Senior Member gbhscot Posted September 11, 2019 Author Senior Member Share Posted September 11, 2019 Had a trim down to 6mm back and sides at week 8. Here's the donor in very harsh lighting (flash) and normal room light... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gbhscot Posted October 17, 2019 Author Senior Member Share Posted October 17, 2019 So my three months update.... Hoping this is just the beginning and I have a lot of density to come... Still these weird bumps everywhere but not to worried... Yet. So far, quite happy with how it is, although do think I'll revisit the hairline one day and at least get the temples filled in. Anyone care to estimate how many grafts I'd still get out the donor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gbhscot Posted November 20, 2019 Author Senior Member Share Posted November 20, 2019 Starting to get a bit concerned with my progress - at month 4+ I've seen no real improvement since previous posts. In itself, not necessarily terrible as I know that growth isn't linear etc My concern is more that aside from seeing no more growth, I'm still seeing thousands of little red bumps on the scalp, none of which have hair protruding, and around the crown there are a ton of itchy, stubbly grafts - these have been there since week 1, now when they itch and I scratch, they come loose. Doesn't seem to be a bulb with them, basically a short stubble like hair with a scar in the middle. There are a lot of them around the crown. Very worried that these are essentially dud grafts which weren't implanted correctly.... Haven't messaged the clinic as yet as I know it's a standard "wait longer" answer. But not matter how much I know and have seen results come good, I can't help but feel very concerned that something is badly wrong with mine. I wouldn't say there was a massive difference between the before HT density and what it is now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted November 20, 2019 Administrators Share Posted November 20, 2019 4 months is very early, I wouldn’t be overly concerned at this point. The fact you’re seeing pimples is a good sign that hairs are trying to poke through. Be patient, if by 7 months you look the same than it’s time to worry. 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 gbhscot Posted November 20, 2019 Author Senior Member Share Posted November 20, 2019 36 minutes ago, Melvin-Moderator said: 4 months is very early, I wouldn’t be overly concerned at this point. The fact you’re seeing pimples is a good sign that hairs are trying to poke through. Be patient, if by 7 months you look the same than it’s time to worry. Cheers Melvin, you're always there with the rationality when in panicking. Still concerned but hope you're right - if all of these red dots are hairs trying to pop through, I am gonna end up with a bloody good result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Baldjooey Posted December 3, 2019 Regular Member Share Posted December 3, 2019 On 11/20/2019 at 7:48 PM, Melvin-Moderator said: 4 months is very early, I wouldn’t be overly concerned at this point. The fact you’re seeing pimples is a good sign that hairs are trying to poke through. Be patient, if by 7 months you look the same than it’s time to worry. agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gbhscot Posted December 12, 2019 Author Senior Member Share Posted December 12, 2019 Coming up for month 5... Not seeing much new growth still but the initial non shedded hair still there. Had my.forst cut on top two.days.ago so looks a bit thinner than previously. Hoping for more growth still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulos12 Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 How does it look to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Vilela Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 Everything good?...Any update?... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gbhscot Posted January 8, 2020 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 8, 2020 So coming up for 6 months post surgery and not quite sure how I feel. On the one hand I definitely have a better hairline and coverage, on the other I'm still hoping for more density. I've always been a bit concerned that my HT hasn't followed the normal path - I didn't seem to shed much and for some reason it seemed denser a month ago than it does now. Hoping that I still conform to the common trend of real density happening around months 8-10. I wouldn't say I'm unhappy currently, not at all, but just a bit concerned that I've reached the final outcome already. Either way, I'm considering heading back to Istanbul at some point probably in the next 18 months and having the corners filled in and some crown density added - depending of course on how my donor will cope. If it gains more density from now then I'll be really happy, but I feel a second pass could be a massive boost to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted January 8, 2020 Administrators Share Posted January 8, 2020 You feel exactly how you should at 6 months, you want more density and it will come, just as the hair has improved since the previous months. I already see a massive improvement 👍🏼 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...
Paulos12 Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Do you have a picture before transplantation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gbhscot Posted January 10, 2020 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 10, 2020 15 hours ago, Paulos12 said: Do you have a picture before transplantation? Sure, here's a few So I basically had no hairline and super thin hair... eventually I shaved it all off and actually loved the look but then decided that knowing "worst case", I'd chance the transplant... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulos12 Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Fine sure you got a difference with before. I want to ask you do you know how many people do a yaman transplant per day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gbhscot Posted January 11, 2020 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 11, 2020 5 hours ago, Paulos12 said: Fine sure you got a difference with before. I want to ask you do you know how many people do a yaman transplant per day? 2 or 3 max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Steeeve Posted January 16, 2020 Valued Contributor Share Posted January 16, 2020 Dude, seriously, I echo Melvin when I say, what an improvement! I understand your concerns but I think when those hairs Do start thickening up around the 8-12 month point it’s going to turn around for you mentally. It already looks so good, though. Congrats!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gbhscot Posted January 16, 2020 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Steeeve said: Dude, seriously, I echo Melvin when I say, what an improvement! I understand your concerns but I think when those hairs Do start thickening up around the 8-12 month point it’s going to turn around for you mentally. It already looks so good, though. Congrats!! Thanks man, nice of you to say. I'm definitely stoked so far, just concerned it's as good.as it will get. Actually... Kinda struggle to believe it can get much better, I never have that kind of luck. If it does, I'll be absolutely ecstatic. And if it does, I'll struggle not to go for a second pass at Dr Yaman just to see how dense is possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gbhscot Posted February 9, 2020 Author Senior Member Share Posted February 9, 2020 So fresh out of the barbers and shaved back and sides down to 6mm - I think this is the shortest I could go, and possibly already too short. Interested to hear what people think of the donor considering number of grafts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member 147break Posted February 9, 2020 Regular Member Share Posted February 9, 2020 Hey mate, I think if you got a low taper then the back and sides will look better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gbhscot Posted February 9, 2020 Author Senior Member Share Posted February 9, 2020 1 minute ago, 147break said: Hey mate, I think if you got a low taper then the back and sides will look better Funnily enough that's what I wanted but live abroad and didn't know how to ask for a low taper in German Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member 147break Posted February 9, 2020 Regular Member Share Posted February 9, 2020 3 hours ago, gbhscot said: Funnily enough that's what I wanted but live abroad and didn't know how to ask for a low taper in German Next time you go I'd recommend taking a picture of what you want 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gbhscot Posted February 9, 2020 Author Senior Member Share Posted February 9, 2020 While im at it, 7 months progress.pics : 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hairlossPA Posted February 9, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted February 9, 2020 its a huge improvement dude. congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member yesplease Posted February 9, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted February 9, 2020 1 hour ago, gbhscot said: While im at it, 7 months progress.pics : Making some huge strides. Congrats. sounds like you had some sides with fin initially. hows that going now? Still taking it? on a reduced dose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gbhscot Posted February 10, 2020 Author Senior Member Share Posted February 10, 2020 Cheers - yeah I thought I was but it oculd just have been placebo. Was nothing extreme, a light headache and I seemed to struggle to sleep well for some reason. I did stop for a bit but returned to a reduced dose - let's see if it makes a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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