Regular Member NoMoreHats111 Posted June 14, 2018 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 14, 2018 Hmmmm...so what’s the $$$$ difference in FUT vs FUE?? I know that I’ve ALWAYS heard Dr Rahal has way better FUT results. I have zero doubt about the mans skills ( ill be getting my second one from him sometime very soon)!!!Just wondering about price. Dr Rahal is great. You made a great decision. !!! I don't recall exactly, 3-4k maybe for my situation. Just ask them they'll tell you the standard pricing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member NoMoreHats111 Posted August 28, 2018 Author Regular Member Share Posted August 28, 2018 Hey guys. My FUE surgery will be this Friday, just need some last minute advice. I would really like your opinion as to whether or not to completely shave my head. I would like to avoid this if at all possible but would not want to sacrifice quality on the end result. Can I get your input on pros and cons and reasoning please? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted August 28, 2018 Administrators Share Posted August 28, 2018 It’s less time consuming for the surgeon, also shaving your head reduces the chance of shock loss, because the surgeon can see where he’s placing the incisions better. I’m not saying some surgeons can’t do this, but it’s certainly easier for the surgeon. 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 matt3480 Posted August 28, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted August 28, 2018 (edited) Shave it......as mentioned, it's easier for the surgeon. You already are going to a great surgeon....you should be removing any variables/obstacles that can cause anything but the expected/great result. Edited August 28, 2018 by matt3480 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member NoMoreHats111 Posted September 2, 2018 Author Regular Member Share Posted September 2, 2018 (edited) Hi guys. So its done, went with the full shave. Dr. Rahal and team were excellent, I felt well taken care of during the entire experience, and boy what an experience. Some swelling as expected in the face, most intrusive part of post-op is the sleeping at 45 degrees and the weird hats but definitely not a big deal for a week or two. Missing the gym the most. I requested 4-6 weeks to work from home so by the time I get back I should mostly look the way I did when they last saw me, I've been pretty open with this anyway. Sorry I didn't get to update during Day 0 and 1 but here are some Pre-op & Day 2 pics. Lighting is a bit weird/yellow in the bathroom so take that into consideration. 2800 FUE grafts on the nose, conservative hairline restoration only.. crown later sometime down the road maybe. Doesn't seem like there's going to be any noticeable scarring at all and I plan to buzz the back and sides to a 2 guard. Pretty pleased so far just tempering my expectations and joy for when I actually see results! Does someone need to move this thread into a different section? Edited September 2, 2018 by NoMoreHats111 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Lochtide7 Posted September 4, 2018 Regular Member Share Posted September 4, 2018 On 5/28/2018 at 1:01 PM, NEWHAIRPLEASE said: Rahal strip and then the next session would be FUE and could put FUE in donor scar to make it virtually invisible. I just feel you’re gonna get way more bang for your buck with FUT first. I am wondering why you say more bang for the buck with FUT, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member NoMoreHats111 Posted September 5, 2018 Author Regular Member Share Posted September 5, 2018 (edited) On 9/3/2018 at 8:46 PM, Lochtide7 said: I am wondering why you say more bang for the buck with FUT, thanks! Some people say less shock loss, more density, saves donor hair, and is way cheaper. I'm happy so far with my FUE decision. Edited September 5, 2018 by NoMoreHats111 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted September 5, 2018 Administrators Share Posted September 5, 2018 On 9/3/2018 at 5:46 PM, Lochtide7 said: I am wondering why you say more bang for the buck with FUT, thanks! It's cheaper so you literally get more grafts for a lower price, hence more bang for your buck. 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 bman3082 Posted September 14, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted September 14, 2018 hey any updates after ur scabs came off at around 2 weeks? I also got a procedure done with rahal about a month or so ago, instead I got FUT done but similar situation.. Woud love to see an update Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member NoMoreHats111 Posted October 4, 2018 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 4, 2018 So just over a month now, not much to report but thought I'd give an update. Donor area a little sore still but seems to be healing ok. Recipient area still red and still has a bunch of transplanted hair left, haven't gone back to work yet. Sorry for the low quality pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member NoMoreHats111 Posted November 29, 2018 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 29, 2018 Three months in... a bunch of the transplanted hair did not fall out and grew instead. Some tiny hairs starting to poke out (hard to tell from the pics), nothing to get excited about yet. Sorry I suck as a photographer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member GrowNewHair Posted November 30, 2018 Regular Member Share Posted November 30, 2018 Are you on finasteride? I'd love to get procedure done with Dr. Rahal. The only thing is (as with HT in general), finasteride gives me bad side effect. I felt extremely dizzy for three days after taking it (1.25 mg) and that was enough to convince me to stay away from it. Just wondering if you were on med. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Curious Posted November 30, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted November 30, 2018 You had two days of surgery with Dr. Rahal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member NoMoreHats111 Posted November 30, 2018 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 30, 2018 13 hours ago, GrowNewHair said: Are you on finasteride? I'd love to get procedure done with Dr. Rahal. The only thing is (as with HT in general), finasteride gives me bad side effect. I felt extremely dizzy for three days after taking it (1.25 mg) and that was enough to convince me to stay away from it. Just wondering if you were on med. Nope just Rogaine. No intention of taking other medicine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member NoMoreHats111 Posted November 30, 2018 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 30, 2018 11 hours ago, Curious said: You had two days of surgery with Dr. Rahal? Nope just one session for hairline restoration. Maybe crown down the line.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member bman3082 Posted November 30, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted November 30, 2018 22 hours ago, NoMoreHats111 said: Three months in... a bunch of the transplanted hair did not fall out and grew instead. Some tiny hairs starting to poke out (hard to tell from the pics), nothing to get excited about yet. Sorry I suck as a photographer. Hey nomorehats, i'm about 20 days ahead of you, rahal fut patient and pretty much on the same timeline as you! Thanks for the update! Looks on track Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Kiwi Guy Posted December 2, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted December 2, 2018 Good luck with this nomorehats, Rahal is on my shortlist of surgeons I am thinking of going with so will be following your progress intently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member NoMoreHats111 Posted March 1, 2019 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 1, 2019 Six month update.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member lakes9925 Posted March 1, 2019 Senior Member Share Posted March 1, 2019 I noticed Rahal does his hairlines outwards! Looks good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hairlossPA Posted March 1, 2019 Senior Member Share Posted March 1, 2019 (edited) significant change for 6 months. good luck in the next 6. please keep us updated! we dont see many rahal stories these days Edited March 2, 2019 by hairlossPA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upshall Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Why do you think we don’t see many Rahal stories anymore? You look great for 6months man! I’m sure you are happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Markee Posted March 2, 2019 Senior Member Share Posted March 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Upshall said: Why do you think we don’t see many Rahal stories anymore? You look great for 6months man! I’m sure you are happy I wonder why also ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raphael84 Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 @NoMoreHats111 Big improvement already and you are only at 6 months. Congratulations. You must be thrilled? Patient Advisor for Dr. Bisanga - BHR Clinic ian@bhrclinic.com - BHR YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcH4PY1OxoYFwSDKzAkZRww I am not a medical professional and my words should not be taken as medical advice. All opinions and views shared are my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member bman3082 Posted March 2, 2019 Senior Member Share Posted March 2, 2019 12 hours ago, NoMoreHats111 said: Six month update.. Hey man how u feeling about it at 6 months? Fellow rahal patient and almost 7 months FUT and looking about the same! Hang in there! I know its hard having a see through hairline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member CosmoKramer Posted March 2, 2019 Senior Member Share Posted March 2, 2019 Hi Your Progress and coverage looks real good for 6-months, more to come! Hope you keep updating your progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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