+ Reply to Thread
Results 1 to 7 of 7
  1. #1
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2016
    Posts
    5

    Default Concerned about FUE results so far in month 7

    Hi,

    I had FUE procedure in April this year. I have been reading on some forums that you can expect 80% regrowth by month seven and you should have a good indicator of what your result should be at this time.

    I was looking at pictures of my hair the day before I went for my procedure and I can't really see any difference from then and now. I am starting to get worried that this hasn't worked. I have attached six pictures. The first three are the day before procedure and last three are where I am at now. I can only notice fringe area thicker and that is because doctor put more grafts there than other area as I told him I wanted to wear my fringe up when hair grew back.

    Can you give me your honest opinion. Should I be worried or am I being paranoid and just need to wait to month 12?
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	IMG_3087.JPG

Size:	49.6 KB
ID:	49471   Click image for larger version

Name:	IMG_3088.JPG

Size:	61.1 KB
ID:	49472   Click image for larger version

Name:	IMG_3089.JPG

Size:	58.4 KB
ID:	49473   Click image for larger version

Name:	IMG_3902.JPG

Size:	36.2 KB
ID:	49474   Click image for larger version

Name:	IMG_3903.JPG

Size:	64.0 KB
ID:	49475   Click image for larger version

Name:	IMG_3904.JPG

Size:	69.2 KB
ID:	49476  

  2. #2
    Member
    Join Date
    Oct 2016
    Location
    California
    Posts
    59

    Default

    How many grafts did you have?

  3. #3
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2016
    Posts
    5

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by MostlyIrish View Post
    How many grafts did you have?
    I honestly can't remember the figure. I had my head completely shaved and they were placed all over my head right up until the crown. I can remember my front/fringe area had more grafts put in as I told the planner I wanted to wear my hair up at the front.

    Do you think it looks bad at this stage? I paid £8000 for it which is just over $10,000 just now rates.

  4. #4
    Member
    Join Date
    Oct 2016
    Location
    California
    Posts
    59

    Default

    You should know how many grafts you got. There is noticible improvement. However, I would have wnted more from a surgery at that price but your only 7 months some people get late growth and you have really let your hair grow out either. Start
    Growing your hair out at like 10 months and you will see the coverage better. Email your doctor and see how many grafts you got.

  5. #5
    Member
    Join Date
    Oct 2016
    Location
    California
    Posts
    59

    Default

    With that all said you need. Water photos those don't really show too well the hair. Your post pics look like you gained density in some areas but thinned in others compared to previous pics. I think better lighting would help and just be patient.

  6. #6
    Inactive
    Join Date
    Sep 2014
    Location
    Southern California
    Posts
    590

    Default

    Your post raises a lot of questions.

    How many grafts did you have? The fact that you don't know raises a red flag for me, as this is one of the first things doctors discuss with their patients.
    Who was your doctor, and was he IAHRS?
    You seem like a diffuse thinner. Is this something that was discussed with the surgeon, and did he take this into account when coming up with a plan of attack for you?
    Are you taking Finasteride?
    Do you have post-op photos that can show the work immediately following the procedure?

    Answering these questions will really help give a clearer picture of what's going on here. That said, while most people do see more results by month 7, it is totally possible that you're a late grower and will see more results within the next 5 months or so. It's not time to panic just yet.
    __________________
    I am a patient advocate for Dr. Parsa Mohebi in Los Angeles, CA. My views/opinions are my own and don't necessarily reflect the opinions of Dr. Mohebi and his staff.

  7. #7
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2015
    Posts
    123

    Default

    I suspect you lost a lot of hair to shock loss and you may have also had a low yield as well. Miniaturized hair that is lost due to shock loss does not typically return.

    I agree this is a disappointing yield. Sorry you are going through this.

Similar Threads

  1. My 3 month Results
    By Vic in forum Men's Hair Loss: Start Your Own Topic
    Replies: 63
    Last Post: 10-21-2022, 02:51 AM
  2. My 3 month Results
    By Vic in forum Men's Hair Loss: Start Your Own Topic
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 12-18-2016, 08:51 AM
  3. 1 Month off of Finasteride, when should I start to be concerned?
    By JSmyth in forum Men's Hair Loss: Start Your Own Topic
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 09-24-2016, 09:51 AM
  4. 12 month results - FUE in Turkey
    By KConK in forum Introduce Yourself & Share Your Story
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 09-16-2015, 02:19 PM
  5. 6 month results
    By Dude in forum Hair Transplant: Start Your Own Topic
    Replies: 10
    Last Post: 02-01-2011, 02:03 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts

» IAHRS

hair transplant surgeons

» The Bald Truth

» Recent Threads

1800 graft repair case results by Dr. Lindsey
Yesterday 08:38 AM
Last Post By Dr. Lindsey
Yesterday 08:38 AM
Navigating the German Job Market as a Kenyan Citizen
11-04-2023 06:31 AM
Last Post By Keegan212
Yesterday 03:51 AM
DR HAKAN DOGANAY/ 4500 GRAFTS / Implanter Pen+FUE
03-26-2024 04:15 PM
Last Post By Hakan Doganay, MD
03-26-2024 04:15 PM
The Mane Event for Thursday, June 15th, 2023
06-15-2023 02:59 PM
Last Post By gisecit34
03-26-2024 08:05 AM