Regular Member AGL77 Posted November 17, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 17, 2023 Thank you. If you look up to my October 2nd post has pictures immediately after my procedure which shows the scar and the little implantation done in and around the scar. The blood supply in my scar was not great so Dr. Das didn’t want to implant too much into the scar but more just above it. I read, and don’t know if it’s true, that the more you implant the better for blood flow improvement. I wish she would have been able to implant more, especially in wider spots so unfortunately it’s not what I was hoping for but we’ll see what result come of this, which will be awhile still. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member AGL77 Posted November 26, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 26, 2023 Month 2 photos. Lots of pimples and hard to see myself looking like this but that’s what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Gatsby Posted November 27, 2023 Valued Contributor Share Posted November 27, 2023 (edited) Month two is by far the hardest part of the journey post op. In a few months you will look much different and your scar will be a thing of the past. 👌 Thanks for the update. 🙏 Edited November 27, 2023 by Gatsby GATSBY 'UNPLUGGED!' 15,671 (3 surgeries) Grafts FUE+BHT Dr. Sethi Eugenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member AGL77 Posted November 28, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 28, 2023 On 11/26/2023 at 9:21 PM, Gatsby said: Month two is by far the hardest part of the journey post op. In a few months you will look much different and your scar will be a thing of the past. 👌 Thanks for the update. 🙏 Thank you! A few months can’t come quick enough. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member AGL77 Posted December 26, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 26, 2023 3 month photos. Starting to feel like I look more normal. Hard to tell if I have any growth because a lot of the transplant went into preexisting hair zones other than the crown which looks like something may be happening there. Is it true that the crown takes longer to come in like many claim? Wondering if I should get back on minoxidil or not? I was using it once a day pre-surgery and if I was going to go back on it I would still use it once a day. Noticing some gaps in my upper crown that were not noticeable pre-surgery and this area was not transplanted. Wondering if I need another procedure or patients? Everything else around it has come in or is coming in. Any thoughts and opinions are welcome. Thank you 🙏! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Steeeve Posted December 30, 2023 Valued Contributor Share Posted December 30, 2023 You can really see those hairs sprouting back there. This is extremely promising for only 3 months and I would put money down that you are feeling stubble all throughout your crown. Regarding the gaps you’re noticing, your scalp is more than likely recovering from the transplant. Shock loss can occur all throughout the scalp and not just where the grafts were pulled or placed-if I’m telling you anything you already know then my apologies. Your mid-scalp was already a bit diffuse from the previous transplant and the grafts placed up there probably shocked them out. That’s more than likely why you’re noticing the gaps up there. Since they were previously transplanted, as opposed to natural, they're probably already reappearing but aren’t long enough for you to notice the thickening that you’re hoping to see. They will probably make a pretty strong comeback, though, especially once the newly transplanted hairs have also grown in and gotten some length on them. Following this with interest. All the best! Happy growing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Gatsby Posted December 31, 2023 Valued Contributor Share Posted December 31, 2023 @AGL77 in another month the density will just continue I'm sure. You can already see the whirl occurring in the crown. All the best! 👌 GATSBY 'UNPLUGGED!' 15,671 (3 surgeries) Grafts FUE+BHT Dr. Sethi Eugenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member AGL77 Posted December 31, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 31, 2023 11 hours ago, Gatsby said: @AGL77 in another month the density will just continue I'm sure. You can already see the whirl occurring in the crown. All the best! 👌 Thank you Gatsby! Means a lot coming from a legend! All the best in the new year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member AGL77 Posted December 31, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 31, 2023 15 hours ago, Steeeve said: You can really see those hairs sprouting back there. This is extremely promising for only 3 months and I would put money down that you are feeling stubble all throughout your crown. Regarding the gaps you’re noticing, your scalp is more than likely recovering from the transplant. Shock loss can occur all throughout the scalp and not just where the grafts were pulled or placed-if I’m telling you anything you already know then my apologies. Your mid-scalp was already a bit diffuse from the previous transplant and the grafts placed up there probably shocked them out. That’s more than likely why you’re noticing the gaps up there. Since they were previously transplanted, as opposed to natural, they're probably already reappearing but aren’t long enough for you to notice the thickening that you’re hoping to see. They will probably make a pretty strong comeback, though, especially once the newly transplanted hairs have also grown in and gotten some length on them. Following this with interest. All the best! Happy growing! Thank you Steeeve for the reassuring and positive comments. They are very helpful! I am definitely feeling stubble in the crown as you noted which is a surprise considering it’s my understanding that the crown typically comes in slower. The area of concern regarding growth is my left temple. Not much happening there. Can’t help wonder is something went wrong during the procedure. The technician implanting on my left seemed to be much more aggressive with implantation or maybe the anesthetic was wearing off. I know it’s too early to worry but I’m sure we all do even knowing that it’s too early. Lots of grafts went into the left and it would hurt to lose them. I see you had your recent HT almost 2 months ago. You’re in one of the toughest months of the process. Stay strong and positive. Happy New Year and Best Wishes of Hair Growth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Steeeve Posted January 1 Valued Contributor Share Posted January 1 13 hours ago, AGL77 said: Thank you Steeeve for the reassuring and positive comments. They are very helpful! I am definitely feeling stubble in the crown as you noted which is a surprise considering it’s my understanding that the crown typically comes in slower. The area of concern regarding growth is my left temple. Not much happening there. Can’t help wonder is something went wrong during the procedure. The technician implanting on my left seemed to be much more aggressive with implantation or maybe the anesthetic was wearing off. I know it’s too early to worry but I’m sure we all do even knowing that it’s too early. Lots of grafts went into the left and it would hurt to lose them. I see you had your recent HT almost 2 months ago. You’re in one of the toughest months of the process. Stay strong and positive. Happy New Year and Best Wishes of Hair Growth! Thank you, too, for your support. 🙏🏻 I appreciate your well wishes.🙂 It’s definitely too early to worry but I understand getting lost in my own thoughts about everything that could’ve gone wrong. I don’t see anything to support the idea that it would have, though. In your 2 month photos there was quite a bit of acne in your mid-scalp, crown, and temples which is a pretty good indicator of hairs sprouting. In your 3 month photos you can just make out the outline of where those grafts were implanted. All in all it’s probably going to be another month to few months before you start to see a real difference in the outline of them but everything looks on track at this point. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member bru Posted January 1 Regular Member Share Posted January 1 Coming along nicely for you. Another month will make a big difference id say. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member AGL77 Posted January 26 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 26 (edited) 4 months now and things are improving although I didn’t really think so until I looked back to month 3. Still lots of scalp exposed but hoping a lot more is coming in future months. Back of donor looks untouched and sides seem ok as well. I’ve had issues with the sides before because of my FUT scar. Last picture, top corner doesn’t seem to have any growth. Thank you! Edited January 26 by AGL77 Missing picture 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Shadman Posted January 27 Senior Member Share Posted January 27 12 hours ago, AGL77 said: 4 months now and things are improving although I didn’t really think so until I looked back to month 3. Still lots of scalp exposed but hoping a lot more is coming in future months. Back of donor looks untouched and sides seem ok as well. I’ve had issues with the sides before because of my FUT scar. Last picture, top corner doesn’t seem to have any growth. Thank you! Looking good for month four. From now on there’ll be improvements month wise. 1 𝐄𝐮𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐱 (𝐃𝐫.𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐡) | 𝟏𝟖𝟎𝟑𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐬 | 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 | 𝐁𝐚𝐝 𝐇𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝗕𝘆 𝗘𝘂𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗶𝘅 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member bru Posted January 27 Regular Member Share Posted January 27 Definitely a nice improvement in the last month. Going along nicely 👌 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member SLA Posted January 29 Senior Member Share Posted January 29 On 1/26/2024 at 2:33 PM, AGL77 said: 4 months now and things are improving although I didn’t really think so until I looked back to month 3. Still lots of scalp exposed but hoping a lot more is coming in future months. Back of donor looks untouched and sides seem ok as well. I’ve had issues with the sides before because of my FUT scar. Last picture, top corner doesn’t seem to have any growth. Thank you! Looking great! Get ready for the hair storm to come! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member AGL77 Posted January 29 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 29 1 minute ago, SLA said: Looking great! Get ready for the hair storm to come! Thank you! I sure hope so!🙏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member AGL77 Posted March 1 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 1 5 month photos. I believe things have improved from last my but hopeful for additional improvements throughout. Left temple is a little funky looking compared to the more refined right side. The left was weaker than the right to begin with but more went into that side. One thing that’s a little odd is down the centre of the back of my head there’s a see through section. I had something going on there before surgery but it seems more obvious now. I’m heading to Mumbai next month for work and hoping to visit the Mumbai office but it’s been challenging this for to coordinate. Wondering if a small procedure to hit some non-transplanted areas like the thin area at the back of my head. Possibly with some beard grafts, or at least a PRP session. I’ll be at 6+ months at that point. Think it’s doable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Shadman Posted March 3 Senior Member Share Posted March 3 On 3/2/2024 at 4:19 AM, AGL77 said: 5 month photos. I believe things have improved from last my but hopeful for additional improvements throughout. Left temple is a little funky looking compared to the more refined right side. The left was weaker than the right to begin with but more went into that side. One thing that’s a little odd is down the centre of the back of my head there’s a see through section. I had something going on there before surgery but it seems more obvious now. I’m heading to Mumbai next month for work and hoping to visit the Mumbai office but it’s been challenging this for to coordinate. Wondering if a small procedure to hit some non-transplanted areas like the thin area at the back of my head. Possibly with some beard grafts, or at least a PRP session. I’ll be at 6+ months at that point. Think it’s doable? I think if you're concerned about that particular area, you should visit them next month. It'll not take more than few hours. With prp you can go for some touch up on that area. 1 𝐄𝐮𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐱 (𝐃𝐫.𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐡) | 𝟏𝟖𝟎𝟑𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐬 | 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 | 𝐁𝐚𝐝 𝐇𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝗕𝘆 𝗘𝘂𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗶𝘅 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted March 3 Administrators Share Posted March 3 Wow this is looking awesome already. Exciting times bro 🙏 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...
Regular Member AGL77 Posted March 3 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 3 3 minutes ago, Melvin- Admin said: Wow this is looking awesome already. Exciting times bro 🙏 Many thanks! Hoping it works out as well as it did for you 🤞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member AGL77 Posted March 29 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 29 6 months now. I’m hoping for some more growth and coverage 🤞🏼 I think the bread grafts into my FUT scar has helped. I’m headed to Mumbai today for work and have made arrangements to see Dr. Das there. We discussed doing a small procedure in the front which was not touched during the previous HT. The plan is to add some density so not so see through with a little scalp donor but mainly beard as well as adding a few grafts just below the crown where it’s slightly see-through. We’ll see how it goes once we meet. Thanks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member AGL77 Posted April 14 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 14 (edited) We went ahead with a small non-shave procedure. 180 scalp and 325 bread. It’s nice to have a small procedure. Much easier to deal with post-op with respect to functioning, sleep and recovery. The non-shave was also nice as I didn’t feel self conscious in public, although not washing your head for a week isn’t fun and makes the hair look thinner. No beard pics but I shaved after 3 days and again a few days later and it’s healed very well. Pre-op pics, post-op and second day after procedure (last 4) Edited April 14 by AGL77 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Shadman Posted April 14 Senior Member Share Posted April 14 @AGL77 looks good, I think for a small procedure going for a non shave procedure was a correct decision. Who was your surgeon this time ? By the way, did they extract 180 scalp grafts by trimming the lower part of the donor ? 🤔 𝐄𝐮𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐱 (𝐃𝐫.𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐡) | 𝟏𝟖𝟎𝟑𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐬 | 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 | 𝐁𝐚𝐝 𝐇𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝗕𝘆 𝗘𝘂𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗶𝘅 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member AGL77 Posted April 14 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 14 12 minutes ago, Shadman said: @AGL77 looks good, I think for a small procedure going for a non shave procedure was a correct decision. Who was your surgeon this time ? By the way, did they extract 180 scalp grafts by trimming the lower part of the donor ? 🤔 Dr. Das again but had a wonderful afternoon hanging out with Dr. Sethi. The scalp donor came from the upper sides where the hair is longer to cover the shaved area. See pic below. When I brush my hair down you don’t notice the shave. So I guess it’s not a fully non-shaved procedure but more of the disguise of one. The only way it can be a fully non-shave procedure is they only use donor from nape or boby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Shadman Posted April 14 Senior Member Share Posted April 14 6 hours ago, AGL77 said: The scalp donor came from the upper sides where the hair is longer to cover the shaved area. See pic below. When I brush my hair down you don’t notice the shave. Got it, because of growing hair long that area isn't noticable. Best wishes👍 1 𝐄𝐮𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐱 (𝐃𝐫.𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐡) | 𝟏𝟖𝟎𝟑𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐬 | 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 | 𝐁𝐚𝐝 𝐇𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝗕𝘆 𝗘𝘂𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗶𝘅 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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