Senior Member wheretogo Posted September 25, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted September 25, 2018 (edited) Hi guys, does donor area condition can go worse as the months post op goes by? how much time does it take the donor area to recover from kind of shock loss? thank you 6 days post op Edited September 25, 2018 by wheretogo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member wheretogo Posted September 25, 2018 Author Senior Member Share Posted September 25, 2018 8 days post op Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member wheretogo Posted September 25, 2018 Author Senior Member Share Posted September 25, 2018 about 3 weeks post op Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member wheretogo Posted September 25, 2018 Author Senior Member Share Posted September 25, 2018 almost 3 and half months post op Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member wheretogo Posted September 25, 2018 Author Senior Member Share Posted September 25, 2018 almost 6 and half months post op Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted September 25, 2018 Administrators Share Posted September 25, 2018 It can take a full year, but honestly your donor looks fine to me, you’re definitely not in the “sweet spot” in terms of length. Try to either grow it out longer or cut it shorter. 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 wheretogo Posted September 25, 2018 Author Senior Member Share Posted September 25, 2018 Hey Melvin, thanks for the quick reply. the last picture is right after my first haircut (not included the ones i did to myself). it was about a month ago. today someone took my picture from behind and it didn't look good in my opinion, the picture is blurry so i will try to take another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted September 25, 2018 Administrators Share Posted September 25, 2018 That’s because hair looks the thinnest at a #2 guard. Try cutting to a 1/2 guard or #1. Trust me length not only makes a difference on the top, but in the donor as well. 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 wheretogo Posted September 25, 2018 Author Senior Member Share Posted September 25, 2018 thanks i will grow it, plan the next haircut in 2 months. here are pictures from now. i kinda comb the donor slightly. the first 2 pictures are the ones i was talking about that it looks worse and that freaked me out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member wheretogo Posted September 25, 2018 Author Senior Member Share Posted September 25, 2018 and i took those pictures right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member wheretogo Posted September 25, 2018 Author Senior Member Share Posted September 25, 2018 I'm using derma roller on the crown area and i go little bit down from there, is that a problem or could be one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted September 25, 2018 Administrators Share Posted September 25, 2018 You also have really curly hair that tends to clump together, your donor looks absolutely fine and no one would look twice at it. 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 gillenator Posted September 25, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted September 25, 2018 Things will look much better after 3-5 months from now... Gillenator Independent Patient Advocate I am not a physician and not employed by any doctor/clinic. My opinions are not medical advice, but are my own views which you read at your own risk. Supporting Physicians: Dr. Robert Dorin: The Hairloss Doctors in New York, NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member wheretogo Posted September 26, 2018 Author Senior Member Share Posted September 26, 2018 Really hope so, thanks Melivin, thanks gillenator. using derma roller on crown area for almost a month. should i keep using it or just leave the scalp alone? don't want to harm the area beneath the thin area of the crown. what do you guys think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member wheretogo Posted September 27, 2018 Author Senior Member Share Posted September 27, 2018 I got some discoloration on my forehead, maybe because of the sun. i'm guessing from years of wearing hats. I want to treat that, but i don't want to use all kind of chemicals, do you guys have any idea? does it a good idea to use 0.5 mm derma roller on the forehead, won't it harm the hairline or the skin near the hairline? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member wheretogo Posted September 28, 2018 Author Senior Member Share Posted September 28, 2018 One more thing. this is a picture about 10 days post op. do you think after' let's say a year, if i trim the hair to that length it will look about the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Speegs Posted September 28, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted September 28, 2018 Be patient, your donor looks fine to the naked eye. Hair loss patient and transplant veteran. Once a Norwood 3A. Received 2,700 grafts with coalition doctor on 8/13/2010 Received 2,380 grafts with Dr. Steven Gabel on 9/30/2011 Received 1,820 grafts with Dr. Steven Gabel on 7/28/2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dazed Posted September 28, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted September 28, 2018 WOW, some of you guys analyze day by day. I don't see that you have a problem. I am 2.5 weeks post op and my biggest concern is when my donor area will grow out so I don't have this silly haircut. I'll talk to you in about 4-6 months. "Imagination frames events unknown in wild fantastic shapes of hideous ruin, and what it fears, creates." Hannah More Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted September 28, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted September 28, 2018 IMHO, the derma roller is fine to use if you feel and see an improvement. Gillenator Independent Patient Advocate I am not a physician and not employed by any doctor/clinic. My opinions are not medical advice, but are my own views which you read at your own risk. Supporting Physicians: Dr. Robert Dorin: The Hairloss Doctors in New York, NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member wheretogo Posted September 29, 2018 Author Senior Member Share Posted September 29, 2018 9 hours ago, gillenator said: IMHO, the derma roller is fine to use if you feel and see an improvement. Yea, no problem to use it on the forehead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member wheretogo Posted September 29, 2018 Author Senior Member Share Posted September 29, 2018 23 hours ago, Speegs said: Be patient, your donor looks fine to the naked eye. ThanksSpeegs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member wheretogo Posted September 29, 2018 Author Senior Member Share Posted September 29, 2018 Congrats on your HT Dazed. happy growth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member HarryHonolulu Posted September 30, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted September 30, 2018 On 9/25/2018 at 2:45 PM, Melvin-Moderator said: That’s because hair looks the thinnest at a #2 guard. Try cutting to a 1/2 guard or #1. Trust me length not only makes a difference on the top, but in the donor as well. Hey Melvin Is your advice aplicable to someone who is way beyond their recovery, with a fully healed donor area? Or is this just for the ugly duckling? Re Donor hair cut : you’re essentially saying to either go REALLY short or let it grow out ao that it covers the area, correct? as opposed to the middle ground 1-2 months post op) where it still kinda looks sparse ? is there any healing benefit to growing the donor out post procedure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted September 30, 2018 Administrators Share Posted September 30, 2018 6 hours ago, HarryHonolulu said: Hey Melvin Is your advice aplicable to someone who is way beyond their recovery, with a fully healed donor area? Or is this just for the ugly duckling? Re Donor hair cut : you’re essentially saying to either go REALLY short or let it grow out ao that it covers the area, correct? as opposed to the middle ground 1-2 months post op) where it still kinda looks sparse ? is there any healing benefit to growing the donor out post procedure? No this is applicable for anyone who’s had an FUE. In fact, I always try and keep my donor around a #1 on the sides. Once it grows to about a #3 it doesn’t look as full, plus it looks sloppier to me, a fresh fade also boosts the appearance of fullness on the top. 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 HarryHonolulu Posted September 30, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted September 30, 2018 4 hours ago, Melvin-Moderator said: No this is applicable for anyone who’s had an FUE. In fact, I always try and keep my donor around a #1 on the sides. Once it grows to about a #3 it doesn’t look as full, plus it looks sloppier to me, a fresh fade also boosts the appearance of fullness on the top. Thanks Melvin.is there any benefit to growing out the donor area during the recovery.? Does it help with density and healing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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