2870 FUT Hair Transplant with Dr. Ron Shapiro - Shapiro Medical Group

[Kevboy]

Brilliant early result they will continue improving.

 

[loui]

Looks pretty good, I would expect more density in the coming months and you will hopefully be super happy at 12 months!

 

[Bigmac]

It looks good for 6 months. The new hairline is there which frames your face nicely. The density should start filling in more in the next few months.
Thanks for the update.

 

[storytime]

Hi and thanks for the positive comments.

Here’s my 8.5 month update. Most of the gaps I saw at month 6 are now filled in. My hair looks great and my confidence is back. I’m now busy enjoying life and it has been great to have a full head of hair just in time for holidays.

The scar is well hidden as I keep my back hair at no. 3 or higher so nothing much to see there.

Overall I would rate my hair now at an 8/10 which is a full 2 point progress over month 6.

One thing to clarify though - The density isn’t as much as my native hair and in harsh light, one can see the frontal third a bit thinner. I’ve attached a few photos in direct sunlight. I’ve grown used to it and learned how to style my hair to give it a fuller effect. I use Aveda hair clay and so far it’s been giving me a fuller and more voluminous look. I never used hair fibers and don’t intend to use them.

Let me know what you guys think.

 

[Kevboy]

It looks good considering how bald the front half of your head was and less than 3000 grafts used to cover a big area. What does it look like from above?

 

[Bigmac]

Looking good at 8.5 months. The density will hopefully increase in the next few months.
But from your starting point it has already changed your appearance for the better.
Thanks for the update.

 

[janna]

Filling in very nicely! Thanks for updating!!

 

[storytime]

Thanks, Janna.

Wanted to leave my 10th month update. I can see my hair visibly thicken and I now get compliments from friends and family on how much younger I look. I still feel some new hairs popping up when I touch my scalp with the pads of my fingers so I am hoping I get to ride this hair growth phase for a couple of months more. I could not be happier with my results and to show you guys the progress I made, I included a before and after picture.

On the downside, I am now starting to feel my crown hair thin. I hope to control this with my continued minoxidil use and introduce derm-rolling. I have stopped taking finasteride since it gave me huge sides and a significant systemic decrease in DHT and an increase in prolactin levels as evidenced by my blood reports (I test for hormones regularly since I lift weights). Since stopping fin, my sides are all gone and I do not intend on using it again.

Let me know what you guys think of my journey so far and ideas to save my crown.

My before and after:

 

[Bigmac]

Your hair is looking great. It’s a massive change from your pre-op appearance that is being confirmed by the positive comments from your friends and family. Good to hear you're still feeling new growth pushing through which shows some patients do experience late growth.
Have you considered topical finasteride for the crown? A lower dose specifically targeting the crown may work.
Your donor area looks very good at that length, no sign of your FUT scar.
Thanks for the update.

 

[MaxMidlander]

Very nice difference that !

 

[James6]

Thanks, Janna.

Wanted to leave my 10th month update. I can see my hair visibly thicken and I now get compliments from friends and family on how much younger I look. I still feel some new hairs popping up when I touch my scalp with the pads of my fingers so I am hoping I get to ride this hair growth phase for a couple of months more. I could not be happier with my results and to show you guys the progress I made, I included a before and after picture.

On the downside, I am now starting to feel my crown hair thin. I hope to control this with my continued minoxidil use and introduce derm-rolling. I have stopped taking finasteride since it gave me huge sides and a significant systemic decrease in DHT and an increase in prolactin levels as evidenced by my blood reports (I test for hormones regularly since I lift weights). Since stopping fin, my sides are all gone and I do not intend on using it again.

Let me know what you guys think of my journey so far and ideas to save my crown.

My before and after:

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Great result!

 

[Norwood]

What a difference, looks completely natural.

I'm not surprised you're getting positive comments, congrats.

 

[Dazzster26]

Hi Friend

Looks amazing, to be honest in my opinion that was a good size area covered with that amount of grafts and the result is fantastic congratulations.

 

[janna]

The difference at 10 months is incredible but sorry to hear about your crown loss. Have you thought about topical Finasteride?
I know it's expensive. There is also a topical DUT. From what I understand, it doesn't get absorbed so there aren't any side effects.