Day two, and a few questions

[mrnelson1970]

hello
im looking to get my HT done soon god willing i just want to know why r u so worried about what people think or say? was you really worried what they had to say about you thinning? on another note it looks like your work went very well.
nelson the bald guy

[crown exposed]

day 11 update with pics

Mr. 4000, I want to especially thank you for being reassuring. My girlfriend laughed when I told her your response about the surgery and said, "exactly!" Sometimes, that's all a guy needs to hear.
Anyhow, here is my update. Yesterday I had the stitches removed. They were beginning to itch so that was great. I can still feel a bit of scabbing but it seems to be more dry skin flakes than scabs. It looks pretty good. The issue I had was seeing the stubble coming in and the healing process, I have been paranoid about cobblestoning ever since I read about it. But I do think things are looking well. I even went without a hat yesterday! Here are pics of my hairline, crown, and donor scar. It's day 11.

[Mr. 4000]

Mr. 4000, I want to especially thank you for being reassuring. My girlfriend laughed when I told her your response about the surgery and said, "exactly!" Sometimes, that's all a guy needs to hear.
Anyhow, here is my update. Yesterday I had the stitches removed. They were beginning to itch so that was great. I can still feel a bit of scabbing but it seems to be more dry skin flakes than scabs. It looks pretty good. The issue I had was seeing the stubble coming in and the healing process, I have been paranoid about cobblestoning ever since I read about it. But I do think things are looking well. I even went without a hat yesterday! Here are pics of my hairline, crown, and donor scar. It's day 11.

I think it looks great, I think in 5-8 months you will grinning from ear to ear, no pun intended.

Great work.....

[crown exposed]

just curious...I can't see it on the front, but on the crown, I think I can still see, I don't know how to describe it, but the little insertion cuts? It's pretty well healed and although it's a little tender in places, is fine. I've gone without a hat quite a bit so I'm not entirely uncomfortable. I am, however, curious if that will subside over time.

please be patient with me, I realize that I'm possibly overanalyzing and looking for problems. For some reason, I can't seem to help it.

[Mr. 4000]

just curious...I can't see it on the front, but on the crown, I think I can still see, I don't know how to describe it, but the little insertion cuts? It's pretty well healed and although it's a little tender in places, is fine. I've gone without a hat quite a bit so I'm not entirely uncomfortable. I am, however, curious if that will subside over time.

please be patient with me, I realize that I'm possibly overanalyzing and looking for problems. For some reason, I can't seem to help it.

I can't see what you are describing, but maybe that is a good thing.....

[crown exposed]

Yea, I'm probably messed up. I don't see it in the pictures either reallyas much either. Just when I look in the mirror, maybe it's just shadow or something, or maybe my imagination is running wild. Hell, maybe its just my normal head?! I'll be glad when my paranoia dies down! LOL

[Mr. 4000]

Yea, I'm probably messed up. I don't see it in the pictures either really. Just when I look in the mirror, maybe it's just shadow or something, or maybe my imagination is running wild. I'll be glad when my paranoia dies down! LOL

I think what some people say is that the hair falls out and leave a hole that you will see. Maybe that is what you are seeing....????

[crown exposed]

You know what...I think that would explain what I'm seeing. I described it as dimpled, but perhaps that was misleading. So, is that not uncommon?

[Mr. 4000]

You know what...I think that would explain what I'm seeing. I described it as dimpled, but perhaps that was misleading. So, is that not uncommon?

not when the hair falls out of the follicle, which happens within the first month. Someone correct me if I'm off base here....

its most likely that, or it could be a missed incision by one of the techs that didn't get filled by a graft.

Thats all I can think of, I sure that happens sometimes.

It will heal on its own or a hair will start to grow, so I think you are in good shape either way.

[crown exposed]

Just checking in. It's now a little over three weeks. All's well. Most of the transplanted hair has fallen out but a few are still there. In addition it seems like I have a larger bald spot than before but as I understand this is normal too so I'm not really worried. I guess there's nothing to do but wait

[blowmeup]

I’m sure you’ll look like you have more hair in the end. Any comparison pictures?

[crown exposed]

You know...funny enough. I didn't take any pics before. My doc did so I could probably get them from him. But the first pics I took are the 5 day ones I posted.

I understand that initially losing not only the hair you had transplanted, but some surrounding hair is common, so I'm comfortable that its all going well.

[Mr. 4000]

You know...funny enough. I didn't take any pics before. My doc did so I could probably get them from him. But the first pics I took are the 5 day ones I posted.

I understand that initially losing not only the hair you had transplanted, but some surrounding hair is common, so I'm comfortable that its all going well.

wow, it sounds like you really settled in since all the panic at the start, that is good to hear.

[crown exposed]

Thanks Mr. 4000, and thanks for being understanding. Yea, I was pretty panicky...about any and everything! But you know, I really think its gone well. I've been back to work this week and no one knew a thing. Ive read enough to know that it's natural to lose some hair (shedding) initially so I'm just going to try and be patient!

[Mr. 4000]

Thanks Mr. 4000, and thanks for being understanding. Yea, I was pretty panicky...about any and everything! But you know, I really think its gone well. I've been back to work this week and no one knew a thing. Ive read enough to know that it's natural to lose some hair (shedding) initially so I'm just going to try and be patient!

I think its normal to react the way you did, there is nothing wrong with the being uncomfortable with a change that is long term good and short term bad.

YOu have only experienced the bad at this point and that will all change, so I think you are at a good point mentally. Accepting everything as it comes.

Good Job