2nd proc - 1200 FUE w/ Dr. Katona (Chicago) A++

[ecarlino]

I had pretty significant hair loss to start with, so 3000 grafts (July 2017) can only accomplish so much.  

So, I just did another 1200 to get the hairline where I really wanted it.....

For anyone considering FUE, all I can say is that my experience with Dr. Katona has been beyond my expectations and I just kick myself for waiting so long (I just turned 46).

 

This is before the first:

These are immediately after the first:

and a few days after first:

This was me 13 months after first and 2 days before second:

morning of 2nd surgery, having established the plan with Dr. Katona:

Evening of 2nd surgery:

Edited August 17, 2018 by ecarlino

[JohnCasper]

Great photos.  Looks like you have a lot to look forward to.  You should have good results in a few months.  One thing I would note.... everyone is different, but the growth after my second surgery was a bit slower than the first.  So....don’t be discouraged or surprised if your new growth is a bit slower to appear.  Just be patient.  Keep us posted with pictures.

[ecarlino]

Thanks for the info re: slower growth the 2nd time around!

I started finasteride about 8 months ago - it will be interesting to see how my growth compares this time.  I also took biotin for 6 months last time and just started that again - not sure if that's snake oil or not....

One thing i noticed, for anyone curious about FUE scarring - given this is my 2nd 'shaved head' - i can tell you that i don't see any sign of the first procedure in the donor area.

Here's the 1 week update - left is evening of Day 6 and right is morning of Day 7, just after first washing of recipient area.

Edited August 22, 2018 by ecarlino

[JohnCasper]

I agree with you, when I had my second procedure there was no discernible evidence of scarring.  I often post this picture showing where about 1,750 grafts were harvested.  A 0.80 punch was used in the original surgery.