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Dr Bruno Pinto - 2352 grafts - Feb 3rd 2023

Bigmac

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Everything looks ok at this stage. A few lingering scabs that will fall off when ready.
 
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Ok thank you nothing to be worried about with the lingering scabs then
 
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I had some linger for 2 weeks plus. I would touch the edges which were slightly loose and get a strong desire to pick/rub them but I resisted letting the healing process take its natural course.
 
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Hi All

Here is an update from three weeks post hair transplant yesterday.

Three weeks is random, there are hairs growing quite long and thick (I know they are going to shed) some that don’t seem to have grown much and some that have fallen out already so all in all it’s a bad look haha.

The right side has had more shed by now. I can see sparser areas where hair was before but also easy to tell as the skin underneath becomes more visible with less hair it is looking red or pinker. It’s not so red looking in the mirror but in photos does look rather red so hopefully the camera accentuates it.

Also a photo of the donor at three weeks that I have had cut and blended in a bit but that looks and feels great and has since week 1 really

Any comments or questions welcome.

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Looks pretty good at this stage. Some lingering scab/inflammation that will hopefully clear up completely in the next few days. It could be a touch of folliculitis. Keep in regular contact with the doctor who will advise accordingly. Your donor looks very good. It doesn’t look as though you’ve had shock loss which helps a lot when waiting for it to return to a normal look.
 
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Hi All

I am now 6 weeks post hair transplant. I have shed nearly all grafts from about week 3 which is why I haven’t updated since as not much to report. I am starting to get a few pimples now. One or two here and there.

When I have my camera really zoomed in on my phone I see lots of tiny thin colourless hairs. Is that the start of early hair growth does anyone know? I can’t see them by eye only with the camera on.

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It looks like you could have a touch of folliculitis. A warm damp compress helps clear the pimples. If it becomes inflamed your doctor may supply an antibiotic cream.
Send the clinic an update to see what they advise.
 
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Hi Folks

It seems a while since I have updated the thread and that’s because I have been waiting for the 3 month mark.

Today I am officially 90 days after my hair transplant in Porto.

I am still a little red in the recipient area. I knew I would be redder for longer than most people as I do have really sensitive skin. I take my photos zoomed in and with flash that makes it look redder but gets better detail. When I take a normal photo by the window with no flash it isn’t that bad at all. Also to note I have never used anything like Aloe Vera etc on the recipient as I didn’t want to put anything on it while it healed

I do what everyone tells you not to do and check my hair every five minutes which means I don’t get to see the subtle changes but I’m pretty sure I am having some of the hairs growing in. I shed pretty much all my grafts but by now in week 12 I do seem to have the outline of the hairline and a good amount of hairs popping through especially on the left side which had less work on it. The right side was a bigger area and both sides are in need of more hairs and them all to thicken up but I think it looks ok for 90 days and interested to see what you all think?

All the photos are taken with flash apart from the last 6 which are just normal photos by a sunlight window including one of the donor area which has been great since about the second week and no shock loss just as Dr Bruno Pinto assured me there wouldn’t be any

I shall update again at 4 months.

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Bigmac

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The growth is definitely beginning now. The area was barren prior to your HT and now there is the full outline of the hairline taking shape.
It does look red in those photos which as you say, the flash enhances it. I had redness on and off up to 6 months. Some days it looks better than others but this is how it can be for some patients.
Your donor looks great
 
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Thanks for the reply. I really value your opinion on my updates to see how I am doing. I know you know your stuff.

I shall update at 4 months and now I know it’s beginning to grow in a bit I shall try and not look at it every five minutes
 
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Thanks for the reply. I really value your opinion on my updates to see how I am doing. I know you know your stuff.

I shall update at 4 months and now I know it’s beginning to grow in a bit I shall try and not look at it every five minutes
Looking forward to it, the 6 month and 12 month pictures should be ridiculous. :)
 
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This doctor is producing excellent results. I am thinking yours will be a top result.
 
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Hi Folks

Here is my 4 month 120 days update.

I was going to write how I wasn’t sure if the last month had seen much change but looking back now at my three month update I think it has. Let me know what you all think?

When I really zoom in I can see some tiny hairs poking through.

I really like the hairline design dr Pinto has done and the frame it gives my face.

I need more density and the hairs to thicken up. In favourable lighting the photos look quite good however in harsh bathroom over head lighting and looking side on it looks see through and I worry it’s not where it should be for the time frame.

You guys are the experts so I’m hoping you’ll let me know but I hope I am on track for where I should be at 4 months?

The first 6 photos are taken about 2 metres from the window with flash and zoom on

The next 6 photos are taken about a foot away from the window in natural light

As usual any questions or comments please feel free.

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