Regular Member SogeKing100 Posted February 1, 2017 Regular Member Share Posted February 1, 2017 Hello, I was wondering if anyone out there, after having gone through a procedure, later regretted it. (and I don't mean because of a botched procedure, of course. I mean, regretted it even after having gotten the expected results) I am 31 years old and I am seriously considering getting a transplant done this coming summer (doctor recommends about 2000 grafts via FUT). After reading various articles on different websites, it seems that getting a hair transplant, for the most part, is great. But it's hard to read 'real' information about what life is like after getting a procedure. It seems that it can take up to 18 months for the surgery to take a turn for the 'natural looking,' and extensive care and treatment is also involved post-surgery. Also, I have read that after getting FUT, exercise should be avoided. I'm a regular gym-goer and do other sports. I don't know if I would be comfortable with not being able to lift for such a long time (perhaps one can begin exercise after a month or so without any negative effects?). Also, as most people who get a transplant are aware of, typically one is not enough. Has anyone found this to have ruined their 'hair-transplant experience?' I mean, if you choose not to get any kind of follow-up work, I imagine that one would look funny or 'unnatural.' So, it's kind of like, once you do the first one, you're pretty much in it for the rest of your life. Anyway, just curious as to how other people feel. Thanks for any advice/replies/comments/thoughts/opinions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member HairsGone Posted February 1, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted February 1, 2017 My transplants have made a big difference to my appearance so I have no regrets! Depending on your level of hair loss, if only 2000 grafts are needed FUE may be a better option. Heavy exercise like lifting should be avoided for at least 2 months following FUT but much less so for FUE. Post some pics and I'm sure some of the experienced guys will give you some advice. FUT 3394 grafts, Dr Ball, London, July 2015 http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/180308-3394-fut-mr-ball-%40-ziering-london.html Combined FUT & FUE 3873 grafts, Dr Karadeniz, Istanbul, June 2016 http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/183923-3-873-grafts-combined-fut-fue-dr-karadeniz.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TakingThePlunge Posted February 2, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted February 2, 2017 My only regret is not following through a few years earlier. Very happy with my results! 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 aWidowsPeek Posted February 2, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted February 2, 2017 Yeah seriously look into FUE don't go scarring your head up man. I just had another 1800 fue grafts done 3 weeks ago and you already can't tell anything was done in my donor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Vainism Posted February 2, 2017 Regular Member Share Posted February 2, 2017 Even if my FUT operation was for free, i still wouldn't do it. Why on earth would anyone want a massive scar at the back of your head is beyond me, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member dagwood Posted February 2, 2017 Regular Member Share Posted February 2, 2017 I had a fue done 1070 grafts. It wasn't enough to make my hairline look good but it was enough to make it look not bad, which means a lot to me. My hairline had a weird uneven "V" shape to it and it receded back pretty far. It just looked stupid on me, I hated it. A lot of people noticed an commented on it too. Even though my hairline still has somewhat of a V shape to it, now its a wide V. and the bulk of the bald area is filled in. I think 200 or 300 grafts more on the hairline at this point would be nice to top it off. I probably wouldn't have gotten a transplant if my hair loss didn't stabilize at some point. Of course you don't want to get a transplant and have massive hairloss afterward, and be left with a bizzare balding pattern. The doc insisted I take finasteride for this reason. He said you might need a new transplant every 5 years if you don't take finasteride. I don't regret getting a transplant at all. I was pretty nervous and unsure about it but I'm glad I did it. I think FUT and FUE both have there advantages, I would be happy with either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member don174 Posted February 2, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted February 2, 2017 Unfortunately I do . Iam left with 2 different FUT scars and can't say Iam totally pleased with my result . With all the time , $$,concealer, I miss just having it shaved . FML Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member milo12 Posted February 2, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted February 2, 2017 Do a lot of research. Many people will post misinformation just to sucker you out of your money. So be vigilant and always go with your gut feeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member milo12 Posted February 2, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted February 2, 2017 I had a fue done 1070 grafts. It wasn't enough to make my hairline look good but it was enough to make it look not bad, which means a lot to me. Hello dagwood, I can imagine what you are going though. Want to know if you had the option to get FUT instead? Did your doctor recommend FUE over FUT? I'm in the same boat and want to decide whether to get FUT or FUE. I am leaning towards FUT based on what I have read about it because hair follicles last longer under FUT. WHat do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mikeyhwk Posted February 2, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted February 2, 2017 Hello dagwood, I can imagine what you are going though. Want to know if you had the option to get FUT instead? Did your doctor recommend FUE over FUT? I'm in the same boat and want to decide whether to get FUT or FUE. I am leaning towards FUT based on what I have read about it because hair follicles last longer under FUT. WHat do you think? Why would a follicle last longer via fut than fue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member aWidowsPeek Posted February 2, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted February 2, 2017 That's ridiculous. What a surprise coming from Milo12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member milo12 Posted February 3, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted February 3, 2017 Why would a follicle last longer via fut than fue? Hello mikeyhwk, What I meant to say was more follicles survive under FUT than FUE. At least that is my understanding based on what I have read over time. It is possible that I could be wrong. I have also seen bad FUTs and good FUEs. This is an area that I need clarification in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member milo12 Posted February 3, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted February 3, 2017 That's ridiculous. How is the possibility that more hairs survive in FUT than FUE ridiculous? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member dagwood Posted February 3, 2017 Regular Member Share Posted February 3, 2017 Hello dagwood, I can imagine what you are going though. Want to know if you had the option to get FUT instead? Did your doctor recommend FUE over FUT? I'm in the same boat and want to decide whether to get FUT or FUE. I am leaning towards FUT based on what I have read about it because hair follicles last longer under FUT. WHat do you think? I'm happy with the FUE, but I think I would have got the FUT if I could go back. the doc discussed both options but didn't really suggest either. I was impressed by the FUE robot, and was convinced it was the ultimate method of hair transplant. I didn't like the thought of getting my head butchered for a FUT either. the FUT sounds very painful, but I remember the scalp was so numb during my operation it wouldn't have made a difference. I didn't like the idea of a FUT scar either but the FUE left its mark on back of my head. Most guys FUE donor heals and not noticeable. My donor has a defined rectangular shape that looks eaten away at when my hair is very short. The FUT is supposed to have a higher rate of transplanted follicles that survive because when they punch out the hairs for FUE there is a chance of destroying it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Mick50 Posted February 3, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted February 3, 2017 (edited) Hello, I was wondering if anyone out there, after having gone through a procedure, later regretted it. (and I don't mean because of a botched procedure, of course. I mean, regretted it even after having gotten the expected results) I am 31 years old and I am seriously considering getting a transplant done this coming summer (doctor recommends about 2000 grafts via FUT). After reading various articles on different websites, it seems that getting a hair transplant, for the most part, is great. But it's hard to read 'real' information about what life is like after getting a procedure. It seems that it can take up to 18 months for the surgery to take a turn for the 'natural looking,' and extensive care and treatment is also involved post-surgery. Also, I have read that after getting FUT, exercise should be avoided. I'm a regular gym-goer and do other sports. I don't know if I would be comfortable with not being able to lift for such a long time (perhaps one can begin exercise after a month or so without any negative effects?). Also, as most people who get a transplant are aware of, typically one is not enough. Has anyone found this to have ruined their 'hair-transplant experience?' I mean, if you choose not to get any kind of follow-up work, I imagine that one would look funny or 'unnatural.' So, it's kind of like, once you do the first one, you're pretty much in it for the rest of your life. Anyway, just curious as to how other people feel. Thanks for any advice/replies/comments/thoughts/opinions Not sure you will get many replies form people saying they regret their transplant if they got satisfactory expected results, I remember reading about a well known hair transplant mentor who said if he had his time again he would have remained bald ,which I was surprised by as his end results were pretty good, mind you he had two failures to begin with so I guess that coloured his whole experience. In my opinion anyone who goes ahead with a transplant has reached the end of the line and a transplant is the only solution, in my case even if i had barely an acceptable outcome it would have been better than pre-op, the thing that surprised me the most was how natural the transplants were from the get go, even at the 3 month stage the new hair looked like normal hair , maybe I was just lucky all I can say it was the best thing I have done in my life as I was pretty depressed about the whole horseshoe look, new vistas have opened up in my life . I had FUE IF I had gone the FUT route i definitely would have put the gym on hold just to give the scar the best chance of healing. Just to add regarding having to have a second transplant to finish the job if the first transplant was done well and a natural result achieved, a second one in most cases should be choice, I am going to have a second one, but as it is now it stands alone and is an amazing improvement. Edited February 3, 2017 by Mick50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member hairfix Posted February 3, 2017 Regular Member Share Posted February 3, 2017 I regret having a transplant. First and foremost, i did it way too young. Was 22 at the time. Now im soon 27. I could just be happy with my natural high hairline i was given since birth, but i need a follow up which sucks, because i remember the psychological trauma attached to this. I have no hairloss and thats why i did the transplant. The reason i did the transplant in the first place was to lower my hairline but the most important thing was it to look natural. Now i hide my hairline and i usually wear some sort of a fringe. To be honest with you guys i woulda just kept my natural hairline instead of going through this process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member wibbles180 Posted February 3, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted February 3, 2017 (edited) Check this out for some quality impartial advice (removed by moderator) Edited February 6, 2017 by David - Moderator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dutchie Posted February 3, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted February 3, 2017 Even if my FUT operation was for free, i still wouldn't do it. Why on earth would anyone want a massive scar at the back of your head is beyond me, I have almost no scar. It depends on the surgeon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member milo12 Posted February 4, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted February 4, 2017 I have almost no scar. It depends on the surgeon Good to hear Dutchie. Hope you found a good resolution on your procedure. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dutchie Posted February 4, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted February 4, 2017 I'm on my 12th shot of vodka, I dont really care at this point, and I love all you guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Mick50 Posted February 4, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted February 4, 2017 I'm on my 12th shot of vodka, I dont really care at this point, and I love all you guys H a cool Dutchie ,you know you've a lot of support on this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dutchie Posted February 4, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted February 4, 2017 Make that, 13th shot of vodka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dutchie Posted February 4, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted February 4, 2017 14th ..................................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member BANDIDO Posted February 5, 2017 Regular Member Share Posted February 5, 2017 I had my hair transplant done in 2006 It was 4000 grafts via fut and got an amazing result. I was so very fortunate that I was an early grower in that pretty much my final result had grown in by the 6th month I have been dillegant in using proscar and minoxidil on a daily basis I cannot see my scar but I know it's there and that is my only regret.... I sometimes think I would like to fill it in. I'm great full that I had an awesome result !! I truly feel for the guys that have not been so fortunate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hsrp10 Posted February 6, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted February 6, 2017 I don't regret mine at all, I'm approaching 50 and I feel and look much younger. Life has been amazing after my first successful procedure and I haven't looked back since. go dense or go home Unbiased advice and opinions based on 25 plus years of researching and actual experience with hair loss, hair restoration via both FUT & FUE, SMP, scalp issues including scalp eczema & seborrheic dermatitis and many others HSRP10's favorite FUT surgeons: *Dr. Konior, *Dr Hasson, Dr. Rahal HSRP10's favorite FUE surgeons: *Dr. Konior, *Dr. Bisanga, Dr. Erdogan, Dr. Couto (*indicates actual experience with doctor) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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