Female Hair Transplant for Alopecia Areata

[Modenese]

Hi Forthegirls

Thank you for posting. I didn't much like losing my hair, but I'm the first to acknowledge it is harder for women. Our culture expects women to have glorious hair.

Can I ask how old you are? I am asking out of curiosity and because I don't know if the 45 in your name is a clue or just a number. If the question seems impertinent or rude to you please just disregard it.

I hope you get an outstanding result and a new lease of life the way I did.

Regards, Modenese.

 

[forthegirls45]

Hi, no it was not painful, just a bit uncomfortable, the nurse was very interested and said she had never seen anything like it, had taken out less stitches for brain surgery.

The scar line apparently is perfect, I can obviously feel it, but it gets better each day and the top of my head is a bit numb in some areas and sensitive in others.

Overall and considering what has been done, and only 3 weeks on, it is all going very well.

Thanks for you interest. FTG

 

[forthegirls45]

Hi Modenese

Yes, well guessed I am 45 yrs, the pre op photos look particularly bad, and do upset me, I think I've obviously been doing a very good job at covering up, as the few people that have seen the pics are very surprised.

I am 3 weeks on now and a week back at work and no-one has noticed anything except a slight change in hair style, which I have explained as a New Year's thing of no colouring or straightening for a while. I've gone natural.

It is very sad to see the transplanted hairs go (I still have a few left), but if it grows in I will be over the moon. I think I had a little bit of shock loss but nothing drastic, but I am not sure if this could still happen or I am over the worst?

The whole experience has been both easy and hard, the first week was a bit of a challenge but completely worthwhile if the results are good.

It has also been a bit of an emotional roller coaster but I have such a great partner who has helped me, supported me, and put up with me! He also has loads more hair than me!!!

Thank you for your good wishes.

FTG

 

[scepticsausage]

forthegirls45 wrote:

Hi, no it was not painful, just a bit uncomfortable, the nurse was very interested and said she had never seen anything like it, had taken out less stitches for brain surgery.

The scar line apparently is perfect, I can obviously feel it, but it gets better each day and the top of my head is a bit numb in some areas and sensitive in others.

Overall and considering what has been done, and only 3 weeks on, it is all going very well.

Thanks for you interest. FTG

I am glad you didn't have any pain and I truly hope you get a good result.

 

[forthegirls45]

Hi all,

Here is an update on my result. I`d like to say that I have had a very positive experience and it has been life changing for me. I can`t thank Dr Ball enough.
I had a total of 2315 grafts.1's 702
2's 1414
3/4's 199




Some pre op pictures.

Where I am now.

Some side by side comparisons.

 

[janna]

It's quite an improvement. I know you had an extensive loss to a large area.

Happy to hear the procedure and result has been "life changing" for you. The donor scar looks superb!

Well done!

 

[forthegirls45]

Thank you very much, it really has. My confidence has improved and I don' t spend the entire time worrying about my hair!
I am going to have a second procedure just to fill in a bit more. It was all a bit of a gamble, and I cannot thank Dr Ball for taking a chance on me, he actually is my hero.FTG

 

[Amy]

OMG This is a fantastic turnaround for you. Its really good to see all your pictures and hear how happy you are. Thank you for sharing.

 

[Bigmac]

Welcome back, it's great to see final results and hear how it's been a life changing event for you. Although 2300 is not considered a big surgery it has made a huge impact on your appearance for the better. Dr Ball has planned your surgery well. I'm really pleased for you.
How many grafts are you hoping for on the next procedure.
All the best.
Bm.

 

[Westcoaster]

Congratulations. Excellent work by the doctor.

 

[forthegirls45]

Hi BMHoping between 1750 to 2000, should be a good amount to finish off the look!

 

[forthegirls45]

Thank you it's nice to get some feed back and also encourage others in my position to take the plunge.

 

[bullitnut]

Its great that you have had such a positive experience, it truly warms my heart when i hear the words life changing. Please please document your next procedure on here as well so we can continue to follow you progress.

really happy for you

 

[forthegirls45]

Thank you bullitnutAnd I will definitely keep updating, I think it's important to, it's good to share. I am really happy and certainly have much more confidence. It was beginning to have a massive, bad, impact on my life.

 

[Bigmac]

forthegirls45 wrote:

Hi BMHoping between 1750 to 2000, should be a good amount to finish off the look!

If this first one is anything to go by it will look great.

 

[forthegirls45]

HiHad my second Ht last Monday 11th May, went really well, around 1940 ish grafts, so will post results in a few months. As usual Dr Ball and his amazing team were lovely, I cannot thank them enough.FTG

 

[Dazzster26]

Hi
Congratulations on having your 2nd HT , if we go by your results from your 1st HT this is going to be awesome all the very best wishing you great recovery and growth

Cheers

Dazz

 

[Bigmac]

Glad everything went well with your second surgery. I'll look forward to seeing your pictures when things start happening.
All the best.
Bm.

 

[Westcoaster]

Here's to another home run for you.