Senior Member Spaceguy Posted January 19, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted January 19, 2022 3 hours ago, Homesteader said: I’ve just attended a friends wedding and had lots of nice comments which has given me a huge boost in confidence It doesn't count if you haven't banged something 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AA1989 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 All set for the next 4 months of growth👍 Hows the donor looking? Any pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Homesteader Posted February 16, 2022 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 16, 2022 (edited) 5 month post op check in. Everything continues to improve. Over all density and aesthetic feels like each week is better than the week before. As the hair has started to thicken the texture has become a bit more frizzy, I’m trying to combat this by drying my hair on a low heat while brushing. I’ve never used any styling products in my hair but think I’ll try some going forward and see if it makes a difference to those uncontrollable whispy bits. I had my hair cut last week and my barber could not believe the difference. I know we’re only 5 months in and not yet at the finish line but the confidence it has given me has been worth every moment of stress and every penny I’ve parted with. Edited February 16, 2022 by Homesteader Photo edit 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted February 16, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted February 16, 2022 Pretty amazing for just 5 months in ! Wow 🤩 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Homesteader Posted February 16, 2022 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 16, 2022 6 minutes ago, JC71 said: Pretty amazing for just 5 months in ! Wow 🤩 Cheers mate ☺️ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted February 16, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted February 16, 2022 Just now, Homesteader said: Cheers mate ☺️ Just looked back at month 3… this is very good progress ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member JoeMan Posted February 16, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted February 16, 2022 Looking great 👍 Thanks for sharing. Looks like it's going to be a great final result for you. I'm fully into the ugly phase and it sucks for sure. Can't go anywhere without a hat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Falconary Posted February 16, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted February 16, 2022 Looking really good, the hairline is as natural as it can get Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Homesteader Posted April 29, 2022 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 29, 2022 Long over due update, it will be 8 months on 17th May since my trip to Porto to visit Dr Bruno Ferreira. I have attached photos taken In the months of March & April, pre and post my monthly trim, in different light, wet and dry. Over all I’m really pleased with how it’s progressing. It’s really starting to thicken up and I’m slowly learning how to manage the different texture and hairs that don’t seem to want to stay where they’re told to when styling. My most recent visit to the barber was yesterday and at a 0.5 fade this is the shortest I’ve gone to give a bit of an idea how the scars are marks are looking. It’s hard to believe we’re nearly 8 months in, I feel like post op the time has flown by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ML488 Posted April 29, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted April 29, 2022 Great result, but recipient area still pinkish at 8 months?? 😐 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Homesteader Posted April 29, 2022 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 29, 2022 7 minutes ago, ML488 said: Great result, but recipient area still pinkish at 8 months?? 😐 Yes with my fair(ish) hair and complexion I’ve sort of made my peace with the fact that it was going to be a slower healing process for me. It’s not as pink or angry as it was at 1-4 months so I’ll re-assess at the 12 month mark but as it stands, it doesn’t concern me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Sitries1 Posted April 30, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted April 30, 2022 19 hours ago, Homesteader said: Yes with my fair(ish) hair and complexion I’ve sort of made my peace with the fact that it was going to be a slower healing process for me. It’s not as pink or angry as it was at 1-4 months so I’ll re-assess at the 12 month mark but as it stands, it doesn’t concern me. Great result mate. To be honest I don’t think it looks pink - There’s no way someone would look at you and notice that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Big Rome Posted August 3, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted August 3, 2022 any update chief? 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Homesteader Posted August 10, 2022 Author Regular Member Share Posted August 10, 2022 Sorry I’ve not been keeping this thread updated lads, had lots going on lately. I’ll be 11 months post op on 17th August Transplanted hair continues to thicken and donor area looking good. I know I’ve had a few comments about pinkness in the recipient area but not much has changed in that department. I have however noticed that from mid June there was a change in my native hair, I began to shed noticeably and by mid July i feel I’d lost an obvious amount of density, which in turn affected the over all aesthetic and lead me to going back a really short cut. I’m already at a disadvantage as my hair is really fine. I’m still on 1mg of Finasteride daily and take Ecophane tablets daily. Im considering introducing oral Minox into my regimen now, I’ve seen @Rolandas seems to have had good success with this - the only reservation I have would be another shed on top of what I’m going through at the minute and looking even worse. Any advice welcome 👍🏻 Some photos attached for you - all taken today after a hair cut, wet, blow dried, indoors and in natural light. Hope you are all keeping well and making good progress in whatever stage of the process you’re at. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member thetdog666 Posted August 10, 2022 Regular Member Share Posted August 10, 2022 Looking good. Definite improvement from month 8 till now in my opinion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Homesteader Posted August 10, 2022 Author Regular Member Share Posted August 10, 2022 47 minutes ago, thetdog666 said: Looking good. Definite improvement from month 8 till now in my opinion. Cheers mate 👍🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Rolandas Posted August 10, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted August 10, 2022 My suggestion - do not change anything. Funny enough, I just filmed a video on the topic of transplanted hair shedding after a year or so. If you're worried about shedding of native hair while being on finasteride - don't, at least not now. Shedding is a part of a normal hair growth cycle. You probably didn't have one for some time. Hair won't be growing forever. Check out this video 1 1st FUE - 28/01/2020 - 3659 grafts - Dr. Bruno Ferreira 2nd FUE - 03/06/2021 - 2881 grafts - Dr. Bruno Ferreira Follow me on YouTube I'm not a medical professional, thus any information given by me is my own observation and should not be treated as professional advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Homesteader Posted August 10, 2022 Author Regular Member Share Posted August 10, 2022 4 minutes ago, Rolandas said: My suggestion - do not change anything. Funny enough, I just filmed a video on the topic of transplanted hair shedding after a year or so. If you're worried about shedding of native hair while being on finasteride - don't, at least not now. Shedding is a part of a normal hair growth cycle. You probably didn't have one for some time. Hair won't be growing forever. Check out this video Thanks for your input Rolandas, what a perfectly timed video to ease my anxiety 😆 I’ve found that the longer it is the more I pick the bones out of it - this photo was taken middle of July Ill see what the 12 month stage brings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member FITA Posted August 17, 2022 Regular Member Share Posted August 17, 2022 On 8/10/2022 at 7:58 PM, Homesteader said: Sorry I’ve not been keeping this thread updated lads, had lots going on lately. I’ll be 11 months post op on 17th August Transplanted hair continues to thicken and donor area looking good. I know I’ve had a few comments about pinkness in the recipient area but not much has changed in that department. I have however noticed that from mid June there was a change in my native hair, I began to shed noticeably and by mid July i feel I’d lost an obvious amount of density, which in turn affected the over all aesthetic and lead me to going back a really short cut. I’m already at a disadvantage as my hair is really fine. I’m still on 1mg of Finasteride daily and take Ecophane tablets daily. Im considering introducing oral Minox into my regimen now, I’ve seen @Rolandas seems to have had good success with this - the only reservation I have would be another shed on top of what I’m going through at the minute and looking even worse. Any advice welcome 👍🏻 Some photos attached for you - all taken today after a hair cut, wet, blow dried, indoors and in natural light. Hope you are all keeping well and making good progress in whatever stage of the process you’re at. Looks great to me mate. Excellent transplant. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member botchedguy95 Posted August 18, 2022 Regular Member Share Posted August 18, 2022 On 8/11/2022 at 1:01 AM, Homesteader said: Thanks for your input Rolandas, what a perfectly timed video to ease my anxiety 😆 I’ve found that the longer it is the more I pick the bones out of it - this photo was taken middle of July Ill see what the 12 month stage brings It's excellent mate, but the reality is you have to find the length and cut that works best for you.. having said that, absolutely amazing result so far 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Homesteader Posted August 18, 2022 Author Regular Member Share Posted August 18, 2022 Thanks lads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Homesteader Posted September 27, 2022 Author Regular Member Share Posted September 27, 2022 12 Month Update As of last week I’m now 12 months since my FUE procedure with Dr Bruno Ferreira in Porto. The last time I checked in I mentioned some shedding and was a bit worried. I’m pleased to report this has virtually stopped now and everything is looking and feeling great. I’ve attached some photos taken in different light and two ‘before’ photos, it’s actually hard to believe when I look back at photos just how much things have changed a year down the line. There was a point a few weeks before my op date that I really questioned if I was doing the right thing and if I should just accept the inevitable. All in all, I’m over the moon with the outcome and can say it’s the best decision I could of made. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member RTC Posted September 27, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted September 27, 2022 wow.. amazing 2 Hattingen September 2023 - Punchouts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mustang Posted September 27, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted September 27, 2022 Spectacular !! Congrats!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member davidn Posted September 27, 2022 Regular Member Share Posted September 27, 2022 Top 5 Fue surgeons right now Don't @ me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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