Senior Member Mick50 Posted January 13, 2019 Senior Member Share Posted January 13, 2019 Your Doc is correct in a few months you will be more than happy ,as it stands now your face is framed and are ahead of the game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Betterhair Posted January 13, 2019 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 13, 2019 4 minutes ago, Mick50 said: Your Doc is correct in a few months you will be more than happy ,as it stands now your face is framed and are ahead of the game Thank you. Each time I contact his office, I always get a prompt professional response, which is so appreciated ! This journey ,as most are aware ,can take its toll on us emotionally , so it helps when one has a doc that cares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete-from-Farjo Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Looking really good at six months. Big transformation. Congrats. I am an online representative for Farjo Hair Institute Dr. Bessam Farjo is an esteemed member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians I am not a medical professional and my words should not be taken as medical advice. All opinions shared are my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member wheretogo Posted January 14, 2019 Senior Member Share Posted January 14, 2019 Agree, looks good for six months, happy growth mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Betterhair Posted February 3, 2019 Author Senior Member Share Posted February 3, 2019 Okay, here are my 7 month pics. Moving right along 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted February 3, 2019 Administrators Share Posted February 3, 2019 Looking awesome man 👏🏼 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 alex79 Posted February 3, 2019 Senior Member Share Posted February 3, 2019 Looks really good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member TimeForAction Posted February 4, 2019 Regular Member Share Posted February 4, 2019 (edited) On 7/8/2018 at 7:10 PM, made2care said: Okay, it's day 5 post op and my swelling appears to be subsiding but it's still quite profound. My wife is freaking out !! I assured her that it will pass , however it takes time. Meanwhile, since I've been home bound I have had time to further research finisteride. Interestingly enough , there have been many lawsuits against Merck for degenerative life changing side effects, some of which Merck denies even exists. Anyone bold enough out there to admit they have been taking this drug religiously for many years with little to no side effects and proven hair results they wanted? Yes I can vouch for it. When I first noticed some hair loss at age 23, I got on finasteride from 1999-2007. I forgot about my hair by 2000. I took it like a daily vitamin. Everything was great. I foolishly stopped in late 2007 because I tricked myself into believing that i really did not have hair loss issues. Things were that good. I stupidly was in denial at 12 months after stopping and noticing thinner hair- I only wish I had resumed finasteride at that time. Instead I waited for almost 2 years to resume finasteride in 2009, due to pure horror and shock, after my mom mentioned something. My hair was ravaged. I went from thick hair all over to a diffuse NW 4/5 in need of a transplant. Like the company tells you, stopping finasteride will result in your hair loss returning to where it should be very quickly for your given age. Since back on finasteride, my hair loss has once again halted, immediately. I have undergone 2 procedures with Dr. Konior. But even now, if there was once decision in my life that i know I will always regret, it was stopping finasteride. If i had not stopped finasteride in 2007, I would not even know these forums existed. It has cost me a decade of my life obsessing about my hair. I will never go off finasteride ever again, and can accept the small risks it carries. Edited February 4, 2019 by TimeForAction 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member TimeForAction Posted February 4, 2019 Regular Member Share Posted February 4, 2019 btw congrats on your transplant and your results! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member razzy Posted February 4, 2019 Senior Member Share Posted February 4, 2019 Made2care, You can see the change from month 6 to 7. There is still a lot of time for more growth and density to come through, nonetheless this is a very good result so far given the graft count. HT#1 - Dr. Rahal (Jan 2012) - 4700 grafts HT#2 - Dr. Rahal (Jan 2014) - 1800 grafts HT#3 - Dr. Konior (Jan 2018) - 1200 grafts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete-from-Farjo Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Still improving nicely month on month. I am an online representative for Farjo Hair Institute Dr. Bessam Farjo is an esteemed member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians I am not a medical professional and my words should not be taken as medical advice. All opinions shared are my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Betterhair Posted February 4, 2019 Author Senior Member Share Posted February 4, 2019 Here is a pic from 12 years ago. You can clearly see the recession in the frontal region. the next pic is current. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raker Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Looking good pal, enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member sharmaarya Posted February 23, 2019 Regular Member Share Posted February 23, 2019 Please update you latest pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Betterhair Posted February 23, 2019 Author Senior Member Share Posted February 23, 2019 Will update in 1 week at which time I will be at 8 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upshall Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 Hi Madetocare, Your results look really impressive so far! you must be thrilled. Are you still seeing new sprouts or it just maturation at this point? Also do you have a way to post a higher quality picture of your hairline? Your pictures are a little blurry All the best man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Betterhair Posted February 23, 2019 Author Senior Member Share Posted February 23, 2019 4 hours ago, Upshall said: Hi Madetocare, Your results look really impressive so far! you must be thrilled. Are you still seeing new sprouts or it just maturation at this point? Also do you have a way to post a higher quality picture of your hairline? Your pictures are a little blurry All the best man! I still have some new hair coming in. As I've previously posted, my left side is fuller than my right and the right section has quite a few very short thick stubble which have been dormant for a while now. I'm watching those carefully. I am simply using my smart phone to take pics but can try my wife's since hers is a newer one. getting back to the new sprouts, I have also noticed some tiny pimples form just a week ago but there were just a few. These could also be a sign of new sprouts. chow 4 now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mohan Singh Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 Good Improvement, I also done the HT from India, I am waiting for the new hair to coming out. my transplant done before 25 days, am curious to see the hair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Betterhair Posted March 22, 2019 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 22, 2019 Okay, I'm about 8 1/2 months out. Still have some hairs coming in. Called Dr Arocha and gave him an update. All is going well. Right side a little behind left side but he said it will even out. I finally have hair !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upshall Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Could not be happier for you man! Crazy how much denser it is since 6months! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member PlzRespond Posted March 23, 2019 Senior Member Share Posted March 23, 2019 Looks great. So u still have new sprouts after 8+ months? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Betterhair Posted March 23, 2019 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 23, 2019 5 hours ago, PlzRespond said: Looks great. So u still have new sprouts after 8+ months? When I carefully comb through , I can see some short hairs of various lengths. Actually last week I had a pimple, a sign of a new hair popping through. It will be interesting to see the final results 10 months from now. I still need to get a HD camera to show a closeup of the hairline. I know Upshall will appreciate that. I would also like to state this. For me this is an interesting psychological evaluation of my experience. When I finally see what can be and was achieved, I now want my crown filled in. Don't we all , right? We attain healthy and game changing results and want more. Too me it makes sense to do the hairline first. This is what people see. At 6'3"people don't see my crown but it's still a nagging reminder of progressive balding. thank you for your compliments and good luck with your ventures. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Betterhair Posted March 23, 2019 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 23, 2019 Fresh haircut! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted March 23, 2019 Administrators Share Posted March 23, 2019 Wow that's a fantastic change thanks for keeping us updated. I hope you'll continue until 12 months 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 Betterhair Posted March 24, 2019 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 24, 2019 Thank you and will do. I did forget to mention that when I chatted with my doc I asked him if I could get another FUT to fill in my crown. He said its dependent upon donor site . I have had 2 FUT procedures. First was around 10 years ago with Dr Lehr ( Oklahoma City) and does not do them anymore. It was around 2000 but I doubt that number and results were sub par. Second was just last year Dr Arocha ( Houston, Tx) and so far very pleased with results, 2500 grafts . With all this being said, Arocha said he would absolutely be able to do another FUT and went on to explain the benefits of FUT respective to each patient . I think it is very important for patients to keep open communication with their surgeon on a regular basis. Yes, these doctors are busy but if they can find the time to talk with their patients, that's one more quality to give us peace of mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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