5 and a 1/2 months, 800 grafts, Dr De Reyes

[WantSephirothHair]

That was originally my thinking. But lately I'm thinking, conserving my grafts so that I hav a thin hairline and in the future can have a thin thatch on top, that I'll have to keep buzzed to look ok, isn't a great compromise. Id rather just get everything reinforced now, have nice density, and then shave it when it gets worse again. Next move is to add density to the shap Dr Rey's gav me

[Edsarn2017]

I think the 9 month pictures look really good. I also think it is important to have realistic expectations too. Without doubt, there are some incredible transformations on this website, but often we might see the results looking at their best, which might give us false expectations. I think I suffered from that after my first HT. Also, some people seem to respond better than others in that their hair type or colour might be more suited to a HT, but you should be happy.

 

I had my second HT with Dr De Reys:

 

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so, I don't you have to worry about him not being able to place hairs between transplanted hairs, if you decide for another HT with him.

 

I went back to Dr De Reys for added density and I would say that it gave me a significant improvement, and I am very happy with the front now. I am sure experts could tell I've had a HT, but none of my friends or work colleagues can, which was quite important.

 

I will be interested to see your photos at 12 months, because I still think you might see an improvement.

[WantSephirothHair]

Thats a very nice result, congrats! That's good to know about Dr De Reys. Obviously the biggest risk is permanent shock loss or transection when adding density, but I'm 100% sure now that I'll need a second pass. I don't want to look like a guy with a thinning hairline, and my hairline is visibly less dense than the area behind. Actually now I'm thinking of getting FUT to maximize my available grafts and getting my whole frontal third reinforced. I'm thinking 1800 FUs might get me where I really want to be.

[WantSephirothHair]

So my 9 and a half month update. There's definitely room to squeeze in some extra follicular units there...

 

My right side (4th photo) turned out the best. The left side (3rd photo) is definitely not as good. And my centre hairline does look like a thinning hairline, which still bothers me...

 

All photos were taken with dry hair, volumising shampoo and standing under a light.

[TrixGlendevon]

I think the hairline looks natural and very good. I rate the result already and it is still only 3/4 of the way through the maturation process.

[WantSephirothHair]

It looks very natural, yes! And I like the hairline shape and what he did at the temples! And for 760 odd grafts it's impressive! But I just don't like how thin that center parting is, I need more density. I can't style my hair the way I like. My forehead shape prohibits a side parting comb over. I could cut it short and comb forward, Buzz the sides and it would look more convincing. But for my current needs I'm certain additional density is required to not look like a guy with s thinning hairline. I have a much bigger and less forgiving forehead than most people so my case may be quite different from most people

[TrixGlendevon]

I honestly think this is all in your head (no pun intended!) as it will still continue to thicken. I think it looks very good already. Another 3 months and you will see the full effect/result. As you say - for 750 grafts, this is even more impressive. I have seen results with more grafts used and far less of a result. My advice would be wait until August/September before making a decision re. another procedure.

 

Interestingly, I am also debating FUT for my first procedure (and maybe second) to get the most I can out of it and then FUE after to top up and fill in the scar.

[WantSephirothHair]

I don't think I'm imagining that thin centre parting, very visible scalp there. Don't get me wrong, it looks natural, I like the temples. It was overall a successful HT. Just not quite what I wanted or hoped for. It may be unrealistic expectations. I think Dr De Rey's is a very good surgeon! But I'm not sure if he was the right surgeon for what I hoped to achieve, namely a conservative NW 2 hairline with normal looking density. I got the former but not quite the latter.

 

Yeah, for those of us thinning in NW5 or more patterns, we need as many grafts as possible, and FUT seems to be the best approach. I'm basically NW2 now but that's not going to last forever. My density on top is significantly lower than my back and sides. I don't ever intend to go slick shaved so that FUT scar is a small trade off for more grafts. There's always SMP or FUE for the scar too.

Edited May 26, 2017 by WantSephirothHair

[TrixGlendevon]

I don't think I'm imagining that thin centre parting, very visible scalp there. Don't get me wrong, it looks natural, I like the temples. It was overall a successful HT. Just not quite what I wanted or hoped for. It may be unrealistic expectations. I think Dr De Rey's is a very good surgeon! But I'm not sure if he was the right surgeon for what I hoped to achieve, namely a conservative NW 2 hairline with normal looking density. I got the former but not quite the latter.

 

Yeah, for those of us thinning in NW5 or more patterns, we need as many grafts as possible, and FUT seems to be the best approach. I'm basically NW2 now but that's not going to last forever. My density on top is significantly lower than my back and sides. I don't ever intend to go slick shaved so that FUT scar is a small trade off for more grafts. There's always SMP or FUE for the scar too.

 

I still think that lack of density will be less noticeable in 3 months. Stick with it!

 

I have quite low expectations. I'd be happy with a NW3 (currently a NW3v) and to wear it short (#2, 3 or 4 depending on the scar) for the rest of my life. I just don't want to be bald. My genetics are weird too. My dad is a NW6 and my 2 younger brothers have already lost their hair. I am in my early 30s and I am doing better than both. My dad had already lost his hair completely by my age. My (much older) half-brother has a NW1 or 2 still. My maternal uncle is a NW4 and my paternal uncle is a NW3. Very difficult to tell what I will be. I have beenr recommended to wait as long as possible before getting surgery.

[Edsarn2017]

Thats a very nice result, congrats! That's good to know about Dr De Reys. Obviously the biggest risk is permanent shock loss or transection when adding density, but I'm 100% sure now that I'll need a second pass. I don't want to look like a guy with a thinning hairline, and my hairline is visibly less dense than the area behind. Actually now I'm thinking of getting FUT to maximize my available grafts and getting my whole frontal third reinforced. I'm thinking 1800 FUs might get me where I really want to be.

 

Thanks, I'm happy with the hairline and front third. I do think your results look good and you still have another 3 months to go. To get the thickness you desire, like I wanted, a second pass maybe needed. I would wait at least 15 months, because I had my second operation 12 months after my first and it was very painful, where my third operation was just like my first and was not painful.

 

Keep us all posted on this operation and future surgeries!

[WantSephirothHair]

Thanks, I'm happy with the hairline and front third. I do think your results look good and you still have another 3 months to go. To get the thickness you desire, like I wanted, a second pass maybe needed. I would wait at least 15 months, because I had my second operation 12 months after my first and it was very painful, where my third operation was just like my first and was not painful.

 

Keep us all posted on this operation and future surgeries!

 

I contacted his online representative about getting the density increased. He said I should contact Dr Rey's directly. I did that but got no response. Probably too late to book an appointment for August which is my only available month.

 

Here's my 10 month update. No change at all really. Situationally looks good/bad depending on lighting. These pictures were all taken with the flash on, standing beneath a slightly dim light. The last picture was taken using the flash but not standing under the light source so a bit more flattering

[Edsarn2017]

I believe he has a new website, that is how I contacted him. I few more grafts will thicken it up nicely. I benefited from some extra grafts and a second pass.

[WantSephirothHair]

Just got hold of him, luckily I got a date for this summer at exactly 1 year after my last surgery. He reckons about 300-400 shoukd be enough to fix the density issue, does that sound about right?

[Edsarn2017]

Just got hold of him, luckily I got a date for this summer at exactly 1 year after my last surgery. He reckons about 300-400 shoukd be enough to fix the density issue, does that sound about right?

 

I think your hair looked thicker than mine after my first transplant. I actually had 1750 in my first HT and then 900 the second time at the front of my head. I guess Dr De Reys will know more when he sees you in person, and there would be scope for more if you need it, because he can transplant up to 1500 per day. I am really happy with the front, and when I grown it long, I can flick it back and it makes my hair look quite thick.

 

At least you will only need a one day op. I really struggled with the pain on the second day of my operation. I will be really interested to see whether you think it hurts more on your second HT.

 

Really looking forward to seeing your 12 month results and the results of the extra grafts!

 

All the best for your next op!!

[Edsarn2017]

I just had another look at your 10 month pics, and I think they look really good and you still have another 2 months to go. With the extra time for the hair to mature and some additional grafts, I think you will have a great result.