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pre-surgery - 6 months - 18 months post surgery
2019
July 2020 after a shower
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07-12-2020, 07:20 PM #12
How long does it take for the scalp to heal and look better?
I want to do it but I'm a bit annoyed everyone will see my bruised scalp at work. Also does it hurt?No test crew
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07-12-2020, 07:22 PM #13
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07-12-2020, 07:26 PM #16
Yeah, losing your hair SUUUUUCKS. If you can afford it, I definitely think it is worth it.
To COMPLETELY heal, it takes about a year and a half, or so. Most of the scabbing and stuff goes away after a few weeks though. There is still some redness for a while, so I used makeup to just cover it up and it worked fine. Nobody noticed.
During the surgery is does not hurt, but you will be given pain-pills. For me, it was sore for only about a week or so.
I did quite a bit of research on another forum, but I went with Dr. Alexander because of his reputation and the recommendations of others.
I had no idea how many I would need. I was originally told 2,000 by the doctor. But, he ended up doing 2,300 and only charged me for the 2,000 ($4 a hair!).
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07-12-2020, 07:28 PM #17
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07-12-2020, 07:29 PM #18
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07-12-2020, 07:29 PM #19
Yes, the secret to not going bald is keeping the hair you currently have. So, every day I apply Rogaine and take Propecia.
The hair that was transplanted along my hairline was taken from the back of my scalp. Those follicles are essentially 'bald-proof,' (which is why you see old guys always with the 'cul-de-sac' look) so I do not have to worry about them falling out, but I want to the rest of the hair on my head where it is.
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07-12-2020, 07:34 PM #20
Finasteride? Yes 1.25mg a day.
Yeah, I did mine when I had an extended break from work. By the time I went back, the scabbing was completely gone. There transplanted area was still red, though, so I used make-up to cover it up. And like I said, nobody noticed. At least, if they did, nobody said anything.
I only ever got one comment from someone (a coworker), and it was about a year or so after I had gotten the procedure, and she said, "Lance... are you doing something different with your hair?" and I said, "No, just getting it cut differently."
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07-12-2020, 07:35 PM #21
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07-12-2020, 07:41 PM #24
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Hope to do it myself in the nearish future. I've been off Propecia for a couple of years now though, still do the Rogaine. Need to figure out if my hairline is receeding slow enough where I could do it without finasteride and then just touch it up a bit down the road.
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07-12-2020, 07:43 PM #25
Yeah, it is a uncertain time after the procedure. Looking odd and waiting to see results which take several months to role in. But for baldcels its a necessary evil. Basically its the boob job for guys it has become so common but we cant hide under a hat at work in most instances like women can under a shirt.
I had procedures in the past but need to do a final pass now years later. Once you start down the rabbit hole you kinda got to commit to it to get a desirable look although many good docs can knock it out of the park in one pass if the patient is a good candidate.
Norwood 5 and up often need to go back repeatedly thus fin being a necessary component to save what you have.
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07-12-2020, 07:44 PM #26
I am not familiar with that. I suppose it is the same as any medication. I have not had any issues, though.
I lived in Asia for about 8 years. So, there was no real difference from the last three years after getting my procedure versus the five before them.
I think Propecia and Rogaine can be considered hair-loss solutions. The thing is though, while they might grow SOME hair back, they are mostly for preventing hair from falling out. That is why it is important to be proactive about your hair loss and start taking preventative measures before it is too late.
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07-12-2020, 07:47 PM #27
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07-12-2020, 07:47 PM #28
Thanks. Yeah, $8000 was well worth it. Of course, if I had gone FuE it would have been twice as expensive ($8 a graft versus $4).
You ever think about documenting how much (if it all) your hairline is receding? Just take a quick picture once a month, or so. If it is receding, though, you definitely want to nip it in the bud.
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