 4, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted May 4, 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. Congrats! Looks great. Imo, that looks slightly more than 2500 grafts. Maybe around 2750? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member azakdan2682 Posted May 4, 2017 Regular Member Share Posted May 4, 2017 asakdan, nothing to report at the moment. i'll take some pics at the 3 month mark unless I have a growth spurt before then in which case I'll post sooner... Seeing all the testimonies on here I'm sure you will have an outstanding result, always seem to start noticing around 6 months. How was the first month? Do you think it is possible to go back to work without much notice after 3 weeks (besides buzz cut)? I ask because I am in the military, wondering if it is a bad idea to do while still in ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member JBlonde Posted May 5, 2017 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 5, 2017 Seeing all the testimonies on here I'm sure you will have an outstanding result, always seem to start noticing around 6 months. How was the first month? Do you think it is possible to go back to work without much notice after 3 weeks (besides buzz cut)? I ask because I am in the military, wondering if it is a bad idea to do while still in ? My skin is really sensitive and turns red very easily. It also stays red for quite a while. For me, it was definitely noticeable after 3 weeks. It's gotten much better, but mine still has some redness at 2.5 months. I wear hats when I go out or work for the most part. If you have a similar hairline/skin tone to me, and plan on having a similar procedure, I would still expect redness at that point. You could just own it and be honest with people who notice it and ask. I don't flaunt it but I'm fairly open with people about my HT. It just feels better to me than lying and making shit up about why my head has some redness. If your hair really bothers you and you really feel like a HT is what you want to do, I'd say go for it. There never really seems to be a "right" time between work, social engagements, etc. I realize that not everyone feels that way, but that's been my feeling about it. That said, this whole sitting back and waiting for it to grow is nerve racking. You're also supposed to take care of your head, not get it sunburned, etc.... So I guess depending on what your job is in the military, maybe it would be wise to wait. Sorry if that was a totally contradictory response Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member JBlonde Posted May 18, 2017 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 18, 2017 Well, it's been 3 months. Definitely some hairs growing. Not a ton, but some. I can see it starting to form a hairline and fill in a bit, but it's extremely fine and blonde so almost invisible to the camera. I tried my best to zoom in and edit so you could see. Also, I cut my hair really short because for me it feels less awkward at this stage. Being patient and waiting for growth challenging and nerve racking I will admit! My fingers continue to be crossed hoping for a good result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member azakdan2682 Posted May 18, 2017 Regular Member Share Posted May 18, 2017 My skin is really sensitive and turns red very easily. It also stays red for quite a while. For me, it was definitely noticeable after 3 weeks. It's gotten much better, but mine still has some redness at 2.5 months. I wear hats when I go out or work for the most part. If you have a similar hairline/skin tone to me, and plan on having a similar procedure, I would still expect redness at that point. You could just own it and be honest with people who notice it and ask. I don't flaunt it but I'm fairly open with people about my HT. It just feels better to me than lying and making shit up about why my head has some redness. If your hair really bothers you and you really feel like a HT is what you want to do, I'd say go for it. There never really seems to be a "right" time between work, social engagements, etc. I realize that not everyone feels that way, but that's been my feeling about it. That said, this whole sitting back and waiting for it to grow is nerve racking. You're also supposed to take care of your head, not get it sunburned, etc.... So I guess depending on what your job is in the military, maybe it would be wise to wait. Sorry if that was a totally contradictory response Yeah it's a tough decision, I haven't planned to get out, military has been good for me, it's very steady and great experiences. I would like to be able to just do it while in, going in between assignments wld be my best bet and the first 6 months wld be that kind of strange period where my head wld looks kind of weird I wld magne. I can't tell that you had a transplant at this point, I can see the outline of where your hairline will be, but as a bystander wld not think you wld have had with work done, which is a good thing. I will see how it pans out and quite interested in your progress as the skin/complexion and hair loss is quite similar. Currently have my hair grown out, so it isn't noticeable how receded I am, but get some wind on it it start sweating and it looks quite bad. I've tried the shave head look for a bit and it did not work for me really at all, I hated it, had lot of negative responses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Arminius Posted May 18, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted May 18, 2017 Well, it's been 3 months. Definitely some hairs growing. Not a ton, but some. I can see it starting to form a hairline and fill in a bit, but it's extremely fine and blonde so almost invisible to the camera. I tried my best to zoom in and edit so you could see. Also, I cut my hair really short because for me it feels less awkward at this stage. Being patient and waiting for growth challenging and nerve racking I will admit! My fingers continue to be crossed hoping for a good result. Congrats. Looks really great already. Quick question. Judging from your photos, some of the sprouted hairs are already about half an inch long. Since hair grows around .5 inch per month, one can reasonably conclude that your very first hairs began to sprout roughly one month ago. Did you have your first few hairs breach your skin at around 8 weeks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member voxman Posted May 18, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted May 18, 2017 I think you will be fine. I'm a fine haired blondie too. You've got a lot to look forward to ! I'm serious. Just look at my face. My Hair Regimen: Lather, Rinse, Repeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Tbcruz Posted May 19, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted May 19, 2017 Good luck. I have fine blonde hair as well and I'll be getting a ht in aug. 1st procedure (8-4-17) - Dr. Luís Nader FUE 1551 grafts. https://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/topic/49351-1551-grafts-with-luis-nader/?tab=comments#comment-455985 2nd procedure (2-4-20) - Dr. Blake Bloxham FUT 1986 grafts https://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/topic/55933-dr-blake-bloxham-fut/?tab=comments#comment-529401 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member JBlonde Posted June 21, 2017 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 21, 2017 Hey all, I'm a few days past the 4 month mark. Definitely some changes in the last month. I also haven't cut it in a month or so. I'll try to get some outdoor photos as well. Lots of hairs growing in. Obviously density is a concern of mine. I still have some redness, but I think that is do to my super fair and sensitive skin. Hoping to gain some density in the following months. Would love to hear your thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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