4329 Grafts- Fue - Asmed - Dr. Koray

[Templesrunner]

5 months update:

I will post a comb up pics from now on because you can see the density better that way. comb down looks great, that's how I go out every day.

Density is not good generally, and I still can't style my hair in a comb up, it looks bad. especially when my native hair is dense so I can compare the native hair vs the transplanted hair.

In the middle of the hairline, the density is lower in comparison to sides of the hairline.

I really hope things will improve greatly because I am not happy with the result so far (I know I have 5 more months of growth but still, I'm a bit worried, since there was not a big difference from month 4 to 5)

[Templesrunner]

hello,

7 months update

Sorry for not posting at 6 months, I have been busy...

Anyway, I'm not happy with the result. the density is poor. especially in the middle of the hairline. when I comb my hair up the hair is a total see-through. I have done 4.3K grafts in a relatively small area, so I would expect a better result.

at 7 months I should see at least 80% growth. if this is 80% - I'm not happy.

now for the pics, I tried to take different pics in different lighting (warm light, daylight, florecent, direct harsh light etc...):

[Franky]

Doesn't look too bad in some pictures, in others sparse. Dunno man, 4300 grafts sounds a lot on paper but when you aggressively rebuild temple points and also end up lowering a hairline as well as filling in pretty bare temple areas, that 4300 gets eaten into pretty quickly. Think with temple points, focus should be on using artistry to give a good look rather than throwing too many grafts rebuilding with large numbers. Would probably give it a few more months, think 80% growth at month 7 in most cases is a tad optimistic, maybe see how you are at the 9-10 month stage.

[Templesrunner]

time will tell...

some pics look good other less because I tried to take different pics from different angles and lighting - that's why the look different.

[Templesrunner]

Hey everyone, 8.5 months

I'm really disappointed so far. Very low density. when i comb my hair up ( like the pics) everyone can see the scalp.

I have contacted the clinic about it. they are very nice, and only saying things will improve until 18 months. I can't see any difference between month 6 and now.

luckily I comb my hair down and that way it doesn't look sparse and thin.

I still hope things will improve, but I know that from 8.5-12 the odds of that are low.

Unfortunately the clinic will regard my request only after 18 months.

[BuzzBaldrin]

I'm really disappointed so far. Very low density. when i comb my hair up ( like the pics) everyone can see the scalp.

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luckily I comb my hair down and that way it doesn't look sparse and thin.

If you look at where you’ve come from the temple areas were completely bald. All the hair you have there is transplanted. Following your progression, to me, your hair looks great. I see what you mean about it being a little sparse, although I recall seeing multiple threads where people reached as far as 9/10 months thinking that was as good as it gets, yet it ends up continuing to thicken up and give better coverage.

If it still bothers you, why not try using some hair fibres until you’ve reached 12-18 months and have a better idea of your final result?

As I mentioned before my hair appears to be heading in a similar direction to yours pre-op. If I was in your shoes at your age, I think I’d be relatively satisfied with your result so far.

[JoeTillman]

A few notes to mention. First, the images aren't very large so it is very difficult to see exactly what is going on.

Second, when you have a hair transplant, it is quite rare to pull off every hairstyle you want without any weakness getting through. Any semblance of high density is usually an illusion created through strategic and thoughtful planning and execution of the procedure based on a particular set of goals in mind. In other words, you're not getting a full head of hair, so it isn't going to act like a full head of hair. You have to accept compromises and find the styles that work best given the circumstances.

Finally, the angles that appear thinner in your photos is the same as taking a picture of a forest from the road then taking a photo of the same forest overhead from a drone or a helicopter. You'll be able to see in between each tree in the forest down to the ground it grows from. THe photos that show thinner hair is the exact same scenario.

Oh, and you should always include images from before your procedure for a fair comparison. It is best to use the photos the clinic gave you when you were there.

[Templesrunner]

hey Joe,

You are right. I'm not looking for full hair. I know my limits. I just want enough density for me to style my hair up and not down. because I understand that hairstyle is everything i comb it down and it looks great that way (that is why i don't use fiber and such).

but now it is thin even for a transplanted hair. and i'm very limited with the hairstyle.

there is no doubt that in compared to where i have started, the hair looks great. you can see pics in the beginning of the thread

but the trees in my forest have lots of space between them

you can see