Fuecapilar Dr Gur. Norwood 5 progressing into 6. 3141 grafts

[adert]

I got my report:

 

 

 

+ new photos 1 months and 17 days after operation:

 

Edited February 15, 2023 by adert

[adert]

update 3 months and 25 days.

Looking forward for your feedback

 

[AFinBro]

All looks to be going well for the point you are at in the process!

[Spring15]

Hang in there, the growth starts ramping up very soon

[Melvin- Admin]

The fun starts now! 

[webathon]

Are you on Finasteride?

[adert]

16 hours ago, webathon said:

Are you on Finasteride?

I am not, but im really considering it. I am afraid of side effects especially now that i will plan children soon. 

 

 

[adert]

Thank you guys for reply!

 

Here comes the update, 7 days left to 6 th month:

 

I am concerned about density and the hair are still weak. What do you guys think?

I appreciate every feedback

 

[Alex27O]

Hi your case reminds me of my hair at the 6-7 month point. I think that I was a slow grower but I did see noticeable improvements around this time too. So I wouldn’t worry.

[A_4_Archan]

The most noticeable difference will be seen at 9 months post op...so hang in there and yeh please keep your expectations in check and be reasonable as only 3141 grafts has been used to cover a big area and thats why the density will be modest but will frame your face well....best of luck and keep updating ..

Edited June 28, 2023 by A_4_Archan

[Spring15]

4 minutes ago, A_4_Archan said:

The most noticeable difference will be seen at 9 months post op...so hang in there and yeh please keep your expectations in check and be reasonable as only 3141 grafts has been used to cover a big area and thats why the density will be modest but will frame your face well....best of luck and keep updating ..

Very rarely is it at 9 months the majority of growth happens. But there is still time for improvement as only 6 months in

[A_4_Archan]

6 minutes ago, Spring15 said:

Very rarely is it at 9 months the majority of growth happens. But there is still time for improvement as only 6 months in

From my experience in most cases the most noticeable difference i am seeing is around 9 month mark...6 months mostly its at around 60% mark..though there are lots of individual cases and opinions about it...

Edited June 28, 2023 by A_4_Archan

[adert]

7 months result. I think the hair are quite weak, and i am not satisfied of my density I appreciate honest feedback from you guys! I know i need to cut them soon:)

[adert]

On 6/28/2023 at 10:13 AM, A_4_Archan said:

The most noticeable difference will be seen at 9 months post op...so hang in there and yeh please keep your expectations in check and be reasonable as only 3141 grafts has been used to cover a big area and thats why the density will be modest but will frame your face well....best of luck and keep updating ..

Thank you for your answer! Hope it turns well. 

 

 

[Anon94]

While it likely wasn't enough grafts for the area, it definitely looks like a lot of them didn't survive for dinner reason. 

 

I hope your are a late bloomer, but its definitely concerning. 

[adert]

17 minutes ago, Anon94 said:

While it likely wasn't enough grafts for the area, it definitely looks like a lot of them didn't survive for dinner reason. 

 

I hope your are a late bloomer, but its definitely concerning. 

I am also concerned about this. I knew 3160 grafts and it is not enough to cover the area, and i will need 1-2 procedures more. I am confused atm as the hair are quite weak and honestly expected better result. Also i am thinking why do i have some holes in my hair like there, i didnt have it before. I dont want to sound negative, just confused. 

My family noticed it too: 

[HHH]

I don't think you're being negative, those grafts should have made a bigger difference and probably should have been consigned to the frontal third only, with mid scalp and crown attacked at a later date.

It does look like you had a patch there before surgery though?

Also, is there any reason you're not on finasteride and minoxidil? I think given yuour level of hairloss you need to be quite agressive with the meds/treatments.

[adert]

3 minutes ago, HHH said:

I don't think you're being negative, those grafts should have made a bigger difference and probably should have been consigned to the frontal third only, with mid scalp and crown attacked at a later date.

It does look like you had a patch there before surgery though?

Also, is there any reason you're not on finasteride and minoxidil? I think given yuour level of hairloss you need to be quite agressive with the meds/treatments.

Yes, as soon as possible, i will go on finasteride, i was advised from doctor to do not take finasteride some months before i plan to have children

[jbhkhc]

Not quite the update I was hoping for, as currently having breakfast in TRYP before heading for mine. Similar hair colour and pattern too 😅

 

Hoping it turns around for you🤞

[ScottishGuy21]

Have you reached out to Gurs clinic recently?

This does seem a little sparse for the amount of grafts. Yes it’s a large area and may have needed a second pass anyway but I’d also be inclined to say at this stage there should be more noticeable progress in the frontal region.

[BackFromTheBrink]

15 hours ago, Anon94 said:

While it likely wasn't enough grafts for the area, it definitely looks like a lot of them didn't survive for dinner reason. 

 

I hope your are a late bloomer, but its definitely concerning. 

I'm not sure I agree. The surgical plan is pretty much identical to (I was a straight Norwood 5 so slightly more native hair) and the density was adequate.

[Bucky O Hair]

14 hours ago, adert said:

Yes, as soon as possible, i will go on finasteride, i was advised from doctor to do not take finasteride some months before i plan to have children

Taking finasteride now is not going to save your hair transplant.

If you were advised to not take it (as you are planning to have children) then why not just wait until after you get your wife pregnant, before getting on it?

 

 

[Belve]

17 hours ago, adert said:

7 months result. I think the hair are quite weak, and i am not satisfied of my density I appreciate honest feedback from you guys! I know i need to cut them soon:)

You already had patches in your donor area before the surgery. But they were been hidden with long hair. I think your donor was quite problematic before the surgery which might be the cause for the progress so far

[magn1fikus]

On 7/26/2023 at 11:40 PM, adert said:

7 months result. I think the hair are quite weak, and i am not satisfied of my density I appreciate honest feedback from you guys! I know i need to cut them soon:)

 

Well i was also with doctor Gur. Currently on 3 months.

left in february

no minoxidil no finasteride

surgery done first week of may

currently on 1mg fin and 5mg oral minoxidil daily

and medical therapy does help

 

i would recommend start with minoxidil it would thicken your hair but it s a tough call without finasteride

if you are scared of side 

try starting with 0.5 mg daily

 

 

 

 

[GoliGoliGoli]

On 7/26/2023 at 5:00 PM, adert said:

I am also concerned about this. I knew 3160 grafts and it is not enough to cover the area, and i will need 1-2 procedures more. I am confused atm as the hair are quite weak and honestly expected better result. Also i am thinking why do i have some holes in my hair like there, i didnt have it before. I dont want to sound negative, just confused. 

My family noticed it too: 

This area can be seen to be quite thin in one of the first set of pics you posted.

I'm kind of surprised, for 3100 grafts you guys tried to cover a very large area. Even still, I would have expected better yield at this point. You still do have lots of time left to grow though. What was the discussion like when you and Gur were planning the surgery? Did you request you wanted the 3100 grafts spread out to give some density all over? 

Edited July 28, 2023 by GoliGoliGoli