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I had my transplant, 750 follicular units, into my crown performed by Dr. Dow Stough, Hot Springs, Arkansas. From the moment I arrived until the time I left it was truly a stress-free, pain free, almost pleasurable experience.
I am blessed with a great head of hair and very little thinning in the crown, hence the need for so few units. The part I worried about most, the removal of the donor area, was so painless I feel asleep during it. I never felt the needles going in to numb the area. I must say that my pain tolerance is average at best. I was awake for the rest of the procedure and felt only mild pressure as the donor grafts were being implanted into the crown. Prior to surgery, I had a single Ativan pill, 2 mg. I was able to drive myself home (50 miles from the office) without difficulty, have not had any pain at all, and the staples were removed yesterday, July 30, again without any pain. I am rather amazed at my experience considering the horror stories I have read on the internet regarding pain during a hair transplant operation. Probably the worst part of the entire experience was applying polysporin to the donor area scar each day. That stuff is hard to wash out!
I have also started using propecia. I have used minoxidil for the last 14 years.
Oh yes, Dr. Stough provided not only me but his entire staff with some wonderful food during the procedure. I'm looking forward to my next one, if I need it.
Thanks for the opportunity this forum provides for hair transplant feedback.
I am blessed with a great head of hair and very little thinning in the crown, hence the need for so few units. The part I worried about most, the removal of the donor area, was so painless I feel asleep during it. I never felt the needles going in to numb the area. I must say that my pain tolerance is average at best. I was awake for the rest of the procedure and felt only mild pressure as the donor grafts were being implanted into the crown. Prior to surgery, I had a single Ativan pill, 2 mg. I was able to drive myself home (50 miles from the office) without difficulty, have not had any pain at all, and the staples were removed yesterday, July 30, again without any pain. I am rather amazed at my experience considering the horror stories I have read on the internet regarding pain during a hair transplant operation. Probably the worst part of the entire experience was applying polysporin to the donor area scar each day. That stuff is hard to wash out!
I have also started using propecia. I have used minoxidil for the last 14 years.
Oh yes, Dr. Stough provided not only me but his entire staff with some wonderful food during the procedure. I'm looking forward to my next one, if I need it.
Thanks for the opportunity this forum provides for hair transplant feedback.
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