Had my first HT what next / NW6

[sausage]

So, this is a failure by an IAHRS surgeon.......maybe not his fault......but it shows that failures are probably relatively common. I hope Doganay can do something to help you fill in the patchy areas.

[35YrsAfter]

Thanks for the reply.
I am not on any medications at all or have any health issues
I have been using biotin 5000 daily since the
HT . I have started using FIN in the form of proscar roughly cut into 7-8 pieces since beginning of July. So that's between 0.6-0.7 mg a day.
So far I have not seen any side affects but , I am having a massive shed on the native hair. Shedding hairs are really thin and lifeless. I am hoping they will return back thicker ???
I am also back on rogaine foam since the 1st of July.

Are there any other known / logical reasons for only some of the grafts to die but the rest to survive ?

I just spoke with Dr. Cole about your questions. He mentioned several things that can have an impact on yield. Diet in some individuals can play a role. The temperature at which the grafts are temporarily stored can impact graft survival. Rough/improper handling of the grafts can reduce yield. Studies show that in some individuals, placing the grafts above 40 per sq cm can lower yield to 70% or below. Epigenetics is a factor to consider. A skin disorder could be a factor in lower yield. These are just a few of many possibilities. Good photos taken before the procedure and photos taken just after surgery can be compared to photos taken at 12 months. Sometimes patients in the higher Norwood categories forget the fact that their pre-teen head had a great deal more hair than is possible with today's technology to replace.

35YrsAfter also posts as CITNews and works at Dr. Cole's office
Cole Hair Transplant
Atlanta
Please feel free to call or email me with any questions. Ask for Chuck

[steve66]

hair laser

Hi vinnytr, thats why i told you, about the laser gain, it will strenthen the hair follicles. and make the strands of hair thicker.? ive been useing it, over 12 months now, and it as thickened my hair. and im 55 years old, and allso tryed everything, thats on the market, with no results and a waste of money. in fact i was goin to give, all hair treatments a miss, because there all conmen, selling this and that, and it does not work. but i decided, to give it, another go...

and now im on

1 5mg finasteride
2 nizarol 2%
3 5% minoxidil
4 biotin tabs just started useing
5 laser gain use 3 times a week

and with this programe, it all seems to be working, for me.
but ive been on it, for over a year. and so far its working, for me. but if i was you, i would give the laser, a try and you may find, some good results, with it........

[vinnytr]

Good blood circulation does help hair to a degree. There are medications that can cause hair loss. Google, over the counter meds as well as any others you are using just to be sure. If you are taking a medication your doctor has determined necessary for your health, ask him about an alternative.

Hair loss caused by nutritional deficiency is relatively rare these days. In my opinion, you should avoid GMO foods and too much fast food. If in doubt, take a good multi-vitamin and/or an organic supplement like Raw Meal. At this point, you shouldn't be timid about brushing your hair. A medium-stiff hair brush can stimulate circulation. Only hairs that are ready to come out will come out as long as you avoid ripping a brush through your hair. With short hair that is unlikely.

These are my opinions and should not be interpreted as medical advice. I'm not a doctor.

35YrsAfter also posts as CITNews and works at Dr. Cole's office
Cole Hair Transplant
1045 Powers Place
Alpharetta, Georgia 30009
Phone 678-566-1011
Please feel free to call or email me with any questions.

Thanks for the reply.
I am not on any medications at all or have any health issues
I have been using biotin 5000 daily since the
HT . I have started using FIN in the form of proscar roughly cut into 7-8 pieces since beginning of July. So that's between 0.6-0.7 mg a day.
So far I have not seen any side affects but , I am having a massive shed on the native hair. Shedding hairs are really thin and lifeless. I am hoping they will return back thicker ???
I am also back on rogaine foam since the 1st of July.

Are there any other known / logical reasons for only some of the grafts to die but the rest to survive ?

[kundun]

Vinny, did Dr Doganay propose to give you another HT to improve the result or was the answer just the reason is blood flow and nutrition bad luck for you ?

[35YrsAfter]

Buzzed it yesterday and took a photo today . It looks worse when its buzzed down in my opinion .
I have been in touch with the doctor and sent him photos too though and he agrees some grafts did not survive by the looks of things .

He thinks this might be down to insufficient blood flow and nutritional deficiency.
Does this make sense ? Could some of my planted grafts die because of this ?

I dont know whether to have anything checked based on this information , like a blood test perhaps ? What can I do to stop this from happening again if i have another HT in the future ?

@Sausage , Yes jet black is my natural colour although I have a lot of greys on both sides

Here is a photo taken today .

Good blood circulation does help hair to a degree. There are medications that can cause hair loss. Google, over the counter meds as well as any others you are using just to be sure. If you are taking a medication your doctor has determined necessary for your health, ask him about an alternative.

Hair loss caused by nutritional deficiency is relatively rare these days. In my opinion, you should avoid GMO foods and too much fast food. If in doubt, take a good multi-vitamin and/or an organic supplement like Raw Meal. At this point, you shouldn't be timid about brushing your hair. A medium-stiff hair brush can stimulate circulation. Only hairs that are ready to come out will come out as long as you avoid ripping a brush through your hair. With short hair that is unlikely.

These are my opinions and should not be interpreted as medical advice. I'm not a doctor.

35YrsAfter also posts as CITNews and works at Dr. Cole's office
Cole Hair Transplant
Atlanta
Phone 678-566-1011
Please feel free to call or email me with any questions. Ask for Chuck

[steve66]

laser

Hi vinnytr yeah i dont mean the laser. is better than all the other stuff, as such

ive been useing the laser now, for over a year, and it as thickened the hair up alot.

what i use is
1 5% MINOXIDIL
2 5% FINATERIDE
3 2% NIZAROL
4 laser gain 3 times aweek half an hour each time.

and biotin and vitamin tablets, m 55 yearrs old, and ive been looseing my hair, from the age of 18, ive tryed everything possible, to keep my hair, and at the moment, this seems to work for me. it just may help you, you know in the fight,
against hair loss, youve got to it it, at all angles, if you know, what i mean..??

whish you all, the best mate

[sausage]

get another hair transplant. That is my 2 cents.

[vinnytr]

Hi vinnytr an hair laser comb could thicken your hair, ive got 1 and its the 21
laser from laser gain, this could help you without useing all the other stuff.

so have a look, and see what you think

laa the best steve

Steve , The impression I had was that the laser combs were a total waste of time and money . Have you personally had any gains from this yourself ?
What makes you recommend it over all the other stuff ?

[steve66]

Hi vinnytr an hair laser comb could thicken your hair, ive got 1 and its the 21
laser from laser gain, this could help you without useing all the other stuff.

so have a look, and see what you think

laa the best steve

[DAVE52]

If you did not have a strip HT. i suggest to buzz it down to grade 1 or 1/2.
I think that would look the best since your face is framed and grade 1 or 1/2 on top will make the bald or thin spots look much better

+1
Agree
It looks neater buzzed down
Post a pic from the front , not the top .

[aim4hair]

If you did not have a strip HT. i suggest to buzz it down to grade 1 or 1/2.
I think that would look the best since your face is framed and grade 1 or 1/2 on top will make the bald or thin spots look much better

[vinnytr]

Buzzed it yesterday and took a photo today . It looks worse when its buzzed down in my opinion .
I have been in touch with the doctor and sent him photos too though and he agrees some grafts did not survive by the looks of things .

He thinks this might be down to insufficient blood flow and nutritional deficiency.
Does this make sense ? Could some of my planted grafts die because of this ?

I dont know whether to have anything checked based on this information , like a blood test perhaps ? What can I do to stop this from happening again if i have another HT in the future ?

@Sausage , Yes jet black is my natural colour although I have a lot of greys on both sides

Here is a photo taken today .

[35YrsAfter]

Here is a photo taken under better daylight.
I think the yield hasn't been great considering I had 4000 grafts.
Dr Doganay said to wait for the full 12 months to pass.

One thing to remember too is, people don't often get a view straight down at the top of your head. Those situations bring to mind escalators, an upper mall level or passengers just taking off in a hot-air balloon. People mostly will remember your appearance from the front and side angles.

35YrsAfter also posts as CITNews and works at Dr. Cole's office
Cole Hair Transplant
1045 Powers Place
Alpharetta, Georgia 30009
Phone 678-566-1011
Please feel free to call or email me with any questions. Ask for Chuck

[sausage]

Hows this going Vinny?

It looks good buzzed down in your original photos of after the transplant.......the latest pics look quite patchy grown out. Your hair is jet black.....is that your natural colour?

Hope the rest grows out......maybe best to keep it buzzed?