Senior Member airporteffect Posted July 27, 2023 Author Senior Member Share Posted July 27, 2023 8 minutes ago, ThunderToast said: Had my procedure with Buchwach this week. Not sure I want to post photos yet but it went really well. Very efficient staff and the SmartGraft technican was very impressive. Only 1100 grafts so it was quick. Donor and Recipient areas are healing well. I was out before lunchtime so they bagged up their homemade lunch to take with me! Congrats! That dude was one of the first to train on the machine. Super knowledgeable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member ThunderToast Posted July 27, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted July 27, 2023 (edited) 12 minutes ago, airporteffect said: Congrats! That dude was one of the first to train on the machine. Super knowledgeable. Yes! That's what he and I were talking about. I asked how it was going through different stages and he said it was going extremely well and I had good density. The placement techs were good too. 1143 total grafts. The hairline was designed conservatively for my age. I'm 48. No real swelling yet on day 2. We didn't get into any temporal point work as mine is decent. Edited July 27, 2023 by ThunderToast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member airporteffect Posted July 27, 2023 Author Senior Member Share Posted July 27, 2023 51 minutes ago, ThunderToast said: Yes! That's what he and I were talking about. I asked how it was going through different stages and he said it was going extremely well and I had good density. The placement techs were good too. 1143 total grafts. The hairline was designed conservatively for my age. I'm 48. No real swelling yet on day 2. We didn't get into any temporal point work as mine is decent. Yeah, my temples were all gone hahaha. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member ThunderToast Posted July 27, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted July 27, 2023 6 minutes ago, airporteffect said: Yeah, my temples were all gone hahaha. I'm looking forward to day 10 or so when things are somewhat back to normal on the "feel" of the donor and recipient areas. I'm just laying low for a couple of weeks now working from my home office. We did not shave my head. Just about an inch drop in hair line all the way across. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member airporteffect Posted July 29, 2023 Author Senior Member Share Posted July 29, 2023 On 7/27/2023 at 3:02 PM, ThunderToast said: I'm looking forward to day 10 or so when things are somewhat back to normal on the "feel" of the donor and recipient areas. I'm just laying low for a couple of weeks now working from my home office. We did not shave my head. Just about an inch drop in hair line all the way across. Nice, I still have redness but am prone to it. You should track your journey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member tonightisthenight Posted July 29, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted July 29, 2023 On 3/20/2023 at 11:50 AM, airporteffect said: I did not. I know one of Buchwach's other patients that I've been chatting with on Reddit also got it. When I initially called in to discuss medical therapy for it he also said he had been helping a few other patients with the same problem that week as well. Folliculitis is caused by the shaving of your head. It’s when a growing hair is bent downward and stops the oil from naturally seeping into your skin. The skin becomes infected and hence you get the small pimples. Let the hair grow at this stage. Men who shave their faces everyday get it a lot. Your results are great btw, I’ll be going to Buchwach as well. He’s been very good in the consultation phase. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member ThunderToast Posted July 31, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted July 31, 2023 On 7/29/2023 at 1:30 PM, tonightisthenight said: Folliculitis is caused by the shaving of your head. It’s when a growing hair is bent downward and stops the oil from naturally seeping into your skin. The skin becomes infected and hence you get the small pimples. Let the hair grow at thiMen who shave their faces everyday get it a lot. Your results are great btw, I’ll be going to Buchwach as well. He’s been very good in the consultation phase. Nice! Really liked his staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member tonightisthenight Posted August 2, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted August 2, 2023 On 7/31/2023 at 11:44 AM, ThunderToast said: Nice! Really liked his staff. How is your recovery going? Feeling good. I noted you said you didn’t shave your head prior to treatment - is that possible at Dr. B? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member ThunderToast Posted August 2, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted August 2, 2023 Just my donor area was shaved. Hairline was not shaved, trimmed, etc. I believe for small crown jobs too there is an option where he would not shave the crown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member ThunderToast Posted August 2, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted August 2, 2023 @airporteffect, I'm on day 8 which is "gently massage the scabs day" per our Buchwach documentation. How did that go for you? I did it this morning but did not make much progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member airporteffect Posted August 2, 2023 Author Senior Member Share Posted August 2, 2023 53 minutes ago, ThunderToast said: @airporteffect, I'm on day 8 which is "gently massage the scabs day" per our Buchwach documentation. How did that go for you? I did it this morning but did not make much progress. I couldn't resist so I gently massaged the scabs away on day 6. I soaked them in a nice conditioner for 45mins and then massaged them all off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member ThunderToast Posted August 2, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted August 2, 2023 16 minutes ago, airporteffect said: I couldn't resist so I gently massaged the scabs away on day 6. I soaked them in a nice conditioner for 45mins and then massaged them all off. Okay, good deal. I'll give it another go tmrw with the conditioner on longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member ThunderToast Posted August 3, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted August 3, 2023 @airporteffect thanks for the tip. Got them all off over a few sessions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member tonightisthenight Posted August 9, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted August 9, 2023 On 7/28/2023 at 8:47 PM, airporteffect said: Nice, I still have redness but am prone to it. You should track your journey! How is your hair going? Any further updates? Has the redness all gone now? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member airporteffect Posted August 12, 2023 Author Senior Member Share Posted August 12, 2023 7 months: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Spring15 Posted August 12, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted August 12, 2023 Looking real nice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Gatsby Posted August 13, 2023 Valued Contributor Share Posted August 13, 2023 Excellent results @airporteffect. 💯👌 1 GATSBY 'UNPLUGGED!' 15,671 (3 surgeries) Grafts FUE+BHT Dr. Sethi Eugenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member tonightisthenight Posted August 13, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted August 13, 2023 Very impressive. Are you shaving the back and sides for styling or you’re worried on the density in those areas? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted August 13, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted August 13, 2023 The front view in particular is looking really good ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member airporteffect Posted August 13, 2023 Author Senior Member Share Posted August 13, 2023 17 hours ago, tonightisthenight said: Very impressive. Are you shaving the back and sides for styling or you’re worried on the density in those areas? Stylistic though I’ve never liked how the sides looked with shorter cuts given to how fine my hair is in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor A_4_Archan Posted August 14, 2023 Valued Contributor Share Posted August 14, 2023 @airporteffect Looking good and natural ...still you have few more months left for more growth and density ... 1 Check Out My Hair Transplant Journey --> My Thread 3611 FUE Grafts With Dr Kongkiat Laorwong | Norwood 5 | 2nd May 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member tonightisthenight Posted August 14, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted August 14, 2023 18 hours ago, airporteffect said: Stylistic though I’ve never liked how the sides looked with shorter cuts given to how fine my hair is in general. Got it. Dare I say it looks better now than the photos you posted from the way back machine when you had hair. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member airporteffect Posted August 14, 2023 Author Senior Member Share Posted August 14, 2023 5 hours ago, tonightisthenight said: Got it. Dare I say it looks better now than the photos you posted from the way back machine when you had hair. It looks much better for sure. I actually have a hairline again haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted August 15, 2023 Administrators Share Posted August 15, 2023 On 8/12/2023 at 11:47 AM, airporteffect said: 7 months: Looks good man 👍🏼 haven’t heard much of this doctor, but this is good work. 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 airporteffect Posted August 15, 2023 Author Senior Member Share Posted August 15, 2023 19 hours ago, Melvin- Moderator said: Looks good man 👍🏼 haven’t heard much of this doctor, but this is good work. Yeah man, I had my hesitations but the publications that he did with Konior in the 90s and some reviews from others (who didn’t document anything) was enough to take a swing. Super happy so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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