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[Diffuse]

How many % of your transplanted grafts are growing there?

In my opinion your beard/scalp and chest looks fantastic, there is no visible white dotting BUT the growing % seems to be low?

 

[topccat29]

Considering the area covered and the fact that most of those grafts were single hairs I would say almost 100%

 

[Diffuse]

Awesome.

Is there any further sergurys coming?

 

[topccat29]

Yes.....I will be going back in Sept.

 

[topccat29]

Just want to post some photos with the sides shaved as that is where the scalp fue €™s were harvested good for others to see that are considering a fue procedure. When I believe small hand punches are the best approach I say that for a reason and it €™s not some new idea that just popped into my head.

I really like this look and will probably go higher in the weeks to come with shaving the sides. It makes it appear that I have even more hair on top and gets rid of all the grey on the side. I have had 2 random comments from people over the last few weeks that I look like I €™m getting younger which is always nice to hear. I think it €™s a combination of fat loss , getting rid of the grey and more hair on top. Also I will add that regardless of how much time I am out in the sun my skin looks very good and is very tight even around the eyes. Just want to make the point that skin is more about diet in my opinion.

I can see taking even more scalp hair at this point the only visible scar is that vertical one near the temple area and it €™s so thin I don €™t even give it a second thought.

 

[topccat29]

Shaved to the bone

 

[bullitnut]

From these pictures the hair shaved at the sides looks odd to me and with respect i can't understand why you would do this.

Just my opinion off course, and i actually think the transplanted hair looks great.

 

[topccat29]

LOL............shinytop not a problem. I really like it and my wife loves it.

It's kind of interesting though. I really don't have a problem with people staring at something like the sides of my head shaved off and it kind of fits me as I'm into the fitness thing.

More importantly and for me this is paramount I chose do this willingly knowing exactly what I was doing and what to expect as opposed to my past where I relied on the information that was being given to me. Those decisions I am ashamed of.

 

[Levrais]

Now that's a hair cut! Love it.

 

[ziggs11]

yeah that scar is hard to see and I think only 1/100 people would know it was from surgery and not like a childhood injury.

 

[Dazzster26]

Hi TC

Thanks for posting great pictures as always, as for the shaved sides I think its like an army cut plus it suits you, I think when you look at these pictures and go back and have a look at were you started its amazing what you have achieved so far thanks for posting , are you planning another surgery

Take care Mate

Dazz

 

[topccat29]

Thanks Levrais, Ziggs, and Dazzster.

That vertical scar is hard to see even on tanned skin and I do have one of both sides but it doesn't bother me. If someone were to ask I would just explain what I did when I didn't know any better. Yes I am ashamed of those poorly advised decisions but it has forced to become more knowledgeable over the years and I suppose that is the moral to the story.

Dazzster I plan on going back to Brussels in September.

Thank you for the comments.

 

[sl]

That's short even by my standards! I think as you say your fitness type regime helps you in this. Thanks for updating.

 

[topccat29]

Thanks SL.

What €™s most important for me is that I really like it and it €™s my choice. Don €™t know how to explain it. I wear it very confidently and when people do look it €™s a look of okay the guy wanted to shave the sides of his head obviously he must like it or why would have shaved it and we move on as opposed who did that to you which is worn as shame and draws long stares.

 

[topccat29]

Hair after diving head first into a swimming which I haven't done in about 20 years with a small amount of concealer.

 

[Dazzster26]

That is a great picture mate and the hair looks great and its maturing , I can certainly Identify with you how your confidence has grown if you dont mind me saying , its just good been part of life without worrying about the hair all the time have a great weekend

Cheers

Dazz

 

[topccat29]

Glad I took that dive into the pool not sure knowing what I would look like when I got out of the water but it turned out fine and I didn't draw unusual looks. I now know that if I can concentrate on building up some more density providing I have any donor left in the area 4-5 cm right down the center of my head front to back the improvement would be even bigger than what I have experienced so far.

 

[diamond8]

Much Improved! I too now swim with no problems. Life is so much better when you can just simply not think of your hair 24/7 as I did for so many years.

 

[topccat29]

My next procedure is scheduled for early September. During the healing process I will consume 12-20 raw eggs per day. The extra cholesterol in critical in the wound healing process as anyone with arterial inflammation knows. If fact it €™s so good that it occludes inflamed arteries. What many don €™t understand it that it €™s not the cholesterol one should be afraid of but what is causing the inflammation.

My blood indicators for inflammation specifically homocysteine and c-reactive protein are very low so it is not an issue for me and they are low due to diet. Many believe a dead powder like whey protein is beneficial but I would strongly disagree.

Another important note outside of the healing process, cholesterol is extremely important for a healthy nervous system. It works with the sun to produce vitamin d which is essential to proper nerve function. One only need to looks at those taking statins and they will understand why they often experience excruciating nerve and muscle pain. We could also look at diseases that are nerve related like MS which is often found at higher latitudes as opposed to those living near the equator. If you are experiencing pain it could be as simple as not having enough healthy fat in your diet which would include cholesterol along with plenty of sunshine. But I could be completely wrong here as I €™m not a doctor. Maybe your body just doesn €™t have enough statins and pain medication.

I believe part of the healing process is the responsibility of the patient and diet is critical in my opinion. What is even more interesting is that a doctor could never recommend one consume more cholesterol as it would be considered out of the mainstream which is exactly how the system is suppose to work.

I will update after the procedure.

 

[sl]

Thanks TC, great info. I think the eggs will cost as much as the surgery! At the end of the day i've met you and you heal very well so credit to you.