Regular Member Gareth Posted October 25, 2020 Regular Member Share Posted October 25, 2020 (edited) Hi guys, hope you're all well. Wanted to create my own thread on here so you can follow my progress and we can swap ideas and techniques. I had a 2,200-graft HT for a type 3 receding hairline (basically it had all gone at the front). Have just completed my first month, so all the donor hair has basically fallen out. Any advice on how I can maximize the results would be appreciated! This is today's, so 33 days after surgery. Edited October 25, 2020 by Gareth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted October 25, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted October 25, 2020 Nicely designed hairline, looks like very refined work. Early days and the redness should soon start to fade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member 1978matt Posted October 25, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted October 25, 2020 Looks good. Not much you can do now as it's a waiting game. Maybe take biotin supplements to speed up hair growth. Some people use minoxidil but I don't think it's worth it unless youve used it before and know it doesnt inflame the scalp. 4,312 FUT grafts (7,676 hairs) with Ray Konior, MD - August 2013 1,145 FUE grafts (3,152 hairs) with Ray Konior, MD - August 2018 763 FUE grafts (2,094 hairs) with Ray Konior, MD - January 2020 Proscar 1.25mg every 3rd day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member giegnosiganoe Posted October 25, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted October 25, 2020 Got any before pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member HairFunk Posted October 27, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted October 27, 2020 The work looks really good. Post a before photo if you can ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Gareth Posted November 13, 2020 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 13, 2020 Image taken yesterday. Getting a bit concerned about the redness. Is it worth stopping the minoxidil?o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted November 13, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted November 13, 2020 Why not give its break and see if the scalp redness fades? You can always restart it later on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Gatsby Posted November 13, 2020 Valued Contributor Share Posted November 13, 2020 Are you taking finasteride? Honestly the best medicine (unfortunately) is just patience. Looking forward to following your results in the months to come. All the best! GATSBY 'UNPLUGGED!' 15,671 (3 surgeries) Grafts FUE+BHT Dr. Sethi Eugenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Gareth Posted December 6, 2020 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 6, 2020 Hi everyone, not posted for a while due to work commitments but will post this week. Look forward to hooking back into the community! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Classygentleman Posted December 7, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted December 7, 2020 11 hours ago, Gareth said: Hi everyone, not posted for a while due to work commitments but will post this week. Look forward to hooking back into the community! Do you have pre op pics also? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Gareth Posted December 7, 2020 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 7, 2020 Coming up to 11 weeks. No growth so far but seems it's still very early days. Scalp still red but that's probably because I've been applying minoxidil to the recipient area. Will start applying it to the existing hair instead. Am also taking finasteride, MSM and biotin. Open to other suggestions too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Gareth Posted December 13, 2020 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 13, 2020 On 12/7/2020 at 12:22 PM, Classygentleman said: Do you have pre op pics also? Hi, not really to be honest. I was completely bald at the front though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Gareth Posted December 20, 2020 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 20, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Gareth Posted December 20, 2020 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 20, 2020 (edited) Latest pic above, nearly 13 weeks after op. Looks like a few tiny hairs are starting to appear but maybe I'm being over-optimistic. Am still taking Minoxidil, MSM and Biotin. Have stopped taking Finasteride due to libido drop but will resume after Christmas. Edited December 20, 2020 by Gareth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted December 20, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted December 20, 2020 Looking good ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Gareth Posted December 27, 2020 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 27, 2020 Some festive snaps here. Am in week 14 now. Not too much happening but no rush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Gareth Posted January 5, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 5, 2021 Week 15 - not much happening! Hopefully it will kick into action soon. Am still taking Finasteride (1/2 tablet twice a week), Minoxidil, MSM and Biotin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted January 5, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted January 5, 2021 Should be getting growth very soon 👌 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Gareth Posted January 25, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 25, 2021 Latest update. Week 18. Still slow progress but seems like it's starting to get a bit more dense. Am still applying Minoxidil (Regaine morning, droplets in the evening), Finasteride (half a tablet Monday and Friday) and biotin. Any other suggestions welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted January 25, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted January 25, 2021 Yes it’s is starting to progress ! 👏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Gareth Posted February 20, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 20, 2021 Five months in, definitely noticing progress now 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted February 20, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted February 20, 2021 Yes 👏 definitely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted February 20, 2021 Administrators Share Posted February 20, 2021 I would advise you to let the top grow out from this point forward. 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 Gareth Posted February 20, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 20, 2021 10 minutes ago, Melvin-Moderator said: I would advise you to let the top grow out from this point forward. Thanks for the advice. Why is that though? I try and keep it short to make it easier to apply the Minoxidil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member home1212 Posted February 20, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted February 20, 2021 5 hours ago, Gareth said: Thanks for the advice. Why is that though? I try and keep it short to make it easier to apply the Minoxidil any HT requires a hair length and even layering to look fuller/denser, I think Melvin is just suggesting as your result comes it, will look better if you let it grow out as it will be a better WOW factor, you should be in for a great result, I really like the conservative hairline design - I also use Minox foam in the morning, applied right after my shower and hair still wet, should be no problem - best of luck growing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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