2900 FUT ACell| Dr Scott Alexander

[naakmuka]

1 hour ago, JohnBob said:

What was the reason for adding Acell into the the mix?

ACell apparently helps to foster growth. That's why I opted in for it.

[JohnBob]

39 minutes ago, naakmuka said:

ACell apparently helps to foster growth. That's why I opted in for it.

Where? In the donor or recipient area?

[naakmuka]

UPDATE - Day 53 Post OP

Heavy shedding is happening as expected. I think I've lost about 80% of transplanted hair. I'm honestly trying my best not to look in the mirror! LOL. But it's good for this to be done with. The only thing that can happen from here is growth! (Hopefully  )

Apart from the shedding, I don't really have anything else to report. I've started taking Biotin capsules.

Here are a few photos to show the shedding progress:

Day 19 Post Op:

 

Day 37 Post Op:

 

Day 53 Post OP

 

Edited November 2, 2020 by naakmuka

[naakmuka]

4 minutes ago, JohnBob said:

Where? In the donor or recipient area?

I believe its a solution in which the grafts are stored in after harvesting and before implanting them. They give them a better chance for survival.

[Kaya]

Any updates?

You should be seeing very few or them sprouting by now.

[naakmuka]

Month 3- Update.

I dont see anything sprouting as yet. Whatever hair is present were not shedded. They just grew longer.

I expected at least to see some baby hairs at month 3. I know its still early, but its very hard to see no progress. Do I look normal for the 3 month mark?

[Britanium]

Looks right on track to me. Most people’s growth starts around 4 months. Nothing to worry about at just 3 months. 

[Steeeve]

I think it looks great for month 3. I see a difference in what it looks like from preop to month 3. Maybe because you’re seeing the change everyday it’s making it harder to notice but I see a difference from this:to this:It’s just my 2 cents, however, I think you’re looking 👌🏻👌🏻

[naakmuka]

Thanks @JohnAC71 and @Steeeve. 

Yeah that's probably it. Been looking at it everyday. Your comments make me feel better.

I try hard to not think about it too much though. I'm so glad for this lockdown. I don't know how I would have managed without it.  

[Kaya]

I can see the new sprouts already zooming in (see attached) You are on track, doing perfectly fine.

 

[naakmuka]

3.5 Month Update:

 

 

 

I know it's early, but I expected to see a few more sprouts, especially along the hairline.

Do the grafts show up in spurts? Because whatever I have right now, has been there for about 3 weeks (and just grown longer)

Waiting sucks! Hoping to see something positive soon.
 

[Gatsby]

You can see a difference between month 3 to month 4. I know it's frustrating and difficult with this patience game. You will see hairs starting to pop and sprout. From now on things will pick up but just not at the rate that we would want. Looking forward to following your updates. All the best!

[baldforalongtime]

It really looks like you're getting some growth. The daily checking is both impossible to avoid and torture. Give it two more months and you'll have enough growth that this time will be a distant memory.

Happy growing!

[aaron1234]

It's coming!  Be patient, good times just around the corner!

[naakmuka]

4 Month Update

The first three photos are the recipient area in different lightings.

 

 

 

There has been an improvement since Month 3, but I'm a little concerned about the density. But I'm still early, so I hope there are many more sprouts to come. Let me know what you guys think.

It's been a while since I updated any photos of my donor, I will do that soon.

 

[naakmuka]

Here are some photos of my donor from different angles. I trimmed down to about a 3.5 yesterday. I still have some shockloss around the scar, but its not too bad. The scar has healed pretty well. In a month or two, I expect it to be much better.

 

 

The scar with hair parted and zoomed in:

 

[deitel130]

When zooming in there does seem to be growth. I see shorter thin hairs which should thicken over time. Also, if you compare your 3 month to 4 month there is a difference as well. This is usually the start of growth so hopefully it should continue to pickup and improve from here.

[Phab]

Could you send more photos to update your progress?

Edited March 16, 2021 by Phab

[baldforalongtime]

Posted in wrong thread 😞

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited April 11, 2021 by baldforalongtime

[mrorange]

Any update?

[ML488]

Update?

[phoenix049]

Would love an update!

[FUE2300]

Any updates on this or from anyone else that has had a recent experience with Dr Alexander?

[A_4_Archan]

Dont know why suddenly some people get vanished ..i have seen many who keep on updating regularly till 3-4 months and thn they disappear...surprising ..

[mister_25]

13 minutes ago, Archan said:

Dont know why suddenly some people get vanished ..i have seen many who keep on updating regularly till 3-4 months and thn they disappear...surprising ..

How I see it is this.

I imagine the only people that would be on this forum that do not have hairloss would be doctors and technicians, or maybe prospective patients who want a hairline lowering.

Otherwise the average person on here would have some degree of hairloss and alot of feelings of lowered self esteem and low confidence due to their hairloss. These people have had hair on their mind for a while which is why they joined this forum.  Now that they have their hair on their head after 4-whatever or so months and they don't have that feeling of lowered self esteem associated with hairloss, the thoughts of "should check HRN" or "need to update my HRN thread" would become much less and eventually would fall very short off their priorities until it is forgotten about.

Unhappy patients would stay on here for longer due to the feelings of lowered self esteem would remain or even intensify.