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bullitnut
4 awesome repairs with SMG
Been a while since I was last on. Was wondering how this result turned out.
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Stublue
Valued member
Hi guys, just thought i would post an update on my situation.
As you can see from the previous post by BHR I went for a follow up 2nd procedure in mid 2014 to address my temple points and to fill in a small gap just behind my hairline. A total of c. 1,200 grafts. And the results were great per the above photos.
2 years later and I decided to go back to BHR for another small session (I clearly prefer smaller sessions to maintain the look rather than waiting and having larger sessions). This time around it was agreed that I would need around 750 grafts to address some continued weakness behind the transplanted hairline. To be fair the weakness was not noticeable at all and very easy to hide with a combed back look. It was more a case of hair greed on my part and as I said previously, I prefer small sessions as you dont have to shave the recipient and down time is significantly reduced!
So in Jun-16 I had my 3rd op. with c. 850 grafts placed into my frontal half just behind the previously transplanted hairline. It was fairly plain sailing and I was back in work after a week without anyone noticing (due to the non-shaved recipient as I keep my back & sides short anyway).
I had some mild shock loss in the donor area despite the small number of grafts. But this again was only really noticeable to me. Thankfully the hairline didn't suffer any shock loss. Anyway, its been just over 6 months since the op so thought I would post some photos.
The growth is coming in nicely. The new hairs make it easier to style my hair without any disconnect between the hairline and the mid-scalp if that makes sense!
So definitely worth the 850 grafts. In total, since Feb-13, I have had around 4,100 grafts placed into the front half and I believe I have c. 2,000 - 3,000 grafts left. As you can see from my first posts, I have come a long way and the result has been great!!
My crown remains fairly strong (I use minox & nettle root but not propecia due to sides) but there is a fair chance I'll need to go back in a few years to address some further mid-scalp recession. A sparse crown doesn't bother me!
As you can see from the previous post by BHR I went for a follow up 2nd procedure in mid 2014 to address my temple points and to fill in a small gap just behind my hairline. A total of c. 1,200 grafts. And the results were great per the above photos.
2 years later and I decided to go back to BHR for another small session (I clearly prefer smaller sessions to maintain the look rather than waiting and having larger sessions). This time around it was agreed that I would need around 750 grafts to address some continued weakness behind the transplanted hairline. To be fair the weakness was not noticeable at all and very easy to hide with a combed back look. It was more a case of hair greed on my part and as I said previously, I prefer small sessions as you dont have to shave the recipient and down time is significantly reduced!
So in Jun-16 I had my 3rd op. with c. 850 grafts placed into my frontal half just behind the previously transplanted hairline. It was fairly plain sailing and I was back in work after a week without anyone noticing (due to the non-shaved recipient as I keep my back & sides short anyway).
I had some mild shock loss in the donor area despite the small number of grafts. But this again was only really noticeable to me. Thankfully the hairline didn't suffer any shock loss. Anyway, its been just over 6 months since the op so thought I would post some photos.
The growth is coming in nicely. The new hairs make it easier to style my hair without any disconnect between the hairline and the mid-scalp if that makes sense!
So definitely worth the 850 grafts. In total, since Feb-13, I have had around 4,100 grafts placed into the front half and I believe I have c. 2,000 - 3,000 grafts left. As you can see from my first posts, I have come a long way and the result has been great!!
My crown remains fairly strong (I use minox & nettle root but not propecia due to sides) but there is a fair chance I'll need to go back in a few years to address some further mid-scalp recession. A sparse crown doesn't bother me!
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FUE GUY
valued member
Your hair is looking fantastic.
Bigmac
Administrator
Staff member
Hi Stublu.
The extra grafts have made a very nice difference, your hair looking great.
Sometimes these smaller sessions are needed to add density to slightly thinner areas.
Thanks for the update.
All the best
Bm.
The extra grafts have made a very nice difference, your hair looking great.
Sometimes these smaller sessions are needed to add density to slightly thinner areas.
Thanks for the update.
All the best
Bm.
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zak
Valued member
Hey Stublu, I have jusy stumbled on to your blog and have found it to be very helpful and reassuring. I am month post op from an fue procedure of 3500 grafts. Like you I have experienced a horrible case of shock loss in my donor area to the extent where by I am not leaving my house. It is reassuring to see that your shock loss in donor area grew back and I hope for my case it doesn't take long to grow back. Just wanted to ask if with your shock loss were you able to see the skin of your donor area or was there some stuble? Really happy that your transplant worked out for the best and looks like I am where you were at the one one month mark. Even though I know I am going to continue to suffer anxiety because of my donor area reading your thread has really helped.
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Bigmac
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Zak, you`re better off starting your own thread.
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zak
Valued member
Haha bigmac I'm still trying to he used to this website, will try and start one now.
Bigmac
Administrator
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