FUT - 18/12/15 - 4030 Grafts - NW6 - Dr Karadeniz - 18/12/15

[suarez]

Just past 9 weeks post op so a quick update on how things are going.

Just to point out , my HT was to the frontal and mid scalp areas - the crown was untouched in this session .

Happy with the way things are going generally . Very light redness still in the recipient area .Recipient area is still very slightly numb but improving by the week .Still a bit numb above the strip area , but again this is getting better almost by the
day . Also mindful that I'm not out of the woods yet as far as scar stretch , so doing all I can to keep tension from the area . Can't wait to hit the gym again , but not going to do anything at the moment that may compromise scar healing / stretch. Doctor recommends to leave any heavy lifting until the 3 month mark .

The scar is not visible at this point , so I'm happy on that score.

Unfortunately , had some shock loss below the donor incision ( may be an inch long or so) , so fingers crossed that will resolve itself over the next few months . On the photo below I have applied a small amount of Toppik to the shock loss area.

Although I shed as everyone does , have had some growth to the recipient area. Not any real great density at the moment , more fine , light and wispy , but more than I expected anyway.

At just over 2 weeks post op , I was hoping to return to work without wearing a cap. 9 weeks later I'm still wearing it ! That's probably more paranoia on my part , as my wife thinks that no one would guess now that I've had the procedure.

The first photo was taken at 3 days post op , the rest are 9 weeks post op.

Any comments / questions - fire away !

[HTsoon]

2 months and already some growth, good signs already.

[suarez]

2 months and already some growth, good signs already.

I can see a hairline for the first time in years so good on that score . I'm particularly happy with the scar - initially intended to go FUE but after discussions with the surgeon decided that FUSS was the best otion to take . Now for the tough part just waiting it out - got to stop looking in the mirror which is tough in a house full of mirrors !

Saw your recent updates and your progress is fantastic - it must feel like christmas every day

[suarez]

Just past the 3 month mark and things seem to be going OK .

More hair on the old bonce than pre-op , so pretty happy with the progress to date . Feels strange to have hair on top after so long - almost feels like I'm wearing a hat sometimes .

Shock loss seems to be resolving , but the pimples are still having a field day .

[suarez]

Just passed the 4 month mark . Things have started happening - hairs are starting to mature and additional grafts are continuing to pop through .

I'm pleased with the progress to date . Just had my first proper haircut ( a number 3 to 4 guard on the clippers ) - the scar is pretty much invisible and the shock loss has grown back well .

I was a bit concerned abut scar stretch , so have avoided the gym up to now , but resumed training this week .

Any comments or questions welcome .

[saiarulkumar]

how is the progress coming along?

[JoeTillman]

how is the progress coming along?

Probably not a lot different than it was 8 hours ago when he updated us