UK FUT with D Krishnan Ziering

[joely]

Leemanuel, glad it went well, very encouraging to hear! Where did you finally decide to have the grafts placed? Does the sedative send you to sleep and which part of it did you feel any discomfort?

c21 i use propecia as it is and a hair strengthening shampoo, but not minox out of personal preference and i have not had any sides so i have been lucky! Its also my plan to carry on the same routine after the procedure!

[leemanuel]

Hi

I decided to have all the grafts in the frontal area, Dr Krishnan was very supportive of the use of propecia and minoxidil for my crown, he said they work well there.

The sedative was diazepam, being honest I was aware of what was happening, cutting/positioning etc, but it was all bearable. I managed to watch one film, but never got my phone or ipad out. Had a couple of breaks to use the loo and eat.

To be fair the time went pretty quickly, I'm now at the stage where it's a waiting game - will I shed, when will I shed, M I shedding or are the grafts falling out

I've found its been more of a drain than I expected, I kinda thought it would all be ok after a few days and I'd be back at work, but being realistic and wanting to look after myself, I'm going to be taking 14-21 days out from work.

My scaring at the back look absolutely amazing given that it's only day 5.

[inspects]

I might go for frontal only and have a year on Fin, then reassess from there.

Will speak with Dr Krishnan to see what he thinks too.

Good idea...that is what I did, then jumped on Fin and Minox. I can truly say my crown has improved 100% compared to pre-fin and minox.

I'm glad I didn't waste many grafts in the crown, I think they put about 100 grafts in the crown, but it worked, there is no visible skin now when my hair is normal length, meaning a haircut above the ears, like my old avatar photo.

[C21]

c21 i use propecia as it is and a hair strengthening shampoo, but not minox out of personal preference and i have not had any sides so i have been lucky! Its also my plan to carry on the same routine after the procedure!

I'm really tempted to give propecia a chance. If I didn't read online & purely listened to the numerous consultations I had, I would have taken it straight away without any thought.

Dr Krishnan was actually the first Dr to tell me not to take it as me & the Mrs have plans to start a family soon. I may wait until afterwards and give it a try.

[C21]

To be fair the time went pretty quickly, I'm now at the stage where it's a waiting game - will I shed, when will I shed, M I shedding or are the grafts falling out

I've found its been more of a drain than I expected, I kinda thought it would all be ok after a few days and I'd be back at work, but being realistic and wanting to look after myself, I'm going to be taking 14-21 days out from work.

My scaring at the back look absolutely amazing given that it's only day 5.

I didn't realise some people don't shed from the recipient area? I thought it was a given to go through the 'ugly duckling phase' and the grafts to start growing from the roots after around 4 months?

I've only got 13 days off work.. I've opted for FUE so hopefully that will trim down the recovery a bit. The post op redness is my biggest concern though. I don't think I'll have the guts to walk into work on Day 13 if it's bright red!

Did you choose to pay for the graphicyte pack? I've heard its quiet effective and helps with the recovery. How have you found the post op routine with remembering what to do and at what times? I've had to save a few website links to help remind me on which days I'll be able to start showering properly with a bit more rigorous shampooing!

[leemanuel]

Ok, thought I should put some more pics up.

Am still pretty sore, it's a week post op now, I did take the graft care pack - copper bandages and spray, to be honest I thought it would just be a gimmick of overpriced crap, but it does seem to have aided healing, so yep I'd recommend it.

Still no major shedding that I've noticed, but will keep you all posted.

[leemanuel]

This was me just before going into surgery, you can clearly see my "problem area"

[leemanuel]

This was after surgery was completed.

BTW should I be able to add multiple images? I can only seem to add 1 at a time?

[leemanuel]

The day after surgery

[leemanuel]

This was 2 days after surgery

[leemanuel]

This was my swelling at its worse day 4/5

[joely]

Looks good so far, how many days out are you? I have 13 days of afterwards I had 14 but my last day off was cancelled ! and im really hoping there is no redness left! Makes me think my two day procedure is going to be pretty draining, thankfully my dad is driving me there and back both days and I will be staying with them for a couple of days

[leemanuel]

Donor area, this goes from just above each ear all the way to the other side.

[leemanuel]

This is today, got blackish eyes from the swelling, but should give you an idea re new hairline.

Like I say it's all still sore, uncomfortable to sleep on too, probably until the stitches come out.

I've finished all the medication, have touched the hair and washed it, still feels a bit numb - not tried to brush or style it.
I can't decide if to buzz it all off in 2 weeks to a grade 2, or just have a trim up until the new hair starts to grow.

Dr Krishnans team have kept good contact with me, as they agreed to.

[leemanuel]

Looks good so far, how many days out are you? I have 13 days of afterwards I had 14 but my last day off was cancelled ! and im really hoping there is no redness left! Makes me think my two day procedure is going to be pretty draining, thankfully my dad is driving me there and back both days and I will be staying with them for a couple of days

It is really draining, but they do look after you.

I'd maybe look to see if you can get a vague description Drs note from your GP - I'm no way ready to go back to work yet.
I think 2-3 weeks for recovery and a few days to just chill and get over the surgery.

I've been tired and drained as have not slept well since the surgery - don't want to knock any grafts in my sleep lol.