19 Years of age: Norwood 2-3 (is there anybody out there).
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I will be staying on those two medications for some time, before I consider the hair transplant surgery. I will not abandon this thread though.
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Day 9.
I've been experiencing mild dizziness and stomach irregularities.
Nothing noteworthy.
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Day 9.
I've been experiencing mild dizziness and stomach irregularities.
Nothing noteworthy.
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Day 12:
Yes, I've definitely been noticing a good amount of shedding, but also (if these "old" eyes do not deceive me) some very slight regrowth...
Yes, I've definitely been noticing a good amount of shedding, but also (if these "old" eyes do not deceive me) some very slight regrowth...
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[FONT=Trebuchet MS, tahoma, arial, serif]Still nothing new.
I've decided to postpone the hair transplant surgery until early next year (January-March).[/FONT]
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Still nothing new.
I've decided to postpone the hair transplant surgery until early next year (January-March).
I've decided to postpone the hair transplant surgery until early next year (January-March).[/FONT]
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Still nothing new.
I've decided to postpone the hair transplant surgery until early next year (January-March).
TheMirrorOfDreams
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Without any doubt, I can now say that my hair has been thinning noticeably over the past 2 months and 4 days. I've yet to see any regrowth, but I presume 'tis far too early a stage.
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You hairline and age is similar to mine, although my hair is much longer at the moment.
I'm yet to start any treatment, but please keep posting your story, it all helps.
I'm yet to start any treatment, but please keep posting your story, it all helps.
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I JUST HAD MY HAIR TRANSPLANT.
I've just returned from Yanhee International Hospital, after 8 long hours of a total 2000 grafts.
My hair transplant surgeon was Dr. Prasert Seesillapachai.
I deem him a very friendly man, and a professional in his field (it remains to be seen, 6 months time, or so).
The cost was 160100 Thai Baht.
Certainly not a bad cost, at any rate.
I was taken well care of and made aware of all that which concerns having a hair transplant surgery. He was astute about this,
He advised me to continue using Propecia and Minoxidil, or my hair is likely to progress... falling out and thinning.
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Tomorrow I will be returning to the hospital for a lesson of how to correctly shampoo (special kind), how to apply the head-bands, pills, etc...
My experience thus far at Yanhee, has been incredible. Remarkable, understanding and amicable people.
Last but not least , he prescribed me the following:
- DIAZEPAM 5 mg tab - For insomnia
- CELEBREX 200 mg - Pain relief, anti-inflammatory
- CODIGESIC 15 mg tab - Pain relief
- ACINET(CLAVAM) 625 mg tab - For bacterial infections
- Hidine Scrub 4% solution (special shampoo).
I will be updating regarding my progress, for a years time.
Feel free to ask anything of me.
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3 appointments/check-ups now remain:
- 5th. of December: Follow up for shampooing
- 7th. of December: Follow up on checking the wound
- 14th. of December: Removal off stitches
So, I will post accordingly...
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My forehead has not swollen up quite a bit.
I know this is normal, but looks frightening.
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No sleep for me tonight. I don't dare ruin my grafts nor incision.
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By the way, I had a "Follicular Unit Transplantation".
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Judging by the lighting in the photographies provided, it looks as though the doctor did not fill in all the "bald/thinning" areas.
It looks far better off camera, as the photographies were taken with a webcam, and an old one at that.
Pre surgery, the doctor told me that I might have to come back sooner or later for a new hair transplant session, something I do not mind.
But I hope I'll get to enjoy at least a few prosperous years of healthy, long and thick hair.
I've just returned from Yanhee International Hospital, after 8 long hours of a total 2000 grafts.
My hair transplant surgeon was Dr. Prasert Seesillapachai.
I deem him a very friendly man, and a professional in his field (it remains to be seen, 6 months time, or so).
The cost was 160100 Thai Baht.
Certainly not a bad cost, at any rate.
I was taken well care of and made aware of all that which concerns having a hair transplant surgery. He was astute about this,
He advised me to continue using Propecia and Minoxidil, or my hair is likely to progress... falling out and thinning.
a
Tomorrow I will be returning to the hospital for a lesson of how to correctly shampoo (special kind), how to apply the head-bands, pills, etc...
My experience thus far at Yanhee, has been incredible. Remarkable, understanding and amicable people.
Last but not least , he prescribed me the following:
- DIAZEPAM 5 mg tab - For insomnia
- CELEBREX 200 mg - Pain relief, anti-inflammatory
- CODIGESIC 15 mg tab - Pain relief
- ACINET(CLAVAM) 625 mg tab - For bacterial infections
- Hidine Scrub 4% solution (special shampoo).
I will be updating regarding my progress, for a years time.
Feel free to ask anything of me.
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3 appointments/check-ups now remain:
- 5th. of December: Follow up for shampooing
- 7th. of December: Follow up on checking the wound
- 14th. of December: Removal off stitches
So, I will post accordingly...
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My forehead has not swollen up quite a bit.
I know this is normal, but looks frightening.
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No sleep for me tonight. I don't dare ruin my grafts nor incision.
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By the way, I had a "Follicular Unit Transplantation".
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Judging by the lighting in the photographies provided, it looks as though the doctor did not fill in all the "bald/thinning" areas.
It looks far better off camera, as the photographies were taken with a webcam, and an old one at that.
Pre surgery, the doctor told me that I might have to come back sooner or later for a new hair transplant session, something I do not mind.
But I hope I'll get to enjoy at least a few prosperous years of healthy, long and thick hair.
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My first trip to my hair transplant surgeon, after my hair transplant.
I was shown how to correctly apply the compression bandage, as well the special anti-bacterial shampoo.
He told me I would most likely not attain ample density in only one session, hence another trip he deemed necessary. 1 full year, and the hair should have reached its potential, in both texture, thickness, length...
2 appointments remain now:
- 1 check-up tomorrow.
- Removal of stitches on 14th. of December.
I was shown how to correctly apply the compression bandage, as well the special anti-bacterial shampoo.
He told me I would most likely not attain ample density in only one session, hence another trip he deemed necessary. 1 full year, and the hair should have reached its potential, in both texture, thickness, length...
2 appointments remain now:
- 1 check-up tomorrow.
- Removal of stitches on 14th. of December.
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how is the hairloss in your family?
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The hairloss in my family differs from each individual to the other.
My dad has thinning hair and is balding, but not profusely. Considering his age, he still has a good amount of hair, I dare say. - Norwood 3V-4.
One of my uncles has no hairloss, at least no obvious, and he is well over 60 years of age. His hair turned grey in his early twenties. - Norwood 2 (maybe even less).
Most of my uncles are well into their 60's, so hairloss is to be expected. But still, non of them are entirely bald. They could all benefit from hair transplant surgery, but I presume they give little care to such "trifling matters". Balding/thinning in one's late teens is a different matter. Having one's youth so mercilessly stripped away, is a rather sad and lugubre feeling.
Over the past 3 years, the texture and colour of my hair has changed dramatically, as my hair used to be light brown/blonde, and entirely straight. Now it is mostly black with a hint of grey here and there, and some blonde parts as well. It has changed for the better, except for the balding/thinning of course.
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Just returned from my 2/3 post-surgery appointment.
Dr. Prasert informed me everything was as should be, and that I have nothing no worry about.
The grafts looked good, the swelling will most likely subside in 3 days time, and my next and last appointment is on the 14th. of December.
My dad has thinning hair and is balding, but not profusely. Considering his age, he still has a good amount of hair, I dare say. - Norwood 3V-4.
One of my uncles has no hairloss, at least no obvious, and he is well over 60 years of age. His hair turned grey in his early twenties. - Norwood 2 (maybe even less).
Most of my uncles are well into their 60's, so hairloss is to be expected. But still, non of them are entirely bald. They could all benefit from hair transplant surgery, but I presume they give little care to such "trifling matters". Balding/thinning in one's late teens is a different matter. Having one's youth so mercilessly stripped away, is a rather sad and lugubre feeling.
Over the past 3 years, the texture and colour of my hair has changed dramatically, as my hair used to be light brown/blonde, and entirely straight. Now it is mostly black with a hint of grey here and there, and some blonde parts as well. It has changed for the better, except for the balding/thinning of course.
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Just returned from my 2/3 post-surgery appointment.
Dr. Prasert informed me everything was as should be, and that I have nothing no worry about.
The grafts looked good, the swelling will most likely subside in 3 days time, and my next and last appointment is on the 14th. of December.
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Trying to put my mind at ease. Can't help but worry, naturally.
The pain of sleeping has lessened over the past days. I sleep with 2 pillows, in a 45 degree angle.
First two nights I slept upright in a stool. Two sleepless nights, mind you.
The back of my head is the only painful region of my head.
The top of my head still remains mostly numb.
The front of my head, where the grafts have been placed, is still red and scabbing.
The swelling, despite of the compression bandage, has progressed down to the sides of my eyebrows and just below the left eye.
My left eye is slightly blue/black/red, but my doctor told me not to worry too much, and that it should fade in a matter of 2-7 days.
The pain of sleeping has lessened over the past days. I sleep with 2 pillows, in a 45 degree angle.
First two nights I slept upright in a stool. Two sleepless nights, mind you.
The back of my head is the only painful region of my head.
The top of my head still remains mostly numb.
The front of my head, where the grafts have been placed, is still red and scabbing.
The swelling, despite of the compression bandage, has progressed down to the sides of my eyebrows and just below the left eye.
My left eye is slightly blue/black/red, but my doctor told me not to worry too much, and that it should fade in a matter of 2-7 days.
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Update
The pain has eased considerably, and I find sleeping much easier.
The swelling of the forehead has depleted by approximately 80%.
Still, I worry about the ratio of successul amount of grafts.
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Again, the poor-quality/low-resolution photographies recently posted (post surgery), do not depict a realistic image of what it truly looks like. Once I return to my motherland, I will provide this thread with far more high-resolution photographies. HD, 1920x1080p.
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The pain has eased considerably, and I find sleeping much easier.
The swelling of the forehead has depleted by approximately 80%.
Still, I worry about the ratio of successul amount of grafts.
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Again, the poor-quality/low-resolution photographies recently posted (post surgery), do not depict a realistic image of what it truly looks like. Once I return to my motherland, I will provide this thread with far more high-resolution photographies. HD, 1920x1080p.
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General information.
The instructions I was told to follow, in order to achieve the most favourable of results:
HAIR TRANSPLANTATION POSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS:
The hardest part of hair transplantation is waiting for the hair to grow. The hair transplanted today will not begin to grow until 3-4 months after the procedure. Before this time, small scabs will form around the grafts. These scabs will fall off in 7-20 days along with the shaft of the hair. This is normal; do not panic. The root remains behind. The new hair shaft will continue to grow underneath the skin, reaching the surface in 3-4 months. By aroun 10 months the hair will matuere and add density to the areas. It will take 10 months to actually see the result of surgery since the hair grows at an average rate of 1.5 cm per month.
WARNING:
1. DO NOT drink alcohol for 48 hours after the surgery. Alcohol thins the blood and may cause bleeding.
2. DO NOT take aspirin, motrin, or naprosyn for 3 days after surgery as these can also thin the blood and cause bleeding (except when approved by your doctor). If in doubt, please feel free to call the clinic.
POSTURE: Do not bend or lower your body to pick up things for the first 5 days to prevent swelling.
Sleeping: Keep the head elevated with two pillows or a rolled towel put under your neck. This will help to relieve discomfort of the donor wound.
POSTOPERATIVE MEDICATIONS:
A. An antibiotic will be routinely to be taken before and for a few days after surgery to prevent infection. The new trend based on scientific research is to limit the course of the antibiotic to prevent drug resistance because the scalp is considered to be clean area, except when you have an artificial implant (heart valve, total joint, etc.) The Doctor will discuss this point with you before your surgery.
B. TYLENOL WITH CODEINE is a mild narcotic painkiller. You may take one to two pills, four times a day. ONLY IF NEEDED. This medication may cause drowsiness so caution should be taken. If you have to operate dangerous or mechanical equipment (car, sharp object, etc.), Please inform the doctor for alternative pain medication.
SHAMPOO AND CLEANING
The transplant area
Your hair should be washed 24-48 hours after surgery. We want the graft to adhere solidly during this time.
1. Wet your head with a bowl of room temperature water or with a gentle stream of water from the shower. If you use the shower, block the stream with your hand so that the water pressure is not too strong.
2. Lather up the shampoo on the palm of your hand.
3. Pat this shampoo on the area gently (DO NOT RUB) and let it sit for 5 minutes.
4. Gently rinse off with a bowl off water, or a gentle stream of water from the shower.
5. Pat dry gently with a towel. After 24 hours you can use a blow dryer on cool setting only. DO NOT RUB THE GRAFTS TO DRY THEM.
6. Do this starting 48 hours after surgery, twice a day.
7. After 7 days you can begin to gently rub the grafts to help remoe crusts.
8. After 10 days, you should be able to shampoo normally. However, scratching with nails should be avoided.
9. You can use any good-quality shampoo for hair washing.
10. A conditioner can be added to help in breaking down crusts.
THE SUTURED AREA:
You can be more aggressive with the sutured area. Wash this daily starting 24 hours after surgery. However, please be careful about the knots that are located at each end of the incision.
NAUSEA/VOMITING:
This may occur after surgery, but in less than 10% of patients, due to the medication given during surgery. Do not panic becaue this condition is self limiting. Report to the doctor and he will give you medication for this. Only if vomiting is intractable would you sintravenous fluid.
HICCUPS:
This problems occurs occasionally and may last for 24 hours. Drink plenty of water at one time. Do not worry as this condition is self limiting.
BLEEDING:
Slight bleeding may occur occasionally. The wound should not be touched. If the bleeding becomes active and profuse, notify the doctor immediately.
HEAD BAND:
This band should not be removed in the first 48 hours except when you are shampooing, ro if the doctor tells you to do so. Continue to wear it for a minimum of 4 days after surgery. After that, it can be disregarded if there is no swelling around the eyes.
SWELLING:
On occasion, swelling may occur (in 5% of patients). It is not dangerous and is painless, and it will not affect the growth of the graft. Applying ice on the forehead after surgery for 10 minutes foru times a day will further decrease your chance of experiencing swelling.
DO NOT APPLY ICE DIRECTLY TO THE GRAFT SITE AS THIS MAY DAMAGE THE GRAFTS. APPLY THE ICE TO THE FOREHEAD BELOW THE GRAFTS.
STITCHES
Usually we apply two kinds of stitches. Your doctor will inform you after the surgery which type of stitches you have and what to do with them:
1. Absorbable stitches: there is no need to have them removed. It may take up to 3-4 weeks for the absorbable stitches to be dissolved or fragment off.
2. Nonabsorbable stitches: these should be removed in 5-7 days after the surgery. These can be removed by us or your local doctor. (instruction sheet will be provided.)
EXERCISE AND ACTIVITY:
- No exercise is allowed for 7 days after the procedure as this could result in increased swelling or lost grafts. After 7 days, mild exercise can be resumed.
- After 10 days, normal exercise can be resumed.
SWIMMING AND SUN:
- You should avoid swimming for at least a few weeks after surgery. Remember acid chlorine, and bacteria are in the pool! After this, swimming is all right.
- The skin of the grafts is not used to the sun and may burn easily. It is OK to go into the sun but with some protection like a hat to protect the sensitive grafts.
FOLLICULITIS AT THE GRAFT SITE:
On occasion, a patient may develop folliculitis at the grafted site. They are pimple-like lesions looking similar to cane. If this happens, apply moist warm soaks and antibiotic ointment to the areas three times a day. PLEAE NOTIFY US IF THIS OCCURS AS WE MAY HAVE TO PRESCRIBE SPECIAL MEDICATION FOR THIS PROBLEM.
CUT AND DYE:
We advise not to cut or color the hair for at least 3-4 weeks after surgery.
GETTING INTO CARS:
Be careful when you get into a car! Make sure your head will not hit the rim of the door or the roof. Every year we have a few patients losing some graft from this kind of accident.
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My doctor (in an e-mail reply) told me that the benefits of my hair transplant, may be evaluate after 6 months. I also asked of him how many hairs he thought would successfully grow out, and he said over 90%. Before long, I will be heading back for the last consultation. Then I will ask him to be a bit more precise and meticulous. I do however appreciate how he swiftly replies to every question of mine. Per today, such progress (90%) seems unreal. For now, all I can do is hope, wish and wait. Also I will have to keep my head elevated in a 45 degree position whilst sleeping, and finish up the remains of my antibiotica pills and special shampoo. By the way, I have ceased using the compression bandage now. The swelling has subsided 90% from my forehead, and for that I am glad, because it did in fact make me look very... out of place. The skin under my eyes has turned yellow, but the black spot/bruising on my left eye has in fact not gotten worse. Possibly slightly better. As of late, I have not exposed my skin to any sunlight. I mostly dwell in the comfort of my hotel-room
. My head feels itchy, which is very bothersome at times. I'd presume that most of the grafts by now have anchored, its been a week after all. On day 10, they will all most surely have. The waiting is both unbearable and mentally-draining.
By the by, I has to ask. This hypothesis is mostly a subject ridicule. Could masturbation/sex in any sense negatively affect the the outcome of the hair transplant surgery? Basically, could it affect the production of testosterone, or perhaps blood supply?
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"You do not remove the scabs, let them spontaneously remove themselves. The grafts will secure in place after 2 weeks. You can use full pressure shower. The chance of infection is very rare right now. Wait and frequently wash, will faster remove the scrubs."
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I just so happened to stumble across this meticulous and reassuring FUT hair transplant blog. A good read, no doubt:
http://www.rahalhairtransplant.com/laketahoeguy/886/
(PS: I am not advertising anything)
The instructions I was told to follow, in order to achieve the most favourable of results:
HAIR TRANSPLANTATION POSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS:
The hardest part of hair transplantation is waiting for the hair to grow. The hair transplanted today will not begin to grow until 3-4 months after the procedure. Before this time, small scabs will form around the grafts. These scabs will fall off in 7-20 days along with the shaft of the hair. This is normal; do not panic. The root remains behind. The new hair shaft will continue to grow underneath the skin, reaching the surface in 3-4 months. By aroun 10 months the hair will matuere and add density to the areas. It will take 10 months to actually see the result of surgery since the hair grows at an average rate of 1.5 cm per month.
WARNING:
1. DO NOT drink alcohol for 48 hours after the surgery. Alcohol thins the blood and may cause bleeding.
2. DO NOT take aspirin, motrin, or naprosyn for 3 days after surgery as these can also thin the blood and cause bleeding (except when approved by your doctor). If in doubt, please feel free to call the clinic.
POSTURE: Do not bend or lower your body to pick up things for the first 5 days to prevent swelling.
Sleeping: Keep the head elevated with two pillows or a rolled towel put under your neck. This will help to relieve discomfort of the donor wound.
POSTOPERATIVE MEDICATIONS:
A. An antibiotic will be routinely to be taken before and for a few days after surgery to prevent infection. The new trend based on scientific research is to limit the course of the antibiotic to prevent drug resistance because the scalp is considered to be clean area, except when you have an artificial implant (heart valve, total joint, etc.) The Doctor will discuss this point with you before your surgery.
B. TYLENOL WITH CODEINE is a mild narcotic painkiller. You may take one to two pills, four times a day. ONLY IF NEEDED. This medication may cause drowsiness so caution should be taken. If you have to operate dangerous or mechanical equipment (car, sharp object, etc.), Please inform the doctor for alternative pain medication.
SHAMPOO AND CLEANING
The transplant area
Your hair should be washed 24-48 hours after surgery. We want the graft to adhere solidly during this time.
1. Wet your head with a bowl of room temperature water or with a gentle stream of water from the shower. If you use the shower, block the stream with your hand so that the water pressure is not too strong.
2. Lather up the shampoo on the palm of your hand.
3. Pat this shampoo on the area gently (DO NOT RUB) and let it sit for 5 minutes.
4. Gently rinse off with a bowl off water, or a gentle stream of water from the shower.
5. Pat dry gently with a towel. After 24 hours you can use a blow dryer on cool setting only. DO NOT RUB THE GRAFTS TO DRY THEM.
6. Do this starting 48 hours after surgery, twice a day.
7. After 7 days you can begin to gently rub the grafts to help remoe crusts.
8. After 10 days, you should be able to shampoo normally. However, scratching with nails should be avoided.
9. You can use any good-quality shampoo for hair washing.
10. A conditioner can be added to help in breaking down crusts.
THE SUTURED AREA:
You can be more aggressive with the sutured area. Wash this daily starting 24 hours after surgery. However, please be careful about the knots that are located at each end of the incision.
NAUSEA/VOMITING:
This may occur after surgery, but in less than 10% of patients, due to the medication given during surgery. Do not panic becaue this condition is self limiting. Report to the doctor and he will give you medication for this. Only if vomiting is intractable would you sintravenous fluid.
HICCUPS:
This problems occurs occasionally and may last for 24 hours. Drink plenty of water at one time. Do not worry as this condition is self limiting.
BLEEDING:
Slight bleeding may occur occasionally. The wound should not be touched. If the bleeding becomes active and profuse, notify the doctor immediately.
HEAD BAND:
This band should not be removed in the first 48 hours except when you are shampooing, ro if the doctor tells you to do so. Continue to wear it for a minimum of 4 days after surgery. After that, it can be disregarded if there is no swelling around the eyes.
SWELLING:
On occasion, swelling may occur (in 5% of patients). It is not dangerous and is painless, and it will not affect the growth of the graft. Applying ice on the forehead after surgery for 10 minutes foru times a day will further decrease your chance of experiencing swelling.
DO NOT APPLY ICE DIRECTLY TO THE GRAFT SITE AS THIS MAY DAMAGE THE GRAFTS. APPLY THE ICE TO THE FOREHEAD BELOW THE GRAFTS.
STITCHES
Usually we apply two kinds of stitches. Your doctor will inform you after the surgery which type of stitches you have and what to do with them:
1. Absorbable stitches: there is no need to have them removed. It may take up to 3-4 weeks for the absorbable stitches to be dissolved or fragment off.
2. Nonabsorbable stitches: these should be removed in 5-7 days after the surgery. These can be removed by us or your local doctor. (instruction sheet will be provided.)
EXERCISE AND ACTIVITY:
- No exercise is allowed for 7 days after the procedure as this could result in increased swelling or lost grafts. After 7 days, mild exercise can be resumed.
- After 10 days, normal exercise can be resumed.
SWIMMING AND SUN:
- You should avoid swimming for at least a few weeks after surgery. Remember acid chlorine, and bacteria are in the pool! After this, swimming is all right.
- The skin of the grafts is not used to the sun and may burn easily. It is OK to go into the sun but with some protection like a hat to protect the sensitive grafts.
FOLLICULITIS AT THE GRAFT SITE:
On occasion, a patient may develop folliculitis at the grafted site. They are pimple-like lesions looking similar to cane. If this happens, apply moist warm soaks and antibiotic ointment to the areas three times a day. PLEAE NOTIFY US IF THIS OCCURS AS WE MAY HAVE TO PRESCRIBE SPECIAL MEDICATION FOR THIS PROBLEM.
CUT AND DYE:
We advise not to cut or color the hair for at least 3-4 weeks after surgery.
GETTING INTO CARS:
Be careful when you get into a car! Make sure your head will not hit the rim of the door or the roof. Every year we have a few patients losing some graft from this kind of accident.
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My doctor (in an e-mail reply) told me that the benefits of my hair transplant, may be evaluate after 6 months. I also asked of him how many hairs he thought would successfully grow out, and he said over 90%. Before long, I will be heading back for the last consultation. Then I will ask him to be a bit more precise and meticulous. I do however appreciate how he swiftly replies to every question of mine. Per today, such progress (90%) seems unreal. For now, all I can do is hope, wish and wait. Also I will have to keep my head elevated in a 45 degree position whilst sleeping, and finish up the remains of my antibiotica pills and special shampoo. By the way, I have ceased using the compression bandage now. The swelling has subsided 90% from my forehead, and for that I am glad, because it did in fact make me look very... out of place. The skin under my eyes has turned yellow, but the black spot/bruising on my left eye has in fact not gotten worse. Possibly slightly better. As of late, I have not exposed my skin to any sunlight. I mostly dwell in the comfort of my hotel-room
. My head feels itchy, which is very bothersome at times. I'd presume that most of the grafts by now have anchored, its been a week after all. On day 10, they will all most surely have. The waiting is both unbearable and mentally-draining. By the by, I has to ask. This hypothesis is mostly a subject ridicule. Could masturbation/sex in any sense negatively affect the the outcome of the hair transplant surgery? Basically, could it affect the production of testosterone, or perhaps blood supply?
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"You do not remove the scabs, let them spontaneously remove themselves. The grafts will secure in place after 2 weeks. You can use full pressure shower. The chance of infection is very rare right now. Wait and frequently wash, will faster remove the scrubs."
- - - Updated - - -
I just so happened to stumble across this meticulous and reassuring FUT hair transplant blog. A good read, no doubt:
http://www.rahalhairtransplant.com/laketahoeguy/886/
(PS: I am not advertising anything)
TheMirrorOfDreams
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Photography
Lacking in quality, though better than nothing, I presume...
Lacking in quality, though better than nothing, I presume...
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Final appointment
Removed my stitches yesterday. It wasn't painful.
According to the doctor everything was all right.
My next upcoming appointment, for another potential transplant, will be on the 15.th of November next year.
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Aye, your wish is my command (again... my apologies for the poor quality).
Removed my stitches yesterday. It wasn't painful.
According to the doctor everything was all right.
My next upcoming appointment, for another potential transplant, will be on the 15.th of November next year.
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Aye, your wish is my command (again... my apologies for the poor quality).
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2 weeks post-op.
Today I've hit the 2-week mark.
Scabs are depleting with each passing day. I reckon them to be gone in a weeks time.
I've yet to see the hairs fall out, but let's give it some time... it will resolve itself, to be sure.
I have finished the medications given to my by Dr. Prasert.
Other than that, there is little to be said.
Today I've hit the 2-week mark.
Scabs are depleting with each passing day. I reckon them to be gone in a weeks time.
I've yet to see the hairs fall out, but let's give it some time... it will resolve itself, to be sure.
I have finished the medications given to my by Dr. Prasert.
Other than that, there is little to be said.
TheMirrorOfDreams
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Update
Still not the best of quality, but a significant improvement at least.
Does the density look sparse? Is this a normality this early in? Nearly 70% of the scabs have now fallen off.
I have continued using Propecia and Rogaine.
This doesn't resemble 2000 grafts/3500 hairs to me...
Still not the best of quality, but a significant improvement at least.
Does the density look sparse? Is this a normality this early in? Nearly 70% of the scabs have now fallen off.
I have continued using Propecia and Rogaine.
This doesn't resemble 2000 grafts/3500 hairs to me...
TheMirrorOfDreams
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- Reaction score
- 5
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TheMirrorOfDreams
Established Member
- Reaction score
- 5
More hairs are now gradually starting to fall out.