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  • HairLost
    Member
    • Oct 2011
    • 35

    #31
    Thanks Gillenator,

    It feels pretty good to have had some growth so far. I also can't wait for the 9 month mark. It's amazing how much my confidence has grown over the past two months. Hopefully it only gets better. Thanks for reading everyone.

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    • gillenator
      Senior Member
      • Dec 2008
      • 1415

      #32
      Hairlost,

      I can't remeber if you are using minoxidil in the crown but it does improve the caliber to the hair shafts which equates into better "visual" coverage.
      "Gillenator"
      Independent Patient Advocate
      more.hair@verizon.net

      NOTE: I am not a physician and not employed by any doctor/clinic. My opinions are not medical advice nor are they the opinions of the following endorsing physicians: Dr. Bob True & Dr. Bob Dorin

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      • HairLost
        Member
        • Oct 2011
        • 35

        #33
        Close up 6 months post op

        I wanted to post this closeup picture of my crown. First of all, in my unprofessional opinion it looks like the hairs are in different stages of growth. This gives me hope that there will be more improvement to the coverage in my crown over the next few months as the short/thin hairs increase in length and density. Anyone with a professional opinion think that this is the case when seeing this close up picture?

        Gillenator, yes I am using minoxidil.
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        • El Nino
          Senior Member
          • May 2009
          • 191

          #34
          Hi HL,

          I have had two crown HTs and 6 months is just the beginning. For some reason growth in the crown takes longer than the hairline.

          I can see you've had some growth already which is good news. And yes the hair comes in at different stages and not all together.

          But it will be 12-18 months until you get the final result.

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          • gillenator
            Senior Member
            • Dec 2008
            • 1415

            #35
            Hairlost,

            After one year, my guess is that you may want another pass through the area, depending on your goals. If it were me, I would not dedicate too much more available donor left to the area because it no longer looks bald even at 6months post-op. Congrats.

            You will see more improvement from this procedure.
            "Gillenator"
            Independent Patient Advocate
            more.hair@verizon.net

            NOTE: I am not a physician and not employed by any doctor/clinic. My opinions are not medical advice nor are they the opinions of the following endorsing physicians: Dr. Bob True & Dr. Bob Dorin

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            • HairLost
              Member
              • Oct 2011
              • 35

              #36
              7 Month Post Op

              Hey guys, just wanted to post some 7 month post op pics that I took today. Growth is slow, but I'm sure it is still occuring. The growth around the crown consists of thin hairs in comparison to my natural hair. I'm sure over the course of the next few months it will grow thicker and provide more coverage. I'm pretty happy so far. Thanks for reading.
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              • JJacobs152
                Senior Member
                • May 2011
                • 293

                #37
                Wow, you've come along way since the beginning. The last update shows a great deal of difference from your initial posts. By the way, where are you located?

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                • inspects
                  Senior Member
                  • Aug 2012
                  • 260

                  #38
                  Congratulations HairLost....!!!

                  Your hair is coming in remarkably well, I bet your really happy, you certainly should be. This is the first I have noticed this thread so the start to seven month post-op pictures surely look really incredible, NICE RESULTS.

                  I'm just heading into the third month after my procedure, which was about the same as yours, I had 2500 grafts throughout the front top crown, I can feel the the stubs like Gillenator stated, facial like stubby hairs protruding everywhere. Feels almost like a prickly-pear cactus--

                  I have taken pictures one day post-op and two months, soon it will be three months in about two days, when I reach one year post-op I'll post all my photos, it gives others encouragement to have the procedure done rather than wasting money on worthless products or waiting for the magic pill to arrive.

                  Anyway, I surely appreciate the photo-updates, it gives me (and many others) one more thing to look forward to...the one year-eighteen month anniversary.

                  You should be very proud of your accomplishments..it only gets better.

                  I thank you for being so candid with your journey.

                  Please keep us updated..!

                  Best wishes to your success...!!

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                  • gillenator
                    Senior Member
                    • Dec 2008
                    • 1415

                    #39
                    Wow Inspects, it sounds like you are making great progress as well, yes?

                    Is it possible that you might post your 3 month or even 6 month pics before one year passes? If not, we all understand, it's whatever you are comfortable with.

                    I readily agree with you in that there are many others who would be encouraged to see some nice results as they manifest.

                    Either way, thanks again to HL and you for sharing your cases and your stories of incredible transformation "back into hair".

                    Best wishes to both of you and many who may be lurking and waiting...
                    "Gillenator"
                    Independent Patient Advocate
                    more.hair@verizon.net

                    NOTE: I am not a physician and not employed by any doctor/clinic. My opinions are not medical advice nor are they the opinions of the following endorsing physicians: Dr. Bob True & Dr. Bob Dorin

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                    • inspects
                      Senior Member
                      • Aug 2012
                      • 260

                      #40
                      Originally posted by gillenator
                      Wow Inspects, it sounds like you are making great progress as well, yes?

                      Is it possible that you might post your 3 month or even 6 month pics before one year passes? If not, we all understand, it's whatever you are comfortable with.

                      I readily agree with you in that there are many others who would be encouraged to see some nice results as they manifest.

                      Either way, thanks again to HL and you for sharing your cases and your stories of incredible transformation "back into hair".

                      Best wishes to both of you and many who may be lurking and waiting...
                      Hi Gill,

                      I will have someone take pictures of my re-growth, I took my own pictures immediately after the transplant, their not the best but surely show the obvious VERY thin hair and also the new grafts.

                      I will also keep taking pictures every three months, I totally agree with you when others see the results it probably helps them put some money aside to have a transplant, I don't believe any of the current topical's are worth the effort using except Minox which I use daily on the crown and take 1mg Propecia with no side effects. I'm happy with the results, wish I would have done this five years ago.

                      When I have the three month pictures I will start a new thread with my growth updates.

                      Thank you for supporting all the posters here, Gill...!!


                      -Dale-

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                      • gillenator
                        Senior Member
                        • Dec 2008
                        • 1415

                        #41
                        Inspects,

                        Awesome you are willing to share your progress. You are right on the threshold of your transformation!

                        And thanks for the kind words my friend. It's an honor to help those who are seeking help in their hairloss situations.
                        "Gillenator"
                        Independent Patient Advocate
                        more.hair@verizon.net

                        NOTE: I am not a physician and not employed by any doctor/clinic. My opinions are not medical advice nor are they the opinions of the following endorsing physicians: Dr. Bob True & Dr. Bob Dorin

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                        • HairLost
                          Member
                          • Oct 2011
                          • 35

                          #42
                          One Year Update

                          Hello to everyone, sorry I have been away for some time and missed a few months. Anyways, I just wanted to post some 1 year post op pics and let everyone know that I am very happy with my results. I do not have a complete full crown, but I wasn't expecting to. I knew going into this that I may have to have a 2nd surgery, but I feel it is a drastic improvement. Thank you to everyone for reading my thread. I will continue to make updates to this thread in the next few months.
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                          • drybone
                            Senior Member
                            • Dec 2012
                            • 867

                            #43
                            Holy snapping!!!

                            You are looking very good . I cannot believe you are the same guy as the pics in the first one.

                            Congratulations.

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                            • inspects
                              Senior Member
                              • Aug 2012
                              • 260

                              #44
                              Originally posted by HairLost
                              Hello to everyone, sorry I have been away for some time and missed a few months. Anyways, I just wanted to post some 1 year post op pics and let everyone know that I am very happy with my results. I do not have a complete full crown, but I wasn't expecting to. I knew going into this that I may have to have a 2nd surgery, but I feel it is a drastic improvement. Thank you to everyone for reading my thread. I will continue to make updates to this thread in the next few months.
                              Hairlost, looks absolutely amazing, really nice...!

                              I'll start posting my pictures tomorrow in a new thread, from day one to five months.

                              Cheers on the results..!

                              -Dale-

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                              • HairLost
                                Member
                                • Oct 2011
                                • 35

                                #45
                                13 Months Post Op

                                Hello everyone, I just wanted to post some new pics I took recently after getting my hair cut. It looks much cleaner when it is cut short like in my pics. Hope everyone gets an idea of how this can change things for them through my pictures. It has drastically increased my confidence. Thanks all.
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