Scar Grafting with Dr Cole

[gillenator]

That's really nice to hear. I commend you and the doctor for taking a personal interest in helping this victim of an unscrupulous industry that, more often than not, puts profits before patients.

Thanks Wylie. You know he never even thanked the doctor who helped him but that's not uncommon. Helping others is not done because we expect a thank you. It's done because it's the right thing to do...

[jetfan11]

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Look jetfan, you initiated the attack. I responded to you and you keep feeding it. That's on you. Think whatever you want. I know who I am and why I do what I do. If you think it's hypocritical, then think that. That's your prerogative.

But like I said, I understand your psyche, I have seen it many times before and that's my view of you whether you agree with it or not.

Peace...

Wasn't an attack just i point I felt compelled to make. I have no ill will or bad feelings about the discussion or you as a person. Wish the best. Glad you made it through your battle with cancer.

[gillenator]

Wasn't an attack just i point I felt compelled to make. I have no ill will or bad feelings about the discussion or you as a person. Wish the best. Glad you made it through your battle with cancer.

Thanks for the kind words jetfan and I do truly wish you the best as well.

This whole thing reminded me of something that was my fault.

When I was dying of cancer, I continued to check my emails and barely could crawl to my office to do so. My precious wife kept telling me to give it up (ministry) and that my health was far more important. I did not listen to her good advice.

Then one morning I went into my office and abruptly found that my computer was removed. It was gone. It made me very angry that she would do such a thing behind my back. She had no right to do that! I felt violated, I mean I really did.

At the time she was running an errand and when she got home, I let her have it. I told her it was morally wrong what she did, etc, etc. I told her that when she was once very sick with an abdominal disorder, that she would still go into work and not rest herself as her doctor ordered, and she was being a hypocrite.

Then she started to cry. And I mean she really cried and I could not console her for some time. Later, she said it was not a matter of morals but that she simple was thinking of my leading myself into a grave. She said that I just did not understand why she did what she did.

She was right and I was wrong. I learned that we cannot judge the hearts of others because there is always a chance that we might be wrong.

I reflected on who she was and not always what she did. Because at the end of the day, we all make mistakes and who am I to judge her and cast the first stone? She's a good woman and I probably would be dead if not for her.

Anyways, I sincerely hope that we can both allow this thread to be about FUE repair and I eagerly as you too await the results of NEGuy's last procedure.

I know that we both wish him the best in his long journey of repair.

[northeastguy]

Thanks guys...

[jetfan11]

Beard hairs

Thanks guys...

Neguy,

Hope your doing well.

Any signs of growth from those beard hairs?

[northeastguy]

Hi Jetfan... May 1 will be about 3 months so it's early. I do get the occasional pimple due to a blocked hair in the scars so I'd say that's a good sign of things growing. At month 4 post op ill experiment a little with my haircut.
On another note, I met with a dermatologist who does laser and also did HT years ago. Confirmed with me pulse dye laser is the way to go. It will debulk, smooth, and improve the redness of the scar without harming any hair follicles. I will start with those treatments at month 4 or 5.

[topcat]

NEguy when you say debulk..............does that mean flatten or something else?

Thank you.

[jetfan11]

Growth

NEguy when you say debulk..............does that mean flatten or something else?

Thank you.

Neguy,

Thanks for update. Pimples at 3 months def a good sign for sure.

I completed two heavy rounds of vbeam and scar is dramatically less red.

It was redder than the devil.

For whatever my opinion is worth I wouldn't do the beam.

You look awesome right now and are close to being done I don't think it's worth the risk.

Also vbeams eliminate red by decreasing blood flow, which is very counter productive to grafts growing.

IMO you look awesome now worth the risk.

[chicago99]

Hey jet, did you get your fue into scar with dr. Cole? If so, how many grafts? Thanks

[jetfan11]

Grafts

Hey jet, did you get your fue into scar with dr. Cole? If so, how many grafts? Thanks

Hey Chicago,

Haven't hone to him yet. Trying to get this scar past mutant status 1st.

Also Im doing all beard hair.

Long way from home.

[northeastguy]

Topcat... yes debulk refers to the scars raised texture. it will essentially smoothen it out. it is by no means a keloid scar but the left side of the lower one is raised to the point it bothers me. I'm looking to achieve a smoother transition when I run my finger over it.
Jet, Regarding the redness, I have to do the pulse dye laser. the shorter my hair is, the more visible this scar is due to the color variation between scalp and scar. Keep in mind the pink or redness is coming from superficial capillaries near the surface and those will not effect the circulation that is supplying the follicles. Trust me, I asked him 3 different times..... "will this laser damage any hair that is in or around the scar?" No.

[jetfan11]

Topcat... yes debulk refers to the scars raised texture. it will essentially smoothen it out. it is by no means a keloid scar but the left side of the lower one is raised to the point it bothers me. I'm looking to achieve a smoother transition when I run my finger over it.
Jet, Regarding the redness, I have to do the pulse dye laser. the shorter my hair is, the more visible this scar is due to the color variation between scalp and scar. Keep in mind the pink or redness is coming from superficial capillaries near the surface and those will not effect the circulation that is supplying the follicles. Trust me, I asked him 3 different times..... "will this laser damage any hair that is in or around the scar?" No.

You've done a great job neguy. Def looking good. I'm sure you'll be fine with beam. Maybe do a test patch of scar and let it sit for a month.

Keep seeing some amazing smp results on a shaved head. I think hair is better and who he'll knows what tattoo will look like in 10 years but seen some good pics.

[Stevie R]

Topcat... yes debulk refers to the scars raised texture. it will essentially smoothen it out. it is by no means a keloid scar but the left side of the lower one is raised to the point it bothers me. I'm looking to achieve a smoother transition when I run my finger over it.
Jet, Regarding the redness, I have to do the pulse dye laser. the shorter my hair is, the more visible this scar is due to the color variation between scalp and scar. Keep in mind the pink or redness is coming from superficial capillaries near the surface and those will not effect the circulation that is supplying the follicles. Trust me, I asked him 3 different times..... "will this laser damage any hair that is in or around the scar?" No.

Debulk the hell out of that scar NE guy! Good hearing an update from ya, onward and upward bro!

[northeastguy]

Hey All... been a while. Unfortunately during the wait and grow stage there isn't much to report. I will post some photo's at the 6 month post beard grafting. I will say that the donor site looks fine. There is no way anyone would notice anything what so ever was done there.

[pauldrew]

I've heard so many controversial patients's stories about dr.cole. I saw some pictures and reviews from his patients, and didn't like attitude and responses. he seems to entitled nd charges too much. not for me