Regular Member CJ89 Posted November 9, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted November 9, 2023 So after following this site & a number of threads for a while, I finally decided to ‘go for it’ and have this month had my 1500 graft FUE hair transplant at the Farjo Hair Institute in Manchester. This community was a huge help for me when I was researching clinics & increasing my understanding of the process in general, so figured I’d start to document my own journey to help others! 1st couple of pictures; my starting hairline, and then a couple from post-op! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member manutd4545 Posted November 9, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted November 9, 2023 Your in good hands with Dr Farjo, I look forward to watching you grow :) 2,201 FUE Dr Farjo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member VCA Posted November 9, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted November 9, 2023 Work looks very good and you seem to have a good hair type. Congratulations and keep updating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member CJ89 Posted November 12, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 12, 2023 Update pics from day 3 post op, just after showering & giving my hair a gentle wash as per the instructions provided. I haven’t found sleeping too bad, couple of pillows plus a travel pillow around my neck to help stay in position. Also haven’t needed to take any pain meds during the day which is a bonus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member CJ89 Posted November 14, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 14, 2023 Day 5 Post Op Update Itchy! Starting from evening 3 post op, I’ve had itching from both my donor area & grafted area. It comes & goes, but I’ve successfully resisted the urge to scratch so far! Still using the saline spray every 2 hours on both areas, and I’ve been washing my hair as per my instructions each morning. I haven’t needed any pain meds, and am still sleeping using 2 pillows + a travel neck pillow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member CJ89 Posted November 16, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 16, 2023 Day 7 Post Op Update Still have some itching on the grafted area, and have noticed some scabs starting to fall off from my donor area the last 24 hrs. But still managing to sleep fine, using the saline spray every 2 hours & taking it easy! I had my 2nd check in call from the clinic post op, and all sounds fine! I can start to wash my hair without the flannel covering from tomorrow & hopefully the scabs on the grafted area will start to come away over the next week. I cannot stress enough how incredible the team at Farjo have been up to this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Rawkerboi Posted November 17, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted November 17, 2023 Now it's time to wash your scabs off.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member CJ89 Posted November 19, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 19, 2023 Day 10 Post Op Update Since yesterday afternoon I’ve had the scabs on my grafted area start to come away, and was able to remove at least 50% by gently massaging with my finger tip. I’ve felt more come off during my morning hair wash and would say I’ve now had about 75-80% of the grafted area scabs come off. The itching during the last few days was difficult, but has massively subsided now the scabs are coming off! I slept without the travel pillow for the first time last night (still using 2 normal pillows) which felt great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member CJ89 Posted November 20, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 20, 2023 Day 11 Post Op Update Final couple of scabs have come away from the grafted area following my shower this morning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member CJ89 Posted November 23, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 23, 2023 Day 14 Post Op Update I’ve reached the 2 week mark! I haven’t used the travel pillow during sleep since op +10, and most of the itching has subsided (still a little here & there). The grafts should now firmly be in place & I can return to my pre op routines, as per the advice from the clinic. I’m looking forward to getting back to the gym, and today washed my hair with my regular shampoo rather than baby shampoo. Just a waiting game now for my back & sides to grow back enough to get a decent haircut, and await the shedding phase! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member hairman4321 Posted November 24, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted November 24, 2023 (edited) 17 hours ago, CJ89 said: Day 14 Post Op Update I’ve reached the 2 week mark! I haven’t used the travel pillow during sleep since op +10, and most of the itching has subsided (still a little here & there). The grafts should now firmly be in place & I can return to my pre op routines, as per the advice from the clinic. I’m looking forward to getting back to the gym, and today washed my hair with my regular shampoo rather than baby shampoo. Just a waiting game now for my back & sides to grow back enough to get a decent haircut, and await the shedding phase! nice one, out of the Wds now! we're almost perfectly aligned timing-wise and have the same graft count. i'll be day 14 in a few days, with dr. Laorwong. Edited November 24, 2023 by hairman4321 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member CJ89 Posted November 30, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 30, 2023 Day 21 Post Op Update 3 weeks in and I’ve been able to go to work / see friends and other than a couple of comments on my ‘different’ hair cut, no one has noticed I’ve had a transplant. I still have a little itching now and then but otherwise feel great. I have returned to using 1 pillow to sleep, have got back to the gym & started wearing tshirts again - so pretty much back to life as normal pre-op! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member CJ89 Posted December 9, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 9, 2023 Day 30 Post Op Update 1 month in & the shedding is well underway. Back to all my pre-op routines and hoping to get a haircut soon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member hairman4321 Posted December 10, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted December 10, 2023 Its reassuring that we're on the same timelines with the same graft count. Mines shedding a lot now too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member CJ89 Posted December 21, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 21, 2023 Day 42 Post Op Update 6 weeks in & have noticed a couple of small spots in the grafted area, however these disappear after a few days like any other. Now my back & sides have grown back it doesn’t look too bad so I’ll likely hold off getting a hair cut for a while. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Cooper48 Posted December 22, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted December 22, 2023 Looks like you are right on track. Your donor looks great! My journey. Started September 22, 2023 https://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/topic/70357-dr-laorwong-absolute-hair-clinic-bangkok-3644-grafts/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member CJ89 Posted January 4 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 4 Day 56 Post Op Update 8 weeks in & not much change since my last update! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member CJ89 Posted February 1 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 1 Day 84 Post Op Update I’m now 12 weeks in and can see a number of hairs starting to show! There are some longer hairs (which obviously never shed), mostly straight under my forelock & a few on my temples. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member CJ89 Posted March 10 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 10 Day 121 Post Op Update Exactly 4 calendar months since my transplant & I’m starting to see increased growth (Seems to be coming through in greater density on my left side). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member CJ89 Posted April 11 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 11 Day 154 Post Op Update I’m now at 5 months since my transplant & am really happy with the growth on my left side, it seems to be coming through in good density. My right side is not looking as dense however, so hoping that it catches up! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Al - Moderator Posted April 12 Moderators Share Posted April 12 This doesn't look too bad for 5 months. A little thin still, but you have more time to grow. You had some very deep recession with just a thin strip of hair in the center to start with. You always need to look at and remember where you came from. Al Forum Moderator (formerly BeHappy) I am a forum moderator for hairrestorationnetwork.com. I am not a Dr. and I do not work for any particular Dr. My opinions are my own and may not reflect the opinions of other moderators or the owner of this site. I am also a hair transplant patient and repair patient. You can view some of my repair journey here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Rawkerboi Posted April 12 Senior Member Share Posted April 12 I am pretty sure, your right side will catch up soon. At five months it looks decent, exciting times ahead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted April 13 Administrators Share Posted April 13 Everything is looking great. I want to commend you on a great presentation. 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...
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