Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted December 3, 2020 Administrators Share Posted December 3, 2020 11 minutes ago, Micky597 said: That's really good to hear! When did it start getting better? Also, I have another question if I may. My scalp has been slightly dry (not itchy) because of minoxidil. In the past I'd use castor oil or leave-in conditioner to make it better. According to my post-op instructions I can't really do that now. What do you think I should do? Around 4 months. You can use pumpkin seed oil, or emu oil, they’ll be good for your scalp. 1 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 Britanium Posted December 3, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted December 3, 2020 Most growth starts around month 4. Real noticeable difference by month 6/7. We all have different timelines though. Your FUT scar is looking well hidden already. The worse is definitely in your rear view mirror. Best is to come! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member jimcraig152 Posted December 9, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted December 9, 2020 Hey hey Mickey! That strip scar is looking spectacular. Looks like you did the gentlemanly thing and removed your hat as you entered the room rather than that you've had any work done. I see the tissue is rebuilding too. The indentation is evening out with the rest of your scalp. SMP isn't going to be in your future after all brutha! As for Minoxidil, I use 1% Nizoral 2x on MWF. Johnson's Baby Shampoo 2x on the other days of the week. I use both sparingly too. Like just a dab of the stuff that barely covers one finger tips. Amazing how much lather I can work up with that amount. Before any medical treatments on my hair, I always had dry flaky scalp. Sometimes, I would see larger than cornflake size patches of skin being held through strands of hair to my scalp that I'd pick out. But even with 2x a day of Minoxidial foam, that shampoo regimen has changed things around for me. Give it a shot if the oils fail you. As for the ugly duckling phase, at day 56 (exactly 2 months in) I was a the absolute bottom depths of ugly duckling phase. Slowly but surely, started climbing out of the depths of that despair. Check the photo strip below. Month 3 for us HT patients is like winter ice beginning to thaw before heading into spring. Excited for you. Thanks for the update! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Micky597 Posted December 17, 2020 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 17, 2020 (edited) Month 3 Nothing really changed. My native hair just got longer. I have yet to see any hair from the surgery. Month 3 to 5 is when the ugly duckling phase should end. I guess we'll have to wait a little more. Left Side Front Side Right Side Top View Edited December 17, 2020 by Micky597 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member UnbaldEagle Posted December 17, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted December 17, 2020 Good luck, not long before things start to change. 🙏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted December 17, 2020 Administrators Share Posted December 17, 2020 Month three is where you turn the corner, exciting months ahead 🙌🏼 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 UnbaldEagle Posted December 17, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted December 17, 2020 Also, you didn't seem to suffer a lot of shock loss in the native area. 😮 That's a good thing I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Micky597 Posted December 17, 2020 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 17, 2020 2 minutes ago, UnbaldEagle said: Good luck, not long before things start to change. 🙏 1 minute ago, Melvin-Moderator said: Month three is where you turn the corner, exciting months ahead 🙌🏼 I sure hope so guys 🙏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted December 17, 2020 Administrators Share Posted December 17, 2020 I see some growth has begun, but again its barely getting there at 3 months. 1 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 Britanium Posted December 17, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted December 17, 2020 Yep definitely starting to sprout 🌱 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Micky597 Posted December 17, 2020 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 17, 2020 5 minutes ago, Melvin-Moderator said: I see some growth has begun, but again its barely getting there at 3 months. You're actually right! I think I might have a bit of a tunnel vision... I have been primarily looking at my hairline. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member UnbaldEagle Posted December 17, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted December 17, 2020 7 minutes ago, Melvin-Moderator said: I see some growth has begun, but again its barely getting there at 3 months. Nice, I thought you've grown an extra pair of eyes on your head. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Micky597 Posted December 19, 2020 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 19, 2020 Here's a final update of the donor area. After 3 months, the scar is hardly noticeable. Moving forward, I'll keep my hair this length and get low a fade. On a side note, when can I use a clipper on my recipient area? I wouldn't mind getting a haircut... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hairlossPA Posted December 19, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted December 19, 2020 you can definitely get a haircut at this point. no real restrictions 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted December 20, 2020 Administrators Share Posted December 20, 2020 On 12/19/2020 at 1:01 PM, Micky597 said: Here's a final update of the donor area. After 3 months, the scar is hardly noticeable. Moving forward, I'll keep my hair this length and get low a fade. On a side note, when can I use a clipper on my recipient area? I wouldn't mind getting a haircut... Wow you’ve healed like wolverine 👏🏼 You can definitely cut your hair. 1 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...
Regular Member Micky597 Posted December 24, 2020 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 24, 2020 (edited) Here's my first real haircut. I'm sporting a number 2. I don't usually wear my hair that short, it's usually longer and wavy. However my barber recommends I build my waves back up slowly. Merry Christmas to you all btw 🙏 Edited December 24, 2020 by Micky597 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hairlossPA Posted December 24, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted December 24, 2020 can’t see the scar. that’s crazy. this is gonna be good 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Micky597 Posted January 15, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 15, 2021 (edited) Month 4 It's officially going to be month 4 this weekend, but I had some time on my hands Front View Left Side Right Side Top view I know I need to get my hair lined up, but everything is shutdown in my city 😢 Edited January 15, 2021 by Micky597 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted January 15, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted January 15, 2021 (edited) Thanks for the update 🙏 your right on track at present 👏 Edited January 15, 2021 by JohnAC71 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted January 15, 2021 Administrators Share Posted January 15, 2021 Damn it’s growing a lot for 4 months 😱 definitely looks like you’re gonna get a grand slam result. Seeing your before and after definitely shows a huge difference already. 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...
Regular Member Micky597 Posted January 15, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 15, 2021 55 minutes ago, Melvin-Moderator said: Damn it’s growing a lot for 4 months 😱 definitely looks like you’re gonna get a grand slam result. Seeing your before and after definitely shows a huge difference already. I'm looking forward to months 5-8 😄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted January 15, 2021 Administrators Share Posted January 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Micky597 said: I'm looking forward to months 5-8 😄 Its gonna be fun 🙌🏼 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...
Regular Member Gmoney415 Posted January 31, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted January 31, 2021 (edited) Wow man this is amazing he did very well . I have an appointment with Dr diep February 3rd Fue 2250 graphs. I am also an African American man . I'm considering sharing my journey but haven't made up my mind . I look Forward to seeing your progress . Edited January 31, 2021 by Gmoney415 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Micky597 Posted January 31, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 31, 2021 If I had to do all again, I'd go with FUE. I honestly think you've made the right choice. I would love to see your journey. I'm wishing you good luck for next week 🙏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted January 31, 2021 Administrators Share Posted January 31, 2021 12 hours ago, Micky597 said: If I had to do all again, I'd go with FUE. I honestly think you've made the right choice. I would love to see your journey. I'm wishing you good luck for next week 🙏 After seeing @Aureliusresult, I started to think the opposite. 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...
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