Dr Hasson 1755 grafts to front and SMP into crown.

[drybone]

Looks good. The SMP looks great as well.

[garageland]

So here we are at the 4 month mark. My hair is longer than the 3 month update that I posted so it is difficult to assess in person let alone from the photos but this is just the start I have lots of stubble around the hairline and frontal area that I can feel with my fingertips. The back of my scalp above the scar is still feeling partially numb although more feeling returns here. I had a little shock loss around the scar which is growing back as I can feel some stubble around that area too.
I think the biggest noticeable difference is my lack of anxiety this time round compared to 2006 when I was constantly looking for progress in the mirror on a daily basis, as I am comfortable that it will grow and it will add a nice improvement and of course I have every faith in Dr Hasson and his team this surgery has been so much easier than last time around.
Last time around I was a patient that had been burnt 3 times with poor surgery and had so much to loose again, another poor result would have been devastating for me. I had so much resting on the 2006 repair to make me look normal again.



















Compare 3 to 4 months

[garageland]

Well here we are at the 5 month mark. Any changes?

Feeling is returning slowly but surely to the back of my scalp above the scar, scar has healed very well, small amount of shock loss around the temple ares on the left hand side has grown back.

Growth is kicking in very well and I have posted some nice close ups to demonstrate that. I also can feel lots of stubble still in the frontal area so more improvement is to come. Pics were taken today as it is bright and sunny in the same location as all the other sets of photos.

[garageland]

So we have reached the 7 month stage and the hairline and front continues to get thicker. I can still feel a little bit of stubble coming through and some of the new hairs are still quite short and wispy. I will try some new hair styles once I get to the full one year mark but for now my hair seems to naturally want to fall over to this side despite wearing it back for many years.

Everything has now has recovered in terms of the scar healing and the feeling at the back of my head above the scar has returned fully.

[garageland]

Month 8

The hairline continues to thicken and after a haircut yesterday I thought I would try a new hair style out, feedback is welcome.

[flash1974]

Garageland,

Your progression photos look great! It is really helpful to see the month by month development, and then to scroll back to see the changes between month 2 and month 8. I also like your side by side photos comparing month 3 to 4.

I have a few questions for you about your recovery process in the immediate weeks following the HT.

First, I've read at H&W's website that I will receive a post-op kit with instructions for the weeks following the procedure. I've also read that it is critical to be extremely gentle with the recipient area during the first 10 days following the procedure to allow the grafts time to anchor, root and establish themselves. Will this be discussed in the post-op kit? How did you clean your scalp during the initial 10 days following your procedures so as not to aggravate or disturb the recipient area? Did you gently massage shampoo in the area, or mix shampoo with warm water and gently pour over the area?

Second, I've heard other members on this website mention the use of spray solutions to keep the recipient area moisturized. Does H&W give you a spray and is that part of the post-op kit, or would you recommend an aloe/vitamin e type of spray? How soon should I start using the spray following the procedure?

These questions may be answered in my post-op kit, so if that is the case, then please disregard. However, if they are not part of the post-op kit I would greatly appreciate how you would recommend approaching the early phase of the recovery period.

[flash1974]

Garageland,

Please disregard the questions I asked in my previous post. I tried to delete them but unfortunately I am unable to edit the post. I have posted another thread elsewhere to address my questions regarding post-op care.

[garageland]

Hi Flash,

I actually replied to your questions but it was the day of the change over on the forum and the post was lost. Everything will be given to you and explained in the post op kit and by the girls on the day of surgery before you leave. You could buy some Vitamin E oil and Aloe Vera gel in advance. Everything else is included in the post op kit. Do let me know if I can help with anything at any time ukconsultant@hassonandwong.com

[FearTheLoss]

any update? and are you going to get SMP in the crown again? or maybe try to fill it in? looks great though!

[91jmcginnes]

Awesome thread man love the updates and detail you go into. Top notch.