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

[hybonix]

18 minutes ago, PluggedIn said:

I think it looks pretty good!

Thank you! The front will fill out more in a week as well, so excited to see how it progresses. Definitely amazing to have the ability to style your hair. Before, I couldn't even do that at all.

[Parasol]

You’ve had a life changing result. It looks incredible and it must feel good to be able to play around with hair styles.

Congrats on the transformation!

 

 

[Melvin- Admin]

3 hours ago, hybonix said:

Month 8.75 - New Haircut

• I decided to try something daring and get a fade on the sides or a gentleman's cut.
• The barber cut some of my hairs from the hairline which I think was a mistake.
• Not sure how I feel, but I do not think the transplant can pull that look off. Hairline is too weak imo. lol
• The donor area looks good but you can see the dots from the HT. 
• It's always worth experimenting, but yeah not sure about this one. I like it but HT looks weaker I think.

It’s looking a lot softer now. Your donot looks great. I’m not sure I’d go as low on the very bottom. Looks like a razor fade. But overall fantastic 👏🏼

[aaron1234]

I think it looks great!  Give it a couple days and you might change your mind on it.  

[Shmiggy]

Just don’t bring that razor line up so high on the back next time and I think it will be perfect. 

[Mycroft]

I agree with the other posters. If you adjust the fade point a bit I think this will work fine. There's only a very small area at the bottom that looks off.

[hybonix]

18 hours ago, Shmiggy said:

Just don’t bring that razor line up so high on the back next time and I think it will be perfect. 

Thanks for the feedback everyone. Yeah, the barber didn't want to line it up so high, but apparently I have a small patch of thin hair on both sides of my head right next to my ears. He was cutting it and noticed the spots and said we had to do a higher skin fade to blend it in. Otherwise, those spots would have been noticeable. It's very strange I have these patches and you can see the little bald/thin spot in the side-shot picture I posted. However, next time he said we can do a longer fade or taper at a 4

Mini Update: I switched over to oral minoxidil last night (1.25mg for 30 - 90 days and will increase to 2.5mg). I am ditching the topical Rogaine. I didn't switch due to not being compliant, but I did it because Rogaine messes with my hair when attempting to style it. However, taking the pill is a nice benefit and makes things super easy. I am having a tight chest today but I am sensitive to new meds. Same thing happened with Topical. If it does not get better in a week or two, I will discontinue using it.

Edited July 23, 2021 by hybonix

[Melvin- Admin]

Thought I’d leave this here

what a difference 🙌🏼

[Britanium]

Stunning change already 👏

[hybonix]

Month 9 Update (7/29/21)

• I am absolutely loving my new hair style and feel more confident by the day
• I am at family camp and some people I haven’t seen in over a year looked at me and were asking what I changed about my look. They couldn’t quite pinpoint it but said I was looking great.
• The clay gel helps volumize and give my hair a fuller appearance which is fantastic. 
• I’m thrilled with the difference and cannot wait to see my one year mark. Only three months away!

[Britanium]

Happy for you dude ! You have come far 👌

[aaron1234]

Looking solid even under harsh lighting. Also looks like the transplanted hair is maturing and settling.  💯

[PluggedIn]

This is exactly why you chose a blue chip surgeon. Such a natural and soft hairline. I briefly entertained going to Turkey but you only really get one shot to get it right. Sure there's repairs but you'll blow through your precious donor getting it repaired if you have to. There are good surgeons in Turkey but they charge as such so it kind of defeats the purpose. SMG is a good deal for what you get, I had a consultation with a local inexperienced surgeon and they wanted $8 a graft FUT c'mon man!

[hybonix]

THE REVEAL

SURGERY PHOTOS 

I could not help but post before and after photos at this point. I know I have 3 more months until the final results are in, but I feel like this is a great comparison. I have come a long way and absolutely thrilled with the results. I would say this is a home run or at least close to one.

Sorry if this is picture overload, but I wanted to document the whole story!

Please let me know what you think!

Edited August 4, 2021 by hybonix

[Britanium]

You look like a new man 👨 wow would be a understatement here. With some months still left to go ? Even better 😯👌

[aaron1234]

This B&A is nothing short of jaw dropping 🥇

[Rynomite13]

Wow.  Dramatic improvement!  Your 9 month results really are fantastic.  I am just at 4 months now and will update this week, but I am just trying to be patient still and reserve judgment as I know I have a long ways to go.  That said, ur results are encouraging and inspiring!!! Congrats!

[Style22]

Incredible results! You must be over the moon. I am having surgery with Dr. Jo and Shapiro next week. I’d be thrilled to death with a result like yours!

[hybonix]

On 8/4/2021 at 6:56 AM, Style22 said:

Incredible results! You must be over the moon. I am having surgery with Dr. Jo and Shapiro next week. I’d be thrilled to death with a result like yours!

Thank you! Shapiro and Dr. Joe are world class and make you feel right at home. I was honestly a tiny bit skeptical with the soft/less aggressive hairline, but honestly, it’s better because they can pack more grafts in a smaller area. This leads to higher density and is more natural looking. I am over the moon as I have not been able to style my hair since I was 18 years old… So its been a full decade… Anyhoo, please post your results as I look forward to seeing the impeccable work. Good luck!!! Oh, and make sure you take the pills they give you before surgery. Somehow it slipped and I went in the surgery without any meds. I was totally fine and didn’t feel pain, but it gave the techs quite a scare when I told them. Haha.

[Style22]

Ha thanks for the heads up! I’ll definitely post here. Appreciate your detailed review and advice! Such a help. 

[hybonix]

Month 10 Update (8/1/21)

• Not much has changed since my last update, but everyone who has not seen me in a while say I look amazing
• My new confidence has got me back into the gym 5 times a week, so working on my body now. lol
• Hair is fricken amazing and I love that I can style it again.
• Going to Disneyland and seeing the in-ride photos makes me so happy as I have hair. Before, you could see my baldness in full glory when going on coasters. Now it's just hair that is blown back. Yay!
• I am now on oral Minoxidil 2.5mg daily and take finasteride 1.25mg on M/W/F/S/Su

 

Edited September 1, 2021 by hybonix

[Melvin- Admin]

Wow this looks absolutely incredible man, your documenting style is on par with @Rolandas if you ever decide to create a YouTube channel it will take off like wildfire. 

[aaron1234]

Just love seeing that full coverage in the overhead shot.  Do you notice your facial hair growing in thicker from the oral min? 

[Gatsby]

@hybonix you have a stellar result! Congratulations and enjoy every day that life offers you. It's far too short but your hair is now getting way too long !🤣 Thanks for sharing and I've enjoyed watching your journey!

[hybonix]

14 hours ago, aaron1234 said:

Just love seeing that full coverage in the overhead shot.  Do you notice your facial hair growing in thicker from the oral min? 

I have been on oral min for about a month and a half. I feel my facial hair is getting darker and maybe a little thicker. It's too soon to tell at this point though and I will let you know if things progress there.