Senior Member hairlossPA Posted November 9, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted November 9, 2020 (edited) Hello everyone - I've been on this site with an account for almost 3 years now, and I honestly can't believe I actually pulled the trigger haha. It still hasn't hit me yet. Some of you might be aware of the amazing results I have received from finasteride alone (here), but over time, those results haven't really held up, so I decided to get a hair transplant to rebuild my frontal third. I was originally planning to see Hasson and Wong in Canada earlier this year, but due to COVID and travel restrictions, that was no longer a possibility and I was losing valuable recovery time as each month passed. I am still working from home, and laying low as we get ready for the winter months is just too perfect of a time to get a transplant for me to pass up. I already had an in-person consultation with Dr. Bloxham last year, so he had already seen me, and I was comfortable going with him. Luckily he was able to get me in on such short notice. I won't bore everyone with the regular details, but overall the procedure was pretty smooth. Here are some quick notes: Procedure Date: 11/4/2020 Total Grafts: 2561. Singles: 1051. Multi (2s and 3s): 1510. I was kind of disappointed to learn I had so many singles, but oh well... When I asked him how my laxity was he responded "very good". A tech said I have "beautiful grafts". Fingers crossed that means a good result The numbing injections hurt much more than I thought they would. I would say 7/10 on the first pass, and then 3/10 on the later passes. The years of experience of all the techs working on me ranged from 20 years, 10 years, 10 years, 6 years and 3 years. So that was comforting that they had been with the clinic that long. They were all very nice. In the hotel after the HT: In the bathroom at the clinic. Last pic pre-HT😅 Edited November 9, 2020 by hairlossPA 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted November 9, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted November 9, 2020 Lovely refined work from Dr Bloxham. He really is becoming a great choice. Hope your “beautiful grafts” serve you well 😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted November 9, 2020 Administrators Share Posted November 9, 2020 Nice write up I see you chose Bloxham over H&W. They’re both excellent choices. Bloxham happened to have my job before haha, so he’s a certified hair geek. 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 Future Hair Doc Posted November 9, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted November 9, 2020 That graft placement is so neat and refined. Dr. Bloxham is a great surgeon and a stand up guy. Keep us posted on your progress and thanks for the update. 1 My advice does not constitute a patient-physician relationship nor as medical advice and all medical questions/concerns should be addressed to your medical provider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hairlossPA Posted November 9, 2020 Author Senior Member Share Posted November 9, 2020 Picture of scar morning after surgery when the bandage came off. It pretty much goes ear to ear or temple to temple if you wanna call it that. I am getting my staples removed on friday when they will be at their Philadelphia location which is closer to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted November 9, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted November 9, 2020 Very neat, sure it will end up pretty much unnoticeable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Future Hair Doc Posted November 9, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted November 9, 2020 I've seen some of Dr. Bloxham's post-op patients and the scar heals so well that's it's barely discernable, even with short hair. Avoid vigorous exercise, smoking, drinking alcohol for 1 month and you'll heal up well. I've seen a patient resume heavy lifting at the gym like 1 week after an FUT procedure and he messed up his scar 1 My advice does not constitute a patient-physician relationship nor as medical advice and all medical questions/concerns should be addressed to your medical provider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TommyLucchese Posted November 10, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted November 10, 2020 Nice! That's an awesome hairline. It's good to see futurehairtransplantdoc producing work like this and developing a really great reputation for himself. 2,000 grafts FUT Dr. Feller, July 27th 2012. 23 years old at the time. Excellent result. Need crown sorted eventually but concealer works well for now. Propecia and minoxidil since 2010. Fine for 8 years - bad sides after switching to Aindeem in 2018. Switched to topical fin/minox combo from Minoxidil Max in October 2020, along with dermarolling 1x a week. Wrote a book for newbies called Beating Hair Loss, available on Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted November 10, 2020 Administrators Share Posted November 10, 2020 7 hours ago, TommyLucchese said: Nice! That's an awesome hairline. It's good to see futurehairtransplantdoc producing work like this and developing a really great reputation for himself. Haha yes the future has arrived and he’s certainly put himself in a great position. 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 jolly Posted November 10, 2020 Regular Member Share Posted November 10, 2020 I just cannot come to terms with FUT ,...... the open the skull and shut seems too barbaric to me ..... anyways the work looks neat and refined ... but just not for me , i prefer FUE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hairlossPA Posted November 14, 2020 Author Senior Member Share Posted November 14, 2020 (edited) Staples came out at day 9 since they were in their Philadelphia location and that is closer to me. Here are pictures after staple removal. Couple notes: Dr. Bloxham was really impressed with how fast I healed. He said the way I look right now is how he would expect his normal patient at the 14 day mark, not the 9 day mark. He said I did a good job cleaning and getting the scabs off. It's obviously early, but I'm very happy with how the incision is looking. I took the clippers to my head at a #2 guard and carefully tried to even it all out. The top of my head and above the incision line is still very sensitive/numb. Edited November 14, 2020 by hairlossPA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted November 14, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted November 14, 2020 From your last pics wow what a difference already. Loving Dr Bloxhams work. That FUT scar will end up invisible. And that is going to be a killer hairline! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member deitel130 Posted November 14, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted November 14, 2020 @hairlossPA Dr. Bloxham has had some excellent results. Looking forward to following your post closely as we had procedures around the same time just different recommend docs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Steeeve Posted November 14, 2020 Valued Contributor Share Posted November 14, 2020 Following this! That scar is going to be flawless. Congratulations!! Bloxham’s work is aces! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hairlossPA Posted November 16, 2020 Author Senior Member Share Posted November 16, 2020 Just making a note that I've noticed transplanted hair starting to shed exactly at the 10 day mark. Not a lot, but enough to notice on my hands in the shower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member deitel130 Posted November 17, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted November 17, 2020 I'm on day 11 haven't really noticed much shedding yet but I guess it will be more apparrent at the 2 week mark. I was advised that few people don't shed. Found that interesting. Are you experiencing any shockloss to native hair? Were you told to expect shockloss to native hair or most likely not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member BjornBorg Posted November 17, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted November 17, 2020 Good luck mate. Will follow. 1 My results - 2486 grafts FUE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member BD99 Posted November 18, 2020 Regular Member Share Posted November 18, 2020 I'm also a recent patient of Dr. Bloxham's who did something similar to you (had an FUE scheduled in Europe that I had to cancel twice due to Covid travel restrictions.) Just wanted to let you know that everything seems to run at an accelerated pace with Dr. Bloxham's work (I was told to vigorously scrub off scabs at Day 6, and I was also shedding some by Day 10.) Hopefully this just means you'll see growth earlier 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hairlossPA Posted January 29, 2021 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 29, 2021 (edited) I just passed the 12 week mark. Not sure what the most accurate representation of results are, whether that be weeks, or "months". For instance, my 3 month mark would actually be on February 4th, which is not for 1 more week. Anyways... here is an update. Key points: I have not cut my hair since 12/27, to which I cut it with a #2 clipper all around. Very happy with how the incision is healing. I tried really really hard not to look at it this entire time. These pics are actually the first time I'm seeing it since 12/27. I will probably try to cut the sides with a #4 or #5 in the next couple days to see what I'm working with length-wise to cover the scar. My fiance says she can only see a few small spots where she can see a difference, but she says that's only because she knows I had something done. I can feel tiny pricks of hair on and around the scar, which hopefully means it'll only get better. My native hair seems to have grown back, which I'm obviously happy about. I dodged the dreaded permanent shock loss. It just needs to grow back longer and I'll probably be where I was pre-op. No new growth yet. Definitely trying to remain patient. I know these next 2 months are gonna set the tone. None of these pictures are with Toppik. I am using Toppik when I leave the house. Still on finasteride 1mg/day. It's really keeping my crown in check and not letting it dip. Edited January 29, 2021 by hairlossPA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member deitel130 Posted January 29, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted January 29, 2021 It probably felt like the longest 3 months of your life but the good news is that you are past that stage and that much closer to your new hairs popping through. Your scar has healed up quite well. I also had some shock loss around my scar but like you felt some stubble like hairs which I assume was shock loss growing back. Happy growing man. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted January 29, 2021 Administrators Share Posted January 29, 2021 Usually month three is back to baseline. You’re right on schedule. 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 hairlossPA Posted February 2, 2021 Author Senior Member Share Posted February 2, 2021 Cut with a #5 guard. Happy with how its turning out. I'd like to eventually go lower, but I know I'm still early at 3 months so I need to give it time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted February 2, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted February 2, 2021 Thanks for the update. The FUT scar is looking better. Just on the cusp of growth now 🤛 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member deitel130 Posted February 2, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted February 2, 2021 You will most likely be able to go over with a number 3 guard but it will take time as the scar heals and hair starts to grow through it. Do you know if Dr. Bloxham used a trichophytic closure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted February 2, 2021 Administrators Share Posted February 2, 2021 3 hours ago, hairlossPA said: Cut with a #5 guard. Happy with how its turning out. I'd like to eventually go lower, but I know I'm still early at 3 months so I need to give it time. I would do a taper, go #1 at the bottom, #2 in the middle and blend and fade to #3 and #4 at the very top. I did this for my friend who had a strip and had FUE last year. Works good, and it still gives you that short hair look. You can slightly see the scar, but barely. I think I even went 0.5 guard at the bottom. 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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