1800 Graft FUE

[FUE2020]

Hi everyone, just made this account. I had an 1800 graft robotic FUE completed 9 days ago. I am concerned with the density (lack of) and miniaturized hair, especially around the temples. The clinic is reputable and the Doctor wanted a natural result but I am anxious about the final outcome. I know it’s too early to tell, which is why I wanted to get another set of eyes on it.

I’ve followed all care instructions to the T. Does this look normal or am I overreacting? Below are pics of day 9 and one from before the op. I was a Norwood 3/4a at 27 YO. 

[deitel130]

Do you have pics from top down prior to transplant? From these pics it seems that the entire frontal third was done. Is that correct?

[FUE2020]

That is correct. I have pretty good density from the very top of my head backwards so  no work there was needed. 

[deitel130]

You may have shed already and that is why it may look like there isn't enough. 1800 for the frontal third is slightly on the lighter side. Since the front frames your face and is what you see first you may want to thicken it up later. 2500 - 3000 would have been better for the entire frontal third if you wanted good density. Wait to see how it grows out and you can always get a second pass with another 1200 grafts if needed.

Who was the surgeon?

[FUE2020]

That’s what I was thinking as well. Since I am young I will likely have other areas to cover in the future.
Dr. Ken Anderson in Atlanta. 

[deitel130]

Yeah you can always have another pass over it. Best of luck and happy growing the next 12 months.

[FUE2020]

Thank you! 

[Melvin- Admin]

I think you’re having some buyers remorse. Looks like the grafts have shed. 1,800 grafts isn’t a lot of grafts for that area, but you should get some good improvement. At this point, it’s just the waiting game, trust in the process.

[FUE2020]

Yeah I can concede to that. The upside is that my hairs in general are pretty thick when grown in. I’m definitely excited to see how it turns out. But I appreciate all the feedback. 

[BDK081522]

The work looks clean and grafts look healthy. Most robotic cases don't look as nice as yours does. I do agree that 1800 for the area covered is a bit light so you'll probably need another session to achieve a high density restoration. Enjoy the journey!

[FUE2020]

How much time is ideal in between procedures? I imagine it’s condition-based? 

Edited November 19, 2020 by FUE2020

[BDK081522]

Well, you want to give the grafts enough time to mature to allow the surgeon optimal visual conditions to figure out which areas need greater density. This takes anywhere from 12-18 months. However, if you're growing on a relatively normal trajectory I think you'd be okay to have another procedure at 11-12 months post-op. 

[FUE2020]

Thanks for the feedback. 
 

when do you recommend I am safe to dermapen the recipient area? If at all? 

[BDK081522]

I would probably wait until the 8th month just to be safe. But that's probably more on the conservative side. 

[FUE2020]

Hi everyone. Two weeks later, the grafts seem to have shed and are continuing to shed. I was wondering if the below pics look normal: 

The area is not red at all which is a good thing?

Also there are spots in between grafts where no follicle is visible. Is this because is has fallen out and is now in the sleeping stage? Meaning I won’t see a black speck under the skin indicating the follicle is present? 

thank you all for your patience and feedback. 

[Cali Time]

How’s the donor area? Can you take pics of the donor.

[FUE2020]