3332 FUE Grafts - Dr. Ron Shapiro & Dr. Josephitis (SMG)

[Melvin- Admin]

57 minutes ago, hybonix said:

6 months is a good baseline to see where you are at, but I was incorrect in my statement. Full maturity of transplanted hair will be shown at 12 - 16 months. So, I still have plenty of time to go!

Yup, not everyone looks like rockstars at 6 months. 

[Maa]

38 minutes ago, hybonix said:

6 months is a good baseline to see where you are at, but I was incorrect in my statement. Full maturity of transplanted hair will be shown at 12 - 16 months. So, I still have plenty of time to go!

Yes and even after 6 month i Think you still have alot of growth coming not just mature.

I am about 1 month a head of you in my fue.

 

[hybonix]

Month 5 Update (3/29/21)

• More hair has grown! I feel like i am plateauing, but there is plenty of time still left.
• Co-workers have noticed the change and keep complimenting the "new haircut"
• My current regime is as follows:
  • Topical Rogaine Daily Once in the AM
  • 1.25mg finasteride on M/W/F/SU (Just switched to proscar and cutting it into fourths)
  • HRL Shampoo + Conditioner on M/W/F (Conditioner used on Saturday as well, but trying not to over wash my hair)
• Here are three pictures of different lighting conditions. I am really happy with the results. I do wish for more density, but I will make my final assessment at the one year mark. Also, I was completely bald on top, so it's a massive improvement.

[Peter Reddy]

Congratulations and very happy . By month 3, the new hairs begin “popping” through the scalp. By the end of month 3, approximately 30% of the hairs have penetrated through. 40% have come through by month 4, and 50% by month 5. By 6 months, approximately 60% – 70% of the new hairs have fully penetrated through the scalp. By the 9^thmonth, approximately 90 – 100% of the hairs have “popped” through the scalp, and most of the changes of a hair transplant from that point forward are due to maturation.

[Melvin- Admin]

Hair is looking amazing, very happy for you. It’s only going to get better from here 👏🏼

[aaron1234]

Harsh lighting conditions, short hairstyle, and it's still looking good!  The next month should be an exciting one for you.  Looks like you're starting to grow out your hair, correct?

[Britanium]

Very nice indeed. This is looking great for just 5 months out. So much more to come ! 👏

[hybonix]

1 hour ago, aaron1234 said:

Harsh lighting conditions, short hairstyle, and it's still looking good!  The next month should be an exciting one for you.  Looks like you're starting to grow out your hair, correct?

Thank you! Yes, I am going to grow it out again! I used to have bangs, but we will see how it looks when it gets longer. I believe the fin has helped stabilize my hair in the back and I am not seeing any additional hair loss. I am super excited for the months ahead.

[Melvin- Admin]

37 minutes ago, hybonix said:

Thank you! Yes, I am going to grow it out again! I used to have bangs, but we will see how it looks when it gets longer. I believe the fin has helped stabilize my hair in the back and I am not seeing any additional hair loss. I am super excited for the months ahead.

Once it starts growing out, its gonna look good.

[hybonix]

Month 6 Update (5/3/21)

• Hair has filled in quite a bit! It's not as dense as my original hair and never will never be, but the transplant is an illusion. However, this illusion looks pretty damn good.
• I visited some family for the first time in almost a year and they were all amazed at how great my hair looked. My uncle kept calling me hollywood as he knew I got a transplant. Others just thought I got a great new haircut
• Everyone loves the new hair and I am super happy.
• My only critique is I wish it was more dense, but again, it's an illusion. I may opt for another transplant in the future if I want more density, but my wife really doesn't want me to. So I may just leave it.
• Here are three pictures of different lighting conditions. I am thrilled with the results and look forward to more growth in the next 6 months:

[aaron1234]

Looks so natural, would be impossible to tell that's a HT.  It also looks like the new hairs are wirey - so they'll continue to mature, thicken, and settle down over the coming months.  You're still only at the halfway point so definitely expect more growth.  I've noticed an improvement from 8 months to 11 months with my recent HT.  Your donor looks great, and I'm envious that your crown is still intact.  Would love to see a top-down shot!

[Melvin- Admin]

Andrew Santino is that you? Haha. You're looking awesome man, really impressed by your progress. The coarse texture will get better throughout the months. 

[Britanium]

So it’s already looking fantastic. Even though as you rightly say it’s a “illusion” at only 6 months it’s going to keep on improving! 🙏

[Style22]

Congrats at 6 months and some harsh lighting it already looks good! 

[HairRun]

Amazing!

[Maa]

Looks really good.🔥

[hybonix]

Month 7 Update (6/1/21)

• I feel like I am maxing out in terms of density, but we will see over the next several months.
• I am not sure if I should continue a monthly cadence/update on these forums or wait until the 10 - 12 month mark for my next update
• My hairline filled in, but my light colored hair makes it look thinner/softer. Not a big deal at all and it's nice to have full coverage
• My pictures on roller coasters are very satisfying as I do not look like a complete baldy anymore... Went to Disneyland and was so relieved to look normal on these photos with my hair completely up.
• I am curious what you guys think of my progress thus far now that it's past the half year mark. I think it came out great, but please be honest with me!

Edited June 1, 2021 by hybonix

[Melvin- Admin]

Looks great, this should continue improving until 18 months. I don’t think you’re done not by a long shot.

[PluggedIn]

I see improvement from month 6 to 7! I don't think anyone would think you're someone with thinning hair.

[Gatsby]

Looks great and as you said it's only at the half way mark. Patience is a bitch but expect more to come. Keep the updates coming! Thanks for sharing!

[Maa]

I Think it looks very god. And only 7 month👍🏻

[Britanium]

Looking great ! The smile says it’s all 😀 it’s going to keep improving dude 😎

[aaron1234]

The outside pic in the bright sun I can't see any scalp... that's huge!  The combed forward & to the side look gives a shingling/layering effect, making the most of the transplanted hair and it gives you full coverage.  The transplanted hairs are still a bit wirey so I would expect them to settle down over the coming months.  

I assume the meds are working well for you?  

[hybonix]

18 hours ago, aaron1234 said:

The outside pic in the bright sun I can't see any scalp... that's huge!  The combed forward & to the side look gives a shingling/layering effect, making the most of the transplanted hair and it gives you full coverage.  The transplanted hairs are still a bit wirey so I would expect them to settle down over the coming months.  

I assume the meds are working well for you?  

Thank you for the amazing feedback! And to be honest, I have no idea if the meds (fin + min) are working or not... I feel like my hair is much thicker though. My crown was also starting to see some thinning, but it's starting to fill in again. The HRL Shampoo rocks as it makes my hair look much thicker. Even if it's not true DHT blocking, it's a good volumizer.

I am super thrilled to post my before and after photos at Month 9/10. It's pretty shocking to see the transformation of my appearance with the HT. Aaron says it's night and day...

Edited June 3, 2021 by hybonix

[hybonix]

Month 8 Update (6/30/21)

• My hair seems to have peaked, however, I have gotten the HT blues... 😞 
• I tried to grow my hair out, but it didn't look good as my hair is still wiry and it looked "weak" to me. Like I was trying to do a comb over to cover my baldness which I hated... Felt like Trump for a bit... 
• I stopped minoxidil recently, so I think I am shedding some of my natural hair which may be contributing to the problem, but it's hard to tell at this point. I am going to go back on minoxidil and switch to oral once I run out of the topical in one month
• I got a haircut and that made a huge improvement. I feel like the hair transplant looks best when my hair is short versus growing it out which makes it look unkempt. The longer it is, the crazier/wiry it is which throws off the look. I hope things get better as I do miss growing it out.  
• I am still very happy with the procedure and I have been transformed. However, I think I want another procedure after 12 months to fill in my corners and add density to the front
• What do you guys think? Any improvements, stalling or loss of hair from me stopping minoxidil?

Before Haircut:

 

After Haircut

Edited June 30, 2021 by hybonix