6-Month Results: 3,902-graft FUE | July 12th-13th, 2023 | Dr. Luis Nader, Reynosa, Mexico | Norwood 3V | 31M.

[Trichotrophy]

Some of you have already been following my progress-report thread in the HTE&SR section. I'm not posting any new information, rich backstories, my feelings, or detailed narration about my journey here; I'm simply distilling out a more objective and concise overview of those contents here. If you have any questions, the HTE&SR thread is your best resource; I'll address any unanswered ones here if you have them.

I'm including all that thread's fact sheets and pictures in addition to pictorial timelines of my results. This obviates the need for you to navigate through the above-linked topic for all the nitty-gritty details.

Procedure fact sheet

This outlines all the graft units in addition to their respective follicle counts.

Session 1 (7/12)

UF 1: 144

UF 2: 701

UF 3: 928

UF 4: 143

Total grafts: 1,916

Session 2 (7/13)

UF 1: 172

UF 2: 691

UF 3: 907

UF 4: 216

Total grafts: 1,986

Combined

UF 1: 316

UF 2: 1,392

UF 3: 1,835

UF 4: 359

Total grafts: 3,902

Net price: $6,938 ($320 deducted for hotel and cab expenses).

Hair-restoration goals and coverage

1. Crown

My crown was once a veritable bald spot, hence this required the most grafts.

Roughly 1,500-1,600 (nearly half!) were allotted to this region alone, and most of the 3- and 4-follicle grafts were earmarked for this area.

2. Mid scalp

Being a diffuse thinner, I had appreciable hair loss there as well. Not full-blown baldness, but enough hair loss that the region was often see-through.

Nader transplanted approximately 800-900 grafts around here.

3. Hairline

While this wasn't my most pronounced area of hair loss, my hairline has mildly receded—certainly not my juvenile forehead. It didn't help that I had a congenital widow's peak.

Nader used 1,300 grafts to lower it to slightly below the widow's peak.

Preoperative photos

Perioperative photos

Day 1 (7/12/2023)

 

Day 2 (7/13/2023)

Postoperative photos

I've made two timeline collages, lest I plaster this thread with literally over 50 photos. The first provides all-angled coverage juxtaposing each monthly progress report, whereas the second provides closeup shots of my hairline (starting 3 months postop).

Edited January 17, 2023 by Trichotrophy

[stephcurry30]

Wow what a result! Patient must be thrilled. 

[Trichotrophy]

21 minutes ago, stephcurry30 said:

Wow what a result! Patient must be thrilled. 

That I am! It's the head of hair I've dreamed of since I first became conscious about my hair loss. I probably wouldn't even need a toupee anymore if I were to star in a movie.

[CaliforniaLiving]

Congrats- this looks great! Also, great notes, pictures and 6 month report. 

I have been really thinking about Nader for my future HT...results like this keep pushing me in that direction  

 

[ShantuR]

Thanks for the comprehensive pictures. Looking great

On 1/16/2023 at 6:20 PM, Trichotrophy said:

It's the head of hair I've dreamed of since I first became conscious about my hair loss.

That must be a great feeling, I imagine it's even somewhat relieving. Very inspiring to see, thanks for sharing.
What was the timing like between first contacting Dr. Nader and going in for your procedure? I also saw in your other thread that you mentioned diffuse thinning and having a "see-through" look. I actually can't even tell in your pre-op pics, but I'm curious how the progress has been with that as well (I'm in the same boat).

[IcyNeighborhood99]

Hey man great results! I would live to consult Dr. Nader for my own HT, but no dice. 

If you could help me out, I’d appreciate it!